Usher News

USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS Concert Film Coming to Global Cinemas

by Josh Sharpe — July 30, 2024

USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS will screen in 2,000 cinemas worldwide, including approximately 1,000 cinemas in the United States.

Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier

by Blair Ingenthron — July 26, 2024

A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.

'Weird Al' Yankovic Is 'Having Conversations' About a Broadway Musical

by Josh Sharpe — July 22, 2024

Something a little weird might be hitting Broadway stages at some point in the future.

'Weird Al' Yankovic Celebrates 10 Years of 'Mandatory Fun' With 'Polkamania!'

by Josh Sharpe — July 19, 2024

10 years ago this week, “Weird Al” Yankovic released Mandatory Fun, the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard albums chart.

Kaci Kerwick to Brings Debut Solo Comedy Show CONFESSIONS OF AN USHER to Camden Fringe

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2024

Kaci Kerwick will bring her debut solo comedy show CONFESSIONS OF AN USHER to Camden Fringe, sharing her experiences as a West End usher.

TUTA Theatre Extends ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE to Late August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2024

TUTA will present a nine-performance extension of its Midwest Premiere of Martin Crimp’s groundbreaking theatre piece with music ATTEMPTS ON HER LIFE.

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular COME ALIVE! to be Presented at The Empress Museum

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2024

The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular 'COME ALIVE!' announces its new venue at Earls Court, promising an immersive experience with dazzling performances inspired by the hit musical film.

Review: A Dazzling ROCKY HORROR SHOW Ushers in an Overwhelming Feeling of Love at Jobsite Theater

by Drew Eberhard — July 14, 2024

Something we knew we always wanted, but unexpected is how much we would need a show like this.

TimeLine Theatre Announces FAREWELLINGTON Events On Path To New Home In Uptown

by A.A. Cristi — July 11, 2024

TimeLine Theatre has announced 'FareWellington' events to celebrate its history at 615 W.

Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2024

ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway.

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

by Josh Sharpe — July 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each.

Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Hollywood Bowl

by Gil Kaan — July 2, 2024

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.

Student Blog: My Week at the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival 2024

by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield — July 9, 2024

I always leave feeling so inspired and creatively charged.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Playwrights Horizons Layoffs & New Appointments: What's Next?

by Alex Freeman — July 1, 2024

New leadership appointments at Playwrights Horizons and Second Stage signal strategic shifts, while a regionally, new managing directors at STAGES and Creede Repertory Theatre promise fresh visions, the RSC's first London Executive Producer aims to expand its influence.

651 Arts Expands Board of Directors to Welcome New Members China Moses and Cynthia Gordy Giwa

by Blair Ingenthron — June 30, 2024

Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts – will welcome two new members to its esteemed Board of Directors: singer, songwriter, producer, and Founder of MadeInChina Productions, China Moses; and writer, filmmaker, and Founder of Black-Owned Brooklyn Cynthia Gordy G