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NWS Announces I DREAM A WORLD: THE HARLEM RENNAISANCE AND BEYOND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022


The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas have announced I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, a multi-disciplinary, multi-tiered festival that celebrates the history and influence of this cultural movement.

Youn Sun Nah Announces New Album 'Waking World'
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022


Today, the award-winning South Korean singer Youn Sun Nah has shared “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” the second single from her forthcoming album Waking World. For the first time in her career, Youn Sun Nah wrote all of the songs that comprise her forthcoming collection. For Youn Sun Nah writing was a way to find light in dark times.

UTA Artist Space Announces Solo Exhibition by Aaron Young
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021


UTA Artist Space has announced a solo exhibition by contemporary American artist Aaron Young, on view at UTA Artist Space froUTA Artist Space has announced a solo exhibition by contemporary American artist Aaron Young, on view at UTA Artist Space from January 7 - February 5, 2022. m January 7 - February 5, 2022. 

All-Male THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Will be Available to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2021


Sasha Regan's swashbuckling all-male take on W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' returns to living rooms around the globe this Christmas.

Green Day Releases 'BBC Sessions Live' Album
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021


The 16-track collection features four seminal performances recorded at BBC’s legendary Maida Vale Studios from 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2001 together on one album, marking the first time these recordings have been mastered for official release.  The live album includes “2000 Light Years Away,” the lead track off of the band’s sophomore album Kerplunk.

The Constantinople Ensemble To Perform Concert CLAIR-OBSCUR Alongside A Filetta
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2021


The Constantinople Ensemble will be presenting the concert Clair-obscur on December 11th together with the singers of A Filetta's polyphonic ensemble.

The Constantinople Ensemble to Perform Concert CLAIR-OBSCUR Alongside A Filetta
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 4, 2021


The Constantinople Ensemble will present the concert Clair-obscur on December 11th together with the singers of A Filetta's polyphonic ensemble. For its 20th season, the Constantinople Ensemble is presenting a series of concerts in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' Bourgie Hall featuring the talents of both new collaborators & long-time friends.

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021


In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021


Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

Gorillaz to Release 20th Anniversary Reissue of Debut Album
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2021


Gorillaz (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Vinyl Boxset) collects together the previously unknown 27-page DMC dossier of leaked documents, memos, faxes and some early Jamie Hewlett drawings (assumed lost in a fire), complete with an 8-disc vinyl set, for a very special super deluxe vinyl boxset of the album that started it all.

Photos: First Look at Giles Terera, Michael Balogun and Ralph Davis in BLUE/ORANGE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021


Blue/Orange is now playing at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 29 October to 13 November 2021, before dates at Oxford Playhouse from 16 November to 20 November 2021 and Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 23 November to 4 December 2021. 

SPACE STATION EARTH Will Tour Europe in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021


General Entertainment Associates in association with the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced the U.K. and European touring dates for Space Station Earth, created by award-winning composer Ilan Eshkeri. 

Green Day to Release New 'BBC Sessions' Live Album
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2021


Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning band Green Day proudly present The BBC Sessions live album out on December 10, 2021. The collection of music was created just before the group's album 'American Idiot', which inspired a Broadway musical of the same name. Preorder the new album now!

Martha Henry Passes Away at 83, Days After Closing Performance of THREE TALL WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021


The Stratford Festival is overcome with grief at the death of Martha Henry, just 12 days after her final tour-de-force performance in Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women. The grief of her colleagues is matched only by their gratitude for her unparalleled contributions to Canadian theatre.

RENT Returns To Hagerstown For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021


For one night only, November 2nd, 'Rent Heads' will flock to Hagerstown MD to see Authentic Community Theatre's production of RENT.

BWW Preview: Urban Ink's Upcoming Season in Vancouver!
by Alyson Eng - Sep 26, 2021


This season brings the exciting return of theatre to Vancouver! During the past year hiatus, Urban Ink Productions used the time to create new works to help inspire the community once again. Urban Ink is based on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl'ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in Vancouver.

BWW Review: AMELIE THE MUSICAL at Östgötateatern
by Annette Stolt - Sep 26, 2021


Such a joyful musical! Get your tickets now!

Carbonell Awards Introduces New Team Of Judges For 2021-2022 Theater Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021


Jeff Kiltie, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced the nonprofit organization's new team of judges for the 2021-2022 theater season.

Bard College Conservatory of Music Announces China Now Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021


The US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music announces the fourth season of the China Now Music Festival, from October 12 to 17. The festival's concerts will take place at The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

BWW Review: SANCTUARY CITY is Off-Broadway at Its Best
by Christian Lewis - Sep 21, 2021


While midtown has a celebratory vibe and cheers of 'Broadway's Back!' ring with each new opening and re-opening, it is nice to go downtown, to a smaller, less gilded theater, and see a piece of art that is a bit grungier, less commercial, more experimental and edgy. NYTW's Sanctuary City perfectly scratches my Off-Broadway itch.

CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL Tickets Are On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2021


The 21st Annual Chutzpah! Festival will include concerts, comedy, new dance works, film, theatre, and storytelling, paired with stimulating conversations and opportunities to interact with creative artists.

Bethel Woods To Host Residency Workshop For Sissieretta Jones
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2021


Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host the residency workshop for the company Sissieretta Jones, Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 2021. 

CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL Tickets On Sale September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2021


The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting and dynamic lineup of performances this November 4-24, 2021, presenting music, theatre, comedy, and dance that reflects the joy of coming back together.

Robert Falls to Step Down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2021


After more than three decades leading creative operations for one of America’s largest theaters, Tony Award-winner Robert Falls is ending his tenure as Artistic Director of Goodman Theatre. Today, Falls announced his intention to step down next summer at the completion of the current 2021/2022 Season.

Royal & Derngate Announces Further Productions For Its 2021/22 Made In Northampton Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021


Royal & Derngate today announced four further productions to complete its 2021/22 Made in Northampton season. A new production of Joe Penhall's biting contemporary satire Blue/Orange is brought to the stage this autumn by the producing team behind Ralph Fiennes' hugely successful Four Quartets which is soon to transfer to the West End.

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