On the Lock-In - 1977 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Ndeya, the label founded by the late Jon Hassell, will release previously unreleased music from the Fourth World pioneer, with the single BLUE BA-YA (EXCERPT) out now.

Metrograph will present new 2K restorations of six Anja Breien features, including the WIVES trilogy, marking their US premieres in honor of the late Norwegian filmmaker.

Kurt Baker will release a previously unheard single recorded in Madrid, paired with a cover of Slade's "When Fantasy Calls," ahead of a New York City concert appearance.

Cypress Stage, a semi-professional performing arts theatre serving Cypress, Northwest Houston, and surrounding communities, will present Emily Mann's acclaimed Gloria: A Life as its inaugural production.

DJ Scott E. Stringer, known as DJ FOUR FORTY, curates virtual nightclub streams for GAYBARCHIVES, recreating the sound of legendary LGBTQ+ venues including STUDIO ONE and THE SAINT.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

Jeff Saenz's project Baby Snakes & The Electric Co. released the single KINTSUGI, a track inspired by the Japanese art of repairing broken objects, ahead of the debut album OUROBOROS.

Roger Taylor of QUEEN released the single I SEE YOU NOW from his upcoming album VIOLENCE INSANE IN A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, ahead of a UK tour and Columbia Records release.

A previously unreleased CAN concert recording from the South of France will be issued on vinyl, CD, and digitally, with a track now available to stream.

In 1977, a group of disabled activists peacefully occupied the San Francisco federal building in support of the signing of the first major piece of legislation that mandated enforcement of legal protections for the disabled community. 504: The Musical is a fictionalized version of the twenty-five day sit-in.

Lindsey Buckingham told TODAY that he and Stevie Nicks have reconciled decades after their tense Fleetwood Mac performances, and revealed a documentary marking Rumours' 50th anniversary is in the works.

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music from SPIRITED AWAY, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, STAR WARS and video games at The Concourse in Chatswood.

THE SECRET AGENT, nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, will join the Criterion Collection with new 4K and Blu-ray editions featuring bonus interviews and essays.

Jeff Saenz's project performed the OUROBOROS single live at the Modern Electric Sound Recorders studio where the song and band originated.

Musica Viva NY will open its season with an evening featuring young singers from The Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann program and Madrid's Teatro Real Crescendo at All Souls NYC in Manhattan.

A 49th anniversary box set edition of Elvis Costello's debut album MY AIM IS TRUE is set for release through UMe, according to a label announcement.

Eastman School of Music will release a double album of art songs by Black American composers, featuring Joshua Conyers, Nicole Cabell, and Kiera Duffy.

The new wave band behind THE SAFETY DANCE will bring new album ON THE MOON to the Totally Tubular Festival at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York as part of a North American tour.

The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.

A previously unreleased 1977 recording by THE CRAMPS, produced by Alex Chilton, will arrive via Vengeance Records under the newly formed Cramps Inc., on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms.

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining in Jacksonville will present SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: THE MUSICAL, based on the 1977 film, running through late September with the venue's live orchestra and dinner service.

Sun Records has announced the release of previously unreleased recordings from THE GENTRYS and DAVID ALLAN COE, drawn from the label's archival vault.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.

A wonderful production that provides a heavy dose of optimism that's needed now more than ever!