The Way of the World - 2017 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

Heather Alicia Simms discusses beauty, bullying, and breaking generational cycles in Broadway’s SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY, and why bringing the production to streaming audiences matters.

Today’s subject Conrad R. Kelly II is currently living his theatre life as co-Director for the esteemed Step Afrika’s The Fruits of Our Labor. Mr. Kelly is also the company’s Associate Artistic Director. The show continues performances at Arena Stage in the Fichandler through November 1st.

Steppenwolf ensemble member Namir Smallwood discusses playing Booth opposite Glenn Davis in Kenny Leon’s production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, opening Steppenwolf’s 51st Season and playing through November 1, 2026.

The Martin E. Segal Theatre will host a discussion of two books on radical theatre director Judith Malina, featuring editors Kate Bredeson and Anna Opel alongside scholars and artists.

Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle released a live cover of Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' following her appearance on the CMA special I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU: A CELEBRATION OF DOLLY PARTON.

The latest offering from The Braid is The Dysmorphic Diva, written and performed by Karen Agam Macarah (pictured, credit David Chiu). Fresh from its sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, her confessional cabaret shares how the shape we see in the mirror and how our family sees us shapes who we are for the rest of our lives. I spoke with Karen about how she developed her one-woman show, how she decided on which Broadway musical show tunes to sing, and which hilarious and touching true stories about family relationships and body struggles to include on her way to finding her best self.

Composer Gregory Spears revealed his upcoming season, featuring the world premiere of orchestral work THE MYSTERIES with Columbus Symphony and Carnegie Hall, plus new operas and recordings.

Dita Von Teese extends her residency at Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with performances throughout 2027, featuring extravagant sets, Bob Mackie costumes, and an ensemble cast.

The Tom Petty Estate unveiled a music video for the extended, newly mixed version of 'Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)' directed by Alan Bibby and drawn from the band's 1978 BBC performance.

Initial casting has been announced for Warriors, the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway next year! Find out who is starring in the show here.

On Wednesday, October 14, Mars kicked off the first of five Vancouver concerts on THE ROMANTIC TOUR, bringing his latest stadium production to BC Place. Joined by RAYE and longtime collaborator Anderson .Paak, who opened the evening as DJ Pee .Wee before returning for a Silk Sonic reunion, Mars treated the audience to a night of music, dancing, and plenty of humour.

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Huntington?

The Smoking Gun Collective presents Terence Rattigan's post-war drama directed by William B. Davis, featuring Jack Rigg, Chris Walters, John Prowse, Lucia Frangione, and others.

Following a triumphant five-city international tour through London, Zürich, Brussels, Paris, and Madrid, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return home for its 2026-27 New York City Center season.

Vince Gill and Marty Stuart released MARTY AND ME, the eleventh installment in Gill's 50 YEARS FROM HOME EP series, featuring five new songs the pair wrote together.

GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.

BLONDIE announced HIGH NOON, their first album of new material in nine years, featuring contributions from Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, and Zach Condon of Beirut. The album marks the final recording of co-founding drummer Clem Burke.

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring works by composers including Michael Tilson Thomas, Beethoven, and Ravel.

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.

Marika Hackman announced her fifth studio album FALSE DOGS, produced and written by herself. The record explores mid-thirties malaise through folk-pop and features Hackman playing most instruments.

Shaw Festival will present specially adapted versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at its Festival Theatre and Harbourfront Centre's Fleck Theatre, marking the production's tenth anniversary. A new holiday cabaret will also debut at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.

Folk music pillars Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform in concert at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater.

The Immigrant Story will present a live performance blending storytelling, gospel, hip-hop, and mariachi to explore America's 250th anniversary and the diverse experiences that have shaped the nation.

Vocalist Celia Berk released her fourth album, a 17-track song cycle combining her seasonal EPs with works by Sondheim, Berlin, and Styne, co-produced by Tony and Grammy winner Scott Lehrer.

Sky Arts Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons will perform THE WOMAN ON THE EDGE at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from January 27-30, 2027, following Edinburgh Festival Fringe and New York runs.