As You Like It - 2016 - West End Articles Page 1

Come From Away is the musical we need right now. As political tensions mount, we need to remember the kindness shown by our neighbor Canada during a most critical time for our United States. Director Rick Bumgardner tells us the “spine” of this show is the word “Goodwill.” We would do well to remember the lessons of 9/11, as well as the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I never thought I would have such a good time watching five women talk about their sexual organs, but I absolutely understood every moment as if I had been lucky enough to have been assigned female at birth.

Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff released her second solo album, MOUNTAINS, featuring Isaiah Collier, Corey Wilkes, Paul Cornish and Jonathan Pinson, drawing on her Montana upbringing and Chicago jazz roots.

Bassist and composer Peter Brendler will release a single from his album AND THEN, NOTHING, featuring longtime collaborators Jon Irabagon, Zach Lapidus and Mark Ferber.

UK gothic synth-pop artist Wendy Bevan released a new single and video titled SLEEPWALKERS, the third track from her upcoming album ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN.

Roger Sellers, known as Bayonne, has released his new album FILTERS via Nettwerk. His U.S. tour begins Sept. 27 in Oklahoma City, with stops in Chicago, New York, Austin, and Los Angeles.

Dylan Scott has released "Girl From Louisiana," a new single interpolating Garth Brooks' "Callin' Baton Rouge" and honoring the artist's home state and LSU fandom.

Nelly Furtado has released a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of LOOSE, featuring unreleased demos, bonus tracks, and reimagined versions of hits including "Promiscuous" and "Maneater."

Fraternal Twin released HALO FELL FOREVER, its first full-length album in a decade, produced by Dan Howard and recorded at Chateau Grand in Brooklyn. The band will play album release shows in New York City, Kingston, and Philadelphia.

Waylon Wyatt and Carter Faith released the country folk duet I'M SORRY BUT I LOVE YOU via Music Soup/Darkroom Records, following Wyatt's debut album DUSTPILES and his ongoing world tour.

Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

Holy Pinto, the project of British indie-pop songwriter Aymen Saleh, will release the concept album WEDDING SEASON, featuring the Bartees Strange-assisted track "us, against the world."

Fraternal Twin released the title track and official music video for their upcoming album, marking the band's first new record in a decade.

Japanese band SIM released its new album HOOMAN AFTER ALL via UNFD, featuring singles FIVE TIMES DEAD, BLINDEYES and FREEZE ME UP. Tickets are on sale now for the HOOMAN AFTER ALL World Tour.

Trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith will release a new album featuring four ensembles, including collaborators Sylvie Courvoisier, Bill Laswell and Pheeroan akLaff, via Burning Ambulance Music.

A documentary about Leslie Odom, Jr.'s return to Hamilton on Broadway is in production. The film will be premiering this fall at film festivals.  Learn more here!

Exceptet released "Chopsticks," the first single from EPISODIC MEMORY, a portrait album of works by composer Brendon Randall-Myers due on cmntx records.

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

When I went to see Jonathan Erlandson Magic at the Historic Malco Theatre in downtown Hot Springs, the magic wasn't just theatrical, it was happening right in front of my eyes! And despite watching very closely, I still have absolutely no idea how he did any of it!

Kam Franklin of THE SUFFERS has released her solo debut album, co-produced with Margo Price and featuring Kevin Morby and Jackie Venson, alongside a run of tour dates.

Hannah Wicklund released her fourth studio album WAR ON WOMEN; CALLING ALL GOOD MEN alongside new single 'EVIL IS A CORPORATION' and announced a UK headline tour for October 2026.

Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester selected twelve resident artists from 250 international applicants for its Project Space Residency program in photography, film, and media arts.

HB Studio will open a new Premier Masterclass series with sessions led by Reed Birney and Leigh Silverman, followed by future classes with André Holland and Christine Lahti.

Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff released "Distance," the second single from her upcoming album MOUNTAINS, exploring longing within long-distance relationships.

Stars of stage, screen, and more are paying tribute to Tim Curry. The entertainment icon passed away on August 25 at 80, with stars like Carol Burnett and more taking to social media to pay tribute.