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PORTOLA MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return to San Francisco With Robyn, Swedish House Mafia
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

Goldenvoice announced the 2026 PORTOLA MUSIC FESTIVAL lineup, headlined by Robyn, DOG BLOOD, and Swedish House Mafia at Pier 80 in San Francisco, with additional sets from Four Tet, Fatboy Slim, Tiësto, and more.

Harry Styles Unveils First Wave of Lineup for Meltdown Festival Curation
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026

A slew of diverse artists have been revealed as those performing at Harry Styles’ Meltdown, taking place 11–21 June 2026 as part of its 75th anniversary year.

Feature: Carisa Hendrix On Her Most Charming Illusion - Lucy Darling
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 13, 2026

Interview with Carisa Hendirx about Lucy Darling, the show 'Simply Darling' currently on tour and coming to the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on March 24th, and creating a community connection for audiences.

Review: CAMELOT at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 14, 2025

Everyone knows the beloved story of Camelot – the rise and fall of the legendary and idealistic King Arthur and the heartbreaking betrayals by his wife, his best knight, and his illegitimate son. The musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe never gets tired and seeing it again at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is more than just a pleasant theater experience.

TWO WEIRD GUYS WHO ARE GAY Comes to Canal Café Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025

Dick will offer his offbeat observations on being queer in a heteronormative world, ageing and mental health, whilst James will give a unique insight into life as a 6’ 8” gay man in today’s Britain with fiery absurdity.  

Nonprofit Music Festival M3F Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

M3F Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup with headliners LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and JUSTICE. The nonprofit event, donating all proceeds to charity, returns to Phoenix in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New Historical Play STILL Announced At Premiere Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

A new historical play, STILL, written by Kean University alumnus, will debut at Premiere Stages.

LCD Soundsystem To Play Four Night Residency In Seattle At The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Fresh off ringing in 2024 with an epic two-night stand at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, LCD Soundsystem has announced 12 new shows in five North American cities, including a four-night residency in Seattle at the historic Paramount Theatre, presented by Seattle Theatre Group (STG) this Spring from May 16 - 19.

Bad Colours Releases Sophomore Album ALWAYS WITH U
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, 'Always With U,' out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November 2022.

Bad Colours Releases Sophomore Album 'Always With U'
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022

The London-born, Maryland-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist - aka Ibe Soliman - continues to build on the well-deserved acclaim from his 2021 debut LP, “PINK,” as well as a slew of standalone singles and collaborations with the likes of Shabazz Palaces, Jarv Dee, and Stas THEE Boss.

Senator Chuck Schumer Co-Sponsors Save Our Stages Act
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2020

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer today announced at a press conference that he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation aimed at providing relief to independent live venues, promoters and festivals across the nation.

BendFilm Announces Pop Up Drive-In Movies & Outdoor Screenings In Tin Pan Alley
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2020

BendFilm announced today a lineup full of creative ways to see films outside in the comfort of a car or in the open air of Tin Pan Alley. Films in the lineup are a wide range of adventure stories, throwback classics, music documentaries, blockbusters and more.  Several screenings have filmmaker Q&As or post film discussions planned.  In addition to the in-person screenings, BendFilm will continue to offer virtual rentals of new release films through the Tin Pan Theater.  New titles are listed each week at TinPanTheater.com. 

Lockdown Vexations In Multiple Performance, Live Streaming From Noon On Sunday 17 May
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2020

Vexations is a mysterious composition by Erik Satie, which takes on another dimension when the instructions at the top of the score are followed. Satie asks the performer to play the piece 840 times without a break, very slowly, which can take as long as 24 hours. Satie offers the following advice:  a?oeIn order to play the theme 840 times in succession, it would be advisable to prepare oneself beforehand, and in the deepest silence, through serious immobility.a??

Midsommer Flight Postpones Summer Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to Summer of 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

Midsommer Flight has announced the postponement of its planned summer production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE, which was planned to be performed Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 through August 30, 2020.

Birmingham Royal Ballet Announces 2020-21 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020

Less than one month into his new job as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta announces plans for world premieres, classic revivals and brand-new partnerships in his first year as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. Opportunity, talent and inspiration are the key ingredients that underpin his vision and ambition for the company.

BWW Review: 42ND STREET: Thunderous Opening For The Umbrella Stage Company
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 2, 2019

The red velvet curtain rises on about a dozen pairs of feet tapping up a storm, but there are a few hundred more dancing their way out of the Umbrella Community Arts Center after they pay a visit to 42ND STREET, the blockbuster grand opening production of the Umbrella Stage Company, Greater Boston's newest professional theater in Concord. The 344-seat, state-of-the-art main stage is airy and comfortable, with a generous rake to provide unobstructed viewing from every row. Kicking off the season with the quintessential backstage musical is a stroke of genius that celebrates the performing arts and generates excitement for the Umbrella.

The Umbrella Stage Company Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Mainstage
by Julie Musbach - Sep 30, 2019

The Umbrella Community Arts Center came alive with the sights and sounds of Broadway last night to celebrate the launch of its newly minted professional company, The Umbrella Stage Company, and the grand opening of its new home - a just-constructed, state-of-the-art, 344-seat mainstage theater at 40 Stow Street.

VIDEO: Royal Philharmonic Society Honours Stephen Sondheim
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019

The acclaimed composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has been made an Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society in recognition of his outstanding services to music.

Photo Flash: All Holy Breaks Loose at SCERA's Production of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018

The cast has come up with a hashtag #DivasWhoBelieva, and the divine divas of SCERA's "Sister Act: The Musical" are prepared to dazzle. The premise: It's the 1970s and exuberant disco diva Deloris Van Cartier wants a recording contract. Little does she know that soon she will be singing praises to heaven instead as she hides in a convent while eluding a gangster boyfriend.

LCD Soundsystem New West Coast Headline Shows Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 23, 2018

The band's May 4 return to the Hollywood Bowl will feature Yeah Yeah Yeahs plus special guest TBA, while April 27's headline at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley will feature support from TV On The Radio.