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A new year always brings new beginnings, and for fans of UK artist JOHNNY LLOYD, the long-rumored re-emergence of this treasured songwriter has been a long time coming. Opening a confident new chapter in his career, the former Tribes frontman will return with the release of his debut solo album, Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds, out on Friday, May 3 on Xtra Mile Recordings (pre-order). 

This year, Pleasance Theatre Trust will be supporting a record number of artists and companies at all stages of their careers through the investment of over £140,000 (both in-kind and direct financial support) through its Pleasance Futures programme. Recognising how important it is to help open the door for talent, Pleasance's major investment reflects its core beliefs in creating opportunities, supporting ambition, encouraging excellence and building reputations. These 20 productions go on-sale today exclusively via The Pleasance.

As amazing as it sounds, NYC rock legends Binky Philips & The Planets after 47 years will be releasing their debut album “Established 1972 NYC” on April 26th! David Fricke of Rolling Stone once described  the band as “the best rock & roll band I never saw or heard.” 

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Another Monday means another week full of Broadway news! Catch up on the latest below!

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Joseph Lorenzo has released a new version of 'Mr. Melody', the 1976 hit by Natalie Cole for St. Patrick's Day. It is also the 100th anniversary of her Dad, Nat King Cole, who was born on March 17, 1919.

 Lotus Music & Dance will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2019 with a benefit dinner and performance on Monday, March 25th. This year also marks the 100th Birth Anniversary of bharata natyam dance guru, T. Balasaraswati ("Bala"). They will honor legendary choreographer, George Faison with the inaugural Bala Award for Excellence . Other Honorees include Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer for her support of cultural diversity in the performing arts.

XYZ Films and Starburns Industries announces today that they will produce the biographical documentary WELCOME TO MY DAYDREAM, about the stop-motion animation pioneer Will Vinton. The film will be directed by Marq Evans, and produced by XYZ Films and Starburns Industries, with XYZ handling worldwide sales for the project.

Cannery Casino Hotel will bring a variety of highly-acclaimed entertainers to The Club in April, including Hollywood's Greatest Game Shows, featuring legendary game show host Bob Eubanks, rap stars Coolio, Tone Loc and Young MC, as well as progressive rock artist Jon Anderson of Yes.  April entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Pin-Ups Bar and Victory's Bar & Grill all month long.

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Joseph Lorenzo has recorded a new version of 'Mr. Melody', the 1976 hit by Natalie Cole.

Lotus Music & Dance will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2019 with a benefit dinner and performance on Monday, March 25th. This year also marks the 100th Birth Anniversary of bharata natyam dance guru, T. Balasaraswati (“Bala”). They will honor legendary choreographer, George Faison with the inaugural Bala Award for Excellence . Other Honorees include Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer for her support of cultural diversity in the performing arts.

Dublin-born producer EMBRZ has released his new single 'Last Thread' featuring the vocal talents of South London vocalist Huntar.

There are now only a few tickets remaining for popular comedian and musician Jasper Carrott's date at Warrington's Parr Hall.

Grammy Award Winning legendary music icon and master of progressive rock, Alan Parsons will return with a new album, 'The Secret' on April 26, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, the first song from the album, entitled 'Miracle', featuring Jason Mraz on vocals, has been made available. Listen to the track HERE!

Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, 'Full Circle', at The Loft at City Winery, NYC on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30pm.

Indian Ranch announced that it will open its 2019 Summer Concert Series with Lee Brice on June 15. George Thorogood and the Destroyers will bring their Good To Be Bad Tour to Indian Ranch on July 21. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, February 22nd at 10:00 AM; the Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.

Impeaching America is an allegorical political satire about AMERICA who is confused, frustrated, disillusioned and just plain tired.  His solution is to impeach himself.  He wants to quit, but he wants to quit with Honor and with the Due Process as provided for within his document of creation: the Constitution.  He initiates the proceeding by selecting a Bi-Bunal (he wanted to get three, but for many reasons, no one else wanted to do it) consisting of Godd and Satann to determine his/our fate.  He is defended by three attorneys: a liberal, a conservative and a voice of reason. 

Emerging singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul confirms North American tour dates this spring supporting Parachute. The extensive run of dates brings Raffoul to New York's Gramercy Theatre, Nashville's Cannery Ballroom, D.C.'s 9:30 Club, Boston's Royale as well as two dates at Los Angeles' Troubadour. Raffoul has spent the past few years on the road sharing the stage with Kings of Leon, ZZ Ward, NEEDTOBREATHE, Mondo Cozmo, Judah & The Lion and more. Ticket's on-sale begins on Friday, January 18 and can be purchased at billyraffoul.com. See below for complete tour dates.

After over 60 years of traveling, Bluegrass luminary,SPBGMA Preservation Hall of Greats inductee, and longstanding host of the award-winning“Reno's Old Time Music” television show, Ronnie Reno announced today that he will retire at the close of 2019 and hang up his hat.

Two of the country's most exciting young stars, Zawe Ashton and Charlie Cox, will join Golden Globe, Olivier and Evening Standard Award winner Tom Hiddleston in The Jamie Lloyd Company production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 5 March 2019 (press night 13 March) for a strictly limited season ending on 1 June, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The production forms the culmination of the historic Pinter at the Pinter season.

Spring activities for the Centennial, which continues through all of 2019, include a wide range of performances, film screenings, discussions, education initiatives, community programming, and new works by other artists in conversation with Merce Cunningham's work.

The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has released its full lineup which features the headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Ariana Grande.

Daryl Dragon was a brilliant keyboardist, arranger and record producer, known to his many fans worldwide as 'The Captain' half of the pop music duo, Captain and Tennille. Daryl passed away on Wednesday, Jan 2nd at 1:37am due to renal failure at the age of 76.

As 2018 comes to a close, we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

Boyd Gaming today awarded more than $40,000 to nearly three dozen local nonprofit organizations that participated in the company's fourth annual 'Trees of Hope' tree-decorating competition at a celebratory check presentation ceremony held at The Orleans Showroom. Charities that decorated trees at Aliante, Cannery, The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Sam's Town and Main Street Station received prizes based on more than 160,000 customers votes cast from Nov. 27 through Dec. 16.

Based on the 2017 Broadway revival (a West End transfer) this new tour offers a solid mix of splash and raw, complex human emotion.