Oh! Calcutta! is an avant-garde theatrical revue, created by British drama critic Kenneth Tynan. The show, consisting of sketches on sex-related topics, debuted Off-Broadway in 1969 and then in London in 1970. It ran in London for over 3,900 performances, and in New York initially for 1,314. Revivals enjoyed even longer runs, including a Broadway revival that ran for 5,959 performances, making the show the longest-running revue in Broadway history at the time.
Upcoming stops include Muscle Shoals' For the Record, Memphis' Minglewood Hall, Nashville's The Blue Room and New Orleans' Chickie Wah Wah, with the tour wrapping March 14 at Luck Reunion, where they will meet up with Oh Boy Records' latest signee, the legendary Swamp Dogg.
Last year, Illiterate Light – the duo of singer-guitarist Jeff Gorman and drummer Jake Cochran – released their acclaimed sophomore album, Sunburned and an extraordinary EP, Aloe, via Thirty Tigers. They will be releasing a new EP, Slow Down Time in March via Red Books Records, with distribution by Thirty Tigers.
10x GRAMMY-winner Chris Stapleton won two awards at last night's 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Solo Performance (“White Horse”) and Best Country Song (“White Horse”). This is Stapleton's fourth time winning Best Country Solo Performance, extending his record for the most wins ever in the category.
BroadwayWorld spoke with Chilina Kennedy about her journey with A Sign of the Times, playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 10x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile—Clark's first GRAMMY win. Clark also performed the song during the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings.
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
Recently, we chatted with Rachel John and Ashley Samuels, who play Zulieka and Ferdy in The Big Life. We discussed the different paths they took to get into the theatre industry, the roles they play within the show and what it is like being a part of the revival twenty years after.
I am joined by Broadway Standby, Sam Hartley, to talk all about his amazing career! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Sam on the National Tour of Chicago The Musical when he played the role of Billy Flynn.
GREGORIAN—“The World’s Most Successful Choir”—will make their much-anticipated North American debut as part of their 2023-2024 world tour. The tour will include performances at theaters and performing arts centers throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America, with the North American leg set to launch April 4 in Asheville, NC.
KID KAPICHI have released yet another anthem in the making with their new single, “Get Down”. Taken from their highly anticipated new album 'There Goes The Neighbourhood', “Get Down” is a playful account of a sketchy night out from the infamous pre-drinks to the dark and torrid afters, and all the close calls in between.
Recently, we had the chance to talk with Sam Buttery, who is taking on the role of Uncle Fester. We discussed how they first got started in the world of theatre, why they are a fan of The Addams Family and even how rehearsals have been going!
Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ wildly popular film. The tour will launch in Minneapolis, MN, playing the Orpheum Theatre from February 27 to March 3, 2024.
Hain's lyrics beg to be sung loud as she maintains a narrative as universal as it is sonically enchanting, tackling mental health, relationships with others, and her place in the world. Listeners of Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Billie Eilish, and Holly Humberstone will find themselves turning up the dial.
Nickel Creek Confirms Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Bird This Summer. Newly confirmed stops include Boise's Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Minneapolis' Surly Brewing, Charlottesville's Ting Pavilion, Asheville's Rabbit Rabbit, Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy and Charleston's Firefly Distillery among many others.
Kicking off 2024 with a bang, they are back with a new single ‘Oh No :: He Said What?', which received its first play as Clara Amfo's Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1. Recorded at the end of the original ‘Dead Club City' writing sessions, ‘Oh No :: He Said What?' is a band favourite and showcases their versality and creativity as songwriters.
Sydney's Royel Otis are continuing to conquer 2024 with their stunning live version of Sophie Ellis Bexters' “Murder on the Dancefloor” having a global viral moment. The hit is having a comeback thanks to Saltburn and Royel Otis' cover of the song for triple j's Like A Version is exactly what we need. It's already been viewed over 10 million times.
Beginning June 14 in Asbury Park, NJ, the Good Together Tour will visit major cities and prestigious venues across the U.S. and Canada including, The Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, TN, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Berkeley, The Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, The Salt Shed in Chicago before wrapping up.
The current members of HEART feature Nancy Wilson (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitar, backing and lead vocals), Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute), Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (guitars), Paul Moak (guitars, keyboards and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean T Lane (drums and bike).
I share all the latest Bway updates in this week's BroadwayWorld Recap. Then I answer all the best questions U guys sent in! We're talking Broadway secrets, Legally Blonde, and playing musical theater songs for aliens. U don't wanna miss this special episode!
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.
Brandy Clark will continue to tour through this spring including newly confirmed headline shows at Birmingham's The Lyric Theatre, Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts Center, and more. Clark composed the music and lyrics for the hit new musical comedy, Shucked, with her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally.
Sarah Jarosz has released her new album 'Polaroid Lovers'. The North American tour kicks off next week. For the first time in her career she opened herself up to collaborators, leading to writing sessions with Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby. The results are a more electric and sound that never sacrifices Jarosz's gorgeous voice.
Tonight marks the first performance of the world premiere production of Oh, Mary!, ahead of a February 8, 2024 opening night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Check out all new cast portraits here!
For over 15 years FRIGID New York has been presenting an annual festival of fringe theatre in New York City. This Spring their biggest festival of the year will be rebranded as the New York City Fringe Festival.
Shannon & The Clams are set to release their most personal — and game-changing — album to date: entitled The Moon Is In The Wrong Place, the record — which was produced by longtime collaborator Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Shannon & The Clams will be touring throughout 2024 to support The Moon Is In The Wrong Place.
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