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DAYGLOW Shares 'Close To You' Lyric Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 4, 2021


Dayglow mastermind Sloan Struble recently announced his sophomore album Harmony House, out May 21st on Struble’s own Very Nice Records in partnership with AWAL.

AMERICAN MASTERS to Spotlight Tony- Winning Choreographer Twyla Tharp
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2021


American Masters on PBS will explore the life and career of dance legend and Tony Award-winning choreographer, Twyla Tharp. 

HERE LIES LOVE Cast Reunites in Fundraiser To Support Seattle Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2021


 Do you miss live theater? Did you miss Seattle Rep’s 2017 megahit show Here Lies Love, a revolutionary rock musical from music icon David Byrne?

KERO KERO BONITO Announce 'Civilisation II' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


The three tracks of the EP were completely devised using vintage hardware, written by Sarah Bonito in both Japanese and English, and inspired by the likes of early ambassadors of art-pop such as Kate Bush, David Byrne, Bjork and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

VIDEO: Alex Timbers Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021


Watch as he chats with Broadway director extraordinaire Alex Timbers, who is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

DAYGLOW Announces New Album 'Harmony House'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 22, 2021


Harmony House is the highly anticipated new album from Dayglow to be released May 21st worldwide on Struble’s own Very Nice Records in partnership with AWAL. Since releasing his debut album Fuzzybrain, Dayglow has connected with fans around the world.

Creede Repertory Theatre Announces Live, Virtual Workshop Presentation of Beth Kander's TO THE MOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021


Creede Repertory Theatre is offering a virtual presentation of Beth Kander's gripping new work, To the Moon. To the Moon lifts up the riveting stories of these survivors, complete with humor, revelation, and tragedy. Because 'statistics are not the most powerful way to change someone's mind. Stories are.'

Northern Stage Announces 2021 Recipients of the BOLD Theater Women's Leadership Circle Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021


Northern Stage announced the 2021 recipients of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle grant, which marks its 4th year with 2 new inductees into its unprecedented $3.5 million grant funded by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to support and promote women+ artistic directors and their associates in professional theaters across the United States.

David Byrne to Perform in Virtual FOOD FOR LOVE Benefit Concert to End Hunger in New Mexico
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2021


On Valentine's Day Eve (February 13, 2021), Food For Love, a benefit concert, will feature David Byrne, Jackson Browne, Nathaniel Rateliff, the Chicks, Kurt Vile and many more artists all performing to benefit the New Mexico Association of Food Banks. 

Ani Cordero Releases 'Es Amor'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 10, 2021


Puerto Rican activist and songwriter Ani Cordero released the new single 'Es Amor [It's Love]' today along with a meditative lyric video.

CONVERSATIONS WITH MERETDITH MONK Expanded Edition Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2021


PAJ Publications, one of TCG's partner publishers has announced the publication of Conversations with Meredith Monk (Expanded Edition) by Bonnie Marranca.

Proshot vs Film Adaptation - What's the Difference?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 6, 2021


What's the difference between a proshot and a film adaptation? What proshots are coming up? Where can I stream Broadway proshots? What Broadway shows have upcoming film adaptations? Where can I stream Broadway film adaptations? We're answering all of these questions and more!

The State of Broadway: February 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2021


We've rounded up all of the latest news on the current state of Broadway for February 2021. Which shows are returning and which are not? What's the status of the Tony Awards? Check out what's new!

BWW Interview: Designer Neil Patel - So Deftly Versatile from Dickinson to KITCHEN & More
by Gil Kaan - Feb 2, 2021


Neil Patel, the ever-busy production designer of AppleTV+'s hit period comedy Dickinson, always finds time to design a little (or large) theatre set. Ever in demand, Neil has shared this creative talents in venues all over the world, including those in Mumbai, Tokyo, London and Venice. Neil took a break from his Dickinson designing to answer a few of my queries.

Jealous of the Birds Shares New Lyric Video for 'Pendulum'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 19, 2021


Jealous of the Birds – the musical project of Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Naomi Hamilton – shares a new lyric video created by Juliet Bryant (The Japanese House, MICHELLE)  for “Pendulum.” 

Jacob's Pillow of Onsite and Virtual Programming During Pandemic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021


In what continues to be a challenging time for dancemakers to find ways to make and present work, the Pillow has deepened many of its preexisting relationships with artists as well as opened its doors for new ventures, resulting in a diverse and provocative array of artistic projects from January through June.

The State of Broadway: January 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2021


It's no secret that the state of the world has had a major impact on the theatre industry over the past year. Broadway, which usually brings in $14 billion to New York City's yearly revenue, has been shuttered since last March, leaving the futures of many artists and shows in limbo. While many of those productions move forward with plans to reopen when Broadway officially returns, some have already announced that they will not open again.

VIDEO: Rufus Wainwright Discusses 'Road Trip Elegies', Wanting to Star in ANNIE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2021


Wainwright’s latest album, “Unfollow The Rules” is nominated for a Grammy but it’s his unique audio autobiography, “Road Trip Elegies,” a conversation with his therapist on a road trip from Montreal to New York City, that delivers insight about his musical journey and the relationships that shaped him and his music. 

Onassis USA Announces The Eureka Commissions, A Program Supporting New Projects From 15 Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2020


Onassis USA announces the Eureka Commissions, an initiative catalyzing forward-looking, exploratory, interrogative work within a new cultural landscape irrevocably changed by COVID-19 and a society grappling with social and racial injustice.

Sondre Lerche Releases Ambitious 'And In My Dreams: Patience Extravaganza' Performance Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020


Last week, Sondre Lerche livestreamed what is surely one of the most artistically ambitious performances of 2020. Filmed at the Drammens Theater in Norway, Lerche and director Eivind Holmboe, along with his band of 5 musicians, a six-person choir, 14 dancers, and a technical crew of 30,.

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