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Review: Claybourne Elder Makes Charming OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Arts
by Michael Quintos - Mar 10, 2025

For his debut OC cabaret engagement, Broadway actor Claybourne Elder—who recently played Andy in the Tony Award-winning 2021 revival of Stephen Sondheim's (mostly) gender-bent COMPANY—brought his witty charm and sublime musicality to Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Samueli Theater for three performances on February 20-23, 2025. Filled with personal stories spanning from his early Mormon roots to his work in musical theater, the actor charmed the audience with a cheeky stand-up set sprinkled with wonderfully-performed songs that came off surprisingly wholesome.

TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.

Doom Dogs and Special Guest Eels of Love Come to Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Black Box Studios and The Elated System will present Doom Dogs, with opener Eels Of Love, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

New Musical TEETH Gets Second Extension At Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Due to popular demand, the new Off-Broadway musical TEETH has extended its run again. Get the latest updates on the show's schedule and more.

Doom Dogs Feat. Reeves Gabrels Come To Debonair Music Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

Black Box Studios and The Elated System will present Doom Dogs, with opener Reg Bloor, on Friday, March 15th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Steven Pasquale Joins the Cast of Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023

Get the latest news on the cast of TEETH, the new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Broadway star Steven Pasquale joins the talented ensemble in this limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Learn how to purchase tickets!

National Sawdust Reveals Winter/Spring 2024 Season Featuring Multidisciplinary Works & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

National Sawdust has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Paul Reed Smith & His Band to Release New Album, 'Lions Roaring In Quicksand'
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2023

World-famous guitar-maker Paul Reed Smith and his band, Eightlock, are set to release their new CD, 'Lions Roaring in Quicksand,' on December 1st. The album showcases their unique blend of blues, soul, rock, funk, and other roots sounds, with a lineup featuring three drummers, a bass player, a female singer, and three guitar players.

Review: Claybourne Elder Shares Engaging Testimony and Engrossing Songs for I WANT TO BE EVIL at Joe's Pub
by Cary Wong - Aug 18, 2023

CLAYBOURNE ELDER'S latest cabaret show is a celebration of cutting ties with his past, his seemingly charmed present life as a working actor on stage and screen, and a successful side hustle as the organizer of a unique nonprofit.  

A Flock of Seagulls Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Self-Titled Debut
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2022

The 40th-anniversary 3CD deluxe edition features a remastered version of the original album, b-sides, single versions, remixes, BBC Sessions for revered broadcasters such as John Peel and he band’s fellow Liverpudlian Janice Long and a BBC concert from The Paris Theatre, London, which was originally transmitted in January 1982.

Laura Bell Bundy, Kimberley Locke & More Announced for The Green Room 42 March Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their March line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

HBO Documentary News Series AXIOS Continues October 24
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2021

The sharp and insightful news-making series features thought-provoking interviews with top leaders from the worlds of politics, tech, media, science, and business. The upcoming episodes will include Rand Paul, Bill Nelson, Matt and Mercedes Schlapp, and more. Watch a preview of the upcoming episode now!

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021

The New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program (NYYS) and Director Anna K. Jacobs have announced the 2021/2022 Season. Heading into its fourth season the NYYS Musical Theater Songwriting program is specially designed to lead students through a range of musical theater songwriting processes. 

Be-Bop Deluxe 'Live! In The Air Age' Deluxe 16 Disc Limited Edition Boxed Set Available For Pre-Order
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2021

This legendary live album was released in July 1977 and would prove to be the band’s most successful album, peaking at number 10 in the UK charts.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Residencies for 23 Writers of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.  Writers include Tony-nominee Beth Malone, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls; Jonathan Larson winners Avi Amon, Sara Cooper, Ty Defoe, and Anna Jacobs and more.

A Little New Music SPOTLIGHT SERIES Presents Anna K. Jacobs
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2021

THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a bi-monthly live streamed concert series created by A LITTLE NEW MUSIC will “spotlight” the music of composer/lyricist Anna K. Jacobs on February 16th. The evening will be co-hosted by ALNM co-producers Luke H. Klipp and Kila Packett, and produced by amy francis schott.

Sisco & Josepher Launch New Radio Show IN BETWEEN THE LINES On Musical Theatre Radio
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2021

David Sisco and Laura Josepher, owners of ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com, are launching a new radio show on MusicalTheatreRadio.com on Saturday, January 16 at 10 AM (EST).

New Musicals Inc. Announces Call for Submissions from Musical Theatre Writers 18-26
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2021

If you're under the age of 26, and you're writing for musical theatre, New Musicals Inc. would love to hear from you.

Elliot Nelson Releases Debut Album 'As He Now Appears'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020

Elliot Nelson is a British born instrumental solo artist, composer and producer from the north of England. Son of Be-Bop Deluxe frontman ‘Bill Nelson’, Elliot has grown up his entire life surrounded by music and creativity. His sound blends and bends musical genres from electronic, jazz, experimental rock, folk and classical. Pushing his music to the brink of sonic creativity in his debut album “As He Now Appears”.