Memorabilia From Mary Poppins and More to Be Auctioned
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2018 When the famous musical film “Mary Poppins” premiered in 1964, no one could have predicted the important role it would play in film history. Starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the film combined live action animation with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers. Mary Poppins, played...
Silk Road Rising presents THE PLURALITY OF PRIVACY PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - December 01, 2017 Silk Road Rising (Chief Programming Officer & Mission Trustee, Jamil Khoury, and Executive Director, Malik Gillani) is proud to announce P3M5: The Plurality of Privacy Project in 5-Minute Plays, the first in a pairing of staged readings in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut....
Indian Born Falu Nominated for GRAMMY Award in Best Children's Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2018 Critically lauded, Indian born world musician Falu (aka Falguni Shah) has scored her first GRAMMY® nomination in Best Children's Album for her latest album, Falu's Bazaar. Falu's Bazaar was inspired by her desire to address her son's fascination with their cultural values and customs, exploring Indi...
Pacific Symphony Announces Fun-Filled Lunar New Year Concert For Kids
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2019 Pacific Symphony will present a special new addition to the "Family Musical Morning" series with the "Lunar New Year for Kids" concert in celebration of the Year of the Pig....
Kayhan Kalhor Returns to Schimmel Center with Erdal Erzincan
by Julie Musbach - April 12, 2018 Grammy Award winner, five time Grammy Award nominee andinternationally acclaimed kamancheh (spiked fiddle) virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor returns to theSchimmel Center on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. following last season's sold-out performance. This year, Kalhor has invited long-time collaborator and Turk...
Vintage & Morelli Unveils Sophomore Studio Album and Headlines Silk Music Showcase 500: US Summer Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - July 08, 2019 The veil has been lifted off of progressive pioneer Vintage & Morelli's Sophomore album 'Hymn To The Night'. The latest volume in Marco Cubric's discography is presented in 14 chapters that take listeners on a journey through the polished producer's soundscapes. Debuting at #6 on the iTunes Dance c...
TV One's UNSUNG Leads Off Season 12 with R&B Singing Group Silk on 2/18
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018 TV One's UNSUNG Leads Off Season 12 with R&B Singing Group Silk on 2/18...
Pacific Symphony Announces Fun-Filled Lunar New Year Concert For Kids
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2019 Pacific Symphony will present a special new addition to the "Family Musical Morning" series with the "Lunar New Year for Kids" concert in celebration of the Year of the Pig....
Silk Road Rising Hosts World Premiere of TWICE, THRICE, FRICE
by Julie Musbach - August 26, 2019 Silk Road Rising and International Voices Project announce the World Premiere of Twice, Thrice, Frice, written by Fouad Teymour and directed by Patrizia Acerra. The production will run from October 1 to November 10, 2019 at Silk Road Rising located at 77 W. Washington St., Lower Level, Chicago, IL, ...
NNPN Welcomes Silk Road Rising, Company One, And City Theatre Company To The Core Membership
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2018 National New Play Network (NNPN), the country's alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, has added three new Core Members: Silk Road Rising (Chicago), Company One (Boston), and City Theatre Company (Pittsburgh). As o...
TV One's Premiere of UNCENSORED Earns #1 Spot on Ad-Supported Cable Among African-American Viewers
by Tori Hartshorn - March 02, 2018 TV One's back-to-back premieres of the autobiographical series UNCENSORED: Tiffany Haddish and Unsung: Silk on Sunday, February 18, 2018 ranked among the Top 5 telecasts on Ad-supported Cable in primetime among African-Americans, ranking #4 and #5, respectively (P25-54 & W25-54). Both shows delivere...
Silk Road Rising Presents World Premiere of THROUGH THE ELEVATED LINE
by Julie Musbach - December 18, 2017 Silk Road Rising (Chief Programming Officer Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani) is proud to announce the World Premiere of Through the Elevated Line, written by Novid Parsi and directed by Carin Silkaitis. The production will run on March 7th to April 15th, 2018 at Silk Road Rising lo...
Cast Announced For Rasaka and Vitalist's MERCHANT ON VENICE
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2018 Casting has been completed for Rasaka and Vitalist's remounting of MERCHANT ON VENICE, Shishir Kurup's raucous South Asian re-imagining of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be directed by Liz Carlin Metz....
Thomas Wesley and the Jonas Brothers Team Up for New Song and Video
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019 Diplo, under his country moniker Thomas Wesley, unveils new track and video, 'Lonely' with Grammy nominated multi-platinum trio Jonas Brothers today. The video was directed by frequent collaborator, Brandon Dermer, and was filmed documentary style over the course of a weekend of touring at the Calga...
VIDEO: RuPaul's Drag Race Queens Recap Season 1 of TNT's CLAWS
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2018 VIDEO: RuPaul's Drag Race Queens Recap Season 1 of TNT's CLAWS...
Silk Road Rising presents PURE LAND
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2017 Silk Road Rising (Chief Programming Officer Jamil Khoury and Executive Director Malik Gillani) is proud to announce Pure Land, the second in a pairing of staged readings in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Chicago. The staged readings will be held on February 3 and 4, 2018 at 4:00pm at Silk Ro...
Get 50% Off Tickets To SILK ROAD (HOW TO BUY DRUGS ONLINE)
by Marianka Swain - August 08, 2018 Alex Oates' Silk Road (How to Buy Drugs Online) is the first production to be funded through the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The hit show is now playing at Trafalgar Studios in London's West End - save 50% on tickets in our sale!...
Van Wezel Welcomes The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018 Grammy Award-winning The Silk Road Ensemble with world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma arrive at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, April 19 at 8:00PM....
Lady Gaga to Perform at the GRAMMYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019 Music's Biggest Night just got a whole lot bigger, as a fresh batch of artists have been added to the already stellar lineup for the 61st GRAMMY Awards. Current nominees Chloe x Halle, GRAMMY winner Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winner Mark Ronson, and GRAMMY nominee Travis Scott are set to perform on Music's B...
Silk Road Rising And Stage Left Theatre Present The World Premiere Of DETOUR GUIDE
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2019 Silk Road Rising and Stage Left Theatre are pleased to announce that they are joining artistic forces to bring the world premiere of Detour Guide by Karim Nagi to Chicago....
Schimmel Center at Pace University Presents BATTERY DANCE, Plus World Premiere of THE RED LINE
by Julie Musbach - February 13, 2019 Schimmel Center at Pace University continues its 2018-19 Dance Series with the return of Battery Dance on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:30pm. The evening's repertoire is characterized by choreography and music inspired by worldwide sources, reflecting American society and its multiplicity of cult...
BWW Review: SILK ROAD, VAULT Festival
by Charlie Wilks - January 26, 2018 Bruce is an everyday run of the mill Geordie lad who desires more for his life. Living with his Nan he is unemployed and moping over a childhood sweetheart that has upped sticks and gone off to university. Unsure of his life's direction, he discovers Silk Road; a backdoor to the dark web where all s...
Schimmel Center at Pace University Presents BATTERY DANCE, Plus World Premiere of THE RED LINE
by Julie Musbach - February 13, 2019 Schimmel Center at Pace University continues its 2018-19 Dance Series with the return of Battery Dance on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:30pm. The evening's repertoire is characterized by choreography and music inspired by worldwide sources, reflecting American society and its multiplicity of cult...
VIDEO: Official Trailer Revealed for Season Two of TNT's CLAWS
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018 TNT is revealing the official trailer and new key art for season two of Claws. Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Karrueche Tran, Jenn Lyon, Jack Kesy, Kevin Rankin, Jason Antoon, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Suleka Mathew, Harold Perrineau and Dean Norris star in the hit dramedy series, which returns Sun...
Photo Flash: The Ladies of CARMEN JONES Get Sultry in Silk and More Saturday Intermission Pics!
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2018 Today is Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week, the ladies of Carmen Jones get sultry in silk. Check out this week's Saturday Intermission Pics below!... |