THE SOAP MYTH Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2021
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Richard Dreyfuss in A Benefit Reading of The Soap Myth: More than a half-century after WW II, a young investigative reporter (Emily Goss) finds herself caught between numerous versions of the same story as she befriends a Holocaust survivor (Richard Dreyfuss) on a crusade about the atrocity of 'soap' - did the Nazis make soap from the corpses of murdered Jews?
MJ Announces Digital Lottery For All Performances
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021
Today, a digital lottery for MJ was announced for all performances starting tomorrow. MJ, inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, is now playing preview performances on Broadway at the newly refurbished Neil Simon Theatre.
TICK, TICK...BOOM! is Now Streaming on Netflix
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 19, 2021
tick, tick... BOOM! is the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The film stars Academy Award nominee & Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesús, Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry, MJ Rodriguez, Emmy Award winner Bradley Whitford, The Roots' Tariq Trotter, with Emmy and Tony Award winner Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens.
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Jonathan Larson's Impact on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss his new film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! and the impact that Jonathan Larson's work has had on his life. He also touched on Encanto, Broadway's return, and more! Fallon also shared a clip of Tariq Trotter's cameo in tick, tick...BOOM!
BWW Review: TICK, TICK... BOOM! Drags, But Is Effective
by David Clarke - Nov 16, 2021
Written by Jonathan Larson, the theater composer and lyricist made infamous with RENT, the film adaptation of TICK, TICK… BOOM! is sure to garner a lot of attention. The stage version is a rollicking, urgent three-person chamber musical that flies by in a tight 90 minutes. The film is expanded to 115 minutes and suffers a bit under the weight of that bloat. The emotional peaks and valleys all work, but there are moments where the plot drags.
2022 Extension Announced For THE GREAT GATSBY at Immersive LDN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021
A further extension has been announced for the run of London's longest running immersive theatrical production THE GREAT GATSBY. Created and directed by Alexander Wright, THE GREAT GATSBY is now playing at Gatsby's Mansion at Immersive LDN in Mayfair until 30 October 2022.
LISTEN: TICK, TICK...BOOM! Film Soundtrack Out Today
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2021
Netflix has released the soundtrack from Lin Manuel Miranda's new film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! The release features 13 tracks from Jonathan Larson's musical, plus three new bonus tracks sung by Veronica Vasquez, The Mountain Goats, Andrew Garfield, and Alexandra Shipp.
Broadway, Film, TV, Recording Artists Join LOVE, ACTUALLY Live Cast At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2021
Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis' production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
New Opera ALICEHEIMER'S Previewed At Town Hall Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2021
On Sunday, November 7 at 7pm, Town Hall Theater and Opera Company of Middlebury present a preview showcase performance of Aliceheimer's, the new chamber opera by composer Erik Nielsen and artist, writer, and anthropologist Dana Walrath, at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.
TV: Nuevo trailer de la adaptación cinematográfica de TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Angeles Diaz - Oct 4, 2021
El trailer de la adaptación cinematográfica de TICK, TICK... BOOM!, de Jonathan Larson, creador de RENT, ha llegado. Se trata además del debut como director de cine de Lin Manuel Miranda.
El reparto está compuesto por el nominado a los Premios de la Academia y ganador del Premio Tony Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, MJ Rodríguez, Bradley Whitford y Tariq Trotter. Judith Light y Vanessa Hudgens completan el cast.
LISTEN: Andrew Garfield Sings '30/90' From Upcoming TICK, TICK...BOOM! Film
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2021
Get a first listen from the film's soundtrack. Lin-Manuel Miranda's directorial debut, TICK, TICK... BOOM!, is on its way to the big screen. The film will be available to stream on Netflix on November 19th. TICK, TICK... BOOM! will be available in general theatrical release on November 12th.
Janelle Monáe and the African American Policy Forum Release 'Say Her Name'
by Michael Major - Sep 24, 2021
The 17-minute single features Kimberlé Crenshaw, Janelle Monáe, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chlöe x Halle, Tierra Whack, Isis V., Zoë Kravitz, Brittany Howard, Asiahn, Mj Rodriguez, Jovian Zayne, Angela Rye, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Alicia Garza.