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Review: BBC PROMS: CHINEKE! PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH AT THE PROMS, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 6, 2025

The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich’s death continues at this year’s Proms, as Chineke! took on his epic Symphony No. 10 in E minor, headlining this concert with this composition brought to life in the wake of Stalinist oppression. Also on the programme were two premières: Valerie Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times and James Lee III’s Visions of Cahokia. As with their 2023 Proms appearance, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor rounded off the selection - this time with The Bamboula.

A Merry Madness: A review of PCPA’s SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Anna Jensen - Aug 5, 2025

Many years ago, a TV commercial imagined how Reese’s peanut butter cups were invented. A handsome man with peanut butter crashes into a beautiful woman with chocolate:  

Mt. Vernon Virtuosi Adds Vocal Star Jasmine Barnes and More
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi (MVI), a Baltimore based chamber orchestra founded and led by acclaimed cellist Amit Peled will perform a  free 'Made in Maryland' concert next weekend.

WILLIAMS & WALKER to Open at Morgan State University
by Emmy Rice - Apr 13, 2025

Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland will bring the historical drama WIlliams & Walker to the stage starting on April 24 and closing on April 26 at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center.

Pacific Conservatory Theatre's WAITRESS Begins This Month At Marian Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

PCPA is serving up the hit musical Waitress – a heartwarming story baked with love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. Bringing a deliciously empowering tale to the Central Coast stage April 24th through May 11th at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and June 19th through July 6th at Solvang Festival Theater. 

Charlotte Symphony Unveils the 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–26 season will offer a dynamic blend of symphonic cornerstones, new musical discoveries, and artistic explorations across the Classical, Pops, Movie, and Family Series.

Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester celebrates the transformative power of Black classical artistry with Spring Festival 2025 in Rochester, NY (April 21–24) and New York City (April 24–27).

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at PCPA: Marian Theater
by Anna Jensen - Feb 20, 2025

What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at PCPA: Marian Theater?

Review: LSO - WALKER, BERNSTEIN AND WALTON, Barbican
by Louise Penn - Feb 7, 2025

An evening of expressive and emotional music from three great modernist composers is hard to fault as the LSO perform pieces by Walker, Bernstein, and Walton in a powerful Anglo-American programme.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to PCPA in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

PCPA will present William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, bringing wit, romance, and intrigue to the Marian Theatre stage.

Boston Civic Symphony Continues 100th Anniversary Season at Jordan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The Boston Civic Symphony will continue its 100th anniversary season as Music Director Francisco Noya leads the orchestra in a program of works by Wagner, Walker, and Sibelius.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Out of the Box Theatre Co Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Composer Julia Perry's Previously Unavailable Catalog Of Music Published By Videmus Inc.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Videmus Inc. has announced that through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, it will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Santa Barbara Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Boston Civic Symphony to Celebrate the Holidays at Roxbury Community College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

The Boston Civic Symphony, currently celebrating its 100th season, will present its Holiday Concert in December. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Curtis Symphony Orchestra Presents RAY CHEN PLAYS BARBER At Raymond F. Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Renowned violinist Ray Chen joins the Curtis Symphony Orchestra for performances of Barber's Violin Concerto on December 13 at Marian Anderson Hall and December 15 at Raymond F. Kravis Center.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at PCPA: Marian Theater
by Anna Jensen - Nov 14, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at PCPA: Marian Theater?