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Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap' Photo Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap'
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024

RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their late...
BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Raises Funds This Week Photo BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Raises Funds This Week
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

Ninth annual Broadway for Self Help Africa concert was held on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in NYC. The successful event brought together a slew of Broadway's brightest stars raising their voices, raising the roof, and raising vital funds for Self Help Africa!...
INDIAN IDOL Season 14 Stars to Perform at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace Photo INDIAN IDOL Season 14 Stars to Perform at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2024

South Africa can now witness the star power live on stage of the winner and top 3 finalists from Indian Idol Season 14. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Peter Bibby Releases New Single 'Terracotta Brick' Photo Peter Bibby Releases New Single 'Terracotta Brick'
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

'Terracotta Brick' follows on from previous single 'Fun Guy', an in-your-face up-tempo rocker. 'Terracotta Brick' brings it down a few notches and is a tender lament for an honest tradesperson, further solidifying Bibby's reputation as a mouthpiece for the Australian working class. Watch the video h...
Full Cast Set For SWIM, AUNTY, SWIM! at the Belgrade Coventry Photo Full Cast Set For SWIM, AUNTY, SWIM! at the Belgrade Coventry
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024

Full casting has been announced for Swim, Aunty, Swim!, a new play by Siana Bangura, directed by Madeleine Kludje, produced by The Belgrade in association with tiata fahodzi....
14th Annual Shakespeare Schools Festival SA Opens This May Photo 14th Annual Shakespeare Schools Festival SA Opens This May
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024

The 14th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) takes place from 8 to 27 May 2024 at the Star Theatre at the District Six Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. ...
Kronos Quartet Archive Acquired By the Library of Congress Photo Kronos Quartet Archive Acquired By the Library of Congress
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Kronos Quartet receives triple honors from the Library of Congress, including acquisition of their archive, D.Harrington's appointment as Kluge Chair, and 'Pieces of Africa' induction into the National Recording Registry....
Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2024 Photo Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2024
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2024

Carnegie Hall has announced the names of 22 extraordinary young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists (ages 16–19)....
World-Renowned Musicians Will Headline With 1992 Nobel Prize Laureate as Grand Marsha Photo World-Renowned Musicians Will Headline With 1992 Nobel Prize Laureate as Grand Marshal at the 46th Annual Carnaval San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Carnaval San Francisco, themed 'Honor Indigenous Roots,' proudly unveils its lineup of musical acts for the 2024 season: Noel Torres, Pirulo Y La Tribu, Banda Blanca, and Franco. These headlining performers serve as the musical icing on the cake for the 400,000 attendees of Carnaval San Francisco, c...
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces Performers And Schedule For 2024 FU Photo Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces Performers And Schedule For 2024 FUTURE STAGES Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024

Discover the line-up and schedule for the 2024 Future Stages Festival at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season Photo Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024

Join the 2024 summer fun at Lincoln Theatre with their Wine Down Wednesdays patio series. Enjoy great wine, good company, and the warm summer nights....
The 2024 HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Announces Line-up For 19th Edition Photo The 2024 HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Announces Line-up For 19th Edition
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Discover the film lineup for Harlem Intl FF 2024, returning to Columbia University's screens in May. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the latest festival news....
Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season Photo Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024

Join the 2024 summer fun at Lincoln Theatre with their Wine Down Wednesdays patio series. Enjoy great wine, good company, and the warm summer nights....
Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres Photo Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Straz Center Photo Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 17, 2024

If you're ready to laugh, cringe, and convert, THE BOOK OF MORMON pokes good (un)clean fun right into the heart of organized religion. This musical is a religious experience, a testament to the power of laughter, the spirit of musical theater, and a whole lot of heart....
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre Photo Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - April 25, 2024

Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended thr...
Tickets To Go On Sale Next Month for THE LION KING Toronto Production Photo Tickets To Go On Sale Next Month for THE LION KING Toronto Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024

Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets....
Chicago Tap Allstars Announces 2024 National Tap Dance Weekend This May Photo Chicago Tap Allstars Announces 2024 National Tap Dance Weekend This May
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2024

Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre, commemorates National Tap Dance Day with a weekend that includes free and paid workshops, lectures, history lessons, a viewing party and a Tap Jam, Friday, May 24 -...
Smokey Robinson to Return To The Apollo For A Soulful Night Of Hits Photo Smokey Robinson to Return To The Apollo For A Soulful Night Of Hits
by Blair Ingenthron - May 04, 2024

The iconic Smokey Robinson will make a triumphant return to The Apollo's historic stage after nearly a decade. Renowned as the provider of the soundtrack to our lives, Apollo and GRAMMY Living Legend Smokey Robinson promises an electrifying night filled with soulful hits from his illustrious discogr...
THE LION KING to Hold Toronto Open Call Auditions For Young Simba & Young Nala Photo THE LION KING to Hold Toronto Open Call Auditions For Young Simba & Young Nala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024

Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!...
Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Proves that Great Dance and Music is Really All You Need Photo Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Proves that Great Dance and Music is Really All You Need
by Lora Strum - May 05, 2024

What did our critic think of 'MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE PROVES' THAT GREAT DANCE AND MUSIC IS REALLY ALL YOU NEED at New York City Center?...
Davido to Headline Duke Concept's Second Annual Tribeville Music Festival Photo Davido to Headline Duke Concept's Second Annual Tribeville Music Festival
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024

Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world uni...
Jonathan S. Cerullo Will Direct Reading of Mike Lee's MR. PUPPY THE MUSICAL Photo Jonathan S. Cerullo Will Direct Reading of Mike Lee's MR. PUPPY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

Producer Jerry Lee has announced the industry premiere reading of Mr. Puppy The Musical at Amas Musical Theatre (630 Ninth Ave Studio 1400) on Friday, May 3 at 5:00 PM....
The 14th Annual Shakespeare Schools Festival Gets Underway In May Photo The 14th Annual Shakespeare Schools Festival Gets Underway In May
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

The 14th Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) takes place from 8 to 27 May 2024 at the Star Theatre at the District Six Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. ...
NYO Jazz Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Before Debut Tour To South Africa Photo NYO Jazz Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Before Debut Tour To South Africa
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

This July and August, Carnegie Hall's critically-acclaimed national youth jazz orchestra—NYO Jazz—will return for its seventh season of extraordinary music-making, highlighted by its concert at Carnegie Hall on July 20, 2024 before embarking on its first-ever tour to South Africa from July 22–August...




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