The Scene - 2007 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

Japan Society will host a weekend film series highlighting rare films scored by composer, musician, and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Remembering Joe - The Joe Dolan Show with The Dolan family will return with a 2027 nationwide tour will mark the 20th anniversary of Joe Dolan's passing in 2007 — and his music remains as popular as ever.

Melissa Etheridge will bring her RISE tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, showcasing songs from her first studio album in five years. Learn more here.

Edy Modica, known for JURY DUTY, will release her debut comedy special through Irony Point, the production company behind I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE, for wide YouTube viewing.

We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger than music: Unity exists to strengthen and support nonprofit ministries, making an impact across our communities. Nonprofit ministries are given opportunities to connect directly with thousands of festival attendees through on-site booths and relationship-building opportunities during the event.

RAWdance will name Jocelyn Reyes of REYES Dance as the CONCEPT series' first guest curator, ahead of performances featuring five Bay Area choreographers in San Francisco.

NOW IT'S OVERHEAD will issue vinyl pressings of its catalog for the first time, alongside a five-song digital EP titled IN THE BEGINNING via Saddle Creek.

Florida band THE CADETS, whose members include Chad Matheny of EMPEROR X, signed to Bar/None Records and shared a music video ahead of a retrospective album release.

The Texas-based rock act announced the release of a new single, continuing the band's run of original material rooted in the state's music scene.

Guitarists Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller and Jesse Dayton have formed TEXAS HEADHUNTERS, a trio releasing a new album titled RISE AND SHINE.

Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on  Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!

Despite some good performances, the play is bereft of context, bereft of history, bereft of detail, bereft of nuance. It simply fails to engage us.

Veteran emo/indie rock band Time Spent Driving announced 'Lost Leaves,' an upcoming album via Thirty Something Records, preceded by a double single release of 'Weak Arm' and 'December.'

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre At Concordia College? Read the full review for the production here.

Black Dyke Band brings its popular programme of classics and movie music, written or arranged for brass, to the BBC Proms. Showcasing their industrial roots and professional virtuosity, they prove why they are 'the best-known brass band in the world'.

The Tank NYC will present LimeFest 2026, its annual festival of new works by women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists, featuring productions including Lilith, Baby Bipolar, and Moonlighters at its Manhattan venue.

What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.

Actors Theatre of Indiana announced Dan McFeely, a former ATI Board Member and Past President, as its new Executive Director, succeeding Jim Reilly, who transitions to Executive Director Emeritus.

An extended clip is now available from the first episode of Elle, the newly released Legally Blonde prequel series. Check it out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the fan-favorite character.

Grace Arts Center's new musical OTHELLO OF OVERTOWN, inspired by Miami artist Purvis Young, will hold free public readings at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Pérez Art Museum Miami ahead of a full 2027 production.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced three faculty appointments: Joseph Pereira of the LA Philharmonic, Tim Keeler of Chanticleer, and Michael Cox of SF Opera and Ballet Orchestras.

Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut gets its first teaser posters! The A24 musical comedy stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Bernadette Peters & more.