Michael Artist News

Explore rising country artist Michael James's new release, GOD BLESS MY MAMA, a heartfelt tribute to his mother and mothers everywhere, co-written with Scott Loewen.

Broadway Theatre Project will welcome Michael Orland to this summer's artistic training program. Michael Orland will be working with the apprentices and creating an 'Open Mic Night' for them to perform. Learn about Shaping The Artist here!

Rising country singer-songwriter Michael James releases his new single, 'Road I Wanna Ride,' co-written with Eli Gable and produced by Lukas Bracewell.

The internationally lauded American pianist Michael Stephen Brown will be presented in two concerts by the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players on January 22, 2024 at New York City's Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.

MICHA, The Michael Chekhov Association has announced that American playwright Gracie Gardner has been selected as the first recipient of the Theater of the Future Fellowship. 

Pianist and composer Michael Stephen Brown has joined the artist roster of Suòno Artist Management, effective April 1, 2023. Brown will be represented by Marianne LaCrosse, Founder and CEO, who will also represent Brown's duo with cellist Nicholas Canellakis (the Canellakis-Brown Duo).

Esteemed theatre critic and artist, Michael Feingold has passed away. He was 77 years old.

Kicking off its 20th Anniversary Season, the Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new community programs in October and November with acclaimed Hermitage Fellows in music, theater, visual art, dance, literature, and more.

Three plays where what seems like the truth might be a subjective point of view.

​​​​​​​Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero is coming to Middletown for one night only Saturday, Oct 2, (ticket info) bringing with him some of his unique presentations some involving the mind, some involving life and limb including his worldwide challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner for $100,000.00 reward if successful. The Escape Artist presents a full audience interactive show that according to Griffin, combines 'intensely original magic mixed with impossible escapes'

UTA Artist Space presents Carpe Diem, a new digital group exhibition curated by film producer, arts patron, and collector Michael Sherman. On view from today, the presentation brings together works by seven young contemporary artists:  Ryan Cosbert, Stephano Espinoza Galarza, Bambou Gili, Bart Hajduk, Charles Mason III, Emmanuel Massillon, and Antonio Scott Nichols. 

Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero is coming to Middletown for one night only Saturday, Oct 2, (ticket info) bringing with him some of his unique presentations some involving the mind, some involving life and limb including his worldwide challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner for $100,000.00 reward if successful. The Escape Artist presents a full audience interactive show that according to Griffin, combines 'intensely original magic mixed with impossible escapes'

The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “Michael R. Jackson: Just Sittin’ Here Lookin’” with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael R. Jackson, Friday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., live on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.

Longtime columnist for the New York Post, host of “Theatre Talk” on PBS, and celebrated author Michael Riedel, along with Sarasota’s own “Mr. Chatterbox,” Robert Plunket, will share candid and colorful stories of famed artistic projects in early development.

The School of Communication at Northwestern University will host a virtual residency with Hope Abelson Artist-in-Residence Michael R. Jackson Feb. 15 to March 5. During the residency, Jackson will visit classes, lead workshops for performers, dramatists, composers and lyricists and participate in a free livestream panel discussion at 7 p.m. CST, Thursday, Feb. 25.

Acclaimed artists, performers, authors, educators and top industry leaders share knowledge and career advice through demonstrations, workshops, panel discussions, master classes and more.

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation today announced the names of the 2020 Doris Duke Artists, each receiving an award of $275,000 intended as an investment in and celebration of these artists and their ongoing contributions to the fields of contemporary dance, jazz and theater.

Andy Sandberg, artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, recently announced that the organization has welcomed Elizabeth Power in the newly created role of deputy director/operations manager, working closely with Sandberg in his role as CEO.

Multi-Hype focuses on blossoming the professional artist as a whole.

Three long-time friends and theatrical collaborators, Director/Tony Award ®-winning Producer - Kenny Howard, Composer/Musician - Rich Charron, and Playwright/Lyricist/Producer - Michael Wanzie in conjunction with Watermark Publishing Group will present an online YouTube Cabaret to benefit the newly created CENTRAL FLORIDA PERFORMING ARTIST RELIEF FUND.