A Number - 2022 - West End Articles Page 1

Seattle rocker Ayron Jones announced a new album produced by Marti Frederiksen, marking his first release in three years. The project blends grunge, metal, soul, and hip-hop influences.

Grammy-nominated producer ZHU and HNTR released the single CALL ME BABY (SAY MY NAME), blending melodic house and dark techno production. The collaboration follows their previous track landing at number one on Beatport's best-selling techno chart.

Tomáseen Foley's A CELTIC CHRISTMAS will perform at UCSC Music Recital Hall in Santa Cruz, featuring Irish musicians, dancers, and storyteller Foley alongside lead dancer Natalie Wagner.

Lauren Alaina reaches the top of country radio for the first time in nine years with 'All My Exes,' becoming one of five female country artists with a No. 1 hit this year.

The alt-rock trio announced their first U.S. tour in 15 years, with shows starting April 12 in Knoxville and a Clearwater stop at The BayCare Sound on April 17.

Holly Arsenault's play CHAMBER won the 17th annual Papatango New Writing Prize from a record 1,913 submissions. The production will be co-produced by Papatango and Park Theatre, with Arsenault receiving an £8,000 commission.

Ben Randall's comedy WHISKEY & SODA imagines a 1979 encounter between Margaret Thatcher and John Lennon at the White House. Directed by Hugo Trebels, the production stars Clare McKervey and Matthew McGoldrick.

Single tickets go on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical SIX at Kansas City Music Hall. The production will present eight performances as part of the PNC Broadway in Kansas City Series.

Initial casting has been announced for Warriors, the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway next year! Find out who is starring in the show here.

The Grammy-nominated NEAVE TRIO will perform works by Dora Pejačević, Schumann, and Brahms at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. The program also includes a Baroque Holiday performance with PHILHARMONIA BAROQUE CHAMBER PLAYERS.

Saxophonist-composer Johannes Enders will release his new album PHANTOM HAPPINESS, featuring pianist Rainer Böhm, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Jorge Rossy on Enja Records.

Nathalie Harrison will replace Charlotte d'Amboise in Jay Presson Allen's TRU, starring Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The production runs at London's Menier Chocolate Factory.

BroadwayWorld recently caught up with playwright Nina Kissinger to discuss This is Government, now playing at MOXIE Theatre in San Diego.

Vancouver indie songwriter Drew Tarves, performing as young friend, released "Michael Wakes Up," the final single from his album NEW ENTERTAINMENT, due November 6th via Nettwerk. The Hard Rock Tour kicks off November 4th in Vancouver, with additional dates in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto on sale now.

Award-winning German jazz singer and pianist Alma Naidu will perform at The Drama Factory in a trio setting, featuring songs from her albums REDEFINE and Alma alongside new compositions.

The Tony Award-winning musical SIX will perform at Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria as part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.

The Broadway real estate market is changing, with supply and demand favoring the theatre owners over prospective Broadway productions. But is the market in crisis, or could this actually be an opportunity for producers to get creative and explore a wider variety of commercial theatre venues in New York City?

All Roads Theatre Company will present its third annual gala at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, featuring 50 Broadway performers and an 18-piece orchestra.

Julia Masli's award-winning solo performance arrives at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. The New York Times Top Pick blends comedy and vulnerability in a show that differs each night.

Gary Beestone Associates, led by Olivier and Tony Award winners Gary Beestone and Zoe Snow, launches a theatre producing division alongside its technical services. Current projects include THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, THE IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is fitting that a play about questioning the stories we inherit has a story of its own worth revisiting. Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is the Villain, now being presented by Kansas City Repertory Theatre at the downtown Copaken Stage, has so far traveled a remarkable road.  I Imagine Kimberly as Luke Skywalker with a laser pistol taking comic potshots at almost everyone in her galaxy. But there is something darker going on in this play too

The Wombats will tour the UK and Europe to mark two decades of their 2007 debut album, performing the record in full each night alongside hits from their catalog.

A stellar cast celebrates 70 years of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's remarkable songwriting partnership at the American Songbook Association's gala, with dazzling performances, historic reunions, and an unforgettable emotional highlight.

DEF LEPPARD and GOO GOO DOLLS announced a 45-date North American tour running March 2 through July 2, 2027, with special guests THE STRUTS. Tickets go on sale October 16 at Livenation.com.

Cynthia Erivo will perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' annual benefit concert at David Geffen Hall. Proceeds support the institution's Free and Choose What You Pay programming.