James Brown News

The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced  at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!

The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15  (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.

Performing Arts Fort Worth in partnership with Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, has announced A Change is Gonna Come Panel Discussion. This free community event inspired by The Music of Sam Cooke will examine the iconic sound of the King of Soul.

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced that CIMAFUNK is coming to West Palm Beach for a single performance on Friday, May 23, 2025.

CIMAFUNK is coming to West Palm Beach's Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for a single performance in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Nominations have been announced for the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominees here!

With Music by Henry Krieger and Books and Lyrics by Tom Even, DREAMGIRLS follows the rise of a fictional 1960s girl group, The Dreams, which was inspired by acts like The Supremes. Effie (Courtney “Coco” Briggs), Deena (Rosa Howard), and Lorrell (Tiara Piggee) enter a talent contest with hopes of launching their singing careers.

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda for its third winter season, led by Papo Vazquez. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Pacific Symphony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Joss Stone will present 'Merry Christmas, Love,' a special holiday performance showcasing Stone's soulful voice and songwriting talents. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tom Wright’s critically lauded adaptation of the Joan Lindsay classic, is coming to Sydney Opera House from February 2025.

A bevy of musicals, such as 'Jersey Boys' and a love of Motown and Rock and Roll Hits, inspired actor Dedrick Weathersby to tackle the role of the great singer Little Richard.

Paramount’s Million Dollar Quartet has now extended at Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre.

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park and the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will hold auditions for a new original musical work entitled, 'Sweet Soul Music.' Learn more!

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe marks 25 years of showcasing African American history and culture with a celebration on November 14 at The Ora.

What did our critic think of SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.

Brooklyn’s TIMALIKESMUSIC, a rising star in the R&B and Neo Soul genres, is being added to the lineup for Oak View Group’s Theater Alliance Gala.