Caroline, or Change - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Singer and lyricist Joan Watson-Jones released her fifth album, LOVE SINGS, featuring 11 tracks with original compositions and a Gershwin standard, accompanied by Boston-based musicians Frank Wilkins, Dave Zox, Alvin Terry, and Bobby Tynes.

California Dance Institute and Westside Ballet announced the official launch of the Pathways Partnership, a collaboration offering full ballet scholarships to students from Los Angeles elementary schools.

The Shawnee Playhouse will host a ten-week S.T.A.R.S. Academy intensive for homeschool and cyber students in grades K-12, culminating in three performances of ELF JR. under the direction of Joseph Ambrosia.

Delirious Comedy Club, the premier stand-up destination inside Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino, officially marked its first anniversary at the property on Sept. 3. The milestone celebration featured special live performances, a commemorative champagne toast, anniversary cake, and T-shirt giveaways for attending fans.

David Mitchell returns as John 'Ludwig' Taylor in LUDWIG season 2, now a police consultant still searching for his missing twin. Premieres October 13 on BritBox.

Glass Half Full Theatre will present a puppet-based double bill for families at Austin's Dougherty Arts Center. The shows feature works created and performed by Sarah Nolen, Caroline Reck, and Gricelda Silva.

K. Todd Freeman is back in familiar territory—but he isn't quite stepping into the same play he left behind. The Tony-nominated actor is currently in rehearsals for the Broadway premiere of Bruce Norris' Downstate, returning to a role that he previously played Off-Broadway. This time around, Freeman is one of just two actors, alongside Francis Guinan, returning to the production, meaning that much of the rehearsal process has been about rediscovering the play with an entirely new group of collaborators.

The fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards held its inaugural Elite Weekend Experience in Port of Spain, bringing together over 100 artists, industry leaders and international media for three days of performances and industry conversations.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has launched its 51st Season with Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Topdog/Underdog, helmed by Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon. See photos!

If laughter is truly the best medicine, the women of Eden Falls, Georgia, have opened exactly the right kind of health spa.  “The Hallelujah Girls,” is a fast-moving Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. The play is an affectionate, fast-moving celebration of friendship, second chances and the realization that life should not be postponed indefinitely. It is not a particularly subtle play, but it is consistently funny—and beneath its broad comedy beats a surprisingly generous heart.

Robert Craig Films' award-winning film NO ADDRESS will stream free on Angel throughout November. Directed by Julia Verdin and starring William Baldwin and Ashanti, the film follows people experiencing homelessness and includes a cast call-to-action encouraging viewers to support local organizations.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Renny Conti will release his album SPLIT SECOND via Mom + Pop and has announced North American tour dates on sale now. The album includes the single San Francisco, 2005.

Singer-songwriter Niko Rubio announced her debut album LATE NIGHT SWIM, set for release on October 30, featuring singles including the viral hit "tokyo." Her California headline tour will kick off on December 4 in San Francisco.

Andy Grammer released the single 'Love Showed Up' from his forthcoming sixth studio album BIG STUPID HEART via S-Curve Records and Hollywood Records. The multi-platinum artist will headline Susan G. Komen's Party in Pink gala in New York City.

Feast your eyes upon a first look at the North American tour of Death Becomes Her! See new photos of Jackie Burns (Madeline Ashton), Kristen Beth Williams (Helen Sharp), Ken Marino (Ernest Menville), and Nasia Thomas (Viola Van Horn).

Happiness is Encores! news! NEW YORK CITY CENTER just announced that Encores! Let ’Em Eat Cake replaces the previously announced Hallelujah, Baby! from March 17 through 28, 2027. The  production will be directed by Zack Winokur (Artistic Director, AMOC), in association with Opera  Philadelphia, with Guest Music Director Rob Berman leading The Encores! Orchestra. Hallelujah, Baby! will be presented during a future Encores! season to allow more time for creative development. 

The North American Tour of Death Becomes Her is now underway, having launched at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn more about the show and read the reviews here!

Singer-songwriter Gary Marks released two new singles accompanying his political novel The Dance and the Diamond Sky. The tracks follow his LP Crossroads, selected for Record Store Day.

Violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman announced a new album featuring guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tony Scherr, and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The record draws inspiration from her Palestinian Jewish grandmother's travels through Europe a century ago.

The Waterville Opera House in Maine will mark its 125th anniversary with a full theatrical season including THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, LES MISÉRABLES, DIAL M FOR MURDER, and ANNIE.

Composer Alyssa Weinberg's world premiere recording of PIECES OF LIGHT, a suite for solo and layered cello performed by Gabriel Cabezas, releases on MASS MoCA Records. The work draws inspiration from visual artist James Turrell's light installations.

The season four finale of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS will stream on Paramount+, featuring an episode in which Uhura's younger and older selves work together to repair a damaged timeline.

Hilary Duff announced 32 additional dates for THE LUCKY ME TOUR across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., with the European leg beginning May 7 in Madrid and the U.S. leg launching October 1 in Sunrise, Florida. Rebecca Black, Dashboard Confessional, and Tegan and Sara will provide support on select dates.

French artist Gregory Hoepffner, performing as KABBEL, released the single ELEPHANT ahead of his debut album WHEN THE WAR IS OVER via Perturbator's Music of the Void label.

John Alite, a former mob enforcer turned New Jersey councilman, sat down with Josh Johnson on THE DAILY SHOW to discuss his unlikely turn toward public service.