Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2024
by - May 8, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Odie Leigh to Release Debut Album, 'Carrier Pigeon'; New Single Out Today
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
Singer-songwriter Odie Leigh has announced the release of her debut album, Carrier Pigeon, arriving on Friday, July 12. Carrier Pigeon is further preceded by recent releases, “Either Way” and “No Doubt,” the latter of which has an official music video streaming now on YouTube. Watch the music video for her new single now!
Rose Hotel Shares Lynchian Short Film for New Single 'Fruit Tree'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024
Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. The clip was directed by Hannah Welever and produced by Good Trouble Films (Katy Kirby, STRFKR, Esperanza Spalding). Watch the video here!
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2024
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #2
by Krista Garver - Apr 24, 2024
Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works is officially over. What a great festival it was! I enjoyed everything I saw, and there are several that I believe merit full productions.
Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS Returns to South Coast Repertory as a World Premiere Musical
by Michael Quintos - Apr 23, 2024
Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and some more magical and narrative clarity.
Imagine Dragons to Unveil New Album 'Loom' on June 28
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2024
Entering a fearlessly bold era, Imagine Dragons will unveil their anxiously awaited sixth full-length album, LOOM (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope), on June 28, 2024. In tandem with the record, the band will embark on their biggest North American headline tour to date. Descending upon legendary venues across the country, it kicks off on July 30, 2024 in Camden, NJ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and concludes on October 22, 2024 at Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below.
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2024
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Check out what the critics are saying!
Interview: Sylvia Kwan Returns to East West Players With KAIROS
by Gil Kaan - Mar 26, 2024
Next up for East West Players, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s Kairos opening April 7, 2024 (with previews beginning April 4th). Jesca Prudencio directs the cast of Sylvia Kwan (as Gina), Gerard Joseph (as David) with Ren Hanami, William L. Warren, Julie Zhan and Zachary Bones. Amidst her rehearsals, Sylvia found time to answer a few of my queries.
Interview: Theatre Life with Psalmayene 24
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 6, 2024
Today’s subject Psalmayene 24 is someone we can aptly classify as the whole package when we talk about artists in the DC theatre community. He is an accomplished writer/actor/performer and educator whose work has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages over the years. Currently Psalmayene 24 is the director of Arena Stage’s current Power Play entitled Tempestuous Elements. The show is currently playing in the company’s Fichandler space through March 17th.