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Zoé Releases New Single 'Crazy Meisie' PhotoZoé Releases New Single 'Crazy Meisie'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

Zoé had all but given up on her dream when a serendipity struck. She had translated the lyrics of a Rainbow Kitten Surprise song in to Afrikaans and recorded a home video with the help of a friend. She decided to send the video to her high school art teacher to get her opinion. Her art teacher in t...


Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts PhotoTheatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'....


Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre PhotoReview: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - March 18, 2023

Avant Bard’s production of Julius Caesar is thoughtful, charming, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s well worth the trip over the river for Shakespeare fans and critics alike, and will hopefully change the way you view the classical figure and play that loom so large in our world....


Review: THE POETRY SHIFT at Southwest Theatre Productions PhotoReview: THE POETRY SHIFT at Southwest Theatre Productions
by Joni Lorraine - March 11, 2023

What did our critic think of SOUTHWEST THEATRE PRODUCTIONS' THE POETRY SHIFT at Southwest Theatre Productions?...


Baltimore Playwrights Festival to Present PEOPLE SHOULD TALK ABOUT WHAT'S REAL This M PhotoBaltimore Playwrights Festival to Present PEOPLE SHOULD TALK ABOUT WHAT'S REAL This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2023

The 2023 Baltimore Playwrights Festival will present People Should Talk About What's Real this month. ...


VIDEO: WE tv Shares GROWN & GOSPEL Docuseries Trailer PhotoVIDEO: WE tv Shares GROWN & GOSPEL Docuseries Trailer
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023

The six one-hour episodes follow five, career-driven childhood friends searching for success in the Detroit gospel scene and beyond. Navigating the murky waters of the music industry and hustling to step out of the shadows of their prominent parents…this close-knit crew grapples with their strict ...


INTO THE WOODS Comes to Ma'ayanot High School in Teaneck PhotoINTO THE WOODS Comes to Ma'ayanot High School in Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios (and The Black Box Performing Arts Center), will bring back the annual musical after a two-year hiatus! ...


VIDEO: Bravo Drops SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Series Trailer PhotoVIDEO: Bravo Drops SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Series Trailer
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022

The series follows “Southern Charm” resident boss-lady Leva Bonaparte as she manages Charleston’s very own “it” crowd, otherwise known as her larger-than-life staff at Republic Garden & Lounge. Leva and husband Lamar own four restaurants along the city’s famous King Street, but Republic ...


Monkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG PhotoMonkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2022

In partnership with Her Majesty’s Ballarat and Bendigo Venues and Events, Monkey Baa has announced the premiere of our brand-new, original Australian play....


S.C.A.B. Announces New Self-Titled LP PhotoS.C.A.B. Announces New Self-Titled LP
by Michael Major - September 06, 2022

Following the release of the band’s debut album, 2019’s Beauty & Balance, COVID-19 put the brakes on the Brooklyn-based band’s burgeoning career. Not content with sitting still, the band decided to travel down to Georgia to record their sophomore, self-titled LP (S.C.A.B.), which they engineer...


Complete Cast Announced For the National Tour of ALADDIN; Adi Roy, Marcus M. Martin,  PhotoComplete Cast Announced For the National Tour of ALADDIN; Adi Roy, Marcus M. Martin, Senzel Ahmady, and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of Disney's Aladdin. The production will feature Adi Roy (Aladdin), Marcus M. Martin (Genie), Senzel Ahmady (Jasmine), Anand Nagraj (Jafar), Aaron Choi (Iago), Sorab Wadia (Sultan), Ben Chavez (Omar), Jake Letts (Babkak), Colt Prattes (Kas...


Adi Roy, Marcus M. Martin & More Will Lead North American Tour Of ALADDIN PhotoAdi Roy, Marcus M. Martin & More Will Lead North American Tour Of ALADDIN
by Grace Cutler - August 15, 2022

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, has released full casting for the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney’s Aladdin....


Hollywood Undead Releases New Album 'Hotel Kalifornia' PhotoHollywood Undead Releases New Album 'Hotel Kalifornia'
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022

Featuring recent singles “Trap God”, “City Of The Dead”, and “Wild In These Streets”, Hotel Kalifornia represents a return to form, in an action-packed, 14 track album highlighting the best aspects of what Hollywood Undead have become known for, the latest evidence being “Hourglass”,...


