The Life I Lead - 2019 - West End Articles Page 13

James Robinson is the next General and Artistic Director of Seattle Opera, and the fifth person to lead the company in its 61-year history. Robinson begins his tenure on September 4, 2024, replacing Christina Scheppelmann, who takes over as General and Artistic Director of Brussels' La Monnaie/De Munt in January 2025 following the completion of her contract with Seattle Opera.

The full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!

Camden People's Theatre has announced the appointment of Rio Matchett as its new Artistic Director & Joint CEO.

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced complete casting for the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Check out who will join the cast here!

The Den Theatre revealed its lineup of October comedy shows featuring Chris Redd and Ryan Sickle. Enjoy a month of laughter with top comedians in Chicago.

Four-time EMMY® winner Derek Hough announced his all-new Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays tour.  The screen and stage star will be at the Boch Cetner Wang Theatre November 6, 2024.

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Joburg Theatre has announced its latest production, the timeless and magical pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast'. This enchanting show will run from 31 October to 22 December 2024 on the Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre and promises to be a spellbinding experience for audiences of all ages.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently headlining as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released his new album A Thousand Spotlights on CD and in streaming and digital platforms today, Friday, July 26.

Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and composer Ingrid Michaelson continues to edge her way into the Traditional Pop scene with her latest single “Only You,” featuring Latin Grammy Award-nominated artist and producer Ariza. Listen to the song now!

23.5 Hours will be presented at Park Theatre in September. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Nick Cartell, star of the LES MISÉRABLES National Tour, debuts a new track from his upcoming album and announces concert dates.

In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson. Jubilee tells the story of a group of Black American singers who brought African American spirituals to audiences around the world, forever changing the trajectory of music history.

Dr. Regina Palm has been appointed as the Senior Curator of Modern Art at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida, starting September 30, 2024.

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

When I heard about the West Coast premiere of Abby Rosebrock’s Dido of Idaho by The Echo Theater Company at Atwater Village Theatre starring Alana Dietze (pictured), I knew I had to speak with her about the “wonderfully off-beat, darkly hilarious (in a truly cringeworthy way) comedy about female identity and the lengths to which some women will go for the love of a man.”  

ELIZABETH I will be presented as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

The Bristol Old Vic has announced the cast for the European premiere of Matthew López’s REVERBERATION, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the powerful drama to life.

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.

The civil rights opera IS THIS AMERICA will premiere in Boston from September 20-22, 2024, highlighting pivotal moments in the fight for equality through powerful performances and storytelling.

Britton & The Sting's new show MAMA will debut at Little Island. The cast and creative team have been announced, promising an exciting production.

Algos Music has announced the release of the new album by vintage vocalist extraordinaire ALLYSON BRIGGS – Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach – on CD and in digital and streaming platforms.

National Sawdust will open its momentous 10th anniversary season with the world premiere production of Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek's sensual and poetic new opera Silent Light from September 26-29.