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Almost every county has at least one summer outdoor Shakespeare performance, but there is only one that gives audiences the closest experience to see Shakespeare performed at The Globe just outside London. Drum roll, please! It’s Curtain Call’s 21st Shakespearean play on the beautiful grounds of Sterling Farms in Stamford.

On Friday, Auckland’s soul-electronic collective LEISURE shared their new single, “Oh Why.” In a world fraught with uncertainty, the track is a tribute to the human desire for connection and authenticity. Listen to the single now!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery and comedy as CLUE takes the stage at the Saenger Theatre from June 18-23. This theatrical adaptation of the beloved board game promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its sharp wit and thrilling twists.

It’s a sophisticated manifestation of human activism that’s unafraid to display shared trauma and address the threat of authoritarianism. An ode to dissidents and a celebration of the legacy of those who were brutally murdered during the demonstrations and whose deaths have been weaponised to further hatred, at this point in time, the show is a cry for help. The team openly ask for international support in remembering and demanding answers: Chinese history is being erased officiously under our own eyes. 

Feelings are so good at lying to us and tricking us. Remember why you love to dance. Remember how fun it is. Find the joy of it all. It’s hard sometimes, but I know it’s there.

Allie X releases new single 'Black Eye' showcasing her ability to blend pleasure with pain. Pop savant Allie X ushers fans into her next chapter with her new single “Black Eye,” a taste of what's ahead for the beloved musical multi-hyphenate. The track was released alongside a video visualizer.

LEISURE, a New Zealand collective, has released their new album 'LEISUREVISION.' Read more about their latest project and their first-ever US tour.

'Back In Love' follows 'All The Good Times Never Die,' the recent collaboration with label mates Night Tapes, and lead single 'Always,' a pop gem released back in June, which has already reached over a million Spotify streams to date. As well as a string of singles, the release of Leisurevision will also be accompanied by a fall headline tour.

Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the fourth wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alleytheatrical recorded music catalog, including 12 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.

Next up for the Celebration Theatre, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, a new look at William Finn and James Lapine’s A New Brain opening May 6, 2023 (with previews beginning April 29th) at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. With both William Finn and James Lapine’s approval, this production has been cast with gender-expansive casting. Khanisha Foster directs the cast of Yassi Noubahar, Richardson Cisneros-Jones, Gina Torrecilla, Ryan O’Connor, Whitney Avalon, Sadé Ayodele, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Ryan, Gabi Van Horn, and Amanda Kruger as the musical’s protagonist Gordon Schwinn; with choreography by Alli Miller-Fisher and musical direction by Gregory Nabours. Khanisha found some time to answer a few of my queries with Amanda also jumping in to offer their input.

Conor Hanley made his West End debut as The Poet in The Choir of Man at London's Arts Theatre earlier this year. We spoke to him about what makes The Choir of Man so special, the joy of playing two extremes, the message the show has, and a dream addition to the Jungle lineup.

Last week, it was with great joy that I went to 54 Below to see the TCU Department of Theatre Senior and Alumni Showcase. As about half of the performers were graduating seniors, it isn't really fair to review the evening, but there was so much talent on the stage it is an event that should be noted. These are performers we will definitely be seeing in New York again, and soon.

Mischief, creators of the multi award-winning sell-out success The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV comedy series The Goes Wrong Show, announce the return of Peter Pan Goes Wrong to the West End for 7 ½ weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas.

Those of us in the DC area have known about the talents of Dame Felicia Curry for many years. I’m sure you remember her recent star turn in My Lord, What a Night at Ford’s Theatre where she played the famous opera star Marian Anderson or maybe you saw her blow the roof off of Arena Stage in Nina Simone: Four Women or possibly you and your kids enjoyed her as the lead character in Mirandy and Brother Wind at Adventure Theatre. My point here is that there is a good reason why actor and Curry’s unofficial manager Rick Hammerly elevated Felicia Curry to Dame Felicia Curry. She truly is DC Theatre royalty.

Curio Theatre Company begins the season with a play that deals with an incredibly timely issue that is currently in the headlines. Curio begins the season with Gidion's Knot, a play that brings to light the question of who, if anyone, is responsible when a juvenile makes a tragic decision.

Few artists in the history of American music have been able to stay relevant decade after decade like Tijuana Brass titan Herb Alpert. The music icon, philanthropist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee returns with his latest studio effort, Sunny Side Of The Street. The prolific musician’s new set of 11 songs features six original compositions.

'You get a real rock concert experience.'

The new version featuring Fireboy DML was released last week after Sickick’s sweeping remix first exploded on TikTok in 2021 and was officially released on DSPs by Artist Partner Group/Warner Records in December. Since then, it has amassed over 50M streams globally and soundtracked more than 100K TikTok videos. 

Madonna and Warner Music Group have a new partnership for a career-spanning multi-year series of releases that will revisit her whole catalog of forward-thinking music. 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s recording debut, and this series of releases arrives as celebration of that impressive body of work.

Following the release of “The Metal of My Hell,” WAR’s powerful and industrial-tinged lead single, “WAR” is a song that was written in 2017 during a dark moment in this country’s history. The choruses also referenced my internal war with addiction and always feeling at odds with oneself. Watch the music video for “WAR,” directed by Maf Lewis!

NY-based hip hop artist Dylan Owen has officially released his new single 'Young Skins' to all streaming platforms. The animated hit encourages fans to enjoy the journey; in a world obsessed with the destination, it can be hard to remain patient and confident in your own path

Multi-awarded cabaret singer Jeff Harnar will make his Feinstein’s at Vitello’s debut with his cabaret act I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM September 30, 2021. With a lengthy resume as an opening act. Jeff has played some of the biggest venues, including Carnegie Hall, all over the world. Had the chance to find out what THINGS Jeff KNOWS NOW.

Currently, Patina Miller stars as ‘Raquel ‘Raq’ Thomas’ in POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN, the latest spinoff for Starz.

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine & Vietca Do talk about adapting the THEATRE DESIGN STUDIO & 2021 PAM FARR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE STUDIO programs for 2020. The online programs are now open for applications from High School Students and recent Graduates!

The new Clubhouse App is allowing theatre to go to newer heights and reach millions.

For the third consecutive year, Centricity Music is No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprints year-end chart. Known for its commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, the label’s Lauren Daigle had another stellar year.

In these hard times, we could all use some good advice! I reached out to some in the theatre community, and here’s what they had to say...