Come From Away - 2018 - Toronto Articles Page 1

Presented by New Musical Theater Nashville in partnership with ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), The First Stage gives local Nashville composers and writers a chance to showcase their new work by performing 45-minute excerpts from original musicals in development. Presented quarterly, the concert series is held in the Analog Lounge at the Hutton Hotel.

A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.

Noah Kahan's Great Divide tour hit a sold-out BC Place on Aug 28, marking his biggest Vancouver show yet with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda opening.

NYC rockers NICOTINE DOLLS announced a self-titled sophomore album via BMG and released lead single "Enemy," co-produced by frontman Sam Cieri and Marti Frederiksen.

Bad Wolves will donate proceeds from their heavy metal cover of “Jolene” to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, honoring the late singer who had planned to add vocals to the track.

Brooke Annibale released the single "Try Again," a track from her upcoming album BOLDER FONT, addressing her strained relationship with music following recent professional setbacks.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Artistic Director David Ellenstein discusses the theatre's landmark 45th season, record-high subscriptions, and more than two decades leading the Solana Beach company.

The holiday circus spectacular will present two performances at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, featuring aerial acts, acrobatics, and live holiday music.

Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.

BAD WOLVES will support SKILLET and Escape the Fate on a Fall 2026 U.S. tour opening September 30 in Schenectady, NY, marking new singer Killboy's live debut with the band.

Hennepin Arts has announced that CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE returns to Minneapolis this holiday season to captivate audiences in Minneapolis with a holiday spectacular for the entire family.

Melaina Kol, the alias of Nashville musician Logan Hornyak, released a new nine-track album built from looped cello, harp, and piano alongside spliced vocals from Lowertown's Olivia O.

Ensemble for These Times selected 13 composers for its third Call for Scores for Solo Piano, with works to be performed by pianist Dale Tsang in San Francisco and Berkeley.

BroadwayWorld catches up with Grammy-award nominee KT Tunstall to chat about writing the music for new show The Singer which opens at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, with cellist Joshua Gindele set to succeed her in the leadership role.

Aloysia Friedmann will conclude her tenure as artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, which she founded in 1998, following the festival's 30th anniversary season.

Selma the Musical: The Untold Stories has unveiled a yearlong 10th anniversary initiative featuring a national tour, expanded educational programming, and new partnerships as the acclaimed musical enters its second decade.

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.

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. 

This company is having a great time with a thriller, and it shows. I always feel like the “Summer Chills” is when these actors get to play!

Downes Braide Association will release its sixth studio album via Cherry Red Records, with Geoff Downes and Chris Braide describing the project as a journey from darkness into light.

Parlando, led by conductor Ian Niederhoffer, will present its 2026-27 season at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center, featuring works by Olga Neuwirth, Silvestre Revueltas, and Alberto Ginastera with all tickets offered pay-what-you-can.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

Glen Hansard, who co-wrote ONCE and starred in the 2007 film, has died at 56 after a motorcycle crash in Dublin. BroadwayWorld remembers his legacy.

Regina is probably one of the hardest vocal tracks that I've been dealt. Just making sure: as an actor/performer, my instrument is part of my body, so preparing physically. I've been really, really diligent with both by this, it's so lame, but my workouts, my supplement regimen, my hydration, just making sure that I can give a consistent performance every night and do that while also in stilettos.