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BWW Review: For Fans Looking for a Redemptive Adaptation After the Disastrous Movie, THE LIGHTNING THIEF Musical Delivers
by Lauren Van Hemert - April 10, 2019 I can see where The Lightning Thief musical might be compared to a cross between Harry Potter and Dear Evan Hansen. Based on Rick Riordan's book of the same name, the musical tells the story of Percy Jackson and friends, a group of half-bloods who straddle the line between being half-God and half...
MTD's MEMPHIS has powerful message, but lacks heart
by Jared West - May 06, 2018 Love is love. That is the overarching message to the storyline of MEMPHIS. Love who you love: male, female, black or white. In the case of this particular show, the historically societal boundary being crossed is one of race. However, the words and songs in the script could apply to many current-day...
Tonys Talk: Gideon Glick Talks Channeling His Inner-Child in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 02, 2019 Dill Harris is a character that the world first got to know on the page, either in or outside of the classroom. This season, Broadway favorite Gideon Glick is bringing the boy to life onstage in the nine-time Tony-nominated adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. ...
BWW Review: ANG PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO Reinvigorates A Period Piece Worthy of Acclaim
by Jared Echevarria - September 10, 2018 He lived a sad life of perversion in a profession of lost causes yet his life's failure was overshadowed when he chose to love, albeit secretly and surreal. This is how one would see Mang Serapio in Theater Titas and Duende Theatre's 50th-anniversary production of 'Ang kay Paglilitis kay Mang Serapi...
Yoga Icon Wai Lana Releases COLORS Music Video in Honor of 4th International Yoga Day 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018 The one message Wai Lana wants to share more than anything is that yoga is for everyone. Wai Lana explained, “Too many people, when they think of yoga, only think of yoga asanas. But yoga asanas are just a small part of a complete, holistic lifestyle. On this Yoga Day, I would like to emphasize that...
Review Roundup: La Jolla's World Premiere of THE SQUIRRELS
by Alan Henry - June 20, 2018 La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere production of The Squirrels, by Tony Award nominee Robert Askins, directed by 2017 Tony Award winner and La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, running June 5 - July 8....
World Premiere Of CABARET KALISZ Gives A New Perspective On The Human Spirit, Survival, And Women During The Holocaust
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2018 'Cabaret Kalisz' by Christie Winn comes to Boulder for its world premiere 'Cabaret Kalisz' is a new play that depicts how the human spirit can crumble and triumph in the face of adversity. Produced by local theater company Theater O - 5311 Western Ave, Suite 120, Boulder, CO 80301. The play will run...
BWW Review: FADE at Seattle Public Theater
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - October 16, 2018 FADE at Seattle Public Theater is a quiet little show that's worth making a lot of noise about. The play by Tanya Saracho is both a witty and scathing examination of classism, racism, and sexism. An immigrant looks to climb the corporate ladder in Hollywood, but the price of success may be more than...
Chris Janson Ties For Top Earning First Time CMA Nominee With Three Nominations
by Tori Hartshorn - August 28, 2018 Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville recording artist Chris Janson tied for the top earning first-time CMA nominee with three nominations. He is up for New Artist of the Year, his current single, “Drunk Girl,” received a nomination for Song of the Year, alongside co-writers Scooter Carusoe and Tom Do...
Luana Kiara Releases Compelling Video For New Single TRIGGER
by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2019 Sweden by way of Gambia singer Luana Kiara has released a poignant video for her debut single 'Trigger'. WATCH HERE...
BWW Previews: TEMAN Journeys Into The Indonesian Theatre Scene with INTO THE WOODS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 24, 2018 Teater Musikal Nusantara (TEMAN), a musical theatre company based in Jakarta, will produce their first show, Stephen Sondheim's fairytale musical INTO THE WOODS. The production will run for three shows on two days from December 22nd to December 23rd 2018 and will take place at Teater Salihara, Jakar...
ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT Brings Colour to Town
by Sarah Hookey - March 06, 2019 The classic children's character Elmer the Elephant has packed his trunk and is heading to Warrington later this month....
Xulon Author Releases First Book in Fiction Series About the Rise of...
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Drawing Boards' THE MESSAGE Out 6/7 via Gentle Reminder Records
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019 Gentle Reminder Records is very pleased to announce that both new single "UFOs" and the title track to the forthcoming Drawing Boards record The Message (out 06.07) have premiered at Stereogum here! ...
Indigenous Children's Book Author To Read & Share Indigenous Artist Collaboration
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2019 Indigenous author/publisher Colleen Farwell will be reading and signing special limited-edition books at The Head & The Hand, nonprofit, independent publisher and bookstore (2644 Coral St, Philadelphia, PA 19125) on Saturday, October 26 at 10am....
BWW Interview: Jordi Vall, director of SIDDHARTHA, THE MUSICAL at Teatro Moncayo PALCCO
by Laura Iñiguez - June 28, 2018 “Siddhartha, The Musical” returns to Guadalajara for its 2nd round of shows this weekend. The musical based on the novel by Herman Hesse, tells the story of a born-to-be King who decides to quit the luxury of royalty life in search for inner light....
BWW Review: Don't Bother, Me, I Can't Cope, a NEW YORK CITY CENTER ENCORES! OFF CENTER Production with Direction and Choreography by Savion Glover
by Sondra Forsyth - July 28, 2018 New York City Center Encores! is celebrating its 25th season in 2018. Part of roster of concert productions of American musicals is Encores! Off-Center, founded in 2013 to present productions during the summer. On the evening of July 27th, a sassy and spirited rendering of “Don't Bother Me, I Can't...
META to Release New EP Piñata on February 14th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020 Texas based hip-hop artist Meta is back with a new EP, Piñata due out on Friday, February 14th with Americano Label. The theme for this release is personal for Meta and he takes the title to heart, “I felt like the piñata is a perfect metaphor for the message of this album. Life is hard, and life ...
VIDEO: Ali Stroker, Beanie Feldstein & Aly Raisman Talk Being AerieREAL Role Models on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020 On Thursday's episode of TODAY, Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, Tony-winning actress Ali Stroker, and actress Beanie Feldstein sit down with Maria Shriver and Sheinelle Jones to talk about what it means to be part of Aerie's inclusive campaign spreading the message of self-love....
Nolala Appeals To Artists And Music Lovers To Add A Category For 'Best Story' To The Grammys
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2019 On Sunday, February 10th, the Grammy Awards ceremony, known for presenting the most prestigious music prizes in the world, will take place for the 61st time. The Recording Academy praises music professionals for achievements in 84 categories....
Jack Black to Launch YouTube Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 26, 2018 Jack Black has created a new YouTube channel, in which he says is titled 'Jablinski' and it 'will have games, food, and life.'...
BWW Previews: TICKLE YOUR FUNNYBONE WITH FARCE OF NATURE at Plant City Entertainment
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 13, 2020 Farce of Nature tells the tale of a single crazy day in the life of an Arkansas family, the Wilburns. While trying to find the source of a putrid smell, chaos ensues. The cast features three married couples....
VIDEO: Woman Singing Opera in LA Train Station Goes Viral
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2019 The LAPD caught woman on camera singing opera beautifully in a public transport station in Los Angeles recently. The unidentified woman has gone viral for her singing voice, with over 100,000 views as of now....
BWW Review: ONCE at Saint Michael's Playhouse
by Stacy Raphael - June 22, 2018 Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin opens the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name....
EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Review: BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 23, 2018 Briefs are back with a brand-new show. They've come from the future to test the limits of masculinity and decency with their iconic brand of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. Expect interstellar aerials, incredible artistry, sharp social commentary and warp-speed strippers from outer space. Prepar... |