John Lloyd Young, the Tony and Grammy winning Frankie Valli from Broadway's Jersey Boys as well as the star of the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film, brings a new show to Feinstein's/54 Below January 6th and 8th featuring highlights from two popular programs he presents to sold-out audiences across the country.
David Lynch is announced as the latest instructor for MasterClass in 2019. The Twin Peaks Director joins fellow Instructors Natalie Portman, Jodie Foster, Timbaland, and Neil Gaiman slated to launch classes in early 2019.
Two-time TONY Award nominee, Joey McKneely, teams with award-winning playwright, Randall David Cook, to bring you a new dance musical with music and lyrics by Edison Woods, Maxim Moston, and Karen Bishko.
London-local songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sands has released his brand new double A-side single, 'Tomorrow's Gone' / 'Burning Man', on November 30, via Spaghetti Sounds. Sands will also be sharing a visual accompaniment for the 'Burning Man' part of his double A-side single, directed by Eddie Plex. Composed, produced and performed by Sands himself, the double A-side single follows on from his sophomore EP 'Waves Calling'. Sands has already received extensive support from tastemaker publications such as CLASH Mag, The 405, Wonderland Mag, Music Week, Noctis Magazine, Popdust, Spill Magazine and more, as well as airtime from prestigious stations including BBC Music 6's Radcliffe & Maconie and Soho Radio's Eddy Temple-Morris.
Puddles Pity Party performs live at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in San Antonio, TX on March 19, 2019 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 14 at 10AM.
The Broad Stage presents Golden Globe Award-winning actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini, who takes inspiration from the natural world, in her new theatrical evening Link Link Circus for three performances only January 25 and 26 at 7:30pm and January 27 at 2:00pm.
Two-time TONY Award nominee, Joey McKneely, teams with award-winning playwright, Randall David Cook, to bring you a new dance musical with music and lyrics by Edison Woods, Maxim Moston, and Karen Bishko.
On December 7 and 8 at 7:30 PM, the legendary Fresh Tracks Performance and Residency Program at New York Live Arts will showcase the work of their five selected emerging choreographers: Emma Rose Brown, J. Bouey, Liana Conyers, Collin Ranf, and Dolores (Lola) Sanchez. As part of its annual programming, Fresh Tracks has been a 54-year commitment to bringing new voices to the forefront. The program offers a unique vantage point for the artists who are provided an unparalleled opportunity for professional development, experience, and recognition. Fresh Tracks performances take place at New York Live Arts Theatre, located at 219 West 19th Street, NYC. Tickets start at $15 and may be purchased at 212 924 0077 or online at newyorklivearts.org
Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce award-winning actress Barbara E. Robertson will star as Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor in its Chicago premiere of QUEEN OF THE MIST featuring book, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Marie Christine) direction by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Charlotte Rivard-Hoster. Newly-arranged for an all-femme quintet, QUEEN OF THE MIST will play May 25 - July 6, 2019 at The Den Theatre's Janet Bookspan Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Northern California band Loverman has released their debut album, Wings of Desire, today. Loverman play like the house band of a lounge bar in the middle of the Californian desert, performing for a late-night crowd of rockers, femme fatales, and aging poets, while David Lynch watches from a corner booth. The rock and roll swagger is still there but a sadness seeps in around the edges, as stories unfold under swaying palm trees and neon lights. Buy or stream Wings of Desire here.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, as well as, it's first move from its historical address, BOB BAKER'S NUTCRACKER will play at the Pasadena Playhouse's Carrie Hamilton Theatre from November 24 through December 30, 2018. Who better to learn about the Bob Baker Marionette Theater than from its current director, the late Bob Baker's right-hand man Alex Evans? I got the chance to pull some interesting facts of the Theater from Alex.
The 'Sad Clown with the Golden Voice' comes to Raue Center For The Arts with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex on November 30 at 8 pm! Puddles Pity Party is not all sadness and longing. This show is peppered with a brilliant sense of the absurd, mixing humor with the awkward, tender moments.
On December 7 and 8 at 7:30 PM, the legendary Fresh Tracks Performance and Residency Program at New York Live Arts will showcase the work of their five selected emerging choreographers: Emma Rose Brown, J. Bouey, Liana Conyers, Collin Ranf, and Dolores (Lola) Sanchez.
The show offers lots of nice voices and some incredible moments, but it's overall very inconsistent.
Puddles Pity Party -- The 'Sad Clown with the Golden Voice' -- comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex! Puddles Pity Party performs on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35-$55.
When playwright and theatrical producer Lonnie Hughes first held a reading of his autobiographical play Talking Trees almost 14 years ago, people thought he was crazy, and that the racial relationship issues he addressed didn't exist anymore. He felt attacked, misunderstood and worst of all, silenced.
In the course of Chris Isaak's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. Even his hair has its own fan club. And yet, this highly praised herald platinum-selling artist has never released a greatest hits album.
Puddles Pity Party will appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord, NH) on Saturday, November 17 at 8PM. The 'Sad Clown with the Golden Voice' is back with a suitcase full of all new emotional anthems and plenty of Kleenex! As with any Pity Party performance, it's not all sadness and longing. Puddles' set is peppered with a brilliant sense of the absurd, mixing lots of humor with the awkward, tender moments.
