First Stage Kicks Off New Year With Hopeful Production Of CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2023
Milwaukee's First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, begins the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, (ON THE WINGS OF A MARIPOSA/ LUCHADORA!), from the popular book by award-winning children's author Matt de la Peña, with illustrations by Christian Robinson. In this beautiful adaptation, audiences will discover that it is Carmela's birthday, and her wish has already come true – she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands!
Milwaukee's First Stage to Kick Off New Year With CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023
Milwaukee's First Stage, will begin the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, from the popular book by award-winning children's author Matt de la Peña, with illustrations by Christian Robinson.
How SWEENEY TODD Led to Angela Lansbury & Stephen Sondheim's GLASS ONION Cameos
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2022
While Broadway alums Leslie Odom Jr. and Daniel Craig may be the stars of Glass Onion, the followup to Knives Out, the film also features appearances by two of Broadway's biggest icons: Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury. Read how Rian Johnson's love of Sweeney Todd led to their cameos and what it was like working on their final film appearances!
Review: Musical Theatre West Charms with Lovely New Production of CINDERELLA Musical
by Michael Quintos - Dec 14, 2022
While many of the well-meaning narrative tweaks and modernized additions do seem slightly forced and somewhat at odds with the story's original innocence, for the most part, this revised CINDERELLA is a genuinely entertaining, effectively escapist musical filled with joy and magic. MTW's production continues through December 18 in Long Beach.
Review Roundup: Audra McDonald Stars In OHIO STATE MURDERS On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022
Ohio State Murders officially opens tonight on Broadway. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Ohio State Murders is the first show to play at the renamed and renovated James Earl Jones Theatre. Read the reviews!
Greek National Opera Presents CHEAP CIGARETTES, Now Playing
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2022
After a series of sold-out performances, the great success of the Alternative Stage of the National Opera Theater Cheap Cigarettes , a 'romantic operetta' in 34 scenes and 19 songs, comes to captivate the audience from December 4, 2022 and for 24 new performances until and January 5, 2023.
Theatre Royal Brighton's New Season Guide Is Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022
Theatre Royal Brighton's brand new What's On Guide is out now! Packed with top quality entertainment, there's a fabulous choice of shows this season from Mother Goose starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop this December, to Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons starring Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman next March.
Lukas Graham Announces New Album '4 (The Pink Album)'
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2022
The 11-song set details the Danish soul-pop singer-songwriter’s journey of self-discovery. Alongside the announcement, Lukas has released the official video for his single “Wish You Were Here” [feat. Khalid], directed by Blythe Thomas. Co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder, the anthem to best friends is steadily rising the Hot AC charts.
VAULT Festival Announces 2023 Lineup of Shows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022
It’s back and better than ever: VAULT Festival, the UK’s leading independent festival of live performance, makes its joyful return in 2023. Running from 24th January – 19th March 2023 in venues across Waterloo, the programme features over 500 of the best theatre, comedy, cabaret and late-night shows from some of the brightest talents across the live performance industry.
World Premiere of THE NIGHT FALLS to be Presented at PEAK Performances This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022
PEAK Performances at Montclair State University will present the world premiere of The Night Falls, choreographed and directed by Troy Schumacher (New York City Ballet and BalletCollective), with story and lyrics by Karen Russell (Swamplandia!, Vampires in the Lemon Grove), and music and lyrics by Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin), February 9–12.