Number of New Broadway Musicals Will Top Prior 21st Century High
by Cara Joy David - Oct 2, 2023
Grumbling in the industry was this season would have fewer musicals. Shows were taking longer to receive their full capitalization. Many musicals were losing hundreds of thousands of dollars per week. Attendance was down. Buying habits had changed. In other words, it didn’t feel like a particularly hospitable time to launch a Broadway show.
CITIZEN By Greg Sarris to Open at Z Below in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023
Directed by Gendell Hing-Hernández, CITIZEN opens on October 21. This Word for Word and Z Space production tells the tale of Salvador, born in the U.S. and raised in Mexico, the son of an American Indian mother and a Mexican father.
Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2023
Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and his acclaimed It Always Will Be.
Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023
Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Interview: IT MUST BE Michael Kearns With His Latest GENDERFUL MUSICAL MEMOIR
by Gil Kaan - Sep 26, 2023
Michael Kearns presents his 16th Solo Show It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir as part of CIRCA: Queer Histories Festival October 11, 2023 at the LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valenti Theatre. Long-time collaborator Ryland Shelton directs Michael. Michael graciously agreed to this, our fourth interview.
Silver Palm Awards 2022-2023 Honorees Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023
The Silver Palm Awards for the 2022-2023 season have been announced! The awards will be presented at The Addison of Boca Raton on October 16, 2023. Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of theater artists in South Florida. Tickets are available at silverpalmawards.com.
The New York Virtuoso Singers Perform ALL NED ROREM �" A 100th Birthday Tribute
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
The New York Virtuoso Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, Conductor and Artistic Director, will present All Ned Rorem - A 100th Birthday Tribute on Sunday, October 22 @ 3:00 PM at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 W. 69th Street in Manhattan. Learn ore about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!
Chappell Roan Releases 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess'
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2023
Midwestern darling and imminent pop star Chappell Roan delivers her highly anticipated debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, out now via Amusement/Island Records. In February and March of 2024, Chappell Roan will join Olivia Rodrigo as support for select dates along her 2024 Guts World Tour.
Los Lonely Boys Release New Song 'Dance With Me'
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
As the brothers Henry Garza [vocals, guitar], Jojo Garza [bass, vocals], and Ringo Garza [drums], celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album that featured their massive, breakthrough single 'Heaven', which rose to become a number one hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.
AMERICANS IN PARIS: ARTISTS WORKING IN POSTWAR FRANCE, 1946-1962 On View At 18 Cooper Square
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023
Discover the historical impact of the expatriate art scene in postwar France with the exhibition 'Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946–1962.' Explore over 130 artworks that shed light on this creative period and the artists who sought refuge from discrimination. Opening on March 2, 2024, at the Grey Art Museum in New York City.
ASM Global Grants Record Number Of College Scholarships And Unveils “Grow” Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023
As part of its rapidly expanding ASM Global Acts worldwide sustainability and equity program, the world's largest entertainment- and venue- operating company has announced granting a record number of U.S. college scholarships and additionally unveiled a major global university student program. Learn more about the program here!
BWW Q&A: Alyse Arpino & Patrick Campbell of INTO THE WOODS at CM Performing Arts Center
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2023
The CM Performing Arts Center's Main Stage production of INTO THE WOODS is sure to enchant its audiences from September 16-30. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, INTO THE WOODS is an enchanting, brilliant musical that ventures beyond “happily ever after!” What begins as a lively fantasy ends in lessons of responsibility, consequences for our actions, and what we teach our children.
Cold Hart Shares Sanguine New Single 'Gazer'
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
From Long Beach, CA, Filipino-American songwriter/producer Cold Hart shares upbeat new single “Gazer” produced by longtime collaborator YAWNS (GOTHBOICLIQUE) and Andrew Dawson (Kid Cudi, Linkin Park, Code Orange). On “Gazer” Cold Hart employs dreamy guitars, a driving groove and bouncy pop-punk riffs to bouy his sanguine lyrics.