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Jared Zirilli Will Lead Industry Showcase Of THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Jared Zirilli will perform THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN, an unscripted theatrical experiment by Jeremy Dobrish, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in a special industry presentation.

New Box Set Collecting Seven Solo Donna Summer Albums
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

A new box set is collecting all of Donna Summer's solo albums that were released on Casablanca Records from 1975 to 1979. Donna Summer: The Casablanca Studio Albums will be available on 7CD or 10LP Colored Vinyl on October 2, 2026.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Posthumously Inducts Donna Summer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has announced the posthumous induction of iconic singer-songwriter Donna Summer.  Summer, who passed away in 2012 at age 63, was honored during an intimate ceremony held on December 15, 2025 in West Hollywood, California.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Complete Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new national tour of The Sound of Music, launching September 5–6, 2025, in Utica, NY, and starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and Christiane Noll under the direction of Jack O’Brien.

A Recent History of Biographical Jukebox Musicals on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2025

Bobby Darin's story is hitting Broadway with the new musical Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff. We're taking a look back on some of the recent jukebox musicals that told the story of iconic solo artists.

Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 

Photos: Melba Moore And Kathy Sledge Sit Down for UNSCRIPTED LIVE At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024

Tony Award-winning vocalist Melba Moore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer Kathy Sledge joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 6 for the fourth edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary and innovative artists. The evening was featured as part of Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook. See photos from inside the event!

Bruce Sudano to Release 'Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies' Album
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024

Watch and/or share the videos for the previously released singles “Better Than This,” “Make The World Go Away,” and “Two Bleeding Hearts.” In late February, he will be an official showcase artist at Folk Alliance International, the world's largest gathering of the folk music industry and community. 

Photos: Brenda Russell Interviewed For UNSCRIPTED LIVE At City Winery NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023

Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

Full Cast Set for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at The Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from June 16 – July 16, 2023, to continue the 74th season.

Donna Summer Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2023

HBO Original documentary LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER, directed by Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (“Life Animated,” HBO’s “The Apollo”) and Brooklyn Sudano, daughter of Donna Summer, will be shaped by Summer’s own reflections, the memories of close family, friends and colleagues, and filled with the sounds of Summer’s songs.

Photos: See André De Shields & More at UNSCRIPTED LIVE at City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

See photos of Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winning performing artist André De Shields and more at The Loft at City Winery for 'Unscripted Live,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary artists, their resilience, and their creative regeneration.

André De Shields Will Headline UNSCRIPTED LIVE at City Winery
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winning performing artist André De Shields ('Hadestown,' 'Ain't Misbehavin,' 'The Wiz') joins award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) at The Loft at City Winery on Monday, November 28 for 'Unscripted Live.'

Photos: UNSCRIPTED Live With GRAMMY-Winning Legend Ruth Pointer Premieres At The Apollo Theater Soundstage
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2022

Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) presented 'Unscripted' Live at the Apollo Theater Soundstage on Monday night (May 23).

SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL is Coming to the Kravis Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Summer is coming to West Palm Beach at last with SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical making its premiere engagement at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts May 20-26.

BWW Review: SUMMER - The Donna Summer Musical Brings The Diva's Story Home to Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 24, 2022

And while that is one of the true musical highlights of Summer – The Donna Summer Musical, it also focuses attention on the fact that the musical itself – or, rather, its problematic book – often seems unable to figure out how to focus the spotlight on its heroine. Taking a non-linear pathway through the story of the diva’s life, Summer – The Donna Summer Musical is oftentimes confusing and sometimes perplexing, despite the fact that the musical score (attributed to Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Paul Jabara and “others” in the playbill) is wonderfully entertaining and certain to unleash a flood of memories for audience members of a certain vintage.

Tickets On Sale Now For SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at Hippodrome Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2022

Summer is coming to Baltimore this winter with SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, making its premiere engagement at the historic Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center February 15-20, 2022 for eight performances. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

BWW Review: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL DAZZLES AND SPARKLES at Straz Center For Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 12, 2022

Over the past several years, one thing is for certain Broadway audiences and Regional audiences alike come out in droves to witness, experience, dance, and sing along with well known songs that have defined music across many generations. With shows like Ain’t too Proud: Life and Times of the Temptations, and MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical, Broadway is no stranger to this type of tale. Tuesday night was no exception as the doors of Morsani Hall at the Straz Center burst at the seams with only the glitz and glamour that the Queen of Disco could bring to the party. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is a jam-packed 115 minute spectacle of grandeur. The talent here is absolutely no joke and is full of all the Donna Summer songs we have come to know and love.

Tickets Are On Sale Now For SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical at the Kravis Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2021

The three actresses that share the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Brittny Smith as “Diva Donna,” Charis Gullage as “Disco Donna” and Amahri Edwards-Jones as “Duckling Donna.”

VIDEO: First Look at The National Tour of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

The non-Equity North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical returned to the road with official tour opening in Pittsburgh, PA at the Benedum Center (November 16-21, 2021). The tour will then visit more than 40 cities for the 2021-22 touring season.