Black Light - 2018 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

NYC sextet LONDON PLANE performs at Main Drag Music in Williamsburg, supporting their latest single produced by Interpol's Carlos Dengler.

Elena Langer's black comedy opera satirizing fame and celebrity culture will premiere in the UK at English National Opera's London Coliseum. The production, presented by Nederlandse Reisopera with the Phion Orchestra, follows an acclaimed Dutch tour.

CAP UCLA presents the U.S. premiere of Czech composer Jiří Trtík's chamber opera, launching Far Away, Here, a new international opera initiative featuring works by creators from Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Composer David T. Little announced season highlights including the New York premiere of WHAT BELONGS TO YOU at NYU Skirball, a 20th-anniversary release of SOLDIER SONGS by Opera Philadelphia, and new productions of DOG DAYS and JFK across North America and Australia.

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Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!

Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning play about two Black brothers navigating rivalry and survival will run at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia, directed by Amina Robinson and starring Akeem Davis and George McGriff.

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of DOLLY: A True Original Musical, opening at the St. James Theatre this winter, including Crystal Kellogg and more.

Wendy Bevan released her album ALONE WITH THE UNKNOWN and shared a music video for the track 'Sirens' via Magnetic Magazine. The gothic synth-pop artist also released videos for additional album tracks.

Real Gone Music confirmed four limited-edition colored vinyl titles for Record Store Day Black Friday, including remastered 30th-anniversary albums from BARENAKED LADIES, a debut LP from Bazzi, and a previously unreleased live collection from Tom Verlaine.

Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.

Chicago 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. Selections for October 2026 include TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and more.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Performances are now underway for Other Desert Cities, which will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Other Desert Cities here!

NYC sextet LONDON PLANE releases NATION NATION, a new single produced by Interpol founder Carlos Dengler, ahead of their third album. The band launches a monthly Brooklyn residency at Main Drag Music.

Los Angeles band Taleen Kali announced a new album, AEPEX, via Dum Dum Records, releasing lead single "Viper" and performing a release show at LA's Bar Sinister.

Madeline Brewer will star in WILD ROSE at New York Theatre Workshop. The production will play at the East 4th Street venue in New York.

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.

Balourdet Quartet will release its new album STRANGE MACHINES, exploring the intersection of string quartet music and artificial intelligence, with the first single now available.

It’s been more than 17 years since the hit Fox musical series 'Glee' premiered in May 2009. BroadwayWorld looks back on the show, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015.

Danny Wimmer Presents released the daily music schedule for AFTERSHOCK, featuring headliners MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, TOOL, LIMP BIZKIT and PIERCE THE VEIL across five stages at Discovery Park in Sacramento.

British band Jungle released its new album Sunshine along with a video for the title track, ahead of a global headline tour beginning next month with stops in North America, the U.K. and Europe.

Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn will star in Mozart's Don Giovanni, directed by Robert Falls and conducted by Enrique Mazzola, launching Lyric Opera of Chicago's new season.