Interview: Shelly Goldstein of NAMI Benefit - Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 18, 2026
She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK. She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244
Video: Stephanie Mills Calls Out Lady Gaga Over 'Disrespectful' Behavior
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 15, 2026
In a recent interview for The Jason Lee Show, Stephanie Mills, known best to Broadway audiences for her performance as the original 'Dorothy' in The Wiz, called out Lady Gaga over a past incident. 'I feel like Lady Gaga is a culture vulture,' Mills said.
Review: MANON, Royal Ballet & Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 14, 2026
It's impressive to have the same work showing at two companies simultaneously, and such is the case for Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 full-evening work Manon. The ballet is currently in season at the Paris Opera and also opened last night at the Royal Ballet and Opera. Leading the cast are Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé as the doomed lovers Manon and Des Grieux.
May Pang to Bring Rare John Lennon Photos to Desert Valley Gallery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026
'The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang' exhibition is coming to The Desert Valley Gallery. The exhibition features never-before-seen photographs, including the only known image of Lennon signing the Beatles dissolution contract.
MOJO, JIMMY, and More Set For Park Theatre's 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
Park Theatre announced its 2027 season, headlined by the first London revival in 14 years of Jez Butterworth's Olivier Award-winning MOJO, alongside new plays, operatic works, and the theatrical debuts of award-winning comedy duo Max & Ivan.
Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough, & Austin Scott Will Lead DAMN YANKEES on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2026
Damn Yankees is heading back to Broadway. Producers Lia Vollack, Haley Swindal, and Julie Boardman announced today that the seven-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning musical will return this spring, starring Tony Award and five-time Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris as Applegate, Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough in her Broadway musical debut as Lola, and Austin Scott (Hamilton) as Young Joe.
Julie Eddy Releases Country Single '74 NOVA
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
Nashville-based country artist Julie Eddy released her new single '74 Nova,' a feel-good anthem inspired by her father's first car. The track is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
Photos: DODGE POETRY FESTIVAL to Take Over Newark with Free Events
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
The Dodge Poetry Festival will present acclaimed poets, emerging voices, spoken-word artists and performers across three days in downtown Newark. The event will feature readings, conversations, performances and family programming with free admission.
Photos: LES ITINÉRANTES Will Present New Album HYSTERÆ
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
The acclaimed female vocal trio will release HYSTERÆ, exploring archetypal representations of the feminine through world music traditions, original compositions, and works by women composers.
Dodge Poetry Festival Returns to Newark with Patti Smith
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
North America's largest poetry festival will present three days of poetry, spoken word, hip-hop and workshops featuring Patti Smith, Arthur Sze, Elizabeth Acevedo and Def Poetry Jam alumni across seven stages in downtown Newark.
MAEDEUP: WEAVING SHIN YUN-BOK to Open at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present a live, non-verbal performance by Korean company kNOT inspired by 18th-century painter Shin Yun-bok's depictions of women and daily life.
Review: THE EXONERATED at Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Sep 14, 2026
Black Theatre Troupe's THE EXONERATED is compelling and provocative. A production of real craft in service of real urgency: beautifully directed, powerfully acted, and unwilling to let its audience leave comfortable.