Lin-Manuel Miranda and Elsa Davis have just released their highly-anticipated Warriors concept album, inspired by the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film. Find out what critics think of the new album!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
While making the 'Warriors' album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis both admit that the project is something neither of them could create alone. They worked with with Hip-Hop royalty like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, and Ghostface Killah, while also recruiting Philippa Soo, Billy Porter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and more. Watch the video!
The queens of the House of Tudor continue to smash stages and retell their stories from the West End and Broadway to Southeast Asia, particularly in Manila, as the hit musical/pop concert plays simultaneously in these cities.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the complete tracklist for his upcoming WARRIORS album with Eisa Davis. The tracklist reveal follows the news that Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joining the album as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Busta Rhymes, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nas, Billy Porter, and more.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The final group of voices has been unveiled for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS including Ms. Lauryn Hill as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs and the vocal cast of THE WARRIORS.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the complete line-up for the Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 7-24. The festival will feature a variety of performances from renowned jazz artists.
DISCOSHOW, celebrating the early 70s NYC disco scene, has opened on the Las Vegas Strip. The show highlights the origins of disco music and culture, bringing the vibrant era to life. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme have announced the release of the highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), 'One Drum,' a collaborative masterpiece that bridges cultures and genres, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Africa and its diaspora.
What is refreshing about AMERICAN IDIOT is since it’s a pre-professional project, the entire cast is in the 14-19 age range. That is about the same age as the characters in the show. This cast doesn’t come across as amateurish. Lavery nails his role as Tunny, who comes home from the Gulf War broken, both physically and mentally. Hund’s wrestling with his inner demons and St. Jimmy feels real as did Williams’ portrayal of a teenager struggling with apathy and responsibility.
ONE Musicfest (OMF), presented by Procter & Gamble (P&G), in collaboration with Live Nation Urban (LNU), has announced its eagerly awaited lineup for its 15th anniversary of music, culture, and celebration. The annual two-day festival, founded by Jason “J” Carter, is set for Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA.
The Apollo has unveiled the design for the first full-scale restoration, renovation, and modernization of its iconic Historic Theater.
Frankie Valli will bring his new show Last Encores Tour to BBMann. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Saleka collaborates with Kid Cudi on the track 'Divine' from her upcoming album LADY RAVEN (ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE TRAP), set for release on August 2. The album features 14 original songs by Saleka.
Poet/Curator Taalam Acey honed his poetic skills growing up in Newark. Now known as “The Godfather of Spoken Word,” Acey triumphantly returns home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to curate Spoken Word Apex, an illuminating night of poetry, visual arts and music, as part of NJPAC's Dodge Poetry series.
Welz Kauffman has been appointed as the new Executive Director and CEO of the Old Town School of Folk Music, bringing his extensive experience in arts administration to the renowned institution.
The Apollo is among this year's honorees for the 47th Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating lifetime artistic achievements. This marks the first time an institution receives the honor.
Columbia Recording artist SALEKA releases a new track, 'Save Me,' from her upcoming album LADY RAVEN (Original Music From The Motion Picture TRAP), showcasing her talent in writing and producing for the screen.
