David Byrne News

Hulu has renewed Life and Beth for a second season. The ensemble cast includes Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Susannah Flood, Violet Young, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michael Rapaport, Rosebud Walker and LaVar Walker. The season one cast also included Jonathan Groff and David Byrne.

Rogers wrote and produced “That’s Where I Am” with Kid Harpoon. The track was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City and at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios near Bath, England. The music video features GRAMMY®, Oscar and Tony award winning artist David Byrne, photographer Quil Lemons and singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithause.

Both before and throughout the pandemic, National Sawdust’s mission has been to provide artists with financial and creative opportunities, audiences with access to groundbreaking work presented in remarkably high fidelity, and to support young creators by means of a rigorous mentorship network. These three goals serve as the inspirations for The Future Is… Festival, which takes place June 7 through June 16, features work by 6 composers and choreographers developing new work through residencies co-produced with the Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU, and funded by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

Written and recorded on a 1966 Fender Stratocaster that reignited his love for the instrument, ‘After Hours’ marks a first for Marion: an earnest, easygoing collection of songs that revel in the simple joys of plugging in and playing. With today’s announce he’s shared a video for the new track “Street Breeze”. Watch the new music video now!

for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf begins previews tonight, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre. The show will officially open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Meet the cast here!

Macbeth begins performances tonight, March 29, 2022, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) and opens on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to the stage!

Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of FAR FROM THE HOME I LOVE, a concert presentation of the iconic songs from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as reimagined by bandleader extraordinaire Paul Shapiro with a unique multicultural take.

Christina Wheeler, shares her poignant full-length album, Songs of S + D. Over the twelve tracks, Wheeler personalizes the spectrum of universal emotions, examines the human experience, and contemplates existential questions through blending vulnerable, honest songwriting with her own distinct 'soul-gaze' sound–a combination soul and shoe-gaze.

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.

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

Today, Berlin/Los Angeles-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and multimedia artist, Christina Wheeler, shares her third, touching single 'Where Did You Go?' from her forthcoming LP, Songs of S + D. Listen to the new single now! Plus, pre-save the upcoming album.

Just days before its April 3 conclusion at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, David Byrne’s American Utopia will stage American Utopia Farewell!, a special benefit performance on March 30 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.

San Diego Opera's 2021 2022 will close with the West Coast Premiere of Aging Magician a hybrid opera/theatre piece that combines singing, choral work, puppetry, and performance art to create an incredibly unique theatrical experience.

ORDEAL MUSIC has announced the world premiere production of Cynthia Kaplan’s CINDY OF ARC, directed by Dani Davis has added two more performances of the laugh-out-loud sold-out hit! Cindy of Arc is now playing at Off-Broadway’s Dixon Place, (161A Chrystie Street, NY NY 10002).

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform 'Like Humans Do.' Byrne also sat down with Fallon for an interview, during which they discussed his 'Stop Making Sense' suit, his book, and writing music in his car. Watch the performance and interview now!

Belgian-Caribbean provocateur Charlotte Adigéry and her long-term musical partner, Bolis Pupul released their phenomenal debut album Topical Dancer via Soulwax’s label DEEWEE today. The album cements Charlotte and Bolis as a duo under both their names for the first time and is co-written and co-produced by Soulwax. Plus, check out tour dates!

Today's top stories include the latest episode of The Aging Ingenue, and new single from Noah Reid, and more! Plus, Taron Egerton collapsed onstage this weekend during the West End opening night preview performance of the Mike Bartlett play, Cock. 

Broadway star, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and musical legend David Byrne stopped by CBS Saturday Morning to talk with Anthony Mason about his show, American Utopia.

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson will play iconic singer/songwriter Neil Diamond in the Broadway-bound musical A Beautiful Noise.