Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Shares Solo Single 'Airavata'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023 Composed, produced, and arranged by Miguel, who plays electric guitar (reversed) and acoustic violin/viola, with Gabe Noel and Peter Jacobson joining on acoustic bass and cello respectively, “Airavata” (eye-raw-VAH-tah) is named after the white elephant who carries the deity Indra, also called ‘abhr...
Leah Weller Releases New Single 'Dive In'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022 Finding out that life was to turn on its head was the catalyst for Leah Weller's latest cut of hazy, autumnal dream-soul, Dive In, appearing at once to float above the cool waters of adulthood whilst running blindly towards the deep end....
Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil New Single & Brand New Studio Album
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Gearing up for their latest creative chapter, Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal a new single and music video entitled “Tippa My Tongue.' It heralds the arrival of the band’s second album of 2022 and thirteenth full-length offering, Return of the Dream Canteen, via Warner Records. Watch the new music vide...
Town Hall Announces First Installment Of 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022 Playwrights Sally Cookson and Adam Peck's piece, “Cinderella: A Fairytale” will be brought to the stage again, this time by Director Sequoia Schirmer. This stage version of Cinderella has captivated audiences with its dazzlingly original take on one of the oldest and best-loved fairytales of all tim...
Stewart Arp Releases New Single 'Hazel'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2021 Chicago-based solo pop artist Stewart Arp is back with the release of his heartfelt new single 'Hazel', available on all streaming platforms. Paired with a captivating visual to animate his story, 'Hazel' will tug at the heartstrings as we are introduced to a situation that so many will be able to r...
Maps Share Plaid Remix Of 'Transmission'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 The new Plaid remix joins two recent remixes of tracks from Counter Melodies: GLOK (Ride’s Andy Bell)’s infectious “Witchy Feel” and Pye Corner Audio’s take on “Lack of Sleep”, and follows Chapman’s 6-track companion piece, Counter Mixes, which sees Maps reworking tracks taken from his acclaimed alb...
School Reverses Decision to Cancel Production Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2023 The Cardinal Schools Board of Education has reversed its decision to cancel a spring production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee after deeming the musical 'not family-freindly.' ...
Verdant Productions Present SPEED THE PLOW By David Mamet
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2023 This re-imagining of David Mamet's 1980s hit play turns the dynamic on its head as the genders of the protagonists are reversed. Set in Hollywood where power is everything and morals are a commodity to be bought and sold, this production will examine the hierarchy from an alternative perspective. Wi...
Jack River Shares New Single 'Lie In The Sun'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 As Holly stated, she co-wrote “Lie In The Sun” with John Ryan whose credits include One Direction, Maroon 5, Dave Guetta and Harry Styles. The single was produced with Josh Fountain (BENEE, Alison Wonderland, Jarryd James) and paints the picture of an apocalyptic holiday, of blissfully floating in t...
Budget 2023 Brings Relief to UK Theatre Sector
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 16, 2023 An extension of tax relief rates and £8.6 million of funding for Edinburgh festivals are among the measures that will benefit the theatre sector in the government’s Spring Budget 2023....
Courtney Govan Shares New Heartfelt Ballad 'at least'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 Her most recent single, “Sofa,” featured on LiveNation’s “Ones to Watch” playlist. Courtney Govan’s previous singles include “stay still,” featured on Pride.com’s “Songs You Should Listen To” playlist, “out of the blue,” featured on Spotify’s Official PRIDE Out Now playlist, and “serotonin,” which w...
Video: Watch Marisha Wallace's Reaction to Olivier Award Nomination on BIG BROTHER
by Michael Major - March 15, 2024 Marisha Wallace faced two big nominations on Celebrity Big Brother. The Guys & Dolls alum was finally notified about her Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Miss Adelaide in the hit revival of the classic musical. Wallace was then tasked with sharing that she would nominate Ekin-Su Cülcü...
Mill Mountain Theatre Will Stage Previously Canceled Production Of IN THE HEIGHTS
by BWW Staff - March 21, 2022 Over the weekend, cast members at Mill Mountain Theatre were told they were being let go after bringing to leadership complaints of whitewashing of the role of Vanessa in the production....
Marisha Wallace Informed of Olivier Award Nomination on BIG BROTHER
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024 Big Brother has reversed its decision and will now inform Marisha Wallace of her Olivier Award nomination. Originally, the Guys & Dolls star would not find out about her Olivier Award nomination until after she leaves the Big Brother house. However, the series has since reversed the decision and Wal...
Budget 2023 Brings Relief to UK Theatre Sector
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 16, 2023 An extension of tax relief rates and £8.6 million of funding for Edinburgh festivals are among the measures that will benefit the theatre sector in the government’s Spring Budget 2023....
Cinema Audio Society Issues Statement Regarding Changes to Academy Awards Telecast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2022 Today, the Cinema Audio Society Board of Directors issued an official public statement regarding the changes to this year's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards....
Lights Shares Reimagined Album 'dEd'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 Alt-pop icon Lights has shared dEd, a reimagined version of her critically acclaimed album PƎP. Flipping the energetic, danceable record on its head (even the tracklist is reversed), dEd, breathes new life into the album’s 13 tracks with dreamy, electronic reinterpretations. dEd is available now via...
Ars Lyrica Houston Features Three Young Opera Stars in a Gender-Bending Twist of Handel's Cantata
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2023 Grammy-nominated music organization Ars Lyrica Houston welcomes three young opera stars to perform Handel's Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno with full Baroque orchestra on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm in Zilkha Hall. This concert will also be available to watch digitally through high-quality livestream....
Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre
by Gary Naylor - February 24, 2023 Following up Value Engineering, Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicolas Kent once more let the evidence speak for itself in a piece of verbatim theatre that still manages to shock us...
North Carolina Radio Station Reverses Decision to Not Broadcast 'Inappropriate' Operas
by Nicole Rosky - October 06, 2023 WCPE Radio in North Carolina refused to broadcast six of the Metropolitan Opera's productions this year over concerns about the operas' content. Now the station has officially reversed their decision after receiving harsh criticism about the announcement....
Photos: LEND ME A SOPRANO's Mia Pinero Performs the National Anthem at Astros vs. Texans Game
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2022 On September 7, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano Actor Mia Pinero performed the National Anthem at Houston Astros home game versus the Texas Rangers. Check out photos here!...
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO
by A.A. Cristi - June 06, 2023 The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Board of Directors announced today that seasoned performing arts leader, Kevin Giglinto, will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Giglinto brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with two of the world's most...
Review: JONAS GARDELL SHOW at Intiman
by Annette Stolt - September 25, 2023 This is fun, warm with serious statements. The show starts with Jonas coming in and being greeted by applause, but it's not really like it used to be in the old days, complains Jonas, back then it was applause, stomping feet and Vågen! ...
Peacock Cancels PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN; Reversing Season Two Renewal
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 Peacock has cancelled their Pitch Perfect spin-off series, Bumper In Berlin, after one season. The cancellation is due to the delay from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which has led to a long gap between seasons. Get all the details on the series and why it's not coming back here!...
VIDEO: First Look at the Metropolitan Opera Production of EURYDICE
by Gigi Gervais - November 21, 2021 Take a look at the final dress rehearsal for the Metropolitan Opera's production of Eurydice.... |