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Get a first look at rehearsals for the world premiere of ‘The Throne’ a majestic new comedy by award-winning TV and film screenwriter John Goldsmith, starring Mary Roscoe, Charlie Condou and Michael Joel Bartelle.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has announced the selection of the nationally recognized firms Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, as the design team that will lead Phase One of a multiphase, comprehensive renovation of the historic Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem.

Produced by the legendary John Feldmann (Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, 5 Seconds of Summer) and Mark Schick (Dua Lipa, Noah Cyrus, JP Saxe), the anthemic record demonstrates dior’s ability to channel his vulnerability through his music.

Later this month, Soccer Mommy will release her new full-length album, Sometimes, Forever, produced by Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never. The album and its early singles have already received praise as one of the best releases of 2022 so far, and tomorrow Soccer Mommy will share one final song ahead of the full album’s release.

The track is accompanied by a self-directed music video shot at Club Paris Restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska. Produced by Laiko (Peter McPoland, Ben Kessler w/ Lizzy McAlpine), “comeonback” is a tender yet sparse song, showcasing an artist who’s insight and approach to songwriting has become more established during the pandemic.

A new musical about Audrey Hepburn, Audrey: The New Musical will have its Off-Broadway premiere at The Players Theatre this summer. Find out who is in the cast, how to get tickets and more.

Los Angeles-based alt-pop multi-media artist MOTHICA has announced her dynamic and emotionally charged sophomore album Nocturnal due out via Heavy Heart Records - her imprint with Rise Records/BMG. The album follows the 2021 EP forever fifteen which features the hit single “buzzkill” that to date has amassed over 30M+ streams. Plus, see tour dates!

Nina Nesbitt is set to take her continuing rising star status to the next level with the news that she will release her eagerly anticipated new album Älskar via Cooking Vinyl. Nina today releases her new single ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’ as well as its official video. 

With the help of his good friend, production wizard, Connor Seidel (who was showered with much praise at the recent Juno’s for his contributions to Charlotte Cardin’s success), Sam assembled a handful of songs that play like a greatest hits collection of songs we have not yet heard… but they are all instant classics.

The Arden Theatre Company is pleased to announce their highly-anticipated return of Arden Children’s Theatre for their 2022-2023 season.  The company has a long-standing tradition of presenting professional, high-quality productions for youth, and their programming for the season features the return of a family favorite, plus a show new to Arden audiences.

Original Theatre today announces the three shortlisted winning plays for their brand-new playwriting prize, the Originals Playwriting Award - Drew Hewitt for The Fall, Eilidh Nurse for Miles and Teunkie Van Der Sluijs for Tikkun Olam.

54 Below's Stephanie Lazard talks with Broadway World Cabaret about spreading her wings as a producer, and why Feinstein's is the New York family for her.

Listen to “Reasons To Live,” a euphoric burst of electric energy about finding someone who leads you out of darkness and gives you a reason to keep going. First premiered by Zane Lowe, the song is as ready for arenas as it is for screaming into a hairbrush in the mirror. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

King Princess unveils two new songs today, “Too Bad”— which premiered earlier today as a Hottest Record on Radio 1 Future Sounds—and “Cursed,” alongside a double video directed by Quinn Wilson. They follow previously shared album offerings “For My Friends” and “Little Bother” featuring Fousheé. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

“If I Die Tomorrow” comes paired with a haunting new video directed by Brantley Gutierrez which premiered this morning on YouTube.  Additionally, White & Third Man Records have unveiled the limited edition vinyl variants for ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE which are all available for pre-order starting today.

Often cited as one of the best movie musicals ever made, the 1952 romantic comedy Singin’ In The Rain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, has a special place in many people's hearts. It was first adapted for the West End stage in 1983 and since then there have been multiple productions. The current UK tour is a revival of the 2012 London production and is a faithful recreation of the movie, following Betty Comden and Adolph Green's screenplay almost to the letter and including all the songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed that originally featured. If there's a scene, a line or even a visual gag that you love in the film, chances are it's also in the stage adaptation.

GRAMMY-nominated alternative blues/hip-hop artist G. Love has shared his new single “Mississippi,” the next preview from his forthcoming album Philadelphia Mississippi. The blues track features Speech, Alvin Youngblood Hart and R.L. Boyce, bringing together four different voices to reflect on the state’s painful past and rich cultural legacy.

The Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman. Read the reviews!

Ragamala Dance Company has been selected to participate in the first phase of The Wallace Foundation's new five-year arts initiative focused on arts organizations of color, created as part of the foundation's efforts to foster equitable improvements in the arts.

Regina Spektor is debuting the track “Loveology,” a much beloved and previously unreleased song which will be featured on her forthcoming album, Home, before and after. Ahead of her sold out five-night Broadway residency in 2019, Spektor debuted the song on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!