Jesus Christ Superstar, the musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base, is in Detroit for a short visit following sold engagements in the UK. The reimagined 50th anniversary tour has the beloved music by Andrew Lloyed Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice and is directed by Timothy Sheader with cutting-edge choreography by Drew McOnie. The story is extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes, 'I Don't Know How to Love Him,' 'Gethsemane,' and 'Superstar.' BroadwayWorld Detroit had a moment to speak with native Michigander, Paul Louis Lessard, who plays King Herod in the show about why this is an important piece of theatre and so much more!
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, has announced Grammy-nominated musician Tab Benoit, gospel singer and pianist Oleta Adams, The Beach Boys founder Al Jardine and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, January 31 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.
I am pleased to kick off BroadwayWorld Dance's 2020 Black History Month Celebration by honouring the incredible Emmy, Grammy, Tony, & Drama Desk award-winning, multi-hyphenate creative André De Shields!
Jennifer Lopez is performing during the Super Bowl halftime show during tomorrow's big game! To prepare for the night, Lopez asked fans to submit their requests for songs for her to perform via text.
Composer Helen Park showcased her songs from K-POP, 50 First Dates and more in a fierce, chic, real concert at 54 Below that featured some of the best talent in town, including Ashley Park, Jason Tam and Helen Park herself.
Multi-genre musical experience We Shall Overcome comes to Pepperdine University at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.
Opera Undone: Tosca & La bohème will run at Trafalgar Studios 2 from 5 February to 7 March 2020. Adam Spreadbury-Maher, Artistic Director of the King's Head Theatre, will also direct the production, with musical direction from David Eaton. Opera Undone: Tosca & La bohème will have a national press night on Tuesday 11 February 2020.
Chart-topping Latin GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer and actress Sofia Reyes finds courage with original song “Brave,” which is featured during Reyes' appearance on tonight's episode of The Bold Type on Freeform at 9pm. The show follows the lives of three close friends living in New York City as they navigate their career, sexuality, identity and ultimately find their own voice in a sea of intimidating leaders. “Brave” is available exclusively on Reyes' YouTube channel here.
The Sundance ASCAP Music Café headed into its first full week of the Sundance Film Festival with a wide array of performers representing many different musical flavors. Nashville writers included Joe Robinson, originally from Australia who is a guitar wizard and accomplished sideman for such artists as Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and many more. Colter Wall, originally from Canada served up some authentic country and western songs made resonant by his deep baritone voice. And Barry Zito, a former major league baseball player who has found a new career as a singer-songwriter in Music City, played songs that have been placed with other artists and which have been featured in film and television.
Cabaret and concert favorite Anthony Nunziata is coming into February with a lot of love! His cd THE LOVE ALBUM and his 54 Below show AMORE are a clear indicator that the romantic crooner his love on the brain and in his voice. Stephen Mosher talks to Mr. Nunziata about the creation of these two new projects, built for the heart
One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St.
GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Hayley Williams has announced today's premiere of “Leave It Alone,” the stunning new song from her anticipated debut solo album, “PETALS FOR ARMOR.” The track is available now via Atlantic Records at all DSPs and streaming services; an official video – directed by Warren Fu (Paramore, The 1975, The Strokes) – is streaming now via the Paramore singer and founder of haircare and color company Good Dye Young's official YouTube channel.
February is festooned with fun treats from beginning to end as a rainbow assortment of artists of many persuasions continues to take risks and break ground at the Downtown supper club Pangea.
