BOMBAY RICKEY To Perform in NYC This March, New Album Out May 18
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 23, 2018
A collection of sounds that take you on a trip around the world and through time is just the tip of the iceberg when describing Bombay Rickey's newest release Electric Bhairavi. The album is a nod to surf rock, cumbia, Bollywood, and spaghetti-Westerns, and laced with soaring operatic vocals from the multi-talented lead vocalist Kamala Sankaram. Electric Bhairavi has a groove reminiscent of the 60's beach vibes that grabs you and takes you on a listening journey. Bombay Rickey is set to release their sophomore album, Electric Bhairavi on May 18 via Cowboys and Indian.
Review Roundup: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Virginia Rep
by Leah Windahl
- Feb 22, 2018
Virginia Rep presents Lorraine Hansberry's classic, A RAISIN IN THE SUN! Set in the south side of Chicago in 1950s, A RAISIN IN THE SUN begins when the Younger family receives ten thousand dollars following the death of the family patriarch. Though everyone in the family wants to use the money in order to better themselves, tensions brew when it becomes unclear how best to make that happen. A RAISIN IN THE SUN opened February 16th, and will run through March 11th.
Full Casting Announced For The UK Premiere Of Joel Drake Johnson's RASHEEDA SPEAKING
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 22, 2018
Troupe today announces full casting for the UK premiere of Joel Drake Johnson's tense workplace drama Rasheeda Speaking. Sheila Reid (Rose Saunders) and Bo Poraj (Dr David Williams) complete the company with the previously announced Elizabeth Berrington (Ileen Van Meter) and Tanya Moodie (Jaclyn Spaulding). Directed by Jonathan O'Boyle the production opens at Trafalgar Studios 2 on 20 April, with previews from 18 April, and runs until 12 May.
Soho Rep Adds Second Extension For IS GOD IS, Now Through 3/31
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 22, 2018
Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director), has extended the world premiere of Aleshea Harris's Relentless Award-winning Is God Is, directed by Taibi Magar, a second time, through March 31.
SPEEDY ORTIZ Announces New Album + Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 21, 2018
Today Speedy Ortiz announces its new full-length album and first release in two years. In the Fall of 2016, Speedy Ortiz went to Brooklyn's Silent Barn to record what they thought would be their third LP, but following election day they knew they had to change course. 'The songs on the album that were strictly personal or lovey dovey just didn't mean anything to me anymore--that's not the kind of music I've found healing or motivating in the past few years, and I was surprised I'd written so much of it,' explains front person Sadie Dupuis. 'Social politics and protest have been a part of our music from day one, and I didn't want to stop doing that on this album.' So the band scrapped the album they made, Dupuis wrote more songs over the course of four months, and Speedy Ortiz created the urgent, taught, and pointedly witty Twerp Verse, out April 27th on Carpark. See below for album art (which Dupuis made herself, as she has done for all of the band's previous releases) and tracklisting.
Alternative Pop Duo Æves Drop New EP 'Desire'
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 19, 2018
Alternative pop duo Æves are back with the release of their brand new EP 'Desire'. The six track collection, featuring the previously released single 'Loaded Love,' contains a combination of stripped down acoustic versions and their originally-recorded counterparts, as well as one remix. The newest single of the bunch, the electronically-tinged 'Wild Hearts,' will have its corresponding music video released on 2/26/18. The duo, comprised of Molly O'Malley and Matthew Adam, successfully marry together elements of both alternative rock and electronic pop on 'Desire,' creating a light, yet enthralling sound.
Carole's Kings Come to Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 16, 2018
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre is pleased to announce a 3 - Week - Only Engagement of : CAROLE'S KINGS February 22 - March 11, 2018. Carole's Kings combines the incredible music of Carole King, the hilarious writings of Chicago's Second City, and orchestrations from the same team that brought you Jersey Boys and Beautiful to create a one - of - a kind tribute.
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Shares an Incredible Recording Session in Rock and Roll History
by Shari Barrett
- Feb 16, 2018
It ended too soon is all I can say. I could have kept dancing for hours to the music being celebrated from the stage in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, now being presented by 3-D Theatricals in Redondo Beach and Cerritos. For those like me who have always been a fan of wild child Jerry Lee Lewis and the sexy performance style of Elvis Presley, or the music of the man in black Johnny Cash or rock and roll pioneer Carl Perkins, get your tickets ASAP for an evening of theatre you will never forget as you act like a fly on the wall as you experience one night that changed rock and roll forever.
The Assembly Announces World Premiere of SEAGULLMACHINE At La MaMa
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 15, 2018
La MaMa, in association with The Assembly, presents the world premiere of SEAGULLMACHINE, created by The Assembly, conceived by Nick Benacerraf, co-directed by Jess Chayes (Lucille Lortel Award winner) and Nick Benacerraf, and text by Anton Chekhov, Heiner Muller and The Assembly. SEAGULLMACHINE runs from April 14 - 29, 2018 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and the Bowery in New York City. Previews begin April 14 for an April 16 opening.
Sydney's National Play Festival Returns this March
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 15, 2018
Over four days, from March 21 to 24, the biggest minds and talents in Australian theatre will gather in Sydney at Darlinghurst Theatre Company's Eternity Playhouse for the 2018 National Play Festival, to share their stories through performances, masterclasses, artist talks and panels.
Bombay Rickey To Release New Album ELECTRIC BHAIRAVI This May
by Macon Prickett
- Feb 15, 2018
A collection of sounds that take you on a trip around the world and through time is just the tip of the iceberg when describing Bombay Rickey's newest release Electric Bhairavi. The album is a nod to surf rock, cumbia, Bollywood, and spaghetti-Westerns, and laced with soaring operatic vocals from the multi-talented lead vocalist Kamala Sankaram. Electric Bhairavi has a groove reminiscent of the 60's beach vibes that grabs you and takes you on a listening journey. Bombay Rickey is set to release their sophomore album, Electric Bhairavi on May 18 via Cowboys and Indian.
Limelight Theatre Presents DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 15, 2018
A Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play - widely considered to be one of the 20th century's greatest - comes to Limelight Theatre this March. Written by Arthur Miller and directed by Kathleen Del Casale, Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a man who realises his life isn't the one he made it out to be.
TheatreWorks Unveils 18-19 Season Including A Hershey Felder World Premiere And More
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 15, 2018
Theatre enthusiasts packed the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts tonight to hear Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Executive Director Phil Santora of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley reveal the lineup for the company's 49th season, which launches this summer. Among the exhilarating works announced were: the World Premiere of a new piece by Hershey Felder on Claude Debussy, an acclaimed Tony-winning musical, a thrilling political prizefight, and an array of Regional Premieres that include a hit comedy that sends up suburban values, a gospel/rhythm & blues musical developed at TheatreWorks, a heart-stirring musical for the holidays, a comic drama about one of the key historical events in the last century, a searing look at an unsung American hero, plus the return of the grown-up holiday hit The Santaland Diaries. For more information or to purchase subscriptions ($143 - $583) the public can call 650-463-1960 or visit theatreworks.org. Subscriptions are on sale now; single tickets will go on sale in spring 2018. Special pricing is available for seniors (65+), educators, and patrons 35 and under.
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