Johnny Marr Announces New Album 'SPIRIT POWER: THE BEST OF JOHNNY MARR'
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
The album is a personally curated collection of tracks from the last ten years of Johnny’s solo career plus two brand new songs produced by Johnny Marr with his co-producer James Doviak, titled “Somewhere” and “The Answer.” Released now, “Somewhere” arrives with immediate anthemic magnetism, offering an exciting glimpse of a future fan favorite.
J8KE Returns With Heartfelt New Single 'Hold Me'
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
J8KE has released his latest heartfelt project, “Hold Me.” “Hold Me” is a rhythmically pulsing anthem capturing the hopeful energy of a young man turning over every rock in his search for intimacy. J8KE’s genre-diverse-inspired acoustic groove was mixed and mastered by producer Marco Silvenses.
Adaptation of THE COLD WAR Comes to the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold, directs Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Paweł Pawlikowski’s Academy Award-nominated Cold War, featuring music from the original film alongside songs by Grammy Award-winner Elvis Costello. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
THE CARNIVAL OF MORE ANIMALS Comes to Palm Beach Symphony Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
Families will be treated to a symphonic safari through Florida featuring its indigenous animals when Palm Beach Symphony performs “The Carnival of More Animals” as part of the Dale A. McNulty Children’s Series Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!
Review: JURRUNGU NGAN-GA [STRAIGHT TALK] at Heath Ledger Theater
by David Bravos - Sep 20, 2023
As you sit through JURRUNGU NGAN-GA (Straight Talk), the reality of life for Indigenous people and refugees evolves from poignant to absurd as the talented performers deliver through movement and voice a series of truths with passion and anger.
City of Fort Lauderdale Declare September 5 as Bonnie Clearwater Day
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023
City of Fort Lauderdale's Commissioners have declared September 5 as 'Bonnie Clearwater Day' to honor the visionary leadership of Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. This proclamation recognizes her profound impact on the city's artistic landscape and commitment to promoting art accessibility for all.
Missouri Actors Learn To Shine Worldwide- THE BUSINESS OF ACTING Workshop Takes Performers To The Next Level
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023
MISSOURI ACTORS LEARN TO SHINE WORLDWIDE: The Business of Acting Workshop at Hi-Pointe Back Lot on 9/24 offers valuable insights and tips for actors to succeed in the industry. Led by experienced producer/director/actor Jessica Ambuehl, attendees will gain knowledge on the business side of acting and improve their marketability. Don't miss this opportunity to take your acting career to the next level.
Palm Canyon Theatre Opens Season With A Well-Paced, Charmingly Romantic BRIGADOON
by David Green - Sep 19, 2023
Palm Canyon Theatre opened their season last weekend with “Brigadoon”! This magical, classic story by Lerner and Loewe takes us on an unexpected, mystical journey back in time- or so we think. Two New Yorkers: Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas travel to the Scottish Highlands for vacation. On their trip, they get lost and stumble upon a town seemingly living in the past called Brigadoon. The people of Brigadoon are living hundreds of years ago and they know no such thing as modern life.
Interview: Arye Gross Watching BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA & More
by Gil Kaan - Sep 19, 2023
The Los Angeles premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s Birds of North America opens September 23, 2023, at The Odyssey Theatre (with previews starting September 20th). Peter Richards directs this narrative of a father and daughter relationship with the cast of Arye Gross and Jacqueline Misaye. I got the chance to examine some of Arye’s views on Birds and his eventful theatrical career.
Cel NoLackin Releases New Single 'NoLackin Flow'
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023
He continues a recent hot streak as the song serves as a successor to the fan favorite “Told U,” which continues gaining traction. Of course, “Told U” landed in the wake of his fan favorite 2023 Youngest In Charge LP. Highlighted by features from Doe Boy and Trench Baby, it has just begun to pick up steam on DSPs.
Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring 2024 European/UK Headline Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023
Dave Matthews Band will launch its first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in five years on April 2 at AFAS Live In Amsterdam. The 19-date headline run will take the band to 14 countries in total and includes a two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall (April 24 and 25). Check out the tour dates now!
Finalists Selected For the 2023 Freedman Classical Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023
Three exceptional finalists have been selected to compete for the coveted 2023 Freedman Classical Fellowship, Courtenay Cleary (29, Queensland - Violin), Henry Justo (28, Queensland - Viola), and Jonty Coy (27, Western Australia - Flute). Learn more about the finalists here!
E4TT Reveals Season Opener, TRANSFORMATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023
Ensemble for These Times announces its season opener, 'Transformations,' featuring music by Schoenberg, Bielawa, figgis-vizueta, Schreker, and Thomas. The concert will be performed in-person and live-streamed from Old First Concerts in San Francisco on September 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.
Review: REBECCA, Charing Cross Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 19, 2023
The project has been a top hit in its native Austria since it opened in 2006, garnering a steady following across the world and subsequent runs in Asia and Europe. The original is fabled to feature incredible sets and a sumptuous staging - it’s a shame those elements haven’t transferred.
Photos: First Look at Thomas Sweitzer's 20 SECONDS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
Thomas Sweitzer's award-winning tale of love, forgiveness, resilience and the extraordinary power of music, 20 Seconds will have its New York City opening night this Thursday, September 21. Get a first look at photos!
Duff Goldman Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Food Network
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023
Goldman is a renowned baker, chef and best-selling cookbook author, as well as judge on the network’s most popular series including the Baking Championship franchise. Earlier this year, Goldman joined the inaugural season of Summer Baking Championship, currently Food Network’s best freshman performer with more than 12M total viewers
Student Blog: What I'm Listening To
by Student Blogger: Ellie Weaver - Sep 18, 2023
I have been challenging myself to expand my horizons and listen to new genres and styles of music. I have come to love styles of music I never thought I’d listen to. Listening to a wider variety of music has helped me come to appreciate music as an art form. “Good music” can come in all shapes and sizes.
Ed Motta Shares 'Deluxe Refuge' From New Album 'Behind The Tea Chronicles'
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023
Motta skillfully combines these influences into a cohesive narrative throughout the album, taking listeners on an immersive sonic journey. The album boasts collaborations with renowned musicians, such as Paulette McWilliams, Philip Ingram, and the Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra, enhancing its musical richness.
Kim Petras Drops Surprise Album 'Problematique' Ahead of Upcoming Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023
Previously shelved after partially leaking and leaving fans clamoring for more, Problematique has been unearthed from the vault as 10 tracks. It features “Born Again,” a self-assured burst of fun in title track “Problematique,” sultry bop “Deeper,” and “All She Wants” – a materialistic, tongue-in-cheek anthem featuring the iconic Paris Hilton.
Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE ITALIA Season Three
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023
The show also debuted the brand new soundtrack for the series featuring previously unreleased song, “The Queens” by Paola Iezzi who, together with Paolo Camilli, Chiara Francini and Drag Queen Priscilla make up the judging panel for this season. The song was written by Paola Iezzi and Johannes Willinder.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - Sep 18, 2023
What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE at Lyric Arts? The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, A Chorus Line, offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of 17 aspiring dancers who lay it all 'on the line' for the chance to secure a coveted spot in the chorus line of a Broadway show. The entire narrative unfolds within the stark walls of an audition room, where dancers share their intimate stories, struggles, and aspirations through captivating monologues and iconic, high-energy dance routines.
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD Puts the Spotlight on the Passion and Soul of The Temptations
by Alyson Eng - Sep 17, 2023
On September 12th, AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS presented by Broadway Across Canada premiered at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Playing a total of 6 shows with the last being on Sunday September 17th, the touring production of AIN’T TOO PROUD brought the energy, passion, and nostalgia to audiences this week.
Meet a Marketer: Nancy Richards of North Coast Rep in Solana Beach, CA
by Alex Freeman - Sep 18, 2023
Nancy Richards is an accomplished marketing professional with a distinguished career in the world of theater. As the Director of Marketing and Press Relations at North Coast Rep for the past decade, Nancy has been instrumental in elevating the theater's brand visibility and driving ticket sales to new heights.