The Times - 2006 - New York Articles Page 1

SPAMALOT, otherwise known as Monty Pythony’s Spamalot: A New Musical (Lovingly) Ripped Off from the Motion Picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail is an absurd spoof on the already absurd.

Vladimir is a powerful and potent story of defiance, strength, and sacrifice.

The long-running comedy show marks its twentieth anniversary with a complete cast announcement for the upcoming POTTED PANTO production.

The Houston-based indie rock collective releases its long-delayed sophomore album, a 16-song record completed over two decades after the band broke up during its creation.

Prime Video has cast Paul Raci, John Ralston, Kathleen Duborg, Nikki Rae Hallow, Woody Jeffreys, Carmela Zumbado, Karin Konoval, Alvina August, David A. Kaye, Anthony Konechny, and Magda Apanowicz in ROSE HILL, based on Elsie Silver's bestselling romance saga and produced by Temple Hill.

Composer David T. Little announced season highlights including the New York premiere of WHAT BELONGS TO YOU at NYU Skirball, a 20th-anniversary release of SOLDIER SONGS by Opera Philadelphia, and new productions of DOG DAYS and JFK across North America and Australia.

All Roads Theatre Company will present its third annual gala at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, featuring 50 Broadway performers and an 18-piece orchestra.

Pianist David Kaplan will release his second solo album centered on Beethoven's two Sonatas quasi una Fantasia, exploring the boundary between composition and improvisation alongside works by Ligeti, Couperin, Schumann, and Brahms on Orchid Classics.

Comedian and Emmy Award winner Craig Ferguson will record special tapings at Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. Tickets are currently available.

54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including SUFFS star Housso Sémon, Disney Channel icon Anneliese van der Pol, and RuPaul's Drag Race's Sapphira Cristál.

When people hear about Idlewild, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2006 drama film with a musical score produced, written, and mostly performed by the Grammy award winning hip-hop duo Outkast. Set in fictional Idlewild, Georgia, the film focuses on the seedier side of the music business rather than the majesty that was Idlewild, Michigan.

MÖTLEY CRÜE has released a newly remastered version of Take Me to the Top from the TOO FAST FOR LOVE 45th anniversary edition, available for pre-order.

Andrew McMahon announced a new EP featuring stripped-down versions of SOMETHING CORPORATE songs, with the first single 'She Paints Me Blue' now available.

The one-man Shakespeare adaptation starring Raoul Bhaneja will perform at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto, with proceeds supporting The Andy McKim Endowment Fund for New Works.

Irish Repertory Theatre officially opened Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape, directed by Ciarán O'Reilly. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.

Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

New York Live Arts, BAM, and L'Alliance New York will present the U.S. premiere of TOI, MOI, TITUBA… by choreographer and performer Dorothée Munyaneza and Kadidi Company, exploring suppressed voices through movement and music.

GRAMMY-nominated Matisyahu and Eurovision runner-up Yuval Raphael released the pop-R&B track 'Carry On,' written by Rachel Sapoznik and produced by GRAMMY-winner Rico Love, as an anthem for healing and overcoming adversity.

A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Mia Moretti released a 10-track compilation featuring Heidi Lawden, Scarlett O'Malley, HYANNI, and remixes from Radio Slave and MYD, reflecting her summer residency on the White Isle.

Dorothée Munyaneza will present the U.S. premiere of her solo performance based on French philosopher Elsa Dorlin's essay on Tituba, performed at New York Live Arts Theater.

A new music video from David T. Little's award-winning opera WHAT BELONGS TO YOU, based on Garth Greenwell's novel and featuring tenor Karim Sulayman and ensemble Alarm Will Sound, is now available.

Recently, we had the chance to chat with the creator of Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell. We discussed how her origins as a singer-songwriter set her on the path to Broadway, the journey Hadestown has been on since it first started in 2006 and even some of her favourite moments from the filmed version of the musical!

Pianist Kris Davis, saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, and drummer Tyshawn Sorey will perform at Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts as part of its 2026-27 jazz programming.

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.