American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle Comes To Catalina Bar & Grill
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2019 Season six American Idol finalist and recording artist Melinda Doolittle is set to bring her newest show, Great American Soul Book, to Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood for one performance only on Wednesday, May 8, at 8:30pm, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents....
FOSSE/VERDON, FROZEN 2 Among Nominees for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020 The Guild of Music Supervisors announced today the nominees of their landmark 10th annual award ceremony celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in movies, television, games, advertising, and trailers. Crowning the evening will be this year's Icon Award honoree composer...
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends for Final Time Through December 23
by Julie Musbach - October 01, 2018 The Public Theater announced today a final two-week extension for the North American premiere of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY....
Bob Dylan Musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, MOTHER OF THE MAID & More Coming to the Public Theater in 2018-19 Season
by Nicole Rosky - June 05, 2018 Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's 2018-19 Season at their landmark home on 425 Lafayette Street. The iconic New York destination, which includes five theaters and Joe's Pub, as well as The Library rest...
The Donny Hathaway Live Tribute Comes To The Troubadour March 15
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2019 The world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles will host the Donny Hathaway Live Tribute this Friday March 15th at 9 p.m. An incredible group of musicians and singers will come together to perform the music featured on the classic album 'Donny Hathaway Live' which was released in 1972. Long considered o...
Rialto Chatter: Will GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Travel to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - October 04, 2018 Bruce moves out, Bob moves in! The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting that Conor McPherson's musical Girl From The North Country is currently making moves toward Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre....
The Marsh Berkeley Extends LIVING THE SHUFFLE Through December 15
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2019 Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley announces that it has extended Living the Shuffle, a one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend has worked with Hollywood icons like Beyoncé, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Morgan Freeman,...
Beres Hammond's 'Never Ending' Album Out October 12th on VP Records
by Tori Hartshorn - October 03, 2018 VP Records is proud to present Beres Hammond's new studio album, “Never Ending” out October 12th. Fresh off a successful, sold out U.S. Summer Tour with appearances at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica and Rototom in Spain, the legendary lovers rock crooner has introduced the world to his new project with t...
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Free Concerts, Movies, Festivals And More All Summer Long
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2019 ...
Tyler Perry Announces Two New Original Series for BET+
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 08, 2019 On the heels ofBET's new original series, “Tyler Perry's The Oval” claiming the #1 spot as the new scripted series for general market P18-49, P2+ for ALL of cable TV,* Tyler Perry expands his content offerings with two new original series for the network's premium streaming service BET+, “Tyler Perr...
The Blackhouse Foundation Announces BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 21, 2018 The Blackhouse Foundation and BET Networks extend their longstanding partnership with the selection of 10 Black MFA students from across the country to serve as participants in the BET Networks-Blackhouse Fellowship Program at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival January 25-28 in Park City, UT. As part o...
Creative Team Announced For Broadway-Bound SOUL TRAIN; Broadway Premiere Planned For 2021
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2019 Tony Award-nominated Producer Matthew Weaver (Rock of Ages) and Jeffrey Tick (former owner of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater), alongside new general producing partner Richard Gay (5Pack Entertainment founder, and former EVP of Viacom's Music Networks & BET Networks) announce the creative team and pr...
Ethan Hawke to Executive Produce and Star in GOOD LORD BIRD for Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2019 SHOWTIME has ordered the eight-part limited series GOOD LORD BIRD from Blumhouse Television, based on the National Book Award-winning novel The Good Lord Bird by bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as 19th-century abolitionist John Brown a...
Ken Page and More Join The Muny's GUYS AND DOLLS
by Alan Henry - May 08, 2019 BroadwayWorld has learned today the complete cast, design and production team for Guys and Dolls, the first show of its second century, June 10 - 16....
Flying Lotus' 'Flamagra' Tour Launches in August
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019 Following the release of his sixth studio album Flamagra, Flying Lotus is gearing up to embark on his immersive 3D North American tour. Kicking off in Portland, OR, the tour will span across 34 dates in cities such as NYC, LA, Seattle, Chicago, and more....
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - March 27, 2018 The Huntington Theatre Company presents the powerful drama Skeleton Crew, by Dominique Morriseau (Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue) and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian (Nat Turner in Jerusalem at New York Theatre Workshop and The Convert at Underground Railway Theater). Skeleton Crew runs from March ...
VIDEO: Asolo Repertory to Present New Ahrens & Flaherty Musical KNOXVILLE
by Alan Henry - February 06, 2019 Asolo Repertory Theatre will proudly present the world premiere of KNOXVILLE in spring 2020. This moving and innovative musical will feature lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty and will be adapted and directed by Frank Galati, reuniting the dynamic Tony Award-winning creative team behin...
Rialto Chatter: Is GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Headed For Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2018 According to the New York Post, the new musical The Girl From the North Country, is eyeing a limited Broadway run this winter....
BWW Interview: Doreen Montalvo of IN THE HEIGHTS Talks About Progress in Theatre, Latin Communities, and Performing in the Round
by Courtney Symes - August 17, 2019 In the Heights-it's the show that brought Lin-Manuel Miranda fame, before Hamilton catapulted him into the stratosphere of Broadway legends. In 2008, In the Heights was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards and won four, including Best Musical. Broadway at Music Circus has gathered a cast that combines...
The Soul Commitments Come to Raue Center
by Julie Musbach - March 01, 2019 Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome The Soul Commitments with all the heart, all the soul, all the music! This tribute to the music of Alan Parker's 1991 musical comedy-drama film "The Commitments" hits the stage at 8 p.m. on March 16, 2019....
BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST
by John McDaid - April 18, 2019 In the forty years since its debut, Sam Shepard's 'True West' has been lauded for its stark portrayal of the duality of the American soul. The Gamm Theatre has mounted a visually compelling production with penetrating performances that slice to the heart of Shepard's darkly comedic vision....
Introducing New Reggae Label Trojan Jamaica, First Song Released
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019 Zak Starkey and Sharna 'Sshh' Liguz, have announced the creation of a new reggae record label, Trojan Jamaica, and a groundbreaking compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, the details of which will be revealed soon. Today's announcement is heralded by the release of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 'I Put A Spe...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Concludes Wheels Of Soul 2019 Tour At The Fox Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2018 Tedeschi Trucks Band's increasingly successful Wheels of Soul tour returns to the road in 2019, for one of the most anticipated concert events of the summer. The five-week slate of 24 shows concludes with two nights at the famed Fox Theatre on August 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Atlanta....
Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab...
Ali Ewoldt and Doreen Montalvo Will Lead Two Parts of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2019 Royal Family Productions (Chris Henry, Artistic Director), a Times Square based non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, has announced the complete cast for the workshop presentation of Anne of Green Gables: Part II as well as the the Worl... |