This Is My Favorite Song - 2024 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 11

On Sunday, November 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate production put on by Fairfield Center Stage at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield at 148 Beach Rd.  OLIVER!, the musical, based on the Charles Dickens book Oliver Twist, adapted for stage by Lionel Bart. is an exciting production that the entire family can enjoy!  Director/Choreographer Todd Santa Maria, Music Director Eli Newsom, and Children’s Chorus Director Elissa Ranney combine their talents to help bring out the best in this amazing cast!  A talented eight piece live band enhances the production!  When I was in the fourth grade, I had an ensemble role in this show, but have not seen it on stage, since.  Seeing it performed by Fairfield Center Stage brought back the childhood memories of one of the greatest shows for a young cast that has ever been written!

Join the 35th anniversary celebration of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at North Shore Music Theatre from December 5 to 22, 2024.

Dear Readers, something struck me last night while watching the juggernaut musical “Wicked”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. No, it wasn’t a flying monkey. It’s just how incredible this show is. It’s withstood the test of time ever since it’s Broadway premiere back in 2003 even though it didn’t win the Tony for Best Musical (that year it went to “Avenue Q”). It’s still running on Broadway, there have been tour after tour, and now we even have a huge blockbuster movie version coming to theaters in a few weeks. But why? For that answer I think we should take a look at this current run which, while not my favorite viewing of the show, still exemplifies what makes this show great.

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Beatrix is set to build on the momentum of her debut album with a deluxe version set for release on Friday, November 22. Titled Vertigo: Spiraling, the 17-song collection will encompass all the original tracks, along with three live recordings and a new track. Listen to the original edition now!

Socks in the Frying Pan, the high-energy Irish traditional trio from Ennis, County Clare will perform a a one-night-only holiday concert next month at DROM in the East Village.

The North American tour of Shucked is now underway, kicking off in Providence, RI in October 2024. Read the reviews so far for Shucked on tour here!

Singer-songwriter Jude York captