Divine News

Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH

by Brett Cullum — April 28, 2024

I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there.

Video: Bette Midler Sings Trump Parody Song By Marc Shaiman and Eric Kornfeld

by Blair Ingenthron — April 27, 2024

Bette Midler has released another parody song, this time focusing on Donald Trump's new cologne line.

Higgins Publishing Releases New Book SPIRITS, DREAMS, AND PROPHECIES By Donna Hodges

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 26, 2024

Explore spiritual enlightenment with Donna Hodges' new book, SPIRITS, DREAMS, AND PROPHECIES, released by Higgins Publishing.

Lost Dog Street Band Returns With Staggering Storytelling On 'Survived'

by Josh Sharpe — April 26, 2024

The new, reinvigorated direction of Lost Dog Street Band began in the recording process when Tod decided to swap out their traditional recording style of overdubbing parts in favor of recording everything live.

Tina Croll + Company to Present Two Choreographic Works in L.I.C

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 26, 2024

Tina Croll + Company will return to New York this spring with the showing of two signature choreographic works, She Rides a Tiger and Ancient Springs.

Theatre503 Appoints Six New Board Members

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2024

Theatre503 has announced the appointment of five new Trustees plus an Associate Trustee.

Culture Lab LIC Reveals Programming for 2024 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2024

Culture Lab LIC has announced the slate of programming for their 2024 season which will include several visual arts exhibits, theatrical performances, late night drag and burlesque shows, and a free outdoor live music concert series.

Camden People's Theatre Unveils Programming for 30th Anniversary Festival THE CAMDEN ROAR

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2024

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Camden People's Theatre with THE CAMDEN ROAR festival.

The Gift Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2024

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season featuring Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterpiece Topdog/Underdog directed by Shanésia Davisand the world premiere of Cygnus by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch.

Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels

by Richard Sasanow — April 24, 2024

Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St.

FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #2

by Krista Garver — April 24, 2024

Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is officially over.

The Public Theater's Free Bilingual Musical THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Returns

by A.A. Cristi — April 22, 2024

The Public Theater has announced complete casting for the encore tour of Mobile Unit's bilingual musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy THE COMEDY OF ERRORS.

Giolì & Assia Drops Genre-Bending EP RESURRECTION (ACT I)

by Josh Sharpe — April 22, 2024

Italian music phenomenon Giolì & Assia are thrilled to announce their genre-bending EP, RESURRECTION (ACT I).

Bairi Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Fire Siren'

by Josh Sharpe — April 22, 2024

After amassing millions of streams across platforms and attracting a devoted cult following, rising R&B songstress and self-proclaimed siren, Bairi, has unveiled her highly anticipated debut project, Fire Siren.

The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, and Muffat

by Stephi Wild — April 22, 2024

On Saturday, May 11, at 5PM at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church, the Sebastians will present The 24 Violins Cross the Alps.

2024 Harlem Culture Crawl Weekend Set to Take Place This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 22, 2024

West Harlem is set to host the eagerly anticipated Harlem Culture Crawl from April 26th to 28th.

Review: TURANDOT at Belk Theater

by Perry Tannenbaum — April 22, 2024

Yes, a grand opera was inserted at Belk Theater as the clock or calendar was winding down! Around the world, Callas, Nilsson, and Sutherland are among the divas who have graced the powerhouse role of TURANDOT, and Franco Zeffirelli's production at the Met is as revered for its stateliness and splend