Hovvdy have announced a US tour supporting Beabadoobee on the heels of the release of their acclaimed new double album, Hovvdy, out now. The band, who are wrapping a successful EU tour this week, will embark the month-long run in September. Highlights includes show in New York at Central Park and Los Angeles at The Greek Theater.
Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s film have set a North American Tour, opening in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch) begins its life in Scotland where the piece is set, opening The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2025 as part of the company’s new season.
Janet Cowperthwaite, long-time manager of the San Francisco–based Kronos Quartet and founding Executive Director of the Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA), has announced that she will step down in October to pursue new opportunities in the performing arts.
Following smash hit West End seasons at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London’s The Other Palace, Heathers the Musical is back in the West End for only six weeks from 22 May before embarking on its third UK tour from 24 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor. Check out all new photos here!
Ristorante Lucca has revealed an exciting lineup of live performances for June, featuring a variety of talented artists. Enjoy a vibrant dining experience with live music throughout the month. Learn how to attend performances!
Global pop sensation Benson Boone has been announced to open for Taylor Swift at one of her Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in London at Wembley Stadium. Boone will play on June 23rd, the third out of eight shows at one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.
The Louisville Orchestra revealed the dates for their In Harmony 2024 tour, featuring performances across multiple cities. See where they are performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cortland Repertory Theatre will open its 53rd summer season with MY FAIR LADY, featuring Molly Bremer as Eliza Doolittle and James Tweedale as Henry Higgins. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed additional performers and presenters for its 2024 Gala concert, Let’s Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of. How did that come about for both of you?
Ellenore Scott: Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival.
Ayodele Casel: I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in. Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.
One of the world’s preeminent modern dance companies, the first Asian American principal dancer in New York City Ballet history, the co-founder of an affirming online space for Black classical dancers, and more are among the first artists to join this summer’s Fire Island Dance Festival.