Gretchen Lieberum Debuts New Video 'Come Rain Or Come Shine'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021
An enduring and popular classic, “Come Rain Or Come Shine” is emotionally redefined by Lieberum, with a foundation of moody atmospheres and lush cinematics created by her producer and collaborator, BAFTA-winning composer and musician Keefus Ciancia.
Ensemble Theatre Presents Virtual Reading of 20TH CENTURY BLUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) kicks off the new year with the virtual dramatic reading of the regional premiere drama/comedy 20th Century Blues by Susan Miller, streaming online for two weeks only February 1-14, 2021. Originally scheduled to close the 2019-2020 Season, this production was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Tessa Violet Debuts 'Wishful Drinking' Official Video
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 7, 2020
Today, artist and songwriter Tessa Violet has released a brand new animated official video for single 'Wishful Drinking,' a sleeper track from her debut album that catapulted to viral success on TikTok this fall.
Latest Episode of ACT II... PLACES Features Gina Femia and Heather Cunningham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020
the latest episode of its 'Act II...Places' series features Gina Femia & actor and Heather Cunningham. Playwright Gina Femia's 2018 award-winning We Are A Masterpiece, produced by Retro Productions Artistic Director Heather Cunningham-who performed the lead-is a dramatic examination of the societal reaction to the AIDS epidemic.
BWW Review: Alice Ripley Performs “Songs Under An Evening Sky” Concert at Holmdel Theatre Company
by Erica Handel - Oct 30, 2020
On a brisk fall night with the backdrop of a white barn, guests brought their chairs to a socially-distanced lawn, awaiting Tony Award winner Alice Ripley. She returned to Holmdel Theatre Company for the third time on October 24 to perform “Songs Under An Evening Sky,” an outdoor concert part of the “Broadway at the Barn” series, normally performed inside the Duncan Smith Theater, which Ripley kicked off in June 2019.
BWW Blog: A Webb-isode with Broadway's Jason Michael Webb
by Student Blogger: Kyle Morales - Oct 29, 2020
What do Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jason Michael Webb have in common? Both share similar last names, and both are well-acclaimed Broadway composers who have been recognized with Special Tony Awards.
Chloe Lilac Releases New EP 'DOUCHEBAG'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 28, 2020
Today, Brooklyn-based artist Chloe Lilac has released her highly-anticipated sophomore EP, DOUCHEBAG, out now via RCA Records.
BWW Interview: Elizabeth Doran & Eric Woodall of North Carolina Theatre
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 27, 2020
On June 8th, North Carolina Theatre announced that based on recommendations from the City of Raleigh and given the circumstances surrounding the current health pandemic, they ended up canceling the remainder of their 2019-20 Season, which includes productions of Memphis, The Sound of Music, and Edges.
Musical Theatre Factory Tune in Tuesdays Continue With WHO IS CHEEYANG NG?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2020
Musical Theatre Factory Tune In Tuesdays continues on July 14th with Who is Cheeyang Ng?. An Asian-American adoptee fighting leukemia; a girl struggling to discover what part she plays in the 1930s Salt March in India; and a 10 year old child grappling with his sexuality.
Violet Surprise Theatre to Present SAPPHFEST: PRIDE EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2020
SapphFest: Pride Edition is Violet Surprise's second virtual variety show celebrating queer women and non-binary artists from all over the country and internationally, through storytelling, comedy, clown, music, poetry, performance art, and play readings.
The Royal Conservatory Of Music's 2020-21 Concert Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2020
Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 12th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.
TWIN XL Drops Quarantine-Shot Visual For 'Melt'
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020
After supporting The Fitz and the Tantrums on their recent U.S. tour, alt-pop trio TWIN XL - comprised of Cameron Walker-Wright (Nekokat) and brothers John Gomez and Stephen Gomez (The Summer Set) - returns today with the music video for their infectious new single 'Melt' available across all digital streaming platforms now via The Orchard. CLICK HERE to watch the visual, directed by Jade Ehlers (Tessa Violet, flor, MAX), which the band wrote and self-produced in two different locations in quarantine amidst the current COVID-19 crisis. 'Melt' is the first offering from the critically acclaimed band's forthcoming debut album.
Experimental Bitch Presents TANYA'S LIT CLIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
Experimental Bitch Presents TANYA'S LIT CLIT by award-winning playwright Emma Goldman-Sherman on Thursday, June 11 at 7pm, via online streaming as part of 29PWC (29th Street Playwrights Collective) New Works Series 2020.
FST Announces Winners Of 2020 Youth Playwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre has announced the winning plays of this year's annual youth playwriting competition. Now in its 29th year, FST's award-winning WRITE A PLAY (WAP) program is a year-round arts-in-education initiative, providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. Over the course of the 2019-2020 season, FST received submissions written by over 7,600 young playwrights between the ages of 5-18a?"the most playwrights who have submitted plays to the program in over twelve years.