A Wonderful World - 2020 - Regional (US) Articles Page 9

Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright, D.W. Gregory about her career and 'The Other American' that will be produced at NJ Rep.

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

With the holiday season just around the corner, Union Station has announced the opening of advance ticket sales to Holiday Reflections.

HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!

Living in Palm Springs sitting down with Broadway gypsy Joe Giamalva who has played in many arenas from stage to screen as a sought-after actor/dancer/producer. He also entertained several generations of television viewers on Saturday morning children’s classics H.R. PufnStuf, Land Of The Lost, and Disney Channel favorites. Joe is working on a brand new one-man show about his life and career.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, unveils its Fall 2024 season with both in-person and online performances.

James Robinson is the next General and Artistic Director of Seattle Opera, and the fifth person to lead the company in its 61-year history. Robinson begins his tenure on September 4, 2024, replacing Christina Scheppelmann, who takes over as General and Artistic Director of Brussels' La Monnaie/De Munt in January 2025 following the completion of her contract with Seattle Opera.

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.

The third annual Montco Jazz Fest, curated by Joanna Pascale, has revealed its lineup. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

JAZZ REPUBLIC: TAIWAN, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE FREEDOM OF SWING, the newest album by vocalist ALEXIS COLE, is a big band album featuring the TAIPEI JAZZ ORCHESTRA. It will be released on August 19.

The Premier performance of GEARHEADS, playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan, is an original musical comedy, that follows the goings-on at an auto repair shop on a Saturday, when the shop’s owner and service manager are away, leaving the mechanics to run things. When a customer shows up needing a simple repair, she can’t get anyone to help her, because the guys would rather be anywhere else than at work. They turn their break room into a pseudo-frat house, and over the day, love is lost and found, the youngest mechanic has a coming-of-age experience, and the shop becomes a place where everyone belongs.

American pianist Michael Stephen Brown is invited back to the Bard Music Festival for a concert on August 10, 2024, 1:30 pm at Olin Hall at Fisher Center at Bard (Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504).

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Buck Creek Players will kick off their 51st season with a young adult musical on the mainstage. The 6 live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, August 16th and running through Sunday, August 25th.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those shows (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed here.

When I Think Of Christmas, a treasury of seasonal songs from Vince Gill and Amy Grant, captures the spirit of their much-loved “Christmas at the Ryman” concerts. To be released September 13, the album contains remastered versions of nine of the duo's Yuletide favorites, plus two new recordings.

ThinkTank Theatre hosts its 4th Annual TYA Playwrights Festival, showcasing new works by emerging playwrights. The event aims to promote innovative theater for young audiences.

Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street’s Emrhys Cooper are set to head the cast of St Helens Theatre Royal’s fantastic festive family show this Christmas.

Michael Stephen Brown will perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on August 2, 2024, at Weill Hall, Green Space Music Center. The program includes Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.

Celebrate the centennial of Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom with a free concert by Hot Club of Cowtown on July 25. Learn how to attend!

Caramoor's Fall '24 – Spring '25 season features pianist Marc-André Hamelin, period ensembles Le Consort and Twelfth Night, jazz performances, American Roots music, and more.