Family Tree - 2023 - West End Articles Page 6

FFP will present a one-hour version of William Shakespeare's tragic play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark re-titled Hamlet on the Run adapted by Frank Farrell, Mitch Webb and Thomas J. Donohoe II for four performances at 7pm, Thursday through Sunday, August 22 – 25, 2024 at the Tank Theater.

Originally released on the heels of her hit debut album, Boots, and her sophomore follow-up How Does That Grab You?, the album was cut in three days at Pye Studios. By going directly to the source and choosing songs like “On Broadway,” “Wishin’ and Hopin’,” and “This Little Bird,” the album has an unequivocally British feel. The album also includes Nancy and Lee Hazlewood’s timeless duet “Summer Wine.”

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

The Rochester Fringe Festival held its annual “Big Reveal” Press Conference today at CenterStage Hart Theatre at the Jewish Community Center.

GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers share the third single, 'Can't Get Home (Live),' from Live at Greenfield Lake, the band’s first live album of original material, out August 30. The band recently headlined Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and are on tour for the remainder of the year, including a series of headlining dates out West and performances with Steve Martin and Martin Short. Listen to the new single!

Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.

Josh Glanc's critically acclaimed comedy special VROOOM VROOOM, featuring music, character, and stand-up, is now available to stream. Enjoy his unique blend of cartoonish sketches, clowning, and creative songwriting.

The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced Ellie Buttrose as curator of the 2026 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!

Comedian, illustrator and author, Olaf Falafel will return to the Edinburgh Fringe with two shows - Olaf Falafel Asks Has Anyone Ever Actually Woven A Sigourney (Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree, 1-25 August at 3.45pm) and his kids show Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far (Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 1-25 August @ 11.30am).

'Disney's The Little Mermaid' will come to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J (Jewish Community Center) on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through July 28.

The estate of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Milan Records will release Opus, a collection of works performed and composed by the late legendary composer from his final concert in the fall of 2022, before his death in early 2023. Making its debut alongside the preorder is the lead single “Tong Poo”.

The Culver City Downtown Business Association will be presenting the First Annual Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration on July 5 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. With the full support of the Culver City Council, this new family-friendly event will be free to the public and begin with live music on Town Plaza followed by the first ever aerial drone light show in Culver City especially created to celebrate our nation's independence.

While it’s true that the story lacks the emotional punch of Broadway faves like Dear Evan Hansen or Les Miserables—or the catchy pop hits of Tony winners like Hamilton or Moulin Rouge—Encore Theatre Group's production of Addams Family is simple and digestible fun.

The first photos have been released today for The Paddington Bear Experience which opened on Friday 31st May at London’s iconic County Hall on the riverside of the Southbank.  Check out the photos here!

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.

Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts has revealed the Harris Center Presents 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the 10 producers selected to participate in its annual Producers Lab, being held June 10–22 for the first time at Ucross Foundation in Wyoming where they host artists throughout the year. The Producers Program reflects the Institute’s long-standing commitment to increasing support for independent producers and champions the current and rising generation of producers year-round.

Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). Jonas created a technicolor portrait of vintage magic throughout 12 songs, and her new single, “Gold in the Sand,' is a vibrant showcase. Listen to the single now!

Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.

The lineup for Amit Sharma's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre will include the European premiere of Dan McCabe's The Purists, and more.

Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.

The highly acclaimed Pilot Theatre are set to re-tour last year’s production of Run, Rebel, Manjeet Mann’s electrifying adaptation of her award-winning young adult novel about a young girl defining her place in the world.

Yelba Zoe McCourt’s solo play, 'WHERE Y’ALL FROM?' has emerged as a captivating odyssey exploring the intricate tapestry of identity, culture, and the immigrant narrative. This performance takes audiences on a poignant journey through the life of Zoe, an alter-ego version of McCourt herself, navigating the complexities of assimilation and the quest for the American Dream.

The Allman Betts Band kicked off their King Crawler Tour last night in Charleston, SC, the band’s first tour in three years. The tour kickoff show did not disappoint.  The band played several originals as well as some Allman Brothers classics. The band also officially welcomed Alex Orbison (son of the legendary Roy Orbison) as their new drummer/percussionist replacing the highly respected and beloved R. Scott Bryan, Allman Betts Band Founding member who passed away in December 2023.