Elle News

This April, Birmingham Hippodrome will be putting young people firmly centre stage with the regional premiere of Flower Cutters (17 & 18 April) performed by Birmingham Hippodrome's Musicals Young Company.

James welcomes his guests Annette Bening and Elle Fanning, who have known each other since Elle was 13 and they worked together on 'Ginger and Rosa,' a film where Elle had her actual first kiss. And James attempts to work his way into a seat at Annette and husband Warren Beatty's 28th anniversary dinner.

The Academy of Country Music® announced today the first round of performers for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. 55th ACM Awards® Host and nominee Keith Urban and nominee Miranda Lambert have been added as performers. Lambert will also perform with ACM Award nominated artists Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, Elle King, Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes for a can't-miss live television premiere performance of the Music Event of the Year nominated song, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.”

Black, Brown, Beige and Every Other Shade Renowned author, journalist, and singer Celeste Headlee joins Opera on Tap's New Brew at Barbes in an evening of classical song by a diverse array of composers of color.

Comedian and star of the hit HBO comedy series a?oeCrashinga?? Jamie Lee will bring her stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for five performances.

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents the first musical of its 2020 season, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical.

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 26th season that includes the 2020 - 2021 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Porchlight's Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits return to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street with its annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber launching the season taking place at the Museum of Contemporary Arts, 220. E. Chicago Ave.

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center opens 'Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical' on Saturday, March 7, in a brand-new production created by Broadway director-choreographer Luis Salgado.

After much speculation, producers have confirmed that Sheridan Smith will revisit her award-wining portrayal of the late Cilla Black to star in Bill Kenwright's stage production, Cilla The Musical, written by BAFTA award-winning writer Jeff Pope.

Journalist and The High Low podcaster, Pandora Sykes will tour the UK this July, to celebrate the publication of brand new book, How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? The tour will take in an initial four dates in London, Leeds, Edinburgh and Bristol, beginning on 12th July at the Southbank Centre and concluding on 30th July at St George's Hall, Bristol. Tickets go on sale 12th March at 10am, via www.fane.co.uk/pandora.

Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) has announced the initial casting for their March production of Legally Blonde the Musical. The production stars Broadway and NYC talent, local actors, students of the performing arts, and features Jerry Mitchell's original Broadway choreography. Also sharing the stage in Legally Blonde will be Frankie and Romeo from William Berloni Theatrical Animals in the roles of Bruiser and Rufus. Tony Award winner William Berloni and his handlers have provided animals of all species and sizes, found in shelters, humane societies or rescue leagues, for Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours, regional theaters, special events, the New York City Ballet, motion pictures, television, and commercials.

Rising pop star Elle Winter's highly anticipated debut EP Yeah, No. is available across all digital streaming platforms now via The Orchard. Today, Elle also unveils the official music video for the relatable empowerment anthem. Watch the video directed by Bobby Hanaford (Greyson Chance, Vic Mensa, Marc E Bassy) below!

Follow Elle Woods (and Bruiser, of course!) to Harvard University and beyond in artFACTORY's brand new, vivacious production. Starring Anna Drake as Elle, this totally fab, high-energy musical translation of the beloved film will have you seeing pink and doing the a?oeBend and Snapa?? in the aisles!

Elle talks about turning 21, choosing a go to drink, celebrating at a karaoke bar with tequila shots and champagne, getting sick in her Uber on the way home, getting to play the sister of her actual sister Dakota Fanning in a new film, and shooting her new Netflix movie “All the Bright Places” in Cleveland.

Genre-jumping indie artist Julia Bhatt turned 18 in January, graduated high school last week and today she announces her first ever tour (acting as support on select dates of Mutlu's The Good Trouble Tour). This announcement arrives in tandem with the release of her psychedelic ode to 90's VHS “I'm Cool” Lyric Video. 

Servant Stage Company is excited to feature 30 of the most talented teen performers from across the region in Don't Rock The Jukebox, an all-new, high-energy tour de force of pop music from many eras and genres.

Award-winning singer/actress Laura Dreyfuss has announced today's premiere of her new single. 'Sidelines' is available now via S-Curve Records/BMG at all DSPs and streaming services; an official music video - directed by Marysia Makowska - is streaming now via Dreyfuss' official YouTube channel.

Vevo announces the release of Kim Petras' live performances of “Icy” and “Reminds Me.” Kim's critically-acclaimed, 12-track project Clarity dominated Spotify's 'New Music Friday' and Apple Music's 'Best of The Week' for ten consecutive weeks with a string of unstoppable singles like “Broken,” “Sweet Spot,” “Got My Number” and more.

Flutist and composer Guillermo Laporta beautifully crafted one of those performances that are willing to take risks exploring new territories in the cross-disciplinary performing arts world. The wonderful cast of CreArtBox led by pianist Josefina Urraca was able to create a magnificent serious production during the short run at the Tank Theater.