Michael Garcia News

Playing on the main stage at Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring is the operatic, rock ‘n rock “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Teenaged theater kids of my generation (elder millennial) loved “Rent.” It was youth-culture, it was edgy, and introduced to many of us suburban kids the magic of New York City where gay men, lesbian women, drag queens, and matinee-idol heteros could all be friends and love each other as family.

Ballet BC present a double bill at Sadler’s Wells with work by heavyweight contemporary dancemakers of the present day.

Wicked, Emilia Perez, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more have been nominated for the 72nd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in sound editing, sound design, music editing and foley artistry in film, television and gaming.

The new docu-dramedy SICK, premiering June 9th at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, tells the story of the early 1970s struggle to remove homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association's Manual of Mental Disorders.

Today, Disney+ announced that the Gillian Jacobs-directed film “More Than Robots,” an original documentary presented by Supper Club and Disney+ and made in partnership with FIRST®, will premiere at the world-renowned SXSW (South by Southwest) Film Festival. Disney+ also unveiled the trailer for “More Than Robots.'

2x GRAMMY® Award-winning DJ/producer/songwriter David Guetta has released the star-studded new video for his rising hit, “Family (Feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie).” The video was directed by Michael Garcia (Jack Harlow, Machine Gun Kelly), who recently won a VMA for best Alternative video.

UW-Whitewater's Department of Theatre/Dance will stream God of Carnage later this month.

Platinum certified phenomenon Bhad Bhabie bounces back with her latest single “Do It Like Me,” produced by Pliznaya (Tyga, Meek Mill), alongside an incredible companion visual.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo and Camp Centerland at the Irving M. Shuman campgrounds, has announced that Camp will be open this summer, continuing a 90-year legacy of bringing meaningful summer experiences to children and their families.

Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ally Brooke has teamed up with global superstar DJ/producer Matoma for a new collaborative dance anthem “Higher” – available now with a stunning Michael Garcia-directed music video via Latium Entertainment/Atlantic Records. The song arrives just ahead of Ally's highly anticipated cast debut on Dancing With The Stars, premiering tonight at 8/7c on ABC.

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade—or in this case, take over a lemonade truck. Bhad Bhabie has announced today's release of a brand new single with Memphis rapper NLE Choppa.

Bhad Bhabie has announced today's release of not one but two brand new singles. “Lotta Dem” and “Spaz (Feat. YBN Nahmir)” are both available now for streaming and download.

One Day at a Time has been renewed for Season 3. Thirteen half-hour episodes, coming in 2019. Returning cast includes Justina Machado, Rita Moreno, Todd Grinnell, Stephen Toblowsky, Isabella Gomez and Marcel Ruiz. Executive Producers include Norman Lear, co-creators/co-showrunners Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce, Michael Garcia and Brent Miller. Produced by Sony Pictures Television for Netflix. 

Tony-nominated actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith brings attention to America's failed justice system in the compelling HBO Film Notes From the Field, available for Digital Download on March 26th.

Below, watch Justina Machado, Rita Moreno and the rest of the One Day family announce the Season 2 premiere date and pay hilarious homage to the original series with a frame-for-frame recreation the opening credits

5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Happy One Day at a Time Trailer Day! Netflix is kicking off the new year with an emotional, heartfelt and hilarious trailer for ONE AT A TIME Season 2, which launches Friday, January 26th.

Below, watch Justina Machado, Rita Moreno and the rest of the One Day family announce the Season 2 premiere date and pay hilarious homage to the original series with a frame-for-frame recreation the opening credits

The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF), a forward-thinking charity committed to shaping the future lives and training of young dancers, celebrated fireworks of their own on July 3, at the organization's 23rd Annual National Finale. An applicant pool of over 200 young dancers, seeking scholarship funds for further education, participated in a National College Audition at the Sheraton New York Hotel, nestled in the heart of Times Square. The audition consisted of a ballet class taught by New York City Balle tPrincipal Ballerina Tiler Peck, and a contemporary class taught by Martha Graham Principal Dancer Lloyd Knight. NYCDAF awarded a total of $275K to 30 recent High School graduates, already committed to a college program from September 2017.

Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, today announced premiere dates for eight upcoming series that span documentary, drama and comedy, including: Chef's Table: France; Joe Swanberg's Easy; The Ranch; Lovesick (fka Scrotal Recall); Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life; Captive; Beat Bugs (S2); One Day at a Time; and Black Mirror.