Something More! 1964 - Articles Page 19

The audience thought that they were getting a show but what they got was a lesson... in greatness.

The Los Angeles premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s Birds of North America opens September 23, 2023, at The Odyssey Theatre (with previews starting September 20th). Peter Richards directs this narrative of a father and daughter relationship with the cast of Arye Gross and Jacqueline Misaye. I got the chance to examine some of Arye’s views on Birds and his eventful theatrical career.

Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.

While the plot and jokes of Something Rotten will be appreciated by most audience members, if will be especially welcomed by musical theater nerds who will recognize the beginnings riffs of Pippin’s Magic to Do and brief homages to a certain Technicolor Dreamcoat.  The more you know, the more you will laugh.

Production photos have been released from Artefact & Something Unspoken at the Playground Theatre. 

Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna return with an incendiary new banger – “More Baby.” Lake and Aluna produced the track together and wrote it with Marco Parisi and Giampaolo Parisi (Swedish House Mafia, Fred Again…, Black Eyed Peas). Lake teased “More Baby” earlier this year during his Coachella set with FISHER.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, is thrilled to honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has revealed its 2023-2024 Season, which is now in its 45th year.

Carlos Del Amo and Lua Rios - who record and perform as Gold Lake - have shared a new single “North Of Something.” The song is taken off their forthcoming album Weightless, co-produced by Aaron Dessner of the National and Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear who plays on the new single.  

The glittering lights of the Garden Theatre are set to shine even brighter as fan favorites return for an unforgettable concert series. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

FRIGID New York will present the 2nd annual Days of the Dead Festival, a celebration of Día de los Muertos and Halloween.

Callina is always a smart actress, and she mines this mythical lady for something more than simple madness. No, she finds a way to make her choices as an ultimate strategist even if she is a woman scorned. She is torn at every step of the way by the evilness of her plan, yet she knows if the wrongs are to be given to justice it all has to happen. We believe every second of her conflict, and we mourn with her when the final moments arrive.

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!

A24's first-ever movie musical, Dicks: the Musical, made its premiere at Toronto International Film Festival this week. The new film from comedians Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp stars Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, Bowen Yang, and Grammy-winner Megan Thee Stallion. Read the reviews for Dicks: The Musical here!

The collaboration showcases a twist on Purple Disco Machine’s signature style, leaning into electronic indie pop with shimmering synth textures, an electro bassline, and Nothing But Thieves’ unmistakable sound. The unique blend of genres is further enhanced with production by Nothing But Thieves’ Dom Craik and chart-topping producer Duke Dumont.

The Old Globe has announced its 2024 Season with a lineup of premieres and new adaptations. Learn more about the productions in the upcoming season here!

Will the Fringe hit land on its feet as it transfers to London's Soho Theatre?

Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is different than anything we have seen as of late. I think this is what truly makes it an endearing yet very sobering piece. Grounded in Audience Participation and two constants, a list and the Mother’s mental illness. In this fast-paced but never rushed 65 minute tour-de force the Narrator who is remaining nameless maneuvers his way through the space telling the tale of his younger years, his time in college, falling in and out of love, marriage and eventually the failings/ups and downs in which life brings along its path.

2:22 A Ghost Story runs at Theatre Royal Bath until September 9, and then tours the UK until summer 2024.

Discover the electrifying October lineup at MPAC, featuring the iconic Gipsy Kings and a variety of talented artists. Immerse yourself in a world of music, dance, and unforgettable performances.

Whatever Happens Next features Eloise Davies (SpongeBob Squarepants, Be More Chill, Bonnie & Clyde), Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables, City of Angels, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Ahmed Hamad (The Colour Purple, The Addams Family, Rumi), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly!), Irvine Iqbal (Rumi, Broken Wings), and more.

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. September 2023's top picks include Ali Stroker, Hadestown, 42nd Street, and more!

Lauren Gunderson asks pressing questions about AI in her new sci-fi thriller