Nelson News

Literature to Life recently received a Support for Organizations grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support its creative work.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of acclaimed film composer and pop hit-maker Randy Edelman on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 PM.

Cristian Laverde König, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will appear as a guest artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of Beauty and the Beast. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Center Stage Records has released the original London cast recording of Mandela – A New Musical, recorded live at the Young Vic, is now available on all digital platforms.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night to perform his song, “Sticks and Stones.” Nelson will continue to tour through this spring including upcoming stops at Portland's Crystal Ballroom, San Francisco's The Fillmore (two nights), San Diego's The Sound, and more. Watch the video!

The track, which was originally released on the critically acclaimed album Phantom Blues, features vocals from Taj and GRAMMY nominated guitarist and vocalist Trey Hensley who breathe new life into this classic country soul Taj fan favorite. The song also became a runaway streaming hit, with millions of streams across platforms for Taj.

Southwest Airlines in conjunction with Luck Reunion recently announced the Arizona-based artist as a finalist in their fifth installment of the signature Southwest: On The Rise to Luck program, dedicated to supporting up-and-coming artists. Taking place on Willie Nelson's “Luck, TX,” ranch outside Austin, Texas on March 14.

The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Majesty Crush release a new accompanying visual for “Horse” from Fan, along with fresh intel on the single – bassist Hobey Echlin tells, “‘Horse' was written about a friend who was going through addiction in a way that was sympathetic and even empathetic. The music itself was pretty dark for us, bass riff dark churn.

Biting humor and epic rock collide in TheatreSquared's 'Cambodian Rock Band' - A gripping journey through time and family legacies.

'The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of Her Dreams, a captivating solo show by Victoria Montalbano at the New York City Fringe Festival.'

Get an extended look at Mariott Theatre's production of In The Heights, now on stage through March 17, 2024. Watch highlights from the production including When You're Home, Paciencia Y Fe, 96,000 and more.

Laurent Valière continues to bring us highlights from the 'New Golden Age for Musicals in France'.

Vancouver-based Haleluya Hailu, a multi-instrumentalist, poet, and activist, will release her debut EP, eternally, yours. Grappling with coming-of-age themes around isolation, mental health, and toxic relationships, eternally yours will be released via 604 Records. Watch the new music video now!

Lily Meola offers a raw and introspective glimpse into her personal journey about navigating depression within a relationship in “Over The Moon.” The piano on the track weaves a pensive harmony while the strings create an orchestral melancholy, enriching the emotional depth of the track with lush, sweeping arrangements.

Written and produced by the band, “Your Town” introduces us to Sam and Casey's childhood music teacher, Todd Peterson, who played a vital role in the band's origin and passed away tragically in 2021. The track is a powerful representation of this new era for X Ambassadors, as they pay an emotional tribute to those who shaped them.

The Garden Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 Broadway on Plant Theatre Season, running from July 2024 - June 2025. See which shows are being presented, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jelly’s Last Jam runs February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with them about the upcoming show. Check out photos from the press event here!

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.

The Crazy Horse lineup on FU##IN' UP includes Billy Talbot (bass, vocal), Ralph Molina (drums, vocal), Micah Nelson (guitar, vocal, piano), Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocal, piano) and Neil Young (guitar, vocal, harmonica). The sounds these five musicians achieve cannot be predicted, and allow an element of sonic surprise.