Divine News

MARIE AND ROSETTA Extended at Northlight Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 25, 2023

Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music.

Italy's Santa Chiara Announces Garage-Pop Album

by Michael Major — July 25, 2023

For as much pain and heartache is embedded within IMPORTED – and rightfully so – Santa Chiara’s music is also full of light and love.

ARC Music Festival Announces After Dark Afterparty Lineups For 2023 Edition

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2023

ARC Music Festival, Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, has announced the ARC After Dark afterparty lineups for its 2023 edition taking place September 1-3.

Jenna DeVries Releases New Single 'Rhinestone Cowgirl'

by Michael Major — July 24, 2023

Jenna, who was previously named as one of NSAI's Songwriters To Watch, was among the elite handful of artists to make it to American Idol's Top 24 on the farewell season.

EMERGE 125's Tiffany Rea-Fisher Will Choreograph THE TEMPEST at The Public Theater

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2023

Tiffany Rea-Fisher has been selected to choreograph The Public Theater's upcoming performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest as part of the organization's Public Works program at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

EDINBURGH 2023: Courtney Pauroso Q&A

by Natalie O'Donoghue — July 23, 2023

BWW caught up with Courtney Pauroso to chat about bringing Vanessa 5000 to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Photos: Carole J. Bufford Displays DIVINE DECADENCE at Birdland Theater

by Stephen Mosher — July 23, 2023

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Montreal's Scapegoat Carnivale's Award-Winning Show SAPIENTIA To Have US Premiere At The International Puppet Fringe Festival NYC

by A.A. Cristi — July 21, 2023

Objects come to life in the US Premiere of Montreal's Scapegoat Carnivale's hit show Sapientia.

The Arcadian Wild Release New Album 'Welcome'

by Michael Major — July 21, 2023

Working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull), the band approached the recording sessions for the album as live as possible, embracing the organic feel of their concerts with the help of double bassist Erik Coveney (Sierr

Wake Up With BWW 7/21: HERE LIES LOVE Reviews, Solea Pfeiffer Joins HADESTOWN, and More!

by — July 21, 2023

Today's top stories: Solea Pfeiffer will join Hadestown as Eurydice, How to Dance in Ohio is headed to Broadway this fall, Here Lies Love reviews, and more!

Video: Alis Vibe Releases 'Surfing the Light' Visual

by Michael Major — July 20, 2023

Alis Vibe's influences include Freddie Mercury, the iconic visionary Lady Gaga, and other extraordinary and modern artists like Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa.

Birdland to Present DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL With Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 19, 2023

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland.

Teatro Paraguas Presents NIGHT SHADE, A Dance Dreamscape

by A.A. Cristi — July 18, 2023

Teatro Paraguas will present Jean Fogel Zee in Night Shade, a dance dreamscape with special guest Heloise Gold of Austin.

The Marsh Berkeley Extends CITIZEN BRAIN Written and Performed by Josh Kornbluth

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 18, 2023

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'Citizen Brain,' a one-man show written and performed by Josh Kornbluth.

HERE Reveals 30th Anniversary Season and Departure Of Founding Artistic Director Kristin Marting

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2023

HERE's 30th anniversary season exemplifies this vision of creating a home for artists who blend multiple genres—theatre, dance, music and opera, puppetry, media, visual art and installation, spoken word and performance art—and defy categorizations.

HAIL THE SUN Release New Single 'Maladapted'

by Michael Major — July 17, 2023

A song that carries the throughline for which this album is thematically based, “Maladapted” is an exercise in letting go and simply relinquishing whatever control one has to surrender to a power greater than themselves, which is a feeling that frontman Donovan Melero felt to be one of the mos