These words, spoken in the opening scene of Enchanted April (by Matthew Barber and based on the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim), resonate with far too many of us as we attempt to return to normalcy in the midst of a global pandemic.
The Kennedy Center's 50th anniversary (whose celebrations have largely been pushed back a year due to the pandemic) coincides with the golden anniversary of the annual residency there of New York's American Ballet Theatre, whose first performance there came the day after the venerable Washington Performing Arts center opened in 1971.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the last production of the 2021-2022 season, Tosca. This Italian tragedy full of lies, lust and corruption by composer Giacomo Puccini will run April 30 through May 8, 2022 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1601 Broadway, KCMO 64108). High-res photos can be found here.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of April performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.
eaJ first performed 'Car Crash' on the main stage at 88 Risings Head In The Clouds Festival at Rosebowl Stadium last November. His solo career had not yet even officially begun as he took to the most well-known main stage for Asian American music. Pre-save the new single!
Florence + the Machine are set to play an extended run of headline dates later this year, kicking off September 2 in Montreal with further stops including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl and many more. Arlo Parks, Sam Fender, King Princess, Yves Tumor, Japanese Breakfast and Wet Leg will join as support.
Aisle Say’s most recent review was at DE Theatre Co’s OTHER WORLD, the largest and most technically challenging production in their 45-year history. The budgets of that show versus the cost of Candlelight’s BIG FISH are as dissimilar as Mt. Kilimanjaro to Brandywine Park’s Monkey Hill.
Warning: this is not your traditional version of OKLAHOMA!, and good riddance. Without changing a word of the book or lyrics, director Daniel Fish has created a revival of the 1943 musical that highlights different aspects of the material simply by changing the tone in which scenes are presented. The story has always been one of a community banding together against an outsider, but that aspect of the show is usually buried in favor of the sunnier, romantic elements of the plot. Not so this time. While the show loses some of its oomph by no longer being presented in the round, as it was during its run on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre, there is still plenty to like even when presented in a traditional space like the Providence Performing Arts Center’s.
Brooklyn-based Argentine singer/songwriter Federico Aubele shares the second soothing track, and its accompanying video, 'Old Spanish Films,' from his forthcoming LP, The Holographic Moon. “Old Spanish Films,” is the follow-up release to “Pink Spray Painted Clouds,” a gentle daydream that captures the warmth of a budding romance.
Kimberly Brewer, best known for her work as a singer and songwriter, has released her first children's book entitled, 'All Balloons Go to Heaven.' 'All Balloons Go to Heaven,' is written by Brewer, and beautifully illustrated by Sian Billings.
An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.
Tucson-based Jeff Greinke has released a new album, Noctilucent. He is a musician, composer, performer, and sound sculptor who is known worldwide for his unique sound. Noctilucent is Jeff's fifth release on the Spotted Peccary label. His previous releases include OTHER WEATHER (SPM-3702), BEFORE SUNRISE (SPM-3701), VIRGA (LSM16), and WINTER LIGHT (LSM09). Jeff's music can also be heard on numerous compilation recordings.
The complete cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of The Karate Kid – The Musical at STAGES St. Louis. Learn who is in the production!
Highlights include Turnpike Troubadours’ long-awaited return to Bonnaroo along with such diverse performers as Paul Cauthen, NGHTMRE, Channel Tres, Dillon Francis, Jay Shetty, Flatland Calvary, and many more. Learn more information on tickets now!
Indie rock outfit Sunsleeper have shared their new single and music video “In The Clouds” via Rude Records. Dripping with a 90’s inspired alt-rock feel, the track envelopes moments with the mist of nostalgia and the power of dreaming. Fans can watch the music video for “In The Clouds' now.
Its warnings of the trappings of materialism and conformity are universal and timeless.
Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this March. Take Root will present an evening of work by Teresa Fellion and Kristin Hatleberg on April 8th and 9th, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists April 10th.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is a perfect reason to get back out to live theatre. Go and enjoy one of Austin’s premier theatre companies doing what they do best - telling the story.
Merging industrial foundations with celestial rhythms and sparkling space-age beats, “Stardust” is a stellar second glimpse into Temple Invisible’s forthcoming ‘Chiasm’ EP. Set for release in April 2022 it will be their first extended release for five years and arrives a decade into the group’s formation. Listen to the new single now!
Emmy Award winning writer/director William Electric Black (aka Ian Ellis James) becomes all 12 jurors in this timely masterpiece - now calling it - TWELVE ANGRY ELECTRICS. It's an in your face, intimate solo show that brings a familiar courtroom drama to the stage while theatrically weaving other significant jury trials into the forefront.
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