On-Stage News

Three nights of cabaret artistry on display was heaven at times, and a long haul at others.

54 BELOW will present Broadway SIGNs! Halloween Spirits after last year's sold out show with headliner Josh Castille, (Spring Awakening Deaf West revival) and guest artists Rosa Lee Timm and JAC Cook. Join two time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris (Assassins, Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) for tales from Poe with entrancing songs from Sondheim.

Set to the “heartbeat” of an unbelievably brilliant sound design by Jeremy Douglass, Jobsite Theater’s presentation of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein, is a slow-burn, salt-in-the-wound, gripping, tour-de-force that will leave you speechless.

Don't miss the one-night-only performance of Versa-Style Dance Company at Eisemann Center on November 17. Experience the electrifying energy of their captivating street dance and hip hop performance. Get your tickets now!

East Lynne Theater Company has revealed its fall lineup featuring 'Tales of Horror and Suspense,' 'The Death of Sherlock Holmes?,' and 'Lennie's Christmas Extravaganza.' Don't miss these exciting performances in Cape May, NJ.

What did our critic think of ROMEO & JULIET at The Company Theatre? One of Rochester’s newest performing arts organizations, The Company Theatre, launches its 2023-2024 season with a well-known stalwart, “Romeo and Juliet”, playing until the end of October in Rochester’s Temple Theatre.

Ray of Light Theatre in San Francisco announces its 2024 season featuring the Bay Area premiere of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and Rocky Horror Show at The Oasis Nightclub. The season celebrates the power of authenticity and includes immersive experiences. Early bird discounted Season Passes available on November 15th. Visit rayoflighttheatre.com for more info.

Vincent Neil Emerson shares the title track from his album 'The Golden Crystal Kingdom,' produced by Shooter Jennings. Their album doesn't come across as a hit piece, but more of a solemn recollection of his tough nights on stage, longing to be in front of his hometown crowd at the “Country Store,” or John T. Floore's Country Store in Texas.

Last night marked the official start of BRIC JazzFest in Brooklyn. The weekend-long event is now in its 9th year and runs from October 19-21 showcasing a wide variety of musicians on two separate stages. 

“Girlfriend” is the first single to be released as part of Party Pupils new deal with Easier Said. Founded in 2022 by longtime A&R executive and NYC dance music fixture Dominique Keegan, Easier Said is a modern rhythmic and dance label curating a culture beyond traditional dance records and into Afrobeats, Indie R&B and DJ led projects.

Directed by Pennacky, the music video depicts the four-piece in a gigantic form, on a mission to rescue Tokyo citizens from the negativity of monotony. Despite the panic throughout the city as they harness Genki energy to save their peers, ATARASHII GAKKO! ultimately prevails and leads people from all walks of life to a high-energy gathering.

RIVAL SONS release new album 'Lightbringer' and much-anticipated 'Darkfighter' companion LP is now streaming. LIGHTBRINGER notably marks the group's second full-length offering released in 2023, following June's critically acclaimed companion album DARKFIGHTER. Furthermore, LIGHTBRINGER is available in multiple physical formats.

Joakim Daun’s new play, made with extensive migrant input, is an often funny, sometimes heartrending tale of adjusting to changing circumstances born of tragedy and fear

Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, Yangtze Repertory Theatre, in association with Gung Ho Projects, has announce two additional performances of Salesman之死 as part of its sold-out run at the Connelly Theater (220 E 4th St, Manhattan).

Lost at Sea finds Shiflett blurring the lines between his last two albums: West Coast Town's (2017) honky-tonk homage and Hard Lessons' (2019) overdriven crunch. Shiflett recorded the majority of the new album in Nashville, working with producer and collaborator Jaren Johnston—frontman of the Cadillac Three.

Tracy Brainers releases debut single, 'KAN JY MY SÊ' (Can You Tell Me). This artist is no stranger to the stage and has performed alongside big names like Just Jinger, PJ Powers, Sipho Hotstix, and Kurt Darren. Furthermore, she has also worked on several productions by David Bloch International, Tailormade Productions and the Barnyard Theatre.

Garland shares… that’s what she does on this album. She was a most generous performer, always giving of herself, and it is really present on these live recordings.

Get ready to fall 'Head Over Heels' for ISU Theatre's latest musical. With high-energy hits from The Go-Go's and outrageous costumes, this modern fairy tale will be a joy-filled feast for the eyes and ears. Don't miss it!

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood took the stage to perform 7 songs from the new album and iconic hits – “Shattered,” “Angry,” “Whole Wide World,” “Tumbling Dice,” “Bite My Head Off,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and Lady Gaga joined the band on stage to perform their single “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” to a packed house. Check out the photos!

BroadwayWorld is very sad to report that actor Haydn Gwynne, who starred in Billy Elliot the Musical on stage, has died aged 66.