Staller Center Announces New Fall 2024 Season Featuring Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024 The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences....
The Huntington 2024 Spotlight Gala Honors Playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Huntington Community Leaders
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024 The Huntington has announced its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Cyclorama of the Boston Center for the Arts (539 Tremont St). The event will celebrate honorees as well as the achievements of this transformational season....
VENTURA LIVE! Comes To Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024 Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more. ...
Student Blog: Audition Season
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - April 30, 2024 Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon. Be proud of the work that you put in because even if you get cut or don’t get the role, that work doesn’t go unnoticed....
MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2024 MerleFest concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with its ‘Traditional Plus' celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. ...
Stephen Schuch Wins Davenport's First $1000 Sing Off Contest
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024 Singer/songwriter/pianist Stephen Schuch wowed the audience and judges with his piano playing and singing of A Song For You and became the winner of the first week of Davenports $1000 Sing Off in the Pop category. ...
Review: A Triumphant JERSEY BOYS Debuts at the La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2024 A brand-new, reimagined regional iteration of the Tony-winning 2005 musical JERSEY BOYS now at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is exceeding all expectations. Featuring a superb ensemble cast performing The Four Seasons' greatest hits, this spectacular, high-energy, crowd-pleasing produ...
New Johnny Cash Album 'Songwriter' Coming From Previously Unreleased Recordings
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 A new Johnny Cash album, made from previously unreleased recordings, is on the way. John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny and June Carter Cash, rediscovered old songs and stripped them back to just Johnny’s powerful, pristine vocals and acoustic guitar. Listen to a single here! ...
Interview: How to Make a Cad—BUTTERFLY's Pinkerton—Appealing, According to Jonathan Tetelman
by Richard Sasanow - April 26, 2024 It’s a big season at the Met for tenor Jonathan Tetelman—born in Chile, raised in New Jersey—and he’s taking every advantage of it. He’s come to town with a reputation as a Puccini specialist (not that there’s anything wrong with that). How does he feel about that? “Well, I basically built my voice...
Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels
by Richard Sasanow - April 24, 2024 Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-...
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024 Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!...
Interview: Julien Salvia & Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal of IT'S MADNESS! at Parc Astérix
by Patrick Honoré - April 22, 2024 On the heels of the mini-musicals found at Disneyland Paris comes the first ever musical theater style live entertainment from its main European competitor in France (and Europe) Parc Astérix, inspired by the stories of the famous comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. This t...
Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison Collaborate on New Album 'Dreamers in the Field'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 Dark Horse Records has announced the release of Dreamers In The Field, the first-ever collaboration between Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo and Dhani Harrison. Mastered by Paul Hicks (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, George Harrison), Dreamers In The Field is now available for streaming ever...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2024 Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more....
See Melissa Errico, Marilyn Maye and More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024 Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows....
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - April 30, 2024 What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?...
Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares 'Bring on the Rain' from First Solo LP in 15 Years
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 China Forbes – the glamorous voice of Portland, Oregon’s very own, world-famous “little orchestra,” Pink Martini – will be releasing her forthcoming album, The Road, on May 17, 2024 via Heinz Records. The Road displays a return to the singer-songwriter’s roots, sharing a journey of personal songs th...
Holly Humberstone Collaborates with Medium Build and Tiny Habits on Reimagined Versions of Her Songs
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024 Award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone has released reimagined versions of her favorite songs from critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black. Inviting friends and peers on her journey, Humberstone premieres new versions of “Cocoon” featuring singer/songwriter Medium Build an...
Interact Theatre Company Presents THE CLIMB A World Premiere Production
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2024 To kick off summer, InterAct Theatre Company will present THE CLIMB by By C.A. Johnson....
The Chainsmokers Release “Friday” Featuring Fridayy
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 On the track, The Chainsmokers set the tempo with a breezy beat accented by earthy keys and slick cymbals, and Fridayy’s vocals melt into the icy bounce as he sings, “There’s nothing that’s stopping us, Is this like we’re young in love, Don’t care if we crash, Having the time of your life.” The song...
Student Blog: Audition Season
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - April 30, 2024 Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon. Be proud of the work that you put in because even if you get cut or don’t get the role, that work doesn’t go unnoticed....
Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - April 25, 2024 Following its sold out run in 2023, Boys from the Blackstuff has returned to Liverpool’s Royal Court, before the show transfers to the National Theatre in London and Garrick Theatre in the West End....
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - April 23, 2024 Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and som...
SUNITA: BACK TO ME One-Woman Musical to Debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2024 Experience the acclaimed one-woman musical theatre show, SUNITA: BACK TO ME, at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Join former Miss New York, Sunita Param, as she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her life. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Miko Marks Releases Deluxe LP 'Feel Like Going Home'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 Miko Marks has released the deluxe version of her acclaimed 2022 LP Feel Like Going Home via Red Tone Records. Besides the original track list, the deluxe LP houses several reimagined tracks with featured performers including GRAMMYwinner Buddy Miller on “Lay Your Burdens Down,” the GRAMMY-wining hi... |