Sharon Small To Play Miss Jean Brodie At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 27, 2020
Sharon Small will make her Chichester debut in the title role of THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark. Rachel Kavanaugh directs the production, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 29 May a?" 30 June.
Electronic Music Pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre to Serve as SXSW Panelist
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Feb 13, 2020
Acclaimed electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will make his SXSW debut on Tuesday, March 17 as a panellist for a?oeMusic Copyright & AI: Who Owns Code-Created Songs?a?? The panel, moderated by The Verge's Dani Deahl, will explore the new field of music copyright and AI. Jarre comes to SXSW in support of his latest project, EōN: a dynamic music app available now via iOS which produces infinite, ever-evolving music, accompanied by a constant progression of organic visuals. More on the panel can be found here.
Jean Cocteau's ORPHEE Viewed Through Unique Lens Of Deaf West Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 5, 2020
Orpheus, Eurydice, a trouble-making horse and Death herself converge in a very funny and irreverent reimagining of the Greek myth by surrealist poet, playwright and filmmaker Jean Cocteau. Deaf West Theatre views Cocteau's whimsical, magical and highly visual play, first performed in 1926, through a unique lens: translated from the French into Spoken English by John Savacool, into American Sign Language by Andrew Moore, and slated for a run at the True Colors Festival in Tokyo, Japan at the end of April. Deena Selenow directs Orphée in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, opening March 13 for a four-week run through April 5. Three low-priced previews are set for March 8, March 11 and March 12.
Josh Groban, Jean-Luc Choplin and Kenny Leon to Be Honored at TDF's 2020 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 3, 2020
TDF, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone, (also known as Theatre Development Fund), which is in its 52nd year of service to audiences and the performing arts community, will present the TDF Founders Award to JOSH GROBAN, the internationally renowned singer, songwriter, actor and founder of the FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION. The presentation will be made at TDF's 2020 Gala on Monday, March 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street, New York, NY).
SHEPHERD Comes to the Belvoir St Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 28, 2020
Aya Productions are back at Belvoir St Theatre to present the world premiere of SHEPHERD, written and directed by Liam Maguire. Kicking off the outstanding 25A Season in the Belvoir Downstairs Theatre, we bring you an absurdist play for absurdist times. SHEPHERD is a pitch-black satire from a knockout cast on finding hope in the modern world when hopelessness is so seductive.
Cassandra Jean Amell, Scott Porter, Aisha Tyler and More Will Come to Three Clubs With HOMETOWN JUKEBOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 27, 2020
Join Player-Hater Productions and an all-star lineup of their closest friends for HOMETOWN JUKEBOX - a honky tonk cabaret celebrating the best of classic and modern country music, hosted by Cassandra Jean Amell (The CW's Roswell, New Mexico) - on Thursday, February 27th at Hollywood's historic Three Clubs. It's a one-night-only event promising good times, good friends, and a whole lotta country music for a great cause!
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest Varla Jean Merman!
by Ben Rimalower
- Jan 20, 2020
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor, singer, and drag legend Jeffery Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) about the 1966 cast recording of 'The Mad Show.' They also discuss Coco Peru, Frank DeCaro, Heklina, Joanne Worley, Linda Lavin, 'The First Wives Club,' Carol Burnett, Sandy Duncan, Barbra Streisand, Ann Reinking, Leslie Jordan, Marisol Montalvo, and Charles Busch. Varla talks about performing the role of Mary Sunshine in 'Chicago' on Broadway, and shares stories about working in Provincetown with queens such as Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ, Liza Lott, and BenDeLaCreme. In addition to her hilarious onstage performances, Varla is also known for her work in Richard Day's beloved 2003 comedy film 'Girls Will Be Girls.'
Jean-Michel Blais, Loren Allred, and More Are Coming to Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 9, 2020
Check out Joe's Pub lineup for the Under the Radar festival featuring new and experimental work from Rizo (fka Lady Rizo), Lucy McComick, Daniel J. Watts, and Ryan J. Haddad. Rounding out the week is Kittel & Co, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra, Jean-Michel Blais, Rev Billy, a very fun showcase from DANCE NOW, Nellie McKay, Aditya Prakash, Damien Sneed, William Prince, Xenia França, Luis Enrique and, as always, a ton more.
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