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Less Than Jake Debuts New Single 'Dear Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020


Ska punk veterans Less Than Jake have teamed up with New Noise Magazine to bring fans another new single from their forthcoming album, Silver Linings.

GRUFF RHYS To Publish New Book 'Resist Phony Encores!'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020


Resist Phony Encores! is a selective memoir in the form of graphics, images, and mass communications by musician and songwriter Gruff Rhys.

Amazon Prime Video Says Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 with YEARLY DEPARTED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


Amazon Prime Video will say so long to 2020 with the new comedy special Yearly Departed, a comedic memorial for a year that somehow still isn't over yet.

Cirque Du Soleil Launches All-New CirqueConnect Digital Experience
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020


Cirque du Soleil has unveiled its exciting fall programming along with a brand-new look for its CirqueConnect content hub.

Kevin and Joanne Clifton Embark on a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020


Strictly Champion siblings KEVIN and JOANNE CLIFTON are heading out on tour this autumn with an intimate show produced for a socially distanced audience - AN EVENING WITH KEVIN AND JOANNE CLIFTON.

HERE COME THE BOYS Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2020


Following a sold-out UK national tour, 'Here Come The Boys', featuring four superstar Kings of Dance, a brand new supporting cast and a dazzling new production, is to transfer to the West End for a 16-week season at the Garrick Theatre from 27 January, 2021.

Nick Silverio and Ramita Ravi Launch Artswrk, New Startup For Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020


NYC-based performers Nick Silverio and Ramita Ravi have announced the brand launch and beta waitlist for their new startup, Artswrk: a professional network for artists and creatives to find, track, and refer work.

Soho Rep. Launches Job Creation Program Called SOHO REP. PROJECT NUMBER ONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020


Responding to the extreme precarity the artistic community is experiencing amidst a dire lack of government intervention, Soho Rep. Project Number One creates jobs to support artists in this moment and will be part of building a new path forward.

The Struts & Robbie Williams Release 'Strange Days'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 2, 2020


British glam rockers The Struts have released their stunning new single ‘Strange Days’ which features the incomparable pop legend Robbie Williams.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020


With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

Audible Announces Third Emerging Playwrights Fund Class
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2020


Audible has announced  its latest Emerging Playwrights Fund class.

Goo Goo Dolls Announce First-Ever Holiday Album 'It's Christmas All Over'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020


Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have announced they will release their first-ever holiday record It's Christmas All Over on October 30th, 2020 via Warner Records. Comprised of cover renditions of classic fan-favorites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas, the album promises to deliver a much-needed warmth and hope to 2020. Produced by frontman John Rzeznik alongside the band's longtime collaborators Brad Fernquist and Jimmy McGorman, the record was created during lockdown this year. Stay tuned for more information this fall.

New York Stage and Film Announces 2020 Artists/Projects-in-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


New York Stage and Film announces the 2020 Artists/Projects-in-Residence: Shairi Engle, Morgan Green, Khiyon Hursey, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jian Jung, Ilya Khodosh, Sandra Tsing Loh, Molly Beach Murphy, Phanésia Pharel, Brian Quijada, Christina Quintana (CQ), Nygel D. Robinson, Keenan Scott II, Susan Tenney, Lucie Tiberghien and Lily Wolff.

Check Out Artwork From the BroadwayWorld Remix Hamilton Challenge!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 18, 2020


In BroadwayWorld Remix, we want our readers to make their own art for a particular show. This week's show is Wicked!

Popcorn Award For New Play Writing at The 2020 Edinburgh Fringe Announce The Short List
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2020


This year's final shortlist of eight from 133 eligible plays that were due to premiere at Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance,  Summerhall, Traverse Theatre and Underbelly,  includes work from all over the UK and champions marginalised communities, shining a light on people who's stories are just not heard or seen.

Check Out Artwork From the BroadwayWorld Remix Mean Girls Challenge!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 4, 2020


In BroadwayWorld Remix, we want our readers to make their own art for a particular show. This week's show is Heathers!

Video Roundup: MEAN GIRLS Fans Create Parodies, Animatics, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2020


Mean Girls has a great fanbase, from wearing pink on Wednesdays, to creating super fetch fan videos! Fans from all over have taken to YouTube to post parody songs, animatics, and more!

Savannah Rep Announces New Executive Artistic Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2020


Savannah Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce their new Executive Artistic Team led by Executive Artistic Director, Ryan McCurdy and Managing Director, Jennifer Bishop.

Whisperin' Bill Anderson Releases 73rd Album THE HITS RE-IMAGINED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2020


Whisperin' Bill Anderson boasts a renowned career that has seen extraordinary milestones, including his Country Music Hall of Fame induction; 59 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and 80 top-charting songs-37 of which were Top Ten hits in addition to seven No. 1 singles.

Felicia Curry and Helen Hedman Named To Resident Company Of Artists Roster At Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2020


Everyman Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi is thrilled to announce that actors Felicia Curry and Helen Hedman have joined the organization as members of the Everyman Theatre Resident Company of Artists. Everyman Theatre is one of only a handful of Regional Theatres that has a resident company of professional artists as part of its mission.

Uniform Reveal New Single & Video 'Dispatches from the Gutter'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 22, 2020


Uniform's 'Dispatches from the Gutter' comes with a momentous video from filmmaker and director Jacqueline Castel. 'The video was approached as a documented mass sigil informed by the historical and philosophical concept of self-immolation, performed under the lunar eclipse of Independence Day,' Castel explains.

Nashville Ballet To Celebrate 19th Amendment With Free Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2020


Inspired by Tennessee's vital role in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Nashville Ballet will share a digital presentation of Gina Patterson's 72 Steps on Tuesday, August 18 a?" the exact date the Tennessee legislature ratified the bill granting women the right to vote 100 years earlier. Made available for streaming for free through the generous sponsor support of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Nashville, access is granted to watch the performance by signing up at https://bit.ly/72StepsRSVP.

World Premiere Production of TAMBO & BONES Announced as Part of Upcoming Season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2020


The world premiere production of Dave Harris' 'Tambo & Bones' will be a part of the Center Theatre Group's upcoming season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre following the play's New York engagement.

Crystal Lake Release Two-Track EP WATCH ME BURN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 8, 2020


Today, Japanese metalcore band, Crystal Lake, have released a two-track EP, Watch Me Burn, via SharpTone Records.

The Carbonell Awards Announces Winners of Four Special Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2020


Donald R. Walters, Esq., board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced the recipients of four Special Awards that will be presented at the 44th awards ceremony that will now be virtual.

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