Ben Levin News

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 2018 Craig Noel Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements of professional theaters in San Diego County. The nominees are chosen by a nine-member body of professional critics who write for San Diego newspapers, magazines, online publications and blogs.

Del The Funky Homosapien performs as his alter-ego Deltron 3030 in an all-new Craig of the Creek episode titled “The Kid from 3030' premiering Monday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network. In the episode, Craig, JP and Kelsey meet a robot kid from the future and try to help him complete his mission. This new episode features three original songs written by Del and his longtime collaborator Dan the Automator for the show.

Cartoon Network's hit original series Craig of the Creek is heading for more adventures with Craig, J.P. and Kelsey and a season two greenlight. Since its debut earlier this year, the groundbreaking show has been celebrated for the trio's creative and imaginative escapades and spurred a groundswell of excitement from critics, fans across social media, and beyond. Craig of the Creek has also tapped into an emotional sense of nostalgia for audiences and connected with viewers through its relatable characters and universal storylines. The top 10 cable series in premieres among boys 6 - 11 has been hailed for its 'attention to inclusion and positive representation of minorities' by Fast Company and by The Los Angeles Times for its 'power of imagination.'

Freeform Brings Scales, Not Scrubs, to San Diego Comic-Con

Cartoon Network announced today its largest slate of content ever from a new wave of creators telling stories that are relevant and reflective of today's kids. The network, which is seeing success in total consumption across its platforms, is also adding more than 30 new games and apps to its mobile and web portfolio that has over 200 million worldwide downloads and now includes a series of podcasts, VR and AR experiences.

The Celebrity Series of Boston welcomes jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn to kick off its fourth annual Stave Sessions, the unique concert series showcasing the innovative, the experimental, and the collaborative approaches of emerging artists. The concert takes place Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 160 Massachusetts Avenue, at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling 617-482-6661 or by visiting www.celebrityseries.org. Discounted ticket for students are available. Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins at 8pm. 

Head to the Creek for Endless Adventure with CRAIG OF THE CREEK Beginning 2/19 on Cartoon Network

If theatre is supposed to push boundaries in its exploration of how to tell a story, then VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen at the San Diego Repertory delights in using creative outlets to tell this sassy and sexy refuge story.

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced details for the fifth production of its 42nd season, Vietgone, which will be making its San Diego premiere after a successful Off-Broadway run. A love story like no other from playwright Qui Nguyen ( She Kills Monsters ), Vietgone, will feature innovative artists new to the San Diego REP, including director Jesca Prudencio (Ping Chong + Company) and starring Ben Levin ( Allegiant and Ugly Betty ) and Katherine Ko ( Hollywood and Angels in America ). This moving comedy begins on Thursday, January 25, 2018 and plays through Sunday, February 18, 2018 with an opening night on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Space Theatre at San Diego REP in Horton Plaza.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

The Midtown International Theatre Festival returns for another summer of quality stage works, July 15 - August 6, 2017 at the WorkShop (312 W. 36th Street, NYC). New York's oldest continuing theater festival will present 100 plays in 23 days!

Cartoon Network, the global kids brand and leading choice for the mobile-first generation of plurals, announced a holistic slate of content for the 2017-18 upfront season that will provide something new to fans every day, across a wide spectrum of platforms.

Erich Kästner, the renowned author, most famous for the children's books he wrote: 'Emil and the Detectives', 'Thirty-five of May', ' Pünktchen and Anton' (Anna Louise and Anton), 'Das Doppelte Lottchen' (Lottie and Lisa) and many others.

The Yoram Loewenstein Acting Studio presents a show with the beautiful songs that we all grew up on. Beginning Dec. 16 and up until January. The show is directed by Yoram Loewenstein, performed by the studio's third year students and accompanied by a live orchestra.

This has been an incredible year for Bent Knee across the board, with its third album Say So (Cuneiform Records) receiving a unanimously rave reception from national and global media, including The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, NPR, and Consequence of Sound.

Since its inception, Bent Knee has consistently pushed the creative envelope, reflecting an incredibly broad spectrum of influences.

Say So, the third album by Bent Knee, is receiving unanimous critical acclaim from rock critics and music journalists worldwide.

Say So epitomizes Bent Knee's quest for adventurous songcraft and exhilarating arrangements full of spellbinding and unexpected moments. It's rock that bridges the familiar and nomadic with thrilling results.

It's widely-acknowledged that Bent Knee are on the verge of a pop culture breakthrough. Following the strong critical reception to 2014's Shiny Eyed Babies, the Boston band is about to release Say So