As You Like It - 2020 - Articles Page 9

The week after Rosie Webber made her New York City debut as a cabaret artist at The Green Room 42, Gregory Fletcher spoke with her about life before and after her (as Judy Garland would say) marvelous performance.

Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will continue its 2026 season this August with an expansive lineup of discussions, interviews and special events, including Global Theatre Week, Readers and Writers Week, plus more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

STORM FORCE has announced Saviour, the second single from its upcoming album Truth, with the full record available now for pre-order on Bandcamp.

Imperial Teen has announced its new album on Merge Records and released a new single and video for the track Overdrive.

The new indie musical HOW SOON IS NOW? will open at The Lowry in Salford on October 1 ahead of a UK tour, with a cast led by Bethan McLean, Kaitlyn Akinpelumi and Laura Robinson.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals announced first casting for a new touring production of CATS, set to open at Theatre Royal Plymouth following its Regent's Park Open Air Theatre run.

Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name. The show ran twice on Broadway, first from 2019 to 2020 and then from 2021 to 2022. As someone who saw American Utopia ten times on Broadway, I was curious as to what the film could bring to a show I already loved, and ended up being very impressed by the results.

Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works. 

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin, has announced individual ticket onsale dates for its Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America Fox Cities Series, featuring HADESTOWN, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

City of London Sinfonia will present two world premieres exploring migration, memory and belonging, with new works by Nicola T. Chang, Mary Jean Chan and Emily Levy at London venues.

Grease is the word yet again as immersive theatre giant Secret Cinema rolls back into London with a repeat of last year's summer spectacular. Given how the last twelve months have gone for them (and the industry in general), Rocky may have been a more apt choice.

Escape to Margaretaville has been one of my bucket list shows as long as I have known they made it a musical.   I was supposed to originally see it back in 2020, when it was part of a season ticket I had to the Broadway Grand Rapids season, but ultimately it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  So imagine my excitement seeing it was coming to a theatre only a few hours away, and even better, it was going to be at a Dinner Theatre.

Director Kevin Newbury discusses the 10th Anniversary National Tour of FELLOW TRAVELERS at Glimmerglass, the acclaimed opera set during the 1950s Lavender Scare and its resonance in today's political climate.

Festival of Cinema NYC will return to the Regal UA Midway in Forest Hills with a lineup of over 100 independent films, panels and special anniversary screenings marking its tenth year.

Philadelphia band Bruise Bath has announced a self-titled album, releasing the new single Blood On My Tongue ahead of the record's arrival on Strange Mono Records.

Beast Philanthropy, Stand Up To Cancer, Amgen, and St. Baldrick's Foundation launched a global pediatric cancer fundraising campaign on MrBeast's YouTube channel, with LeBron James joining to support a new SU2C Pediatric Cancer Dream Team.

MTN Lion, a Denver-based funk quartet featuring members of Lettuce, The Motet, and Joey Porter Trio, released their debut album 'Stealth' via Golden Wolf Records across eight groove-driven tracks.

The Strokes' Reality Awaits is out now, their first album in six years, featuring 'Going Shopping' and 'Falling out of Love,' produced by Rick Rubin.

Bleached Cross has released 'Wrath,' a new album issued through New Morality Zine. The record marks the band's latest project on the independent label.

Producer and artist Matt Lange announced RECOVERY, a 13-track album blending original songs and reimaginations. The project marks a new chapter for the electronic music artist.

Tina Fay’s MEAN GIRLS, with the right level of farce can be a delightful experience.   Beck’s staging, inspite of a talented cast, was pleasant.  It could have been great with the right concept.  Go?, Of course! Most audience members, as displayed by the standing ovation at the end of the performance I attended, displayed their like-level of enjoyment.

The Hails released 'Fool,' a new single that leans into the imagery of having a martini thrown in one's face, embracing the moment rather than shying away from it.

Hadestown in theaters for five nights only! See what critics say about the West End film capture starring the Broadway original cast. Read the reviews.

Nicole Atkins released 'Boss Level Lonely,' a new single described as anthemic, ahead of her forthcoming album. The track marks her latest release as she builds toward the new record.