South Korean drama, “Default,” makes its North American debut on November 29 at CGV Cinemas LA and Buena Park, in cities across the U.S. on November 30, and in Canada on December 7. The film takes a look back at a difficult time for South Korea – the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. “Default” is directed by CHOI Kook-hee, who was awarded the Best Debut award at the Fantasia International Film Festival for his feature debut in 2016, “Split.” CHOI is back to present us with an enthralling storyline and a sense of emotional connection to a time when the country was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Global announced today that it has commissioned a new Canadian original six-part event series, Departure. Produced by Shaftesbury and Greenpoint Productions Ltd., the thrilling drama is directed by Canadian Screen Award Winner T.J. Scott (Orphan Black, Star Trek: Discovery), with Malcolm MacRury (Saving Hope) joining as showrunner, and created by Vincent Shiao (Ransom, Aftermath). With principal photography now underway in Toronto, the Canada/UK co- production will also shoot in London, England. The project was developed by Shaftesbury in association with Corus Entertainment and Red Arrow Studios International.
Audiences have two weeks left to catch Ken Urban's arresting new drama A Guide for the Homesick, with its 'mesmerizing performances' (Aleks Sierz, Theatre Times) by the talented Douglas Booth and Clifford Samuel. This gripping new drama completes its hit run on 24 November 2018. The production is directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and produced by Stage Traffic Productions.
Journey 20,000 years ago to the last Ice Age with the visceral adventure between man and wolf in ALPHA, available on Digital and redeemable via the Movies Anywhere App on October 30 and arriving on Blu-ray and DVD November 13 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed and co-written by Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli), ALPHA is a visually stunning tale centered on the relationship between man and man's best friend, as they are forced to rely on each other to survive the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.
Henri Murger, the author of the original French book, described Bohemia as bordered on the North by hope, work, and gaiety, on the South by necessity and courage, and on the West and East by slander and the hospital. His characters, all based on real people he knew, wanted to free society of its strict bourgeois moral code and some of their ideas have taken root over the century and a half since the book's publication.
The Exes by Lenore Skomal returns to the spotlight in Summer 2018 with its Off-Broadway premiere after a very successful industry reading in Fall 2017.
With a book by Dick Scanlan, score by Carmel Dean and lyrics taken from the works of Edna St. Vincent Millay, Renascence celebrates its World Premiere at the Abrons Arts Center; there, it is pushing the boundaries of theater towards something transcendent, not only witnessed but experienced in as close a way as Vincent experienced her truth.
Produced and Presented by Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff and Allen Walls, in association with Break The Floor and held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA, there was an overwhelming turnout within the Dance Community to this event. There were reportedly 1,400 people attending.
It was a spectacular evening! The all -inclusive 8th Annual WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS. Because this is the 8th Annual Awards Ceremony, I feel a change has evolved regarding categories up for Awards. Wider acceptance of all forms of Dance, Interpretive Movement, new forms of technology and genres not considered previously. All-Inclusive is a modern term, but it's great to see that the WCA is embracing and incorporating so many more possibilities that qualify for our consideration.
Go behind the scenes of Signature Theatre's Billy Elliot with Grant Richards as he takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram today, November 10th! Follow along as Richards shows you his two show day while performing as Adult Billy! Be sure to tune in today!
PS CLASSICS, the label that celebrates the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has released its groundbreaking new recording Philip Chaffin: Will He Like Me? today, Friday, November 9. The album is featured in The New York Times "2018 Holiday Gift Guide," which raves, "From 'When I Marry Mr. Snow' to 'I Got Lost in His Arms,' Chaffin tells a familiar story that has never sounded so new."
Nashville-based Oginalii (pronounced 'oh-gan-ALL-ee' and which translates to 'my friend' in Cherokee) unveils 'No Littering,' a call for empathy and the third single from their forthcoming debut LP Cause and Affection, set for release on April 9, 2019. 'Empathy is more than foreplay. Trying to grow understanding in any kind of relationship is difficult, especially when it's hard to relate from the beginning,' says shredder and vocalist Emma Hoeflinger of the song's meaning. 'That's why empathy has always and will always be at the forefront of situations I put myself in. Trying to put yourself where others are mentally and emotionally gives you insight into what it's like to be outside of yourself. This glimpse into another's perspective makes you a better human in my opinion. 'Forgotten Kindness' is about just that,' she continues. 'This song is about humbling oneself, and instead of blaming others for the chaos around you, taking action and growing from it.”
At the core of Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, THE FLICK is the juxtaposition between celluloid and digital film projections, art and commercialism, reality and make-believe. But it's more than that. It's a character study of the everyman navigating familial workplace relationships and discerning what is real and what's fake.
In the case of the Barlett Theater's production, which opened last weekend, what makes Baker's play about a single-screen theater even more credible, is the fact that it's being presented in a movie theater. Here the audience is positioned with their backs to the screen, facing the multi-leveled, cushy brown seats, where the crux of the action takes place. And it works.
Rising LA-based band Bay Ledges—led by songwriter and producer Zach Hurd—will release their new EP, In Waves, on November 30 via S-Curve Records. Additionally, the band's newest song, “Electric Dream,” premieres at PopMatters, who says, “Replete with melodious, atmospheric synths and a cool, laid-back disposition, 'Electric Dream' feels a lot like what its name implies. The tune takes ample influence from disco and electropop scenes with synthetic beats and melodies pervading the soundscape's halls from the front to the back.” Listen/share the track here: https://bayledges.ffm.to/electricdream.
Infusing his signature breed of wonky trap across productions that range from glossy, to experimental, to undeniably heavy, QUIX conjures a spellbinding masterpiece on his sophomore Dim Mak EP Illusions. The New Zealand native's matured production capabilities are on full display throughout the suspenseful opener “Get Down.' QUIX's use of organic-meets-electronic elements continues on “Giving Up,' a dreamy, future bass meets hard-hitting trap heater, and “Earthquake,' a colossal trap-dubstep hybrid that partners perfectly with Bok Nero's dominant flow. The next two tracks further showcase QUIX's wide range of skills, shifting gears for the R&B-influenced crossover “Ride or Die” with vocalist Reigan and the Vincent collaboration “Hero.' The EP finishes with Aviella's wavy vocals over QUIX's archetypal-style production on “All I Have.'
Country music veteran Tim Atwood will make an appearance on Trinity Broadcasting Network's (TBN) Huckabee for a special Veterans Day episode on November 10th at 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT. Atwood will perform his latest single 'I'll Stand Up And Say So' live and share memories from his 38 year career at the Grand Ole Opry and nearly 50 years in country music.
Animus Theatre Company (Jonathan Judge-Russo, Founding Artistic Director), an ensemble of young, dynamic artists exploring the resilience of the human spirit through new and under-represented works, continues their fourth full season with Frank McGuinness' gripping drama about ideologies held hostage, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, directed by the acclaimed theatre professional, Alan Langdon.
A unique collaboration: the All-Star Orchestra's Gerard Schwarz conducts the U.S. Marine Band - America's oldest continually performing musical ensemble - founded by an act of Congress in 1798, and dubbed 'The President's Own' by no less than Thomas Jefferson. Three programs feature the most famous concert band masterpieces, including works by Gustav Holst, Percy Grainger, William Schuman, and of course John Philip Sousa.
Clint Black and The 959 Group are thrilled to announce the new Clint Black musical, Looking for Christmas, will embark on a holiday tour in the 2019-20 season. The country music icon's new American musical will make its world premiere November 20, 2018 at The Old Globe in San Diego. Tour cities and dates will be announced at a later date.
