The City and the Town - 2023 - West End Articles Page 13

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!

Presented by Broadwick Live, Silverworks Island will host a series of new events this summer at East London's Royal Docks, garnering some of the world's leading names in electronic music, and the 5th of July marks a truly special one.

Alt-pop breakout Nessa Barrett has shared her new expanded album AFTERCARE DELUXE. With six new tracks, AFTERCARE DELUXE expands upon Barrett’s acclaimed 2024 album AFTERCARE. Listen to it here!

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will kick off a series of special string quartet shows beginning April 25 in Lawrence, KS. Tickets are on sale now.

Kassi Valazza has announced her new album From Newman Street alongside the release of lead single 'Weight of the Wheel.' Listen to the new track here.

Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America, announced that starting at the end of March 2025, Erin Harkey would serve as its next CEO.

San Franciscan artist Grooblen returns with a new journey into colorful offbeat psych pop. 'The Convenience Of Being' is a deceptively breezy single that will appear on a new EP, coming in April. Listen to it now.

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.

Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with his hit improvised comedy show - Kool Story Bro.

Award winning playwright Charles Evered’s play “Adopt a Sailor” has been on a nationwide tour since 2018 to garner support for the Evered House, the playwright’s non-profit that supports creative military members and others who serve. 

Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

Circus Oz has announced the return of their New York-bound spectacular, Circus Oz Non Stop, to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Learn more here!

Nestled in the heart of New York's enchanting West Village is a basement piano bar so iconic, celebrities queue to get in. And for six nights only, Marie's Crisis and its top pianists are coming to Melbourne to play especially for you. 

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!

Alt-pop breakout Nessa Barrett has shared her highly-anticipated new single, “LOVE LOOKS PRETTY ON YOU.' An instant fan-favorite since Nessa first teased it over a year ago, the delicate track precedes the release of her AFTERCARE DELUXE album. Check it out now!

'Be My Baby', written and performed by Vincent Cinque and directed by Felicia Lobo, had its first public developmental presentation at the Dramatists Guild Foundation this week after 2.5 years of development.

New York Festival of Song will kick off its first concert of the new year with Le tour de France on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. 

Ahead of the release of his sophomore album tryin to be born, out February 28, 2025, Mosseri releases his new single” “i could be your hands.” Listen to it now!

Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.

World famous magician Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo) has announced a 47-show residency for Spring 2025 in the heart of London's Soho.

Ascendant country music sensation Tayler Holder has announced that he will join hitmaker Chase Matthew as the special guest on the UK leg of the Warner Music Nashville artist’s 2025 European Tour.

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.