From Up Here - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 19

BWW Q&A: Laura Irene Young of WHEN JESUS DIVORCED ME At Off The Wall Productions

Directed with engaging, often riveting pacing by Khanisha Foster—and featuring some of the absolute best, deeply-searing acting performances I've witnessed so far this season—this brand new, powerfully-staged SCR production of Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking 1959 play is just too damn good to miss.

Today, we return to The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE SISTERS.

StreamingFrom highly-anticipated movies starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, LaChanze, Denée Benton, and more, to albums from Stephanie J. Block and Leslie Odom Jr., November's new streaming releases will give Broadway fans entertained all month.

The Gaslight Anthem performed on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend to help commemorate HISTORY BOOKS, their first album in nearly a decade. They played two songs from the new album – 'History Books' and 'Autumn,' – as well as 2008's classic 'Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts.' Watch the video of their performance now!

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is celebrating the holidays with the return of one of its favorite duos Andrea Wollenberg and Mark Schenfisch in Murder for Two: Holiday Edition, Book & Music by Joe Kinosian, Book & Lyrics by Kellen Blair.

Sierra Madre Playhouse announces the appointment of Matt Cook as the Artistic and Executive Director. Cook brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Blue 13 Dance Company and Pacific Opera Project.

The legacy and lineage of Dais dovetails naturally with the mission statement of Retrospekt: “Reviving retro tech for a new generation.” The fruit of their first collaboration is a chic, white, rose-adorned, limited-edition release of Retrospekt's CP-81 portable cassette player containing an exclusive 19-track compilation cassette.

Rucker was presented the award in a surprise announcement during a visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” He also spoke about his late mother Carolyn Rucker and explained how the namesake of his new album, Carolyn's Boy, directly inspired his passion for giving back. 

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

Page 73 has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the 2024 Playwriting Fellowship. Discover the talented playwrights in the running for this esteemed award.

Plain White T's have released a new music video for their song 'Fired Up' and will be performing at the When We Were Young festival this weekend. Plain White T's will also appear at the second annual When We We Young Festival in Las Vegas this weekend, along with additional hometown performances below. Watch the video now!

Japan Society Business & Policy Forum presents: 'Navigating the U.S.-China Technology Competition: The Semiconductor Industry & Japan's Geopolitical Stakes' November 6 at 6:30pm.

To those who are new to my blog, welcome to the start of my tale in second year of musical theatre in the University of Winchester. For those who have been here, welcome back!

Experience the holiday magic at Christmas Village in Philadelphia as it returns to Love Park with new surprises, extended hours, and more lights. Don't miss out on this award-winning German Christmas market.

The Fox Theatre has awarded Springer Opera House an Urgent/Emergency Needs Grant. Find out more about this exciting news!

To his credit, Klugheit sees the controversy as a chance to engage an otherwise piercing inquiry into our cultural obsession with physical beauty. REASONS TO BE PRETTY paints an unflinching portrait of seemingly reasonable Americans in emotional crisis -- socially well-adjusted folks who suffer from profound insecurity and power struggles. 

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere Kennedy Center -commissioned musical The Dragon King’s Daughter. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable,  with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. Find out who is joining the cast here!

A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.

Ahead of her final performances of Katy Perry: PLAY at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, the venue headliner and global pop superstar Katy Perry will celebrate the Halloween performance of her spectacular residency in a PLAY-ful way. Find out all of the details on their special Halloween plans here!

Brooke Adams is set to join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron in the new comedy 'Madwomen of the West' at Actors Temple Theater. Directed by Thomas Caruso, the Off-Broadway production starts performances on November 11th. Don't miss this hilarious and talented cast!

NSU Art Museum has revealed new acquisitions by South Florida artists Alejandro Piñeiro Bello, Kandy G Lopez, and Dimithry Victor, furthering their dedication to supporting emerging talent. Find press release and artist images here.

Plain White T's have released their new song 'You Plus Me.' Listen to the track now and discover their latest musical offering. PLAIN WHITE T'S — Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] — recently announced their new, self-titled album.

NYC Public Artist In Residence Carlos Irijalba's New Temporary Three-Part Installation Now Featured At East Side Coastal Resiliency in Manhattan.