Herman Melville

Review: MELVILLE AND HAWTHORNE at Thunderclap Productions

MELVILLE AND HAWTHORNE makes for an intriguing evening of theater that made me want to run back home and pull out MOBY DICK and perhaps THE BLITHEDALE ROMANCE and start my summer reading. As a student, I never knew of this possible affair between two literary giants.

Interview: ADI TEODORU And AARON ALON of MELVILLE & HAWTHORNE at THUNDERCLAP PRODUCTIONS

The play follows the year and a half that authors Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne spent living only a mile away from each other in the Berkshires. At the same time, Melville wrote and developed the novel MOBY DICK (which he dedicated to Hawthorne). The show is based on historical facts and will play from August 1st through August 10th.

South Street Seaport Museum Will Host SAILING WITHOUT AHAB

Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a free poetry reading, Sailing Without Ahab, on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2pm aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree located at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets).

MELVILLE'S BILLY BUDD AT 100 Announced At The Grolier Club NYC

Explore the centennial celebration of Herman Melville's BILLY BUDD at The Grolier Club in NYC, featuring rare editions, manuscripts, and artifacts from the American literary classic.

Video: Moby Shares Official Video 'where is your pride?' Feat. the Late Benjamin Zephaniah

Acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby has shared the official video for current single ‘where is your pride?’ out now a collaboration with the late Benjamin Zephaniah. The video has been approved by Zephaniah’s family and is a celebration of his life’s work. The propulsive, break-beat driven track is spoken word with a powerful message delivered in the dub poet’s characteristically warm burr. Watch the video here!

A Theater In The Dark to Release New Sci-Fi Online Audio Play BIO-DAD Next Month

A Theater in the Dark has announced its newest audio play – BIO-DAD, by Chicago actor and playwright Julian “joolz” Stroop. This new play is a story of a young person whose journey to understand their late father takes them across galaxies and leads them to a greater understanding of themself as well as their family.

Marquee Lights Of The Princess Of Wales Theatre Will Be Dimmed To Honour Frank Stella's Work

The Princess of Wales Theatre will dim its marquee lights in honor of Frank Stella's work. Learn more about Stella.

Review: MOBY DICK, Wilton's Music Hall

A charming adaptation of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, Sebastian Armesto’s Moby Dick mixes music and drama in an effective, atmospheric production that never gets lost at sea, no matter how daunting a task it is to stage the novel.

Artist Xavier Veilhan To Debut First Virtual Reality Experience

Explore the immersive new VR experience by acclaimed artist Xavier Veilhan, debuting at Perrotin Shanghai on March 15.

Lorelei Ensemble to Release Christopher Cerrone's BEAUFORT SCALES

Lorelei Ensemble will release the world premiere recording of Christopher Cerrone's Beaufort Scales on Friday, May 17, 2024 on the Cold Blue Music record label. Learn more about the album!

Full Cast Set For Simple8's Touring Production of MOBY DICK

Simple8 has announced casting for the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Herman Melville's leviathan masterpiece, Moby Dick.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi & David Catlin on MOBY DICK at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Watch as Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi, the Acrobatic Coordinator of Moby Dick, discusses her approach to circus arts - and David Catlin, the Director and Adaptor of Moby Dick discusses how aerial acrobatics can add depth to creative storytelling.

Review: MOBY DICK at Loretto-Hilton Center

The Rep’s Moby Dick isn’t just a cleverly staged reinvention of a stodgy classic, it’s an emotionally driven theatrical voyage that challenges, engrosses and captivates audiences. This is breathtaking and jaw dropping theater.

Theatre Rhinoceros to Present BILLY in February

Theatre Rhinoceros presents BILLY - Bay Area LGBTQ theatre icon John Fisher queers the espionage genre in this action-packed play.

VIDEO: Moby Dick - A Theatrical Aerial Adventure Like Never Before

Watch an all new trailer for Moby Dick, which comes to The Rep February 6-25. The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the captivating timeless classic, Moby Dick at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.  Moby Dick is based on the book of the same name by Herman Melville and adapted and directed by Lookingglass Theater Company founding ensemble member and former Artistic Director David Catlin. 

MOBY DICK Comes to The Rep in February

 The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the captivating timeless classic, Moby Dick this February 6-25, 2024 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University. 

Listen: Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Rashad & More Join RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Podcast Season 3

The Broadway Podcast Network will present the return of RADIO PLAY REVIVALpodcast.

ArtsEmerson to Present MOBY DICK in January

ArtsEmerson presents MOBY DICK, a radiant visual feast that tells the classic story anew. Don't miss this captivating production.

Video: Moby Sheds Light On Meat & Dairy Industry on 'We're Going Wrong' Rework With Brie O'Banion

Moby shares the emotional animated official video for downtempo reworking of Cream's 'We're Going Wrong' with Brie O'Banion out everywhere now via Moby's label, Always Centered At Night. The 'We're Going Wrong' accompanying animated video sheds light on the harsh realities of animal cruelty and the dark side of the meat and dairy industry.