Feature: Denita Asberry Shares Her Vocal Talents At Joe's Place PhotoFeature: Denita Asberry Shares Her Vocal Talents At Joe's Place
by Debbie Hall - June 29, 2022

Denita Asberry brings powerful vocals, engaging stage presence, and engages the audience. Audiences can enjoy a wide range of music with great food and drink when she performs at Joe's Place on July 1, July 16, and July 23....


An Exquisite Heidi Kettenring Opens MSMT's Concert Series PhotoAn Exquisite Heidi Kettenring Opens MSMT's Concert Series
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 19, 2022

Chicago’s Leading Lady and beloved superstar of MSMT, Heidi Kettenring returns to the Pickard Theatre for three splendid concerts featuring the music of Carole King, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, and Joni Mitchell. An exquisite chanteuse, Kettenring combines vocal richness and power, interpret...


Hollywood Undead Announce 8th Album 'Hotel Kalifornia' PhotoHollywood Undead Announce 8th Album 'Hotel Kalifornia'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022

Platinum certified quintet Hollywood Undead has today shared details of their highly anticipated new album Hotel Kalifornia. The record features recent singles “Wild In These Streets” and “CHAOS”, as well as new release “City Of The Dead”. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...


San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for IN EVERY GENERATION PhotoSan Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for IN EVERY GENERATION
by Marissa Tomeo - April 13, 2022

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming premiere of In Every Generation by Ali Viterbi, directed by Todd Salovey and Emily Moler. The production will run May 26 - June 19 in San Diego REP’s Lyceum Space, with previews running May 26 - 31 and press ...


Composer Philippe Boesmans Has Died PhotoComposer Philippe Boesmans Has Died
by Marissa Tomeo - April 11, 2022

This morning, news broke that composer Philippe Boesmans passed away last night after a short illness. “We want to remember Philippe for his humanism, his humour and his generosity”, says the general director of the La Monnaie / De Munt, Peter de Caluwe. “He was always a welcome guest at ou...


Meet the Cast of FOR COLORED GIRLS... PhotoMeet the Cast of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2022

for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf begins previews tonight, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre. The show will officially open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Meet the cast here!...


DEXTER: NEW BLOOD Breaks Showtime Viewership Records PhotoDEXTER: NEW BLOOD Breaks Showtime Viewership Records
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022

With a total of 3 million viewers on Sunday alone, this was the biggest SHOWTIME finale in more than eight years, surpassing the season-three finale of Homeland in 2013. The finale – written by series showrunner Clyde Phillips – also set a new SHOWTIME record with 2 million viewers from streamin...


DEXTER: NEW BLOOD Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release PhotoDEXTER: NEW BLOOD Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022

From CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment, watch as Emmy®-Award nominee Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter, along with Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter’s sister Deb. The highly-anticipated 4-disc collection features every shocking episode from the special event series, along with an...


BWW Review: A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS is just that at Birdland PhotoBWW Review: A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS is just that at Birdland
by Lin Markz - December 22, 2021

This close to the big day, you might already be flagging in your enthusiasm for the traditional old songs and carols attached to the upcoming holiday. Have no fear! There is an alternative. Birdland's 12th iteration of A Swinging Birdland Christmas will reinvigorate that waning spirit. The trio of K...


Human Race Extends Its 35th Season With  Two More Dayton Premieres  PhotoHuman Race Extends Its 35th Season With  Two More Dayton Premieres 
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2021

The 35th year just keeps on giving.  The Human Race has announced two additional shows that will complete our current season of Dayton premieres.  ...


SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot PhotoSHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021

SHOWTIME breathes new life into the official Dexter companion podcast with the premiere of Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up With Scott Reynolds, hosted by Reynolds, executive producer and writer for the much-anticipated special event series Dexter: New Blood....


BWW Feature: ATC AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL TO GO OFF-BROADWAY PhotoBWW Feature: ATC AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL TO GO OFF-BROADWAY
by Robert Encila-Celdran - September 17, 2021

'New' is the operative component. Not to sound mawkish, but there's an aura of novelty and innovation at ATC that we haven't felt for some time. Artistic director Sean Daniels shares a unique perspective on the arts that tells me he's attuned to what's trending nationally. Citing his intrepid progra...





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