James Ray News

Broken Wings, a major new musical, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece is to get a West End prermiere.

The full cast is announced for the West End premiere of Broken Wings, a major new musical, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece.

Now in its 13th year, the Seattle International Dance Festival continues to bring innovative dance performances from around the world to Seattle. The inaugural James Ray Residency Project showcases brand new pieces by 5 Seattle-based dance artists and the SIDF partnership with Pacific Northwest Ballet allows Next Step choreographers and dancers to take part in the Spotlight on Contemporary Ballet. The first international dance performances and the wildly popular FREE, Art on the Fly outdoor event are both planned for June 9th.

Auburn Jam Records has released the concept album of major new musical Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece. The show is written by West End star Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of the Opera) and Dana Al Fardan, one of The Middle East's leading contemporary composers, and with orchestrations by Joe Davison.

Auburn Jam Records has released the concept album of major new musical Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece. The show is written by West End star Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of the Opera) and Dana Al Fardan, one of The Middle East's leading contemporary composers, and with orchestrations by Joe Davison.

The Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) has grown to three full weeks of activities; and infuses the city with new creative dance energy from around the globe. The free Art on the Fly outdoor event and the new James Ray Residency premieres allow dance artists to share their work in new environments to new audiences.  This year's bold mix of global and local artists from places such as Israel, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, New York and LA bring fresh voices and vision to Seattle audiences.

On Sunday 11th February, West End Live Lounge returns to The Other Palace for a very special evening. After a sell-out concert in September, L&M productions are back with an unmissable line up including Oliver Tompsett (We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages, Wicked), Danielle Hope (Wizard Of Oz, Grease, Les Mis rables), Cassidy Janson (Beautiful, Wicked), Alexia Khadime (Book of Mormon, Wicked), Matthew Croke (Aladdin, Wicked, Funny Girl), Karen Mav (Dreamgirls, The Voice) and many more.

Imagine This is considered and serious in its examination of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, but is ultimately let down by a plodding book and samey songs.

The Union Theatre present the first London revival of IMAGINE THIS lead by Lauren James Ray (Wicked, Les Miserables), Shaun McCourt (War Horse, The Railway Children, Joseph) and Nick Wyschna (South Pacific, Mamma Mia).

Acts listed below are performing at City Winery Chicago this October, 1200 W. Randolph Street, throughout the month.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces City Winery favorite Los Lobos returning for a four-night stand, a second night with David Crosby and more.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer-songwriter and social justice activist David Crosby on tour with his latest solo album, Craig Finn (of the Hold Steady) with John K. Samson (of the Weakerthans) and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, August 10 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is heading out on tour, which includes a stop at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, December 9 at 8 pm. Joining Crosby will be five musical friends, James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. This will be Crosby's first return to the Capitol Theatre since his sold-out date last November. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 11 at 10 am.

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that legends of stage and screen, Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville will star in a 2018 revival of Eugene O'Neill's classic drama, Long Day's Journey Into Night.

On Friday and Saturday nights, June 16th and 17th, Washington and Eisenstadt will present 'An Evening of Short Plays'.

An Evening with David Crosby & Friends-Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available atwww.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

Collabro are the winners of Britain's Got Talent Series 8. The release of their 3rd  successive Top Ten album 'Home' in March 2017 affirms these four young men as the most successful Musical Theatre Recording group in the world. They will be performing the song 'Why Am I Falling?' which was originally recorded by Ramin Karimloo.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the 2017 Writers Guild Awards winners for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation

New shows on sale at bergenPAC: An Evening with David Crosby & Friends-Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8PM. The Midtown Men-Friday, October 6, 2017-8PM.  Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.