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REDCAT Announces Its Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

REDCAT’s season of performances, screenings, and exhibitions running January to June 2024

MATA And Audiofemme to Present Shara Lunon In Premiere Of Bitter Fruits At Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Join Shara Lunon at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn for the world premiere of Bitter Fruits, a dynamic exploration of survival techniques developed in response to oppression and injustice. Co-presented by Audiofemme Collective.

MATA Festival Unveils 2023-2024 Season & Welcomes New Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Discover the exciting lineup for the upcoming MATA Festival's 2023-2024 season, Learn more about the festival's new Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris, and how she plans to elevate the live performance experience. Call for scores is also open for the 26th MATA Festival in May 2024.

National Sawdust Purchases Williamsburg Home; Announces Fall 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023

National Sawdust, the acclaimed non-profit that commissions, produces, and presents genre-spanning new music and interdisciplinary works, has announced that it has purchased its building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and revealed the programming that will animate the venue this fall.

Expect The Unexpected At The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

Get ready to soak up the vibrant energy of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival as it returns for its third year. Over the King's Birthday long weekend from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th June, the festival will delight music enthusiasts with a range of bespoke events held in stunning natural locations and intimate venues across the Sunshine Coast.

TAK Ensemble Presents SWOONFEST, A Two-Day Festival Celebrating A Decade Of TAK, May 5-6
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023

TAK Ensemble will present SWOONFEST, a two-day, multi-artist festival, on May 5 and 6, 2023 at The Clemente Center in New York's Lower East Side.

Theatre Tulsa To Present Timely Drama AMERICAN SON This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2023

Theatre Tulsa's next production of its 100th season, and the second in its Play Series, will be the popular and controversial play “American Son.”

Photos: First Look at BLUES IN THE NIGHT at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Get a first look at Blues In The Night, which begins previews on Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Opening Night on Saturday, January 14, at 8pm.

WOMEN TALKING Ties with THE BANSHEES OF INISHIRIN and EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE for Most Wins in 2022 AWFJ EDA Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023

BANSHEES wins Best Film, but Sarah Polley scores best Director for WOMEN TALKING. In our Female Focus sections, Viola Davis gets the nod for Outstanding Achievement and Danielle Deadwyler's turn in TILL is designated the Breakthrough Performance of 2022. Emma Thompson takes AWFJ's Grand Dame title.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to  bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of  singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life  and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to be Presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

BLUES IN THE NIGHT previews begin Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. This rich musical experience promises to thrill and delight both novice and die-hard jazz fans alike, so reserve your seats now.

Chris Williams & Kid Reverie Announce New 'Something From Nothing' Album
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2022

Chris Williams and Kid Reverie’s new album began with an inquisitive search for a simple sound. Having heard Steve Varney’s (Kid Reverie) open-back banjo accompanying fellow songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov on a YouTube video, Williams began tracking down something similar for his own personal collection.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

Southern Cross Soloists 2023 QPAC Concert Series Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

Stars of Australian chamber music, Southern Cross Soloists (SXS) will collaborate with superstar guest artists to celebrate the romance and nostalgia of journeys in their Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) 2023 Concert Series, with tickets on sale now. 

Catalytic Sound and BMCM+AC Present CATALYTIC SOUND FESTIVAL ASHEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2022

The second annual Catalytic Sound Festival is a sprawling international affair, spanning 5 different weekends with versions taking place in Amsterdam, Vienna, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and Trondheim.

Luke Evans, Jessie Buckley & More Join Animated A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Netflix
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2022

The film stars Luke Evans (voices Scrooge), Olivia Colman (voices Past), Jessie Buckley (voices Isabel Fezziwig), Johnny Flynn (voices Bob Cratchit), Fra Fee (voices Harry Huffam), Giles Terera (voices Tom Jenkins), Trevor Dion Nicholas (voices Present), James Cosmo (voices Mr Fezziwig), and Jonathan Pryce (voices Jacob Marley).

THE SEA BEAST Tops Netflix's Top Film List
by Michael Major - Jul 19, 2022

Viewers took a deep dive into the epic animated adventure The Sea Beast. The story of Maisie and Jacob landed in the #1 spot (two weeks in a row!) on the English Films List and holds the record for the most hours viewed in a week for an animated film with 68.11M hours viewed. Directed by Chris Williams, the film was in the Top 10 in 93 countries.

Photos: Jack Black and More Attend Premiere of THE SEA BEAST
by Grace Cutler - Jul 10, 2022

KUNG FU PANDA: THE DRAGON KNIGHT and the new Netflix film, THE SEA BEAST came out to enjoy the Netflix Family Summer Event at The Autry Museum of the American West that included fun activities and experiences inspired by the animated characters from Netflix’s most popular films and series. Check out photos from the premiere!

LISTEN: Netflix's THE SEA BEAST Releases Original Sea Shanty Track
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2022

With original lyrics by the acclaimed songwriting duo of Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde: The Musical, Mean Girls), “Captain Crow” is an exuberant track written in the style of a Celtic sea shanty to accompany the onscreen story of seafaring monster hunters. Pre-order the new soundtrack now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares Teaser For Chris Williams' THE SEA BEAST
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022

From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins. The voice cast of the new film includes Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke.

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