Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Will Arrive on Broadway in 2024
by Nicole Rosky - November 01, 2023 As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre....
Review: USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents the Cult Favorite RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Peter Nason - September 30, 2023 See what all the buzz is about!...
Review: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - September 27, 2023 As the singing, dancing, attention-whoring engine of THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL, Gabriel Ebert gives Thompson the idol treatment. Featuring music and lyrics by BE MORE CHILL’s Joe Iconis and directed by Christopher Ashley, UUHTM blows the doors off the La Jolla Playhouse’s ...
Sun Room Barely Makes It Through The Week On 'At Least I Tried'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023 Produced by Zac Carper of FIDLAR, Sun Room got to team up with one of their biggest musical influences from growing up in California. The two-and-a-half-minute ripper runs from Monday to Sunday, seeing the band lose their keys, crash their car, and an appearance from recurring character in their mus...
Ashley Cooke Impacts Country Radio With 'Your Place' With 71 First-Week Stations
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Commanding the attention of 71 first week stations as the third most-added, the “feel good, I don't need you anthem” (Holler) penned by Cooke, Jordan Minton and Mark Trussell continues to build momentum as the standout track from the up-and-comer's critically acclaimed debut album, shot in the dark....
Review: POTUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - November 13, 2023 This is a fun, female-driven farce. It’s a good reminder that a lot of American politics seems to involve competent women cleaning up after incompetent men — and the play hits on that message well. It’s a crazy, raunchy good time that I enjoyed, but I don’t think it delivers sharply on deeper themes...
Taylor Acorn Releases New Single 'Basement'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023 Nashville based artist, Taylor Acorn, has shared a brand new single, “Basement,” out now via OneRPM. Co-written by Taylor, Emma Lynn White and Dan Swank (All Time Low), “Basement” captures the raw beauty that emerges from the depths of despair. Listen here!...
Rubicon Theatre Company to Present LIFESPAN OF A FACT, ONCE, and More in 25th Silver Anniversary Season
by Blair Ingenthron - September 16, 2023 RUBICON THEATRE, Ventura County’s leading not-for-profit theatrical organization committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the lives of the region’s residents and visitors through innovative live performances, has unveiled the company’s highly anticipated 25th Anniversary “Silver” Season, en...
RiTcH Unveils Infectious & Energetic 'Big Dream'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 RiTcH unveils 'Big Dream,' a captivating single that explores a doomed relationship and exposes superficial motives. With immersive music and introspective lyrics, RiTcH pushes the boundaries of traditional music consumption....
Interview: 'Art Should Not Be a Static Thing': Actor Lea Salonga on Legacy, Empowerment and Aching Feet in STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Kat Mokrynski - September 28, 2023 Recently, BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Lea Salonga about what it has been like bringing this show to the West End. We discussed the collaboration process with team members like Cameron Mackintosh and Julia McKenzie, her favourite Sondheim songs, and mastering a British accent!...
Mike Birbiglia's PLEASE STOP THE RIDE Adds Second Show at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2023 Mike Birbiglia brings his comedy show 'Please Stop the Ride' to the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on March 29th and 30th. Due to high demand, a second show has been added on March 30th. Don't miss this hilarious performance by Mike Birbiglia!...
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - November 18, 2023 In Canadian Stage’s production of Italian playwright Stephano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy, three powerhouse performances, a surprising and meaningful staging, and a sweeping story outweigh the curious neutrality of the script to create a vital, must-see show with high stock value....
Review: MEAN GIRLS At Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - October 11, 2023 Mean Girls shares its Broadway DNA with two other movies-turned musicals that also explores these issues,Heathers and Legally Blonde. As Yogi Berra would say, 'it's deja vu all over again'....
Singer-Songwriter Brenda Cay Releases 'Remind Me Of Me'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 Inspired by a recent conversation between Cay and another writer during a co-write, the song tugs at the heart strings as Cay's confident vocals float over the musicians as she empathizes with vulnerabilities that an adopted child may have to bravely lay bare in order for us to understand their plig...
Taylor Acorn Announces Good Enough U.S. & Australia Tour
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 Beginning in Tampa on April 11th at Crowbar, Taylor will visit over 20 cities across the U.S. including stops in New York, Boston, Nashville, Detroit, Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Dallas and more before wrapping up in Houston, TX on May 11th at the House of Blues Peacock Room. ...
Celebrate Halloween at South Street Seaport Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2023 Join South Street Seaport Museum this October for a spooky experience, just in time for Halloween! Participate in Halloween-themed workshops, enjoy trick-or-treating, and take a Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour. Don't miss out on the Halloween fun at the heart of South Street Seaport....
Review: TALKING ABOUT THE FIRE, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - December 08, 2023 There are nine countries in the world with nuclear weapons. And at any second, any one of them could press a button that would put an immediate and catastrophic end to life as we know it. Armed with just a laptop, a projector, a kettle, and some biscuits, Fringe veteran Chris Thorpe faces this reali...
Irvine Welsh's PORNO Transfers to the West End
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2023 Irvine Welsh’s PORNO is a full-length stage adaptation of the novel by the same name. Now the show transfers to London’s theatreland, playing a season of seven Sunday nights at the Arts Theatre West End. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!...
3rd Show Added for Mike Birbiglia at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2023 Mike Birbiglia brings his hilarious show 'Please Stop the Ride' to the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on March 29 & 30, 2024. Get your tickets starting December 1st at ParamountDenver.com....
Awkwafina, Angela Bassett & Jeremy Renner to Narrate National Geographic's Upcoming Natural History Series
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023 Awkwafina (“The Little Mermaid,” “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens”) will narrate for the National Geographic Disney+ Original A REAL BUG’S LIFE; Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “The Flood,” “Good Night Oppy”) executive produces and narrates for QUEENS; and Jeremy Renner (“Avengers,” ...
Interview: Tommi Rose on LA CAGE Reigniting His Career & Passion
by Gil Kaan - October 01, 2023 La Cage, an immersive variety show inspired by the La Cage Aux Folles nightclub (which opened in 1981 on La Cienega Blvd) will launch the Hollywood Roosevelt’s iconic Cinegrill Theatre October 5, 2023, and then run every Friday through January 19, 2024. Original La Cage member Tommi Rose steps into ...
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to The Ephrata Performing Arts Center This October
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2023 The Ephrata Performing Arts Center (EPAC) will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, from October 12th through 28th. Learn more about the music and find out how to get tickets here!...
Irvine Welsh's PORNO Comes to the West End This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023 Trainspotting sequel Irvine Welsh's Porno hits the West End this month. The new play runs at the Arts Theatre West End from October 29th to December 10th. The London run follows an acclaimed UK tour and a sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
OPERA America Reveals Winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2023 OPERA America has revealed the winners of the 2023 Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera...
Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at TUTS
by Christian Gill - October 24, 2023 Of the many things I could compliment about TUTS’ production of Sweeney Todd (the songs, the costumes, the lighting) perhaps the most important is that it’s authentic. This is as close to the original Angela Lansbury/Len Cariou (later played by George Hearn) production as we can reasonably hope.... |