How Rob Marshall's Theatre Background Brought THE LITTLE MERMAID to Life
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023
Ahead of the release of The Little Mermaid, find out how director Rob Marshall's background in theater brought the film together. Hear from Marshall, Alan Menken, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuce, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, and more about how the director's Broadway background grounded the film.
Simply Red Release Brand New Single 'Just Like You'
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2023
Simply Red continue their phenomenal return with the release of a brand new single ‘Just Like You’ - out now. The video for ‘Just Like You’, directed by Jackson Ducasse, sees the band turn in spectacular performance to camera. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO and More Set for The Barbican's 2023 Theatre and Dance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023
This follows A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning new musical direct from Broadway with performances until 9 September and includes a world premiere from Belarus Free Theatre, UK premieres by Why Not Theatre, Eun-Me Ahn, Pam Tanowitz and David Lang, a cross-cultural festival curated by Inua Ellams, the return of Dance Umbrella andTold by an Idiot, and a line-up of exciting and experimental theatre makers in The Pit.
BEETLEJUICE, LES MISERABLES, and More Set For Overture Center's 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023
Using a famous line from Broadway's “Moulin Rouge, The Musical,” Overture Center revealed its “spectacular” 2023/24 season at a live, in-person event in Overture Hall Main Lobby this evening, showcasing an array of diverse artistic expressions, cultures and personalities. Learn more about the lineup here!
Feature: Breaking Down Barriers at The Brooklyn Ballet
by Lora Strum - Apr 20, 2023
For Lynn Parkerson, the founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Ballet -- one of the only ballet companies to feature an interdisciplinary performance style -- looking back on 20 years of breaking down barriers is what inspires her to keep moving forward.
Boy George & Culture Club Set 'The Letting It Go Show' 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2023
Music icons Boy George and Culture Club announced their 2023 tour, The Letting It Go Show, featuring very special guests Howard Jones and BERLIN across all dates. The prolific band will be performing all the hits, including “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” ‘Karma Chameleon,’ and ‘Church of the Poisoned Mind,’ right up to their current releases.
Review: CHICAGO at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 5, 2023
What did our critic think of CHICAGO at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis? Chicago is celebrating 25 dazzling years and it has returned to Memphis! It is certainly a fan favorite, with exhilirating dancing and an iconic story that is known around the world. The 1975 musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse, is the 2nd longest running Broadway musical (thanks to the 1996 revival), behind fan favorite Phantom of the Opera.
Lisa Lawer Post Named Interim Executive Director of Second Stage Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director) has announced that Lisa Lawer Post has been named Interim Executive Director at Second Stage Theater. Ms. Post will officially join the award-winning Broadway and Off-Broadway institution on February 27, 2023. Current Executive Director Khady Kamara will depart the company at the end of the month.
Gary Perez Joins The Cast Of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2023
Gary Perez has joined the cast of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, directed by Austin Pendleton. Mr. Perez assumed the role of Lieutenant Caro on January 20, 2023.
New Found Glory Shares New Single 'Get Me Home'
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
Pop punk legends New Found Glory have shared new single and music video “Get Me Home” off of their upcoming acoustic album Make The Most Of It. The track is raw, direct, realistic – despite what plans you have for the future there are problems that might arise to change the course of those plans, something guitarist Chad Gilbert knows all too well.