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Mannes Orchestra to Premiere Hailstork's 'NDEMARA' & Bauer Symphony at Lincoln Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024


On Monday, December 9, 2024, 7:30pm, The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, will present the Mannes Orchestra led by conductor David Hayes, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents ADRIANA LECOUVREUR
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2024


Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present ADRIANA LECOUVREUR, a gripping tale of love and jealousy set in the world of 18th-century French theatre. Experience this dramatic opera filled with intrigue and passion.

Single Tickets for the Lied Center's 2024-2025 Season On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024


Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.

Interview: Michael Walters Brings Brash, Funny Dame Edna to the Triad Theater
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2024


Cabaret singer Michael Walters, who has the distinction of being the longest-running Dame Edna tribute act in the world, is making his off-Broadway debut with the character on Saturday 9/7 at the Triad Theater. OVERDRESSED FOR THE APOCALYPSE features original songs and material, plus that special brand of Dame Edna humor.

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 2, 2024


t tells the story of how he became Peter Pan and provides the backstory of Peter and his forever nemesis Captain Hook. I believe that kids under the age of 13 probably won’t understand the story. The script is geared to adults and has some groan worthy (purposely written) lines. The cast of 16 under the direction of Nate Cohen (Paramount debut) will leave you breathless, laughing and a little teary eyed.

Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 29, 2024


The Toronto Fringe’s 12-day extravaganza has concluded! Over 40,000 tickets were sold to 76 different shows around the city, from companies both local and international. With plenty of free arts programming at the Fringe Tent behind the Tranzac Club, the Fringe is a thrilling glimpse into the future of Toronto theatre.

'Alternate Judy Album' Coming Featuring Unheard Takes From Judy Garland
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 27, 2024


Never-before-heard alternate takes for the songs on Judy Garland’s well-loved 1956 Capitol album entitled “Judy' are set to be released. These recordings were recently discovered by award-winning designer and collector Raphael Geroni on a unique set of acetate discs that he owns, preserving the original recordings made in late March, 1956.

Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2024


In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards​​​​​​​, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.

Review: Jane Monheit & Band Bring Smokin' Hot Music to Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
by Rob Lester - May 17, 2024


You have until Sunday May 19th to make your way to catch jazz delight Jane Monheit sing with her small but very mighty band at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. Monheit's singing is heavenly.

BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute Reveals 2024 Margo Jones Award
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024


Idris Goodwin, artistic director of the Seattle Children's Theatre is the 2024 recipient of the Margo Jones Award.

Review: OKLAHOMA at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 5, 2024


OKLAHOMA is beyond ‘OK’ at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater; A truly wonderful classic brought to life.

Honolulu Theatre For Youth Reveals 70th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced nine original works for its 2024-2025 season. 

Review: THE HIGH SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND Brings Weekly Fun to Birdland
by Rob Lester - Apr 9, 2024


If you like the idea of “Throwback Thursday,” dedicating a day of the week to remember and revisit the past, Birdland can really “make your day” any Thursday with The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. Choices from early 20th century popular music populate the set list each Thursday with the grand High Society New Orleans Jazz Band at Birdland. What a treat!

3-CD Box Set of George Enescu's Full Symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2, Out This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Discover the Orchestre National de France's new 3-CD box set, led by Cristian Măcelaru, featuring George Enescu’s full symphonies and Romanian Rhapsodies 1 & 2.

Review: Met's Laffont Competition Unleashes New Artists on Grateful Audience
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 21, 2024


No matter how many “star” performances the Met manages to muster in the course of a season, there’s nothing quite as exciting as the Laffont Grand Finals Concert—formerly known as the Met’s National Auditions Finals—which took place this past Sunday afternoon for its 70th season, when we got to hear up-and-comers who might have knocked our socks off at the concert itself or could at some time in the future.

Kassa Overall to Release 'Live At Third Man Records' LP in April
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2024


Discover the latest music release from Kassa Overall, LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS, available digitally and on vinyl. Get a glimpse into the unique blend of jazz and hip-hop by this talented artist. Kassa Overall's Live At Third Man Records features longtime collaborator trumpeter Theo Croker, the Detroit native Ian Finkelstein, and more.

Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.

Review: Grammy Nominee Jane Monheit Makes OC Return at Irvine Barclay
by Michael Quintos - Mar 19, 2024


Returning to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, Monheit stunned the audience with her incredible talents, offering fresh live performances of superb tunes—including many from the Broadway stage—that are slated for her upcoming new studio album releasing this summer.

The Philadelphia Orchestra to Rename Its Home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Philadelphia Orchestra President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin announced that Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the legendary contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian.

Chamber Music Northwest Presents MARCH MINI FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024


Chamber Music Northwest presents a March Mini Festival featuring Beethoven's Complete Piano Trios, performed by the Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio. Artistic Directors Gloria Chien, Soovin Kim & Emerson Quartet Cellist Paul Watkins. March 9, 14, 16 at 7:30 pm.

Frank Sinatra's 'Platinum' Out Today Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Sinatra's Capitol Recordings
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023


The  44-track set features a cross-section of his most beloved songs and sought-after rarities. From the swinging “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and ebullient “Come Fly With Me” to the breathtaking “Moonlight in Vermont” and torch song “Only The Lonely,” the set also includes previously unreleased tracks culled from the Capitol vaults.

Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023


Roger Bart sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss taking on the iconic role of Dr. Emmett Brown in Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway. Bart shared that Christopher Lloyd, who originated the role of Doc in the films, has been 'very supportive' throughout the musical's process, revealing his first reaction to the musical. Watch the video!

The 2023 Obie Awards Announce Judges & Eligibility
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 12, 2023


The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced its 2023 panel of judges and eligibility details for The Obie Awards. Now in its 67th year, the annual event, celebrating the best of Off and Off Off Broadway, is co-chaired by Obie-winning director David Mendizábal and veteran theater critic Melissa Rose Bernardo.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets September Opening Night Date on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023


The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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