Now through November 21, Musical Theater Heritage offers a super production of “Company,” Stephen Sondheim’s breakthrough 1970 musical. “Company” marks the first appearance of the indelible Sondheim musical voice we have heard so often since.
There are so many things to like about the season’s revival of Gershwin’s PORGY & BESS, which was new in the 2019-2020 season, before Covid became the “song” that no one wanted to hear. PORGY on the other hand, is the music that everybody can take a liking to, with its fluid combination of opera, Broadway musical and versions of spirituals and Gullah folk music that nobody ever heard before. It has been best known for its songs, which have become “standards” in the Broadway songbook. The stylistic shifts in the complex, yearning, comic score are handled mightily by the Met’s game orchestra under David Robinson.
Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Jamie Miller is getting into the holiday spirit with his new single, “Home By Midnight.' Produced by Jon Hume (Galantis, Bebe Rexha, Elle King) and written by Hume and Sierra Deaton (5 Seconds Of Summer, gnash, Jagwar Twin) of Alex & Sierra, “Home By Midnight” is a passionate yuletide ballad with an anthemic chorus.
Originally released in 2006, the album features Idol performing a wide variety of Christmas classics as well as the new original bonus track “On Christmas Day” with longtime Idol collaborator Steve Stevens on guitar. Watch a new trailer for the album now!
Cast members from Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway performed on ABC's Queen Family Singalong last night, hosted by Darren Criss. Watch Milo Alosi, Tia Altinay, Lissa deGuzman, Bonita Hamilton, Mduduzi Madela, Brandon McCall, Michael James Scott and Adrienne Walker rock out in their full performance of 'Don't Stop Me Now' below!
Today's top stories include the long-awaiting casting for the upcoming Wicked movie! It was announced yesterday that the film will be led by Ariana Grande as Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced a new exhibit, “Seeing Harlem,” will open Friday, November 5 at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building. The exhibit will feature photographs by 13 New York State Harlem Art Collection artists, including Dawoud Bey, James Van Der Zee, Louis Draper, and Anthony Barboza.
Popular Portland, Maine comedian Karen Morgan returns to Husson University's Gracie Theatre on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7 p.m. along with Tara Brown, for a night of fun, family-friendly comedy.
On Wednesday, November 17, the 92nd Street Y will honor women leading the way and making a difference with its sixth annual Extraordinary Women Awards.
Performers Milo Alosi, Tia Altinay, Lissa DeGuzman, Bonita Hamilton, Mduduzi Madela, Brandon McCall, Michael James Scott and Adrienne Walker will appear on ABC's Queen Family Singalong, which will also feature performance by Darren Criss, Adam Lambert, Derek Hough, JoJo Siwa, Pentatonix, and more.
Sarah Lane, former principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre, and Simon Wexler, former principal dancer of Texas Ballet Theater, will appear as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker on December 11 and 12, 2021 at the Riverview Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Frantic Assembly, in association with TEA films, have announced a week of streamed performances of I Think We Are Alone by Sally Abbott (The Coroner; Vera), the tour of which was cut short in March 2020 by the global pandemic.
A Choice Of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks explores the enduring legacy of photographer, writer, composer, activist and filmmaker, Gordon Parks, and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.
New contributing artists also include Leon Bridges, Norah Jones, Alessia Cara, Chris Tomlin, Anne Wilson, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, and JUDAH. Listen to Camila Cabello’s cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and more now!
A holiday mash-up for the entire family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a remixed and reimagined contemporary dance spectacle that transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.
Today the Rubell Museum announced its program for Miami Art Week 2021, which features a slate of exhibitions highlighting three artists-in-residence, newly commissioned work and new acquisitions. Since its debut in December 2019, the Rubell Museum continues to expand its exhibition series and collection highlights with new artwork on view by Natalie Ball, Yayoi Kusama and Kara Walker.
Grande partnered with VEVO to perform 'pov', 'positions', 'safety net' featuring Ty Dolla $ign, 'my hair', '34 + 45', and 'off the table' featuring The Weeknd. Watch the full performance below!
Multi-Platinum singer, songwriter and producer Mat Kearney – 2.5+ BILLION streams across platforms – has announced 2022 dates for his rescheduled January Flower headline tour. Tickets are on sale this Friday and a full list of confirmed tour dates can be found here. The deluxe version of Kearney's 2021 album January Flower was released last month.
Battery Dancers past and present and a special guest from India will bring their artistry into the galleries, reacting to and resonating with the art on display.
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