Two new play commissions were announced by the independent publishing company Stage Partners, with the goal of engaging professional playwrights to create inspiring new works especially for school theatre programs.
Following the success of its inaugural production of The Singing Windmills, with its two sold-out Off-Broadway runs and a national tour, PM Theater will present its second Off-Broadway production A Star Without A Name (Безымянная Звезда) on tour from March 28 through April 14, 2024.
Two women dream of shattering academia’s glass ceiling and saving the bees in Queen, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Written by San Jose-born playwright and filmmaker Madhuri Shekar (House of Joy, Amazon/Blumhouse’s Evil Eye, HBO’s “The Nevers”), this topical and engaging work follows Sanam and Ariel, Ph. D. candidates from India and the U.S., as they research the collapse of bee colonies worldwide.
There’s a particular thrill getting to be the first in an audience for a new theatrical work. You can almost feel the time, passion and love poured into a piece when it finally makes it to the stage. And even if there are elements that could use refining, trimming or updating, the energy is unlike anything else one might experience in a darkened theatre. It was this feeling that I experienced sitting in the opening night audience of the world premiere of BELLADONNA: THE MUSICAL produced by Mac Boys Entertainment at Orlando Family Stage. The story was compelling (and new), the performances were filled with power and passion, and the creativity on display was palpable.
Gettysburg Community Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie is poignant, heartfelt, and gorgeous. The cast works together wonderfully, giving a nuanced and touching performance.
Rising country star, Emily Myers, has released her bold new single, 'Olives'. The track marks a shift in musical style and serves as an anthem of self-empowerment and resilience, confronting toxic influences with refreshing boldness.
New Orleans composer William Horne has released world-premiere recordings of three new chamber works on CHAMBER MUSIC OF WILLIAM HORNE, VOLUME THREE, available now. The album features Horne's Sonata for French Horn and Piano, Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, and Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone, and Piano.
YOASOBI: A unit consisting of composer Ayase and vocalist ikura, known for turning novels into music. Their debut song “Into the Night' reached an unprecedented 1 billion cumulative streaming plays, and their representative song “Idol,' the theme song for “【OSHI NO KO】” surpassed 500 million plays, setting a record as the fastest in history. From 2020, they consecutively appeared on NHK's “Kohaku Uta Gassen(紅白歌合戦)” for three years, and in 2023, they conducted an Asia tour in five countries. Their first solo tour in the U.S., scheduled for April this year, sold out immediately, resonating their name worldwide. Here, we bring you the atmosphere of the first day of the ZEPP tour in Osaka, which started in January.
The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation has announced a call for local, regional and national public artists for inclusion on its artist roster. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis now through June 30, 2024.
The Old Globe’s Annual Meeting was held on Monday, March 4, 2024 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn about the changes being made to the company.
GiGi’s Playhouse NYC will honor Broadway star Chris Jackson and his wife, Veronica Jackson, at their inaugural Broadway Cabaret for World Down Syndrome Day.
Laguna Art Museum's 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction raised over $450,000 in a benefit bash, highlighting the importance of supporting the arts.
Produced by GRAMMY Award winner Cirkut (Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Rihanna), 'Universe' is a luminous pop gem, melding electronic vibrancy with acoustic warmth. Within this sonic odyssey, Rosa Linn's folksy voice serves as a guiding star, navigating through a galaxy of profound emotions, in a realm where love knows no bounds.
La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
Cygnet Theatre will present Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.