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

Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA.  Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.

Google Earth has detailed their debut album and shared “something complicated,” the album's meditative and restless lead single. Google Earth is the union of pioneering songwriter and producer John Vanderslice and his longtime collaborator James Riotto. Listen to the single now!

San Diego-based alternative rockers Los Saints have shared a music video for their latest single'Doctor,' from their highly anticipated debut album 'Certified', set for release on July 26. Watch the video!

Sophie Craig's debut play I LOVE YOU, NOW WHAT? will run at the Soho Theatre from July 15 to August 5, 2024.

The world premiere of IS THIS AMERICA?, a civil rights opera, will be held in Boston from September 20-22. The opera explores pivotal moments in the civil rights movement through powerful performances.

White Snake Projects will premiere the opera IS THIS AMERICA? celebrating civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer with original music by Mary D. Watkins. Pre-show talks at Boston Public Library branches on Sep 4 and 14.

Premiere Stages has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of STILL, running in July. Learn more and see 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.

Julia Bogdanoff and Ben Laxton star in BEAUTIFUL at Weathervane Theatre, running now through June 22nd.

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens at Central Works on July 13.

The Tribeca Festival has announced its 2024 competition winners, celebrating outstanding achievements in film, documentaries, and immersive storytelling.

Chelsea Factory will present resident artist Yara Travieso’s ANTOLOGÍA: UNA TETA NOVELA, a bilingual work-in-process, from June 20-22, 2024.

Syracuse Stage reveals its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary plays, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts has revealed the Harris Center Presents 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New Zealand-born, LA-based electronic artist and producer, BAYNK, has shared the next part of his forthcoming album, with the SENESCENCE 03+04 bundle -  featuring the focus single “Feel”, as well as “Blood”. Listen to the new songs here!

FIDLAR has returned with the announcement of SURVIVING THE DREAM; the irreverent surf-punk band’s long-awaited fourth studio LP and first in over five years. Previewing the 13-song album’s arrival on September 20, 2024, the group has released their brand new double-single “GET OFF MY WAVE” and “FIX ME.' Listen to the new songs!

Ford's Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 9, 2024, at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about the event.

Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.

Tama Gucci has a knack for pushing the envelope. And pushes he does with the deliciously devious video for new track, Runaway Pup – the lead single from his long awaited debut album, Notes to Self. Out August 16 via Sinderlyn, the album is the culmination of years of forward-thinking pop songwriting. Watch the video for Runaway Pup now!

Renowned bassoonist Rebekah Heller and 10 top bassoonists will present three world premieres by Steve Reich, Julius Eastman, and Fay Victor. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Charly Bliss have shared “Calling You Out,” the addictive new single from their recently announced forthcoming album, FOREVER, out August 16 on Lucky Number. Additionally, Charly Bliss is announcing a headline tour in the fall. Listen to the new song and find the tour details here!

Tony-Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt recently stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss his three-week New York residency at the Palace Theatre, which is running from May 28- June 15. In the interview, Platt discussed growing up around musical theatre, and recalled the first time he went to see a Broadway musical in New York. Watch the video now!

VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of.  How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott:  Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel:  I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in.  Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.

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