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Artist From Budapest Wins 'People's Choice Award' At 2024 Embracing Our Differences' Photo Artist From Budapest Wins 'People's Choice Award' At 2024 Embracing Our Differences' Exhibits
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024

Budapest artist earns the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Embracing Our Differences exhibits, showcasing the power of diversity and inclusion in art....
Review: Musikal Masih Ada and the Turbulent Lives of Cancer Patients Photo Review: Musikal Masih Ada and the Turbulent Lives of Cancer Patients
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 01, 2024

On April 23rd 2024, Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (Indonesian Cancer Foundation) produced the original musical Musikal Masih Ada (Still Remains the Musical), in collaboration with Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakpro, and new performing arts company Adpro. The musical ran for two shows at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Ja...
Orchestra of St. Luke's BACH FESTIVAL Comes to Carnegie's Zankel Hall Photo Orchestra of St. Luke's BACH FESTIVAL Comes to Carnegie's Zankel Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024

Experience the magic of OSL Bach Festival at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall from June 4-25. Enjoy performances from world-renowned artists like Hadelich, Bezuidenhout, and more....
Playwright Announced for the 2024 Dee Silver, M.D. Commission Photo Playwright Announced for the 2024 Dee Silver, M.D. Commission
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024

Cygnet Theatre has announced Olivia Clement as the recipient of the 2024 Dee Silver, M.D. Commission. ...
Orchestra of St. Luke's BACH FESTIVAL Comes to Carnegie's Zankel Hall Photo Orchestra of St. Luke's BACH FESTIVAL Comes to Carnegie's Zankel Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024

Experience the magic of OSL Bach Festival at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall from June 4-25. Enjoy performances from world-renowned artists like Hadelich, Bezuidenhout, and more....
Tony Award Winner VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE To Open Gloucester Stage's 45th Photo Tony Award Winner VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE To Open Gloucester Stage's 45th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2024

Gloucester Stage Company, under the direction of Rebecca Bradshaw, is set to open its 45th season with the Tony Award-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang. The season pays tribute to Durang's significant contribution to American theater....
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of John Caird's Adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY Photo Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of John Caird's Adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 09, 2024

Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning Spirited Away, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird. The original Japanese cast perform this extraordinary production with wildly imaginative puppe...
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Gallo Center For The Arts Photo Review: COME FROM AWAY at Gallo Center For The Arts
by Courtney Symes - May 06, 2024

September 11, 2001, is a date that is seared into the consciousness of everyone old enough to remember the events of that day. While the tragedy was overwhelming, the courage and solidarity that emerged was overflowing. Come From Away shows some of the best of humanity and leaves us with hope that h...
Jodi Benson To Star In GYPSY Alongside Daughter, Delaney Benson, at OFC Creations The Photo Jodi Benson To Star In GYPSY Alongside Daughter, Delaney Benson, at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Tony-nominated actress Jodi Benson, best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, will star in OFC Creations' production of GYPSY, alongside her daughter, Delaney Benson. Learn where and when you can see the production! ...
Little Monarch Releases Radiant Single 'Follow Your Majesty' Photo Little Monarch Releases Radiant Single 'Follow Your Majesty'
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

The bass-driven track finds Casey Kalmenson, who performs under the moniker Little Monarch, encapsulating the feeling of putting yourself first and showing kindness to your heart. Amplified by rhythmic shakers and cascading synths, Kalmenson wrote and produced “Follow Your Majesty” completely on her...
Brontë Fall Doubles Down On Her Creative Life With New Single 'Making It Up' Photo Brontë Fall Doubles Down On Her Creative Life With New Single 'Making It Up'
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Brontë Fall has just dropped her latest single. “Making It Up” is a renewal of vows of sorts; to living the artist’s life and everything that goes along with it. “When it’s all said and done, I wouldn’t trade this creative life for anything,” says songwriter Teri Bracken—better known by her stage na...
Festival Designed for Neurodivergent and D/disabled Communities Coming to LA Photo Festival Designed for Neurodivergent and D/disabled Communities Coming to LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2024

Alexander Millar, also known as VATTICA, is set to host NEURONITE, Los Angeles' first mini festival designed for the Neurodivergent and D/disabled communities. ...
Faye Webster's Track from Abortion Access Benefit Album Released Photo Faye Webster's Track from Abortion Access Benefit Album Released
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

The recently announced compilation from the 501(c)3 non-profit organization NOISE FOR NOW’s recently launched label is out June 21st. Set to benefit independent abortion providers throughout the nation via Keep Our Clinics, the album features 11 exclusive tracks from Webster, The War On Drugs, Court...
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?...
Spencer Sutherland is 'Alive' on Anthemic New Single Photo Spencer Sutherland is 'Alive' on Anthemic New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 02, 2024

Following a sold out North American tour in support of his debut album (In His Mania) as well as an infectious collaboration with Meghan Trainor (“Chicken Little”), the multi-faceted, singer-songwriter Spencer Sutherland returns releasing his first new music of the year with the anthemic fierce new ...
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play GALILEE, 34 Photo Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play GALILEE, 34
by Michael Quintos - May 05, 2024

Eleanor Burgess’ brilliant, thoughtful, and often bitingly funny GALILEE, 34—currently having its impressive world premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 12, 2024—is a humorously insightful, beautifully-performed new play that offers an unreliably revisionist examination of suppose...
Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family, Filmmaker Phil Berte Photo Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family, Filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

Join Jazz Power Initiative as they celebrate two decades of arts education with their Jazz Power Celebration20. The event honors The Miranda Family, award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen, and TD Bank for their significant contributions....
Video: Ukrainian Band Okean Elzy Shares New Music Video for 'Voices Are Rising' Photo Video: Ukrainian Band Okean Elzy Shares New Music Video for 'Voices Are Rising'
by Josh Sharpe - May 02, 2024

Ukraine's most beloved and enduring band Okean Elzy have shared the official video for their single “Voices Are Rising”, which marked their first ever English language track as well as their debut release after signing a worldwide deal with Warner Music. The powerful performance video for “Voices Ar...
Children's Book A DAY AT THE WATERHOLE Out Now Photo Children's Book A DAY AT THE WATERHOLE Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Explore the timeless tale of friendship and harmony in the jungle with the children's book A DAY AT THE WATERHOLE. Learn more! ...
Review: Take 6 Takes the Cake at Birdland Photo Review: Take 6 Takes the Cake at Birdland
by Rob Lester - May 03, 2024

Take note: Take 6 is at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday. They take the art of vocal harmony singing to impressive heights. Their opening show on Wednesday May 1 was a smash....
KIM is Now Playing at Theater Basel Photo KIM is Now Playing at Theater Basel
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

KIM is now playing at Theater Basel. Performances run through 22 June. The production is written by and stars Nairi Hadodo....
Interview: 'It's a Real Behemoth of a Role: Actor Rosie Sheehy on Capital Punishment, Photo Interview: 'It's a Real Behemoth of a Role: Actor Rosie Sheehy on Capital Punishment, Misogyny and Fatigue in Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL
by Kat Mokrynski - May 02, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Rosie Sheehy about taking on the role of Helen Jones, or “The Young Woman,” in Machinal. We discussed what compelled her to join this production, what it is like being a part of a work based on the real life of a woman and what she hopes audiences take away f...
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: JAVIER IVAN'S JOURNEY TO CLOSURE IN 'ON YOUR FEET', WITH HIS F Photo A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: JAVIER IVAN'S JOURNEY TO CLOSURE IN 'ON YOUR FEET', WITH HIS FATHER 's Special Presence, and Gloria Estefan's Blessing
by Felicitas de la Fare - May 07, 2024

What did our critic think of A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: JAVIER IVAN'S JOURNEY TO CLOSURE IN ‘ON YOUR FEET', WITH HIS FATHER at .?...
THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys Photo THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys
by Lauren Hilton - May 01, 2024

On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations....
Peter Joback Will Perform at London's Cadogan Hall in September Photo Peter Joback Will Perform at London's Cadogan Hall in September
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024

Peter Jöback, the multiplatinum selling artist and one of Sweden's biggest stars, has announced his return to the UK for a rare live show at London's Cadogan Hall on Sunday 22 September 2024. ...




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