BWW Review: Lyric Arts' Outstanding A RAISIN IN THE SUN Honors Deferred American Dreams
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Jun 3, 2019
Poet Langston Hughes questions in 1951 through his poem "Harlem;" What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" The legendary poem inspired Lorraine Hansbury to write the award winning drama A Raisin in the Sun eight years later. In 1959, Hansberry became the first African American women to have her play produced at New York's Barrymore Broadway theater in an era when women in general, regardless of ethnicity, were published. Opening in '59 with a primarily African American cast, the play heralded a dramatic change for theater audience in years to come. At Anoka's Main Stage Theater, Lyric Arts presents an outstanding revised thirteenth anniversary production of the play directed by Austene Van, which features a stellar cast, two tiered set designed by Peter Lerohl and lighting designed by Matt McNabb.
Figure Eight Drops New Single ANY GIVEN FLOWER, Streaming Exclusively On The Alternative
by Tori Hartshorn - May 2, 2019
Long Island punk act Figure Eight has debuted the third and final single from their forthcoming album, Any Given Flower. Fans can stream title track 'Any Given Flower,' exclusively on The Alternative. Any Given Flower is set to be released on May 24th, 2019. Pre-orders are available now at figureeight.bandcamp.com. Fans can also pre-save 'Any Given Flower' here!
BWW Album Review: WE ARE THE TIGERS (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) Bops with Beats and Bite
by David Clarke - Apr 28, 2019
Preston Max Allen's WE ARE THE TIGERS Off-Broadway run had music and lyrics that were fully realized and demanded to be recorded. Broadway Records answered that call and released WE ARE THE TIGERS (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording), preserving the show's infectious, toe-tap inducing pop score. And, freed from the book scenes, this music comes across as more poignant and thought-provoking than it did in the context of the show.
Figure Eight Teams Up with Atwood Magazine to Stream New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 8, 2019
Long Island punk act Figure Eight has debuted another track from their forthcoming album, Any Given Flower. Stream the fun and fast-paced 'True Love,' exclusively on Atwood Magazine. Any Given Flower is set to be released on May 24th, 2019. Pre-orders are available now at figureeight.bandcamp.com. Fans can also pre-save 'True Love' at levelmusic.lnk.to/TrueLove.
Figure Eight Premieres New Single OYSTER DAYS
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 21, 2019
Long Island punk act Figure Eight has shared the first single from Any Given Flower, their forthcoming debut record. Fans can stream 'Oyster Days,' premiering exclusively on The Noise, here. Any Given Flower, the follow up to 2017's Forever EP, is set to be released on May 24th, 2019. Fans can pre-save new single 'Oyster Days' now!
Figure Eight Announces Debut Full-Length, 'Any Given Flower'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 13, 2019
Long Island punk act Figure Eight is thrilled to announce the band's long-awaited debut full-length record. Any Given Flower, the follow up to 2017's Forever EP, is set to be released on May 24th, 2019. Fans can pre-save the band's new single 'Oyster Days' now: levelmusic.lnk.to/FigureEightOysterDays
New American Drama DYING IN BOULDER Begins Performances Feb. 28
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 28, 2019
La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presents the World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). Previews begin February 28, 2019 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3.
New American Drama DYING IN BOULDER Begins Performances Feb. 28
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019
La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presents the World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). Previews begin February 28, 2019 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3.
New American Drama DYING IN BOULDER Begins Previews Feb. 28
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019
La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presents the World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). Previews begin February 28, 2019 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3.