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Basil Twist's DOGUGAESHI Comes To Japan Society This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024


Japan Society launches its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season with Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi, a 20th anniversary revival of Twist’s Bessie award-winning fusion of mind-bending contemporary puppetry and nearly extinct traditional puppetry techniques from Japan’s Awa region.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Shines During International Black Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024


Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will be recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival), which took place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The Smashing Pumpkin Releases New Album 'Aghori Mhori Mei'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 2, 2024


Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins release their new album Aghori Mhori Mei. The album comes amidst the band’s highly-successful international tour, which is currently in the middle of its North American run of shows with additional performances to follow in Latin America this Fall.

Interview: Nelson Aspen Pays Tribute to TONY BENNETT at The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 1, 2024


Nelson Aspen and Allyson Briggs have a new tribute show to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away last July at the age of 96. You can catch Tony Bennett: A Tribute on August 7th at the Green Room 42 near Times Square. The Green Room 42 show will feature clips from his time with Bennett, reflections on his humanitarian work, career highlights, support of young musicians, and, of course, plenty of songs from the great American songbook that Bennett infused with his signature style.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Is Coming This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' have been working hard on a new concept album, Warriors. The pair has just announced that it will be out everywhere October 18 on Atlantic Records, Executive Produced by Grammy Award winning rapper Nasand produced by Grammy Award-winning musician Mike Elizondo.

LIMEHOF to Present Free BEATLES ON THE BALCONY Concert Featuring The Liverpool Shuffle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will hold a free concert entitled “Beatles on the Balcony”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Desert Daze Unveils 2024 Lineup ft Jack White, Cigarettes After Sex, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2024


Desert Daze returns October 10 - 13, 2024 to Lake Perris, CA – the gathering’s lakeside home since 2018. The lineup includes Main stage performances from Jack White, No Name; Cigarettes After Sex, Alex G; and more.

Steve Ross to Present I REMEMBER HIM WELL: The Songs Of Alan Jay Lerner at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024


Acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross returns to Birdland on 8/19 with 'I Remember Him Well: The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner,' celebrating the legendary lyricist's timeless music.

Review: DIONNE WARWICK Dazzles at Cabot Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 23, 2024


From the moment Dionne Warwick took the stage at her recent concert at Beverly’s Cabot Theatre, accompanied by a thunderous, sustained standing ovation, it was clear that there was a legend in the house.

Four Day Weekend Moves To Stage West In Fort Worth's Near Southside
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024


Four Day Weekend has found a new home and will move to Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, with their first performance slated for Saturday, August 3.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 7/7/24 - MERRILY, HAMILTON & More Top the List
by - Jul 9, 2024


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 7/7/2024.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Full Cast, Design, Production Teams Set For THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024


 The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Disney's The Little Mermaid, the third show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

Winners Announced for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024


The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the winners of the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, celebrating excellence in Toronto's performing arts community.

Celebrate World Music Day On TV5MONDE USA
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024


Celebrate World Music Day on June 21 with TV5MONDE USA's special programming.

Who Will Win at the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

STYX and FOREIGNER Unveil Their Tour Companion Album 'Renegades & Juke Box Heroes'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2024


FOREIGNER hits the road in June co-headlining the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” trek with STYX and special guest John Waite. Adding to the excitement, STYX and FOREIGNER have announced RENEGADES & JUKE BOX HEROES, a very special limited-edition companion album, available exclusively at tour stops starting at the tour launch and at select retail on July 12.

Cast Announced For Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces the cast for FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, running from July 20 to August 4.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame to Host BEATLES ON THE BALCONY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024


Learn about LIMEHOF scholarships and enjoy a free Beatles concert on June 30. Discover how Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame supports education and celebrates music.

The Felix Organization to Present Slay This Way Pride Event Honoring Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels For 50 Years Of Hip Hop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024


The Felix Organization will present Slay This Way Pride event, celebrating Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels and 50 years of hip hop. Join the festivities and honor a legendary music icon. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Deertrees Theatre Launches 88th Summer Season of Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024


Historic Deertrees Theatre launches its 88th season, providing theatrical highlights, local art, dance, trivia shows, and a wide range of live music. 

Duff McKagan Releases US Tour Dates; Live Record Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024


Duff McKagan is celebrating the release of his double live record, TENDERNESS: LIVE IN LOS ANGELES, by announcing the US leg of his Lighthouse Tour '24 in support of his critically acclaimed latest studio record, LIGHTHOUSE. Beginning November 4 at Boston, MA's Paradise and ends November 20 at Seattle, WA's Showbox. Take a look at the dates here and listen to the live album now!

SWEENEY TODD, TWELFTH NIGHT and More Set For Portland Center Stage's 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024


Portland Center Stage’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in September with Stephen Sondheim’s spooky musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the full lineup here!

ROCKY Movie Collection Arrives on 4K Ultra HD July 16
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024


Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky punches his way to the top against impossible odds when the ROCKY I-VI 4K Collection is released on July 16, 2024.

Buck Creek Playhouse to Present INTO THE WOODS in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024


Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

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