Nelson News

Sedos, London's leading amateur theatre company, has announced their cast of The Color Purple. This is a momentous and significant development in the diversity of amateur dramatics, not just in London but in the UK. In their 119-year history, Sedos has never had an all-Black cast nor an all-Black creative team, until now.

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre will bring two fantastic productions to the NorShor Theatre this summer. Featuring the phenomenal talent of over 60 young performers in the Twin Ports area, these shows are the culmination of four weeks of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

WAITRESS will be performed at Playhouse on the Square starting August 15th, 2024. This musical, featuring music by Sara Bareilles, tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker.

Watch rehearsal footage from Waitress at the Muny, starring Jessica Vosk and more, in the video here!

Dan Cooney and friends will perform a one-night-only concert at The Encore Musical Theatre Company on August 9, 2024, at 7 PM.

Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.

Maui-born singer and Willie Nelson protégé Lily Meola will release her new EP Heartbreak Rodeo on August 23. The EP blends elements of pop and country, which she continues to showcase on the latest single “Mar Vista.”

Reba McEntire has unveiled the official music video for her new single “I Can’t.” Directed by Dano Cerny, the epic landscape-driven video showcases stunning visuals and dancers whose movements are inspired by the song’s lyrics. Watch it now!

Enjoy an evening of spontaneous comedy with top improv graduates from UCB, Second City, PIT, and BCC at Court Square Theater on July 27th.

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.

Critically acclaimed Nashville country rockers The Wild Feathers have shared their latest track, “Don’t Know.' A rabble-rousing dose of surf-punk delivered with layered gang vocals and a rolling bass line, the song comes from the band’s first album in almost three years. Listen to it now!

Franco Ambrosetti releases his second album of ballads with strings, Sweet Caress, arranged by Alan Broadbent and featuring John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Scott Colley, Sara Caswell, and Orchestra. Available August 9, 2024.

Sister Act ranks pretty high up as one of my favorite movies, so getting to see SISTER ACT JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a real treat. From July 11-21, the Young Players performed to packed houses with some of those shows being sold out. It is astounding that these thespians put out such a great performance. I am excited to continue to watch them grow throughout their theatrical endeavors.  

Get a first look at Jessica Vosk and Devin DeSantis rehearsing 'Bad Idea' from The Muny's production of Waitress in this all-new video.

ZACH Theatre has added WAITRESS to complete its 2024-25 season lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at the Santa Fe Opera's co-production with the Garsington Opera and Irish National Opera of Der Rosenkavalier.

Renegade rocker and Outlaw Country icon Jesse Dayton is back on the road, continuing his Road to Redemption Tour with newly announced East Coast dates in support of his new album, The Hard Way Blues, released May 31st.

The Broadway premiere of Cole Escola's hit comedy Oh, Mary! has extended its limited Broadway engagement, and will now run through November 10, 2024. The production shared a new promotional video announcing the extension, featuring none other than Patti LuPone. Check out the video here!

THE BRONZE BOY, a thought-provoking new play about school shootings and gun crime in the USA, is receiving its UK premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024.