A. Gentle News

Melding together the real-world events of Britney Spears’ turbulent life with the voice of a millennial superfan, Saving Britney explores the magnetic effect of pop stars, the problematic depiction of mental health in the media and the tricksy subject of how Britney was over- (or under-) protected by her conservatorship.

South Florida's local, legendary Dean of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, American Steinway Piano artist Shelly Berg is a staid and steady hand for our New Year rendition of “Gershwin Top 20 Celebration.” Don't miss the Shelly Berg Trio LIVE at The Amaturo Theater of Broward Center for the Performing Arts on January 12, 2022.

Russian-set musicals figure highly in this actor's nontraditional path to the tour stage. ANASTASIA, the new Broadway musical, and its Dowager Empress are on the Orpheum's stage till Dec. 19.

Josephine Baker is a historical figure that is not discussed nearly enough, but one of the joys of the Vincent Victoria company is they make sure attention will be paid.  And they do it with a keen eye for detail, and an honor for the spirit of the lady who lived it.

Queens, New York loungecore beat combo Pleasure Island today share their debut full-length album Let's. Within are eleven songs of beach funk, faux jazz and new wave that tackle topics from urban loneliness to self-realization through a lyrical lens as often times absurd as it is touching.

The Bridge Initiative returns to Tempe Center for the Arts with A Feminine Ending and just be in January 2022. Both offerings interrogate gender and identity in different and complementary ways. The performances run Friday, January 14th through Saturday, January 22nd, 2022, tickets $12-$30 (plus fees) with the a discount if you purchase tickets to both events.

Families everywhere are invited to enjoy a wintry walk in the forest this festive season as Second Hand Dance's Night Tree Films go live on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage. Based on Eve Bunting's book Night Tree, this pair of dance films are a gentle sensory journey through nature to explore at home.

The Southbank Centre's Imagine Children's Festival returns 9 - 20 February 2022 to provide the very best in children's theatre, comedy, family parties, hands-on activities, music, literature, dance, immersive experiences, relaxed mindfulness sessions and full-on fun for children and their grownups in the February half term.

Based on a 2007 movie and a premise that you wish actually happened (even though it didn’t), the musical, directed by David Cromer, is a gentle ode to open minds, tolerance, wrong turns and – sure – faith. 

Make your holidays more delightfully ho-ho-horrific! Sugar Plum Gary is returning to 18th & Union for the fifth year to deliver the gift of Christmas fear and cheer for live and livestream audiences alike.

The new musical 'The Lady Juliana' by Orlando-based, award-winning composer Elaine Cotignola (Pechacek) will premiere in May 2022 at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. Dragonfly Studio & Productions is currently accepting audition applications.

Fresh from the success of their critically acclaimed run of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL, Tidewater Players is ringing in the holiday season with a fresh take on the beloved Frank Capra film classic 'It's A Wonderful Life'.

Bobby defines cabaret as (n) A wilful force of artistic expression, and Jack, for those who have not yet experienced him, is a cabaret force to be reckoned with.

When attempting to produce a classic show where audience members not only know the story but can sing along with all the songs, theatre companies are left with only two choices: one, do something unique and unexpected, or two, stick to the script and knock it out of the park.

ABBA’s first album release in forty years tops album charts in 18 countries. Worldwide sales in excess of 1 million copies in its first week & more than 190 million combined streams to date. Earlier this week ABBA announced details of their first ever Christmas single ‘Little Things’. Listen to the new album now!

BARD AT THE GATE – the digital theater play series begun at the height of the pandemic – has announced that BARD creator and co-curator Paula Vogel is one of seven performers in the cast of Jose Rivera’s SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY, debuting December 1 at 7:30 p.m. (eastern).

After stops at Snowlion Rep in Freeport, ME and Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, NY, John Ahlin's “My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories” makes the third and final stop on its rolling world premiere tour at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill December 3-12, 2021.

American Stage is kick starting the holidays during its For the Love Of Theater season with a new twist on a Christmas story with Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Producing Artistic Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj will make his American Stage directorial debut with this classic Tom Mula script.

Sadler’s Wells has announced that Ballo Arthur Pita’s The Little Match Girl and Second Hand Dance’s Night Tree Films will be available on Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage for the festive season.

Today, acclaimed artist Courtney Barnett releases Things Take Time, Take Time on Mom+Pop Music / Marathon Artists. The album is a finely-woven collage of snapshots recorded at a time of creative renewal and deeper understanding for Barnett, signalling an exciting new chapter for a musician who is operating at the very peak of her powers.