Marvin Gaye News

“Every night, we try to burn their behind and they try to burn ours. That’s what makes it fun. When we are trying to outdo each other, that means we are putting out the show the fans came to see.” --Dr. Otis Williams

Aspiring actors and parents are invited to a seminar by industry veteran Robin Gentile on June 9th, 2024, at The Argyle Theater in Babylon, Long Island, offering insights into starting an acting career.

The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!

BroadwayWorld has invited the producers of the Best Production nominees to reflect on their experiences in bringing their shows to Broadway in this stellar season. Check out a piece written by the producers of The Who's Tommy, Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

LA TI DO Productions (LTD), present Under the Influence on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00PM at Angolo Ristorante Italiano.

The North Charleston POPS! announced its 2024 – 2025 season concerts. The season features six shows and something for everyone. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The Coppell Arts Center has announced its 2024-2025 presenting season, Experience IT!, with seven shows. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is told through the narration of his family and friends. Of course, peppered throughout is the enchanted music that made Marvin Gaye an icon and what continues to make him a legend. Originally written in 2011, this time around WBTT is more refined and developed.

The first night Batiste went from performing solo, to playing with a jazz trio to playing with a 41-piece orchestra in a two-hour span. The following night The former musical director of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT unveiled a previously unheard piano concerto commissioned by ProMusica. Either night was a transformational performance.

Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”

Multi-platinum crooner Stephen Sanchez has released Angel Face (Club Deluxe), the highly anticipated follow up to his 2023 debut album, Angel Face. The deluxe album features 5 brand-new songs. Fresh off his sold-out North American tour last fall, Stephen will be playing at festivals across North America throughout the year. Listen to the deluxe album here!

Multi-award-winning LUNG return with new musical The Children’s Inquiry which will shine a light on the UK’s childcare system when it premieres at London’s Southwark Playhouse Elephant in July.

I remember seeing a remarkable, ten-year-old Michael Jackson with his brothers on Sunday’s Ed Sullivan Show in the late 1960s.  He was a heck of a performer even then.   It seems remarkable that the man that little boy became passed away more than fifteen years ago. More unbelievably, Michael would be eligible this year for Social Security and Medicare.

 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is presenting the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

 For its 24th season, titled “Simply the Best!” Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close the season than with its most-requested original musical, “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul.”

Somewhere between touring tribute acts and high-gloss Broadway jukebox musical bios are the more modest regional  musicals created to nominally perform the hits of a legacy pop act, in costume, adding biographical details as a story arc.

Discover Ethel's debut EP, THE BURDEN OF FEVER DREAMS. Immerse yourself in her unique sound and get a glimpse into her musical journey with this groundbreaking release.

Discover the latest from Major Myjah as he unveils his new music video for 'Trying'. Dive into the captivating visuals and soulful sounds of this rising star. 'Trying' follows the revered release of 'By Your Side,' which was released earlier this year. The track has earned placements on coveted playlists across major platforms.

Country singer Larry Fleet's sophomore single, 'THINGS I TAKE FOR GRANTED', is the second most-added song on country radio. The track was written with the same collaborators as Morgan Wallen's hit 'MAN MADE A BAR'. Both fan-favorites, “Things I Take For Granted” highlights the Tennessee native's true-to-life songwriting.