Photos: Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz on May 14, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s celebrated Wine Auction made a return. Hosted at Lyric’s iconic opera house, the triennial gathering brought together Chicago’s cultural and civic leaders, collectors, and philanthropists. See photos here!
Theatr Clwyd Announce Full Casting For The World Premiere Of Emma Reeves Adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's WAVE ME GOODBYE
by Rebecca Russo on Mar 28, 2019
With Home, I'm Darling currently running in the West End, and rehearsals underway for Orpheus Descending, Theatr Clwyd today announce the full cast for the world premiere ofJacqueline Wilson's Wave Me Goodbye, adapted by Emma Reeves. Christian Patterson directs Courtney George (Shirley), Victoria John (Chubby/Doris/Mrs Henshaw), Sean Jones(Kevin/Will Waverley/Male Doll), Kerry Peers (Mrs Mad/WVS Volunteer/'Charlie Chaplin'/Marilyn Henderson/Landlady) and Sam C Wilson (Shirley's Dad (Pete Smith)/Mr Bentley/ Kevin's Dad (Joe Moffatt), Gerald Pendleton/Uncle Mick). The production opens on 25 April, with previews from 23 April, and runs until 4 May.
Starcrawler Shares New Song, Touring Soon With Beck, Cage The Elephant, Spoon, The Distillers
by Tori Hartshorn on Feb 26, 2019
Starcrawler are making a name for themselves as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands out of Los Angeles, with upcoming tours with the likes of Beck, Cage The Elephant, Spoon, and The Distillers, and with the recent release of their incredible single “Hollywood Ending,” which earned praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, and spentseveral weeks at #1 on specialty radio. Today, the band shares a massive new single entitled “She Gets Around,” the band's first new song of 2019 and the first look at their soon-to-be-announced new album. Listen HERE.
THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB to Premiere at Rome Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan on Oct 5, 2018
'The Girl in the Spider's Web' will premiere at the 13th Rome Film Fest. The festival's opening night film will be 'Bad Times at the El Royale.' Other films in the lineup include Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet's 'Beautiful Boy,' 'Halloween,' and 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post.' See the full lineup below!
'God's Incredible Plans for Me' is Released
by Christina Mancuso on Apr 12, 2017
Shirley C. Iheanacho's new book God's Incredible Plans for Me ($16.49, paperback 9781498498586; $8.99, eBook, 9781498498593) shares the message that God is a God of love, and He has incredible plans for us. No matter our religious affiliation, ethnicity, race, or pedigree, He has the power to take us to heights that we never imagined. Iheanacho would like readers to gain resolve, encouragement, strength, resilience, and inspiration to continue on their own journey. Although one may encounter difficult challenges on the journey, you can be victorious in the end.
Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Events In April
by Molly Tracy on Mar 28, 2017
In conjunction with the Canadian Opera Company's new production of Harry Somers' Louis Riel, FREE events are taking place in Toronto throughout the month of April, allowing the general public to discover this uniquely Canadian contribution to the opera world.
Canadian Opera Company Brings Together an All-Canadian Cast for LOUIS REIL
by BWW News Desk on Mar 20, 2017
The Canadian Opera Company has brought together an all-Canadian cast, led by renowned Canadian baritone Russell Braun in the title role, for its highly anticipated revival of Harry Somers' Louis Riel. This new production of Louis Riel is co-produced with the National Arts Centre in anticipation of Canada's sesquicentennial and runs for seven performances by the COC on April 20, 23, 26, 29, May 2, 5, 13, 2017 at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Louis Riel Returns to the Canadian Opera Company
by Christina Mancuso on Mar 7, 2017
Canadian history comes to life on the stage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts this spring when Harry Somers' Louis Riel returns to the Canadian Opera Company. A new production of this uniquely Canadian contribution to the opera world is being conceived by one of Canadian theatre's most acclaimed and inventive directors, Peter Hinton, with the COC's celebrated music director, Johannes Debus, conducting. This production of Louis Riel is proudly presented by the COC and its co-producer, National Arts Centre (NAC), in anticipation of Canada's sesquicentennial and the 50th anniversary of the opera's premiere. Louis Riel is sung in English, French, Michif and Cree with English, French, Michif and Cree SURTITLESTM, and runs for seven performances by the COC on April 20, 23, 26, 29, May 2, 5, 13, 2017 at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. It will premiere in Ottawa by the NAC on June 15 and 17, 2017.
Chicago Voices Concert Announces Kurt Elling and Lupe Fiasco
by BWW News Desk on Feb 1, 2017
Lyric Opera announced today that world-renowned jazz vocalist and composer Kurt Elling, along with Grammy Award-winning rapper and record producer Lupe Fiasco, have joined the star-studded lineup of performers who will come together for the biggest night in Chicago music.
Further Casting Confirmed for THE WEDDING SINGER
by BWW News Desk on Dec 5, 2016
Further casting has been confirmed for the sparkling new production of The Wedding Singer, the hilarious musical based on the hit film, ahead of its arrival at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on April 18 for five nights.