The Four Of Us - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

Set for release on August 16, 2024, the record realizes Haas’s desire to create an album where listeners close their eyes and feel transported to a basement speakeasy in NYC, hearing great jazz and having an amazing time basking in the environment of what jazz is all about – the players, the listeners, and the moment.

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.  Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet,   and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.

2025 may be on its way out, but a whole new Broadway season has just begun!  Looking for the best shows to see in summer and fall of 2025 ? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in the rest of 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival has revealed Week 5 programming featuring a variety of stunning performances and crafted events for friends and family. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

The Santa Fe Opera will present its 19th world premiere, featuring an all-star cast and the work of composer Gregory Spears and librettist Tracy K. Smith. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the diverse new works at PlayGround's Free-Play Festival, featuring 11 productions from acclaimed theatre artists, including three from Los Angeles. Runs August 9-25 at Potrero Stage and simulcast.

Presenting world class traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world is the mission of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series, which features the music of Scottish power quartet Cantrip on Wednesday, July 3 in the Backroom at The Burren.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Too Bright, originally released on September 23, 2014. To celebrate this milestone, Perfume Genius has announced the Too Bright 10th Anniversary Tour, with dates kicking off September 16 at The Atlantis in Washington, D.C. and concluding with a two-night stand at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27.

What did our critic think of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall? There is a reason the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a Golden Age classic. The text, suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and written by Authur Laurents, is economical and succinct. Jule Styne’s music varies from catchy tunes to lush, foreboding orchestral maneuvers, and Sondheim’s nascent lyrics are simple and accessible, yet cut to the core of each scene’s objective.

Jez Butterworth’s new play THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.

“Every night, we try to burn their behind and they try to burn ours. That’s what makes it fun. When we are trying to outdo each other, that means we are putting out the show the fans came to see.” --Dr. Otis Williams

The Guthrie Theater is introducting the inspiring creative team for the Tony-nominated play Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Austene Van, in a new video series. Meet Sound Designer Jeff Lowe Bailey below!

Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.

At the beginning of May, a brand new audio version of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face debuted on Audible, which features a starry cast that includes Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Ashley Park, and Jane Krakoswki. BroadwayWorld sat down with Hwang to discuss this new way of experiencing his play and how he approached the material 17 years later.

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the follow-up engagement of tanzmainz, the contemporary dance company of Staatstheater Mainz in Germany, in Sharon Eyal's Soul Chain.

The Blank Theatre in Hollywood has announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. They are Parvesh Cheena, Tim Jo, Marguerite Moreau, Aliza Goldstein, Kit Steinkellner, and Dan Halden.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!

Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano continue their exploration of 17th century Italian motets with a new disc of works by composer Alessandro Stradella (1643-1682), out on Naïve Classiques on June 21, 2024. The album includes Stradella’s Symphonias in D Major and F Major. Except for Stradella’s Exultate in Deo fideles, all of the motets on the album are world premiere recordings.  

This summer, the not-for-profit Auditorium Theatre will present an exciting new lineup of events.

The New Jersey Symphony has revealed the composers for the 10th Edward T. Cone Composition Institute. Learn more about them!

City Winery Boston has announced over 100 shows on stage at Greater Boston’s  premier entertainment/culinary venue this summer.  From pop legends to cutting edge comedy, there’s something for everybody.