Brooks News

Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present The Color Purple in Spring 2021.

Did you know that it was Jewish composers who wrote some of your favorite songs? Whether it was Take Me Out to the Ball Game or Over the Rainbow, Piano Man or Send in the Clowns, to Da Doo Ron Ron or Hold On, some of the best-known songs ever written were written by Jewish composers. 

After many failed attempts of trying to craft the perfect press release to announce the upcoming EP from Justin Courtney Pierre, there comes a time when one must admit defeat.

Learn all about the Ambassador Theater's best known shows including Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, plus the many stars to have graced the stage in Chicago and much more!

Today (January 20) in live streaming: an Inauguration Day special with the Chaos Twins and more!

With each new episode, JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY grows more diverse in the kind of music it offers.

January 20 marks the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, alongside the first-ever black, Asian-American, female vice president Kamala Harris.

Two of Broadway's brightest comedic actors come together on January 22nd for some chat that is guaranteed to be a laugh riot... but there is bound to be some serious chat, too.

In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media.

West Cork musicians raise their voices, with the clear message that the region’s resilient music community is still here and looking forward to the time when they can share their music with you once more. West Cork Music has announced Resound, a programme of original music by locally based artists.

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) for Game Night!  Plus join in the fun for Andrea Martin's birthday!

Known for their incredibly high energy live shows, Mayday Parade are thrilled to kick off 2021 with Live At Screaming Eagle – a 4-track EP highlighting performances from their October virtual concert event dubbed the Out of Here Sessions. 

Classic Stage Company has announced the Spring 2021 season of the free, online version of their discussion series Classic Conversations, premiering Thursdays at 6pm on YouTube and Facebook, and available to view afterwards on these platforms and Instagram IGTV.

Today's top stories: Haley Swindal's concert as part of Radio Free Birdland premieres today, Kelli O'Hara chats about her upcoming concert with Seth Rudetsky, and more!

Recipients to be honored at the 43rd annual national celebration of the arts are: multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, and actress Debbie Allen; singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez; country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks; violinist Midori; and actor Dick Van Dyke.

Broadway On Demand will present several one-person events this month, as part of its “One-Person Powerhouse” theme, including the solo show Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade (January 15 – 31) and the documentary series Billy Joel: Last Play at Shea (January 22) and Carole King: Natural Woman (January 29).

This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!

Broadway Records announced today the release of the Grammy Award-winning recording of THE COLOR PURPLE as a double record set printed on purple vinyl. It will be available on February 5, 2021.

Barry Manilow and Michael Buble have postponed upcoming performances in Las Vegas.

Today we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to comedy legend, Andrea Martin!