Charlotte News

 Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for Raisin, running April 8-24, 2022. Raisin is an uplifting musical adaptation of the award-winning play, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Raisin won the 1974 Tony Award and the 1975 Grammy Award for Best Musical.

Heathers has found its way back to the charts... thanks to TikTok. Ghostlight Records just announced that the track 'Meant to Be Yours' from Heathers the Musical: Original West End Cast Recording hit Spotify's 'Viral Top 50' chart in 31 countries.

The video was directed by Euphoria costume designer Heidi Bivens, styled by Euphoria assistant costume designer Angelina Vitto, with make-up by Euphoria and Pen15 make-up artist Alexandra French. SASAMI’s headline tour in support of Squeeze kicks off next week on March 4th. The tour also includes dates with Haim in the US and Mitski in EU.

Blackeyed Theatre have today announced their acclaimed production of Frankenstein, which is currently touring nationally, will be streamed on Digital Theatre's website from Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 March to coincide with their performances at Greenwich Theatre.  

Steps star Faye Tozer will be performing in musical Singin’ In The Rain, which comes to The Marlowe next month. 

Before Rosa Parks refused to go to the back of the bus, before Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a movement, Lloyd Price’s music brought Black and white youth together. From his obscure beginnings to overnight teen sensation, from unsung trailblazer to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the story of Lloyd Price has never been told onstage — until now.

Royalty Free tells the story of the internet legend whose music has become the soundtrack of the digital world. Composer Kevin MacLeod released thousands of his songs for free and unwittingly became one of the most heard composers in the world, with his work ending up in millions of videos, thousands of films, and more than a few odd places.

Full casting has been announced for the return of critically acclaimed musical THE WICKER HUSBAND.

The Bergen County Players Stage Ken Ludwig's 1995 farce in memory of deceased player, Rita Smith.

From February 25 to March 13, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present the August Strindberg Rep production of August Strindberg's 'Dance of Death, Parts One and Two,' newly translated and directed by Robert Greer.

Chaz Cardigan has released his latest single and music video, “Rockwell,” via impact-driven label Nvak Collective. Produced by Chaz himself, the song is about embracing the fantasy of American excellence set to a hard-hitting infectious pop beat. “Rockwell” is the third single release on Nvak Collective. Plus, check out new tour dates!

Released on HBO Max kicking off celebration of Black History Month. The documentary traces the origin in Africa and follows the evolution through each decade and genre while exploring and commenting on the political and social influences that shaped the artistry of today.

New Orleans-native, R&B powerhouse Lucky Daye has debuted his new single “NWA” ft. OTF Chicago rapper Lil Durk. Produced by longtime collaborator D’Mile, “NWA” ft. Lil Durk blends Daye’s smooth vocals over a trap infused, bossa nova-esque synth beat. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Hood River, OR alt-pop band flor has returned with a brand new single entitled “Play Along”. The anthemic track is available to stream and download starting today. Watch an accompanying visual here! “Play Along” marks the acclaimed group’s first new music since 2020. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

It includes the breezy new single “Swing & A Miss,” which he shared a music video for. Earlier this month, he paved the way for the album with “Freaks & Geeks.” The track has already amassed over 5 million YouTube views in less than two weeks. Listen to the new album and watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces the recipients of the twelfth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Audrey Ipapo Baran, Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa, Taylor Carrasco, and Derick McKoy.

The stellar cast will feature Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip, alongside Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Trystan Gravelle and Matt Berry.

West Bromwich Operatic Society have announced full casting for their production of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 23 – 26 March.

A new image has been released for the world premiere of Alexis Zegerman's vivid, new play, The Fever Syndrome.  Directed by Hampstead Theatre's Artistic-Director, Roxana Silbert, The Fever Syndrome will run from 19 March until 23 April 2022. 

Tafelmusik has unveiled further details about a special live tribute concert honouring Music Director Emerita Jeanne Lamon, C.M. O.Ont., who passed away in June 2021.