Lockdown - 2019 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.

Directed by Conor Murr, the “scared.” video follows a central protagonist at his wits’ end. As he faces up to reality, framed against the backdrop of a brooding black-and-white seascape; the video’s cinematic stylistics will call to mind the cathartic closing sequences of Quadrophenia.

Elton is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of his beloved holiday tune, “Step Into Christmas,” originally released November 23, 1973, and can be found on Diamonds. In honor of the song’s anniversary, Elton has released a brand new digital “Step Into Christmas” EP featuring Elton’s top holiday hits.

Finnish alternative pop artist Lxandra shares her immersive, cathartic EP Might Not Wanna Wake Up out everywhere now and the latest potent track and official lyric video 'FU4EVER' out now. Might Not Wanna Wake Up, is built upon the ruins of the past versions of Lxandra, capturing an intimate portrait of unfiltered humanity.

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

Orange Theatre Company (OTC) is excited to return to the stage in Amsterdam, from November 24 till December 3, with an original adaptation of the most beloved Christmas story of all time: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! OTC celebrates this Christmas Classic with an Orange twist and many Carols!

The Hobby Center will present the world premiere of 'keepsake' by ISHIDA Dance Company.

The Barbican has announced its next Theatre and Dance line-up beginning on 23 January and running until 9 June 2024. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

LOUIS AND THE SHAKES shares their majestic new single 'scared.' Creating a climactic new soundscape that boasts their breadth as musicians and songwriters, “scared.” finds Louis and the Shakes utilising simmering guitars, steady percussion, and sweeping strings, for a song that will evoke the slow burning masterclasses of Suede or The Verve.

Alt-rock bassist & composer Hannah Marks has released her debut LP 'Outsider, Outlier' via Out Of Your Head Records. The album is out now and showcases Marks' unique sound and musical style.

After their successful tour in the US, Red Rum Club releases their latest track 'Godless' from their upcoming album 'Western Approaches'. Check out the song and see upcoming tour dates now!

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

UK/Irish trio New Rules have released new single “Ghost Town.” The captivating track premiered last night on BBC Radio 1's Future Pop. Written by New Rules and John Ryan [One Direction, Niall Horan, Sabrina Carpenter], “Ghost Town” laments the demise of a relationship and the feeling of abandonment that comes after.

Marika Hackman announces her new album 'Big Sigh' and shares a new single and video. After a hard-fought journey back from a lengthy creative dry spell, Marika brings us Big Sigh, which she co-produced with Sam Petts-Davies [Thom Yorke, Warpaint] and long-term collaborator Charlie Andrew (Alt-J). 

International Contemporary Ensemble has released Afterword: An Opera in Two Acts by George Lewis. Lewis's first opera premiered in 2015 and is now available on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

Steve Hackett announces the first ever vinyl release of his albums 'To Watch The Storms' and 'Wild Orchids.' Find out more about this exciting release.

John J. Presley returns with a new album ‘Chaos and Calypso.' Following a period of activity in May of this year, John broke a three-year hiatus with the brooding, hypnotic single ‘Sinnerman’ (a collaboration with friend Laura-Marty Carter from Blood Red Shoes), and live shows with Radiohead’s Philip Selway and Gaz Coombes (Supergrass).

Los Angeles rock duo, Loveless, comprised of vocalist/producer Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail, have unveiled their latest single “Picasso.” The track follows the success of their recent offerings “Drag Me Down” and “I Hope I’m Not Sick” which have amassed 3.8M+ streams globally.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

Earlier this spring, Loraine shared the lead singles “2003,” “Déjà Vu,” and “I DM U.” Later this month, she embarks on a string of North American tour dates, tickets available now! The album was made while listening to math rock and emo-electronic such as DNTEL, Lusine, and Telefon Tel Aviv, which drew her back to her adolescence.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub for a trio of headline shows set for September 20, October 25, and December 5.

UPCOMING ALBUM to feature contributions from Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast), L'Isle (Ariane Brunet), Elijah Marrett-Hitch (Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), Kenny Gilmore (Ariel Pink, Weyes Blood), and Philip Shaw-Bova (Angel Olsen, Bahamas). Watch the music video for the new single now!

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Icelandic pianist and one of the world’s leading classical music superstars, Víkingur Ólafsson, will make his first Australian appearance when he performs two concerts as part of the 2024 Adelaide Festival.