Passion 2018

We had the opportunity to interview Marshall Jones III who directs Pipeline at Vanguard Theater. He gave us fascinating insights about his career and the show.

Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the appointment of Spencer Roach as Chair of its Board of Directors. Roach brings a distinguished background in public service, military leadership, law, and community engagement.

Rock icon Slash received the Les Paul Spirit Award at an intimate celebration at The Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood, honoring his innovation and creative legacy.

Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

Ad Zone and Ad Zone TV appointed Vladimir Gomez as marketing and public relations executive, effective immediately. The three-time Emmy winner will host flagship shows EL SHOW DE VLADY TV and NO ME ABORDEN AL ARTISTA while leading the agency's expansion across Latin America and the United States.

Anthony Mackie is set to return to Broadway to play Macbeth next year. Mackie, who is known for playing Sam Wilson aka Captain America in the Marvel films, will take on the role beginning in spring 2027.

Pianist and composer Sylvie Courvoisier releases the self-titled debut album of her quartet AMALTHEA, featuring vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, bassist Thomas Morgan, and drummer Dan Weiss via Pyroclastic Records.

Cellist Karen Ouzounian and composer Lembit Beecher present an immersive 60-minute musical experience weaving Armenian family history, Charles Aznavour songs, and new compositions at Colburn's Thayer Hall.

Tether Dance Project will present TETHER AFTER DARK, a Halloween burlesque fundraiser directed by Teo Lin-Bianco. The one-night event at OASIS SF will feature performances by Ash Abe, Katira Iolani, Dane Paul, and others, with proceeds supporting emerging choreographers.

Pabllo Vittar released a new single, BODY TYPE, featuring Brazilian artist Urias, ahead of her upcoming album LOST IN LUST, out via The Orchard.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Dennis Watkins extends THE MAGIC PARLOUR through spring 2027, welcoming back guest magician Derek Hughes following sold-out engagements this year. Watkins marks 25 years performing magic in Chicago with special Halloween performances of THE SPIRIT CABINET.

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.

Lil' Kim has announced a second orchestral performance following the sold-out debut of HARD CORE SYMPHONY, featuring Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra.

Harmonica virtuoso Roni Eytan will perform at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center and release his debut album MELODY PEOPLE on PKmusik, exploring new harmonica techniques and cultural influences.

Harmonica virtuoso Roni Eytan will release his debut album MELODY PEOPLE and perform at Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Chicago metal band REPENTANCE released a music video for 'Fade Into Silence,' a tribute to founding member Shaun Glass. The track appears on the band's third studio album RETALIATE.

Red Bull Theater will present a staged reading of THE KING BORN A WOMAN, directed by Melissa Crespo, featuring Leovina Charles, Carson Elrod, Marianna Gailus, and others. The production will premiere live and be streamed from The Public Theater.

The modern dance company will present three Paul Taylor masterworks including Piazzolla Caldera, Spindrift, and Cloven Kingdom at the Bronx venue The Lehman Center.

Today’s subject Derek Brockington is currently living his theatre and dance lives onstage as a principal dancer for the esteemed Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH). The company will be performing here in DC at the National Theatre for three performances only on September 25th at 7:30pm and September 26th at 2:00 and 7:30pm. The program will feature the return of one of the company’s signature works Firebird and more. The performances are being presented by Washington Performing Arts.

SFJAZZ presents internationally celebrated artists and Bay Area favorites throughout October, including vocalist Cyrille Aimée, pianist Hiromi, and five-time Grammy-winning collective Snarky Puppy.

FOGHAT released a music video for 'It Hurts Me Too,' the second single from the band's upcoming triple-vinyl live album featuring its current lineup.

The San Francisco Symphony appoints conductor Manfred Honeck as Festival Director, a newly created role in which he will conceive and lead an annual multi-week festival exploring themes of human experience through symphonic works.

The People's Theatre inaugurated its first permanent home, a 19,000-square-foot immigrant-centered performing arts center in Inwood. The venue is New York City's first immigrant-focused performing arts space and the largest Latino-owned and operated performing arts institution in New York State.

German heavy metal band GRAVE DIGGER announced a new studio album featuring razor-sharp riffs and Chris Boltendahl's distinctive vocals. The band will launch a European tour to support the release.