The Waves - 2018 - Regional (US) Articles Page 2

This year, celebrated Japanese American drumming group TAIKOPROJECT celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a special one-night-only performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 7pm, in Los Angeles.

America's only South Asian wedding band Red Baraat fires on all cylinders with its blistering new studio album, Bhangra Rangeela.

Rock The Bells, the pioneering Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J, has officially announced the lineup for its 2025 festival, featuring Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. & Rakim, Remy Ma, and more.

Baryshnikov Arts will continue the celebration of its milestone 20th anniversary this spring in collaboration with Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) the organization that shares its building and which is marking its 50-year anniversary. 

The Oregon Symphony will present the Lullaby Project, coming to the Alberta Rose Theatre for one night only in May. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Powerful! Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff brought a very moving experience when their Readers' Theater presented Prometheus Bound March 13-15. Aeschylus’ classic Greek tragedy was brought to life through a modern translation by Bryan Doerries, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about justice, resistance, and humanity. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.

American rock band NETHER HOUR has released their highly anticipated eight-track album MOONSHINE. The band fuses swampy grooves with Texas-sized doses of funk, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Check it out now.

RISING, Melbourne’s winter festival of new art, music and performance, has announced its 2025 program featuring; 65 events, 327 artists, 15 new commissions, 9 world premieres, 5 Australian and 10 Victorian.

Superstar producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis and award-winning producer Albert Hype are teaming up to form a new pop punk project, Sorry My Love. Watch their first music video here.

The GRAMMY Award-nominated Aizuri Quartet has announced that it will disband at the end of April 2025 after 13 years of innovative programming and impact. Learn more here.

This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike.

Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Max Frost returns with his sophomore album, Shelby Ave, a genre-blurring collection that showcases his signature fusion of inventive lyricism and genre-defying sound. Listen to the album!

 The Anchorage Symphony has announced an evening of music at their next Classic Concert - Legends in the Atwood Concert Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Rising country artists Kelli Belles and Charly Reynolds are joining forces for the highly anticipated Behind the Guitar Acoustic Tour, set to kick off on February 18.

The Atlanta Opera will embark on its 46th season in 2025-26. The season's six productions are themed to twilight and transformation, as exemplified by Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

K-Pop phenomenon Stray Kids continues their record breaking touring momentum with the announcement of 7 new shows around the world on their Stray Kids World Tour .

In just a few weeks, the breathtaking stage production of LIFE OF PI will sail into Proctors in Schenectady! Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling novel, which captivated readers and later became an Oscar-winning film in 2012, the story made waves once again with its 2019 stage debut in the UK before dazzling Broadway audiences in 2023. Now, it’s hitting the road with its first U.S. National Tour, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Taha Mandviwala, who brings the iconic role of Pi Patel to life. Taha isn’t just a phenomenal actor; he’s also an athlete, wellness coach, and self-proclaimed D&D enthusiast. With his infectious energy and thoughtful insights, our conversation was as inspiring as the story he helps tell on stage!

There's no doubt that 2025 will another fascinating year for immersive theatre, the fastest-growing art form around. There's more choice than ever to jump into a different world, whether it is diving into the Titanic, joining the crew of a spaceship, meeting the crazy characters of a cyberpunk Wild West town or solving a puzzling murder aboard a moving train.

Soulful, jam-inspired American rock band Nether Hour deliver the sophomore single “Look My Way” from their upcoming eight-track album MOONSHINE. Listen to it now!

The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!

Scientists at Houston University discovered that Butoh dance, performed by Vangeline Theater, induces the slowest brain wave activity, marking a significant breakthrough in neuroscience and performance art.

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), following a remarkable run of She Persisted, has announced the release of the She Persisted cast album on November 18, 2024.