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Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023


The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax. Released in August 1967, Born Under a Bad Sign compiled the above-mentioned singles, plus originals like “The Hunter,” (penned by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and Carl Wells), “Personal Manager,” (by King and David Porter), and King’s own “Down Don’t Bother Me.”

Jennifer Ehle, David Strathairn, Stephanie Berry & More to Star in PHEDRE Reading at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023


RED BULL THEATER has announced the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: the in-person and streaming presentation of Phèdre by Jean Racine.

After 35 Seasons, Paul Pierce Passes The Torch At The Springer Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023


On Tuesday night, the Springer's longtime producing artistic director, Paul Pierce, gathered his staff onstage in Emily Woodruff Hall for an historic announcement. 

Veteran Stage Director Susan Moore Jordan Publishes 'And This Shall Be For Music'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023


Susan Moore Jordan is a stage director and voice teacher based in Stroudsburg, PA, who just recently observed her 85th birthday.

Center Players Presents THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


Center Players presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue as its first production of 2023.  Directed by award-winning filmmaker and playwright Anthony Marinelli of Manalapan, the production will run from Feb. 10-26th at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold.

What's On Tour? A Guide to Currently Running and Upcoming National Touring Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2023


Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country. Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023. 

Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023


The brand new feature-length concert documentary “Home Again: Carole King Live In Central Park,” which presents musical icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973 homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Watch the video trailer now!

REO Speedwagon Comes To The North Charleston PAC in June 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023


REO Speedwagon is coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 13th. Tickets start at $65.00 plus applicable fees. Tickets are available at the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office and online.

Bush/Marshall/Meyer/Meyer To Take The WYO Stage For One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, and Edgar Meyer join with George Meyer for a special collaboration unlike anything you've seen at the WYO on Saturday January 28 at 7pm.

Cast Announced for AMANI World Premiere Presented by National Black Theatre & Rattlestick Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022


National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

iSING! Suzhou to Present North American Premiere of ECHOES OF ANCIENT TANG POEMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022


In celebration of Lunar New Year, the iSING! Suzhou International Young Artists Festival announced the North American premiere of Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 7:30 PM at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall in Philadelphia, and Saturday, January 7, at 7:30 PM at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York.

London Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Gavin Bryars's 'Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet' Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022


The London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Gavin Bryars's Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet on Wednesday 11 January at St John's Waterloo in two concerts; one public performance and the other a relaxed event for invited homeless community groups.

REO Speedwagon Comes To The North Charleston PAC in June 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022


REO Speedwagon is coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 13th. Tickets start at $65.00 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, December 9th at 10:00 AM.

Edward Albee's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY Comes to the Black Box This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022


The Black Box has announced its next main stage show, an under-produced masterwork: Edward Albee's The Play About The Baby. The show opens on November 10 at The Black Box, 49 East Palisade Avenue in Englewood, NJ with tickets on sale now.

Wolverhampton Grand Announces New Shows on Sale Including THE BODYGUARD, THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022


Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced a brand new season of shows, including a an exclusive new production of THE SECRET LIVES OF HENRY & ALICE, a comedy by Black Country playwright, David Tristram which will be produced in its entirety by the Grand Theatre.

Interview: Playwright Mat Smart and EDEN PRARIE 1971 at NJ Rep 10/20 to 11/20
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 13, 2022


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright Mat Smart about his career and his upcoming play at NJ Rep, 'Eden Prarie 1971.'

The Beach Boys Bring 2022 Holiday Tour to The Fabulous Fox This December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2022


The Grammy Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Beach Boys announced that they will bring their iconic Southern Californian sound to several cities across the east coast and Midwest this winter for their 2022 holiday tour, Tis the Season with The Beach Boys featuring The Holiday Vibrations Orchestra. 

Out Today: New Focus Recordings Releases Michael Hersch's 'The Script Of Storms'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2022


New Focus Recordings today releases composer Michael Hersch's the script of storms. The album (digital only) features two works by Hersch: cortex and ankle based on texts by Christopher Middleton, and the script of storms based on texts by Fawzi Karim.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL, 1776 And More Announced for Starlight 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022


Starlight Theatre has announced its 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series, which invites audiences to witness pivotal moments in time through seven iconic, straight-from-Broadway shows.

Zachary Clause Brings ON A BEACH Back To Pangea This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022


Zachary Clause has announced the return of On A Beach on Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 at Pangea (178 2nd Avenue). Doors open at 6:00pm with shows beginning at 7:00pm.

Interview: Kip Cranna of SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTENNIAL at War Memorial Opera House - Part 2
by Erica Miner - Sep 4, 2022


In part two of this interview, Kip Cranna speaks on the San Francisco Opera Centennial and opera as a living form.

Cecily Strong To Star In THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE At Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2022


“Saturday Night Live” star Cecily Strong will perform in Jane Wagner's one-woman show “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum this fall.

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW Launches Exclusive Channel On Pluto TV
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022


The collection includes Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics (Rock `N' Roll Hall Of Fame, Rock Legends, The British Invasion, Psychedelic Sixties, Top Hits Of 1965, Top Hits Of 1970, West Coast Rock, Lennon & McCartney Songbook, Sounds Of The Cities, Gone Too Soon, Motortown Review and First Women Of Rock).

Feature: CLINT HOLMES HONORS PETER ALLEN IN BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY at Myron's At The Smith Center
by Debbie Hall - Aug 31, 2022


Las Vegas headliner and international performer Clint Holmes will perform in a show that holds special meaning for him. Between the Moon and New York City: The Songs of Peter Allen celebrates the prolific songwriter and performer at Myron’s at the Smith Center Sept. 7.

The Kitchen to Establish Temporary Home at Westbeth During Renovation of its Own Building
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022


As The Kitchen continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it begins the renovation of its Chelsea home on 19th Street and will move temporarily to Westbeth’s expansive West Side Loft.

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