Feature: Neil LaBute Play Takes Center Stage at ATC Cabaret
by Robert Encila-Celdran
- Oct 16, 2023
To his credit, Klugheit sees the controversy as a chance to engage an otherwise piercing inquiry into our cultural obsession with physical beauty. REASONS TO BE PRETTY paints an unflinching portrait of seemingly reasonable Americans in emotional crisis -- socially well-adjusted folks who suffer from profound insecurity and power struggles.
21 Savage Expands London Return With a European Tour
by Michael Major
- Oct 16, 2023
21 Savage expands his London return with a European tour. NEW November 2023 tour dates added across the UK and Europe. The tour will now kick off in Paris, France on 14 November 2023 at Zenith Paris La Villette, before heading to Dusseldorf, Zurich, Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester, and Birmingham, closing the tour at London's The O2.
JERSEY BOYS to Close in the West End After Three Years
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Oct 16, 2023
The original Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical, Jersey Boys, will close at the Trafalgar Theatre on 4 January 2024 after three hugely successful years in London’s West End.
Review: A WONDERFUL WORLD Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg
- Oct 15, 2023
World premiere musical A WONDERFUL WORLD has a wonderful lead in James Monrie Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. Iglehart embodies the acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter completely; he nails Armstrong’s signature raspy voice and vocals and larger-than-life presence, but he’s also a master at embodying the role’s emotions. He’s a joy to watch in every moment he’s onstage, even as Aurin Squire’s book charts both Armstrong’s successes and his more human mistakes. In terms of framework, A WONDERFUL WORLD surprisingly reminded me of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s SIX. The musical starts and ends with Armstrong’s four wives: Daisy Parker (Khalifa White), Lil Hardin (Jennie Harney Fleming), Alpha Smith (Brennyn Lark), and Lucille Wilson (Ta’rea Campbell). Each of the musical’s four parts is centered around one of Armstrong’s wives. While the musical piqued my interest in Armstrong’s biography as a whole, I think this framework meant the timeline on his route to fame was incredibly condensed. And the musical certainly conveys that Armstrong was quite the philanderer; Squire’s book and Christopher Renshaw’s direction and conception don’t shy away at all from the fact that Armstrong cheated on each of his past wives with the next one.
Ludlow Creek Releases New Single 'The Catacombs'
by Blair Ingenthron
- Oct 14, 2023
Ludlow Creek has released a haunting new single, 'The Catacombs.' Captivating listeners with eerie lyrics and haunting melodies, this collaboration with award-winning lyricist Ray Monell explores the underground cemetery of The Catacombs of Paris. Get all the details here!
Cast Set for the World Premiere of BRENDA'S GOT A BABY at New Diorama Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 13, 2023
Get to know the talented cast of Brenda's Got A Baby, the hilarious new comedy about black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood, and babyhood. Join Michelle Asante, Jordan Duvigneau, Jahmila Heath, Edward Kagutuzi, and Anita-Joy Uwajeh in this world premiere production at New Diorama Theatre.
Fatboy Slim's 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' 25th Anniversary Edition Released
by Michael Major
- Oct 13, 2023
2023 marks twenty-five years since the release of the album that spawned era-defining singles “Rockafeller Skank,” “Gangster Trippin,” “Praise You” and “Right Here Right Now.” You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby reached number one in the UK album charts, broke the US Billboard Top 40, created a global superstar.
Offset Releases New Album 'Set It Off' With Chlöe, Travis Scott, Cardi B & More
by Michael Major
- Oct 13, 2023
Offset has dropped his first solo album since 2019’s acclaimed Father of Four. SET IT OFF is a highly personal project that Offset describes as “healing for me and a letter to my fans and supporters.” The 21-track album features guests Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Cardi B, Mango Foo, Latto, Young Nudy and Chlöe. See below for track listing.
Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)'
by Michael Major
- Oct 13, 2023
The collaboration with Rema -- the recipient of MTV’s 2023 Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats -- follows back-to-back smash collaborations with rap trailblazer Nicki Minaj, including “Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj)” and “Barbie World (with Aqua)”, which marked the biggest female hip-hop debut of 2023 and broke Whitney Houston's 31-year record.
Billy Porter to Release 'Black Mona Lisa' Album Next Month
by Michael Major
- Oct 13, 2023
The album is executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter and is comprised of songs that tell Porter’s story authentically, with depth and nuance. To herald the arrival of the record, Porter dropped a brand-new version of the fan favorite “Children.” “Children (WhatTime It Is),” features Black Acid Soul phenom Lady Blackbird.
Factory Theatre Presents A Daniel MacIvor Double Bill, November 16- December 17
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 13, 2023
Factory Theatre presents a powerful once in a lifetime double-bill from acclaimed, award-winning playwright Daniel MacIvor. Monster, directed by Soheil Parsa and featuring Karl Ang, will run from November 16-December 10, 2023 in the Studio Theatre; and Here Lies Henry, directed by Tawiah M'Carthy and featuring Damien Atkins, will run from November 23-December 17, 2023 in the Mainspace Theatre.
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