Love/Life - 2005 - Broadway Articles Page 1

Kentucky roots musician Brandi Hart wrote 'Just Whistle' in response to killings by ICE agents Renée Good and Alex Pretti. The song now plays on North American folk radio.

Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli joins Nathan Lee Graham, Peter Vack, and Natalie Walker in world premiere cabaret readings of SHOW NO FEAR, a horror-thriller from writer-director Aaron Mark.

Milwaukee alt-rockers Toy Machine Gun released the album WAITING FOR DIAMONDS, recorded at M.A.R.S. Studios in Seattle. The album features guest appearances from Michael Musburger of Love Battery and the Posies.

San Francisco Opera Guild will present a black-tie gala dinner on the War Memorial Opera House stage to honor General Director Matthew Shilvock with The Crescendo Award. The event features musical performances and décor inspired by THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame will present an exclusive screening of the documentary about the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND co-founder, followed by a conversation with his longtime manager and the band's manager.

LL Cool J will present an 11-show residency celebrating hip-hop's history and culture at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, featuring the artist's generation-defining hits alongside special guest performances.

Dreampop pioneers THE AMERICAN ANALOG SET will perform their first Los Angeles show in over two decades at Echoplex, featuring the full band and back catalog favorites.

You don't have to be a fan of the beloved 1970's British comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' to enjoy Spamalot but it certainly makes it more fun to know what jokes are coming and see them live on stage. In 1975, Monty Python and the Holy Grail grossed more than any other British film screened in the US and is still considered to be one of the greatest comedy films of all time.

Naples' TheatreZone will present two musical theatre productions set against pivotal moments in European history, featuring Barry Manilow's score for HARMONY and the world premiere of BARCELONA.

Rachel O'Riordan's season includes productions directed by Rufus Norris, Sarah Frankcom, and others, featuring new adaptations and the return of Tony Award-winning JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING.

Page 73 has revealed 13 semifinalists for its 2027 Playwriting Fellowship, now in its 24th year. The award supports playwrights without an Off-Broadway premiere in New York City and includes a $20,000 honorarium and development support.

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J in Kansas City reopens with A CHORUS LINE, the same musical that debuted there over 20 years ago.

Strawberry Theatre Workshop will present the final production of FELLOW PASSENGERS, a narrative adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol performed by four actors. The cast includes Amy Thone and Lamar Legend.

Long Wharf Theatre announces the full cast for Arthur Miller's THE PRICE in an inaugural partnership with Legacy Theatre. The production features Alexis Camins, Mark Nelson, Carman Lacivita, and Jennifer Lim.

The Decemberists share a music video for "The Better Part of Bravery" off the new WILDWOOD soundtrack, as Colin Meloy's novel hits the big screen.

Third Coast Percussion and Jlin released their collaborative album VERNACULAR, featuring new works and arrangements blending acoustic percussion with electronic sounds on Rockwell Records.

Jonathan Groff will star in THE AMISH PROJECT, a solo play by Jessica Dickey directed by Sarna Lapine, beginning performances at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Starting a new season with the Willis Broadway Series at Des Moines Performing Arts is always exciting. This season is kicking off with the return of 'Spamalot.'

SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL will return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus with nearly 150 artists across five stages, including IRON MAIDEN, BLINK-182, KORN, FAITH NO MORE, A PERFECT CIRCLE, and ALICE IN CHAINS.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual Holiday Spectacular Concert at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. The regional orchestra, founded in 1950, is known for innovative programming and community engagement.

De La Soul will release an expanded 30th Anniversary Edition of STAKES IS HIGH, featuring newly remastered audio, previously unreleased instrumentals, remixes and exclusive collectible editions via A.O.I. Records.

Los Angeles rock band Liily announced their major label debut album WAX, set for release via Atlantic Records. The nine-track collection features new singles CALLUS and ERROR.

Melissa Etheridge will receive the 2026 Hope Award at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation's 20th annual luncheon seminar, honoring her advocacy work and her foundation's support of psychedelic medicine research.

Choreographer Marcos Morau creates a major new dance work celebrating David Bowie's artistic reinvention, set to debut at venues in Luxembourg, London, and Tokyo.

The new musical based on Matthew Quick's novel features an original score by A Great Big World and a book by four-time Tony nominee Rick Elice, with direction by Jessica Stone.