With the current theatre world on hiatus, I have created a Spotlight Series of interviews with some of am the many talented artists who make our Los Angeles theatre community so exciting and vibrant thanks to their ongoing contribution to keeping the arts alive in the City of the Angels. And like all of us, how are they dealing with the abrupt end of productions in which they were involved? This Spotlight focuses on Anzu Lawson, an Asian-American Actress, Playwright, Stand-Up Comic, and Yoko Ono doppelganger who I first met during the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Following the cancellation of SXSW 2020 by the City of Austin due to COVID-19 concerns, the British Music Embassy, BBC Music Introducing and music industry partners came together to ensure the opportunity was not altogether lost for those UK music creators who had been booked to perform.
Vision Films has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to 'More Beautiful for Having Been Broken,' the award-winning feature-length film directed by Nicole Conn. Learn about the film and how to buy it.
Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams release their collaborative album Aporia—originally slated for this Friday, March 27—today. The album is available now at local record stores, and get it digitally here. 50% of the proceeds from sales of the record will go to food-focused charities benefitting those impacted by COVID-19 (No Kid Hungry) as well as to Partners In Health.
Recorded live at his series of sell-out gigs at The Other Palace, West End Video is proud to present David Hunter's original song, 'Hand on my Heart'. The song is the first of a series of live videos to be released from Hunter's gigs, featuring Andy Picton on cajon and Jamie Cameron on cello. With this new line-up of musicians, Hunter has promised studio recordings will follow, showcasing a collection of new songs.
DMA'S have today announced they are pushing the release date for their highly anticipated third studio album to July 10th. The band today telling fans 'Our new album THE GLOW will now be released on July 10. Due to everything that's going on, we have had to postpone its release. All pre-orders will be honoured and sent out for the new date, and despite the delay the release, we will have new music for you soon - stay safe x”
ABC (6.823 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) paved the way to another demo victory on Sunday with its combination of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (6.741 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.1, #3), 'American Idol' (7.681 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'The Rookie' (5.188 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T4).
ABC (6.277 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was sparked to another victory on Thursday with its trio of 'Station 19' (7.528 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #2), 'Grey's Anatomy' (7.103 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and 'A Million Little Things' (4.200 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T7).
By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi to create the Tony Iommi “Monkey” 1964 SG Special Replica, a limited edition of his beloved 1964 Special SG. The Tony Iommi “Monkey” 1964 SG Special Replica is available worldwide at Authorized Gibson Dealers.
The GOING DARK Series continues with three more UCO performing arts students. Their take on the impact of COVID-19 and the response of theatres around the world to postpone and cancel all shows for the foreseeable future is here in an honest and unfiltered interview. These are the human stories behind COVID-19. This is GOING DARK.
Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
Centenary Stage Company is following in protocol with the CDC, New Jersey State Government, neighboring performing arts organizations and Centenary University, where the theatre is housed, to suspend their current 2019/2020 season until the beginning of June, 2020.
ABC (6.577 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat in demos with its trio of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (6.196 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T2), 'American Idol' (7.483 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'The Rookie' (5.145 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.8, #4).
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Jono Manson was the godfather of NYC's famed Nightingale Bar scene, named for the venue that kickstarted the careers of Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors, and Joan Osborne, among others. Today, he released “Loved Me Into Loving Again” featuring his longtime friend Joan Osborne. The video features Joan as a bartender dueting with Jono at Bar Chord in Brooklyn and premiered today at Billboard.
Symphony Space decided to close until April 1st, which causes the cancellation of the 2020 Kozlova International Ballet Competition. The theater is already booked for March 15-19, 2021, and the celebrations will take place then - bigger and better! - just one year later.
