Michael Franklin News

The San Diego City College Dramatic Arts Program will present the regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical The Prom. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

This new album called “Here to Here” is a collection of new songs recorded at Solar Studios and produced by Michael Franklin. Tommy and Michael have been lifelong friends and the band on many of the tracks, Paul Parker, Tim Franklin and Michael Franklin, were in Tommy’s touring band for many years.

Don't miss Lone Star College-CyFair's student actress Trinity Dunn starring as Hamlet in William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedy coming Nov. 10-19 to the college's Main Stage Theatre.

The LA Premiere of A TWISTED BARGAIN, inspired by the life and crimes of 'thrill killers' Leopold & Loeb and featuring performances by Tony Ayala and Ryan Armistead-Lee.

Compulsion Dance & Theatre has announced the cast for the Los Angeles Premiere of A Twisted Bargain, the first play in Michael Mizerany's Thrillogy Series.

The final week of performances for A TWISTED BARGAIN, inspired by the life and crimes of Leopold & Loeb, are this Thursday-Sunday, April 7-10, 2022 at The Forum Stage at The Tenth Avenue Arts Center. 

From the writer of the hit shows, THE BIG D, WALLY & HIS LOVER BOYS and MARRY ME, DENNIS BRANIGAN, comes the first play in his Thrillogy Series, A TWISTED BARGAIN.

Compulsion Dance & Theatre has announced the cast for the World Premiere of A Twisted Bargain, the first play in Michael Mizerany's Thrillogy Series.

Robby Steinhardt and Solar Studios have released Robby's first and only solo recording, Not in Kansas Anymore. The new album is a powerful, well thought-out offering of Prog Rock magic. Timely songs with incredible arrangements and virtuoso performances. Robby’s vocals and signature electric violin come through on this continuous work.

People from all walks of life have been affected by the music of The Beatles. They gave the world inspiration and happiness in almost everything they did.

After 40 plus years of slinging his six-string all over the world, you'd think Pat Travers would be slowing down, settling into his well-worn blues rock groove that has earned him great critical acclaim as well as a massive worldwide fanbase. Instead Travers appears to be ramping up and looking for new horizons to conquer! On the heels of his superb 2015 album Retro Rocket, Travers brings what is sure to be called one of the most unique records of his distinguished career: a full album of swinging big band classics from the '40s & '50s given a whole new sound and energy courtesy of Travers' superb skill as an arranger and interpreter. The album is called simply Swing! and it features full band rock arrangements of Louis Prima's “Sing Sing Sing,” Duke Elington's “Take The 'A' Train,” Glenn Miller's “In The Mood” and many more! The result is an incredible listening experience of familiar tunes played like you've never heard them before.

Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jon Anderson, brings a full retrospective of his hits to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 27 at 8pm. Ticket prices range between $59 - $89, plus applicable fees. A special Backstage VIP Meet & Greet is available for an additional $125. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.

For music fans everywhere, a new album by legendary Yes singer Jon Anderson is ample reason to celebrate. But Anderson's grand and glorious new solo album, 1,000 Hands, is quite unlike any other record – it's an event, one which the singer's loyal legion of fans across the globe have been wildly anticipating for three decades. The album, which will be released on March 31, can be previewed and pre-ordered here.

Florida Studio Theatre presents Dialogues on Diversity. This call to conscience will include several discussions as well as events and exhibits from various community partners. Participating organizations include ABC News, the Sarasota County Public Libraries, the Jewish Federation, the Sarasota Ministerial Association, the Ringling Museum, and many more. These events will all coincide with FST's hit production, Butler and upcoming productions of Alabama Story and My Name is Asher Lev.

Today, 103 U.S. scholars and leaders released a public statement, Marriage Opportunity: The Moment for National Action, and announced the formation of the Marriage Opportunity Council, whose goal is to make marriage achievable for all Americans, regardless of social class or sexual orientation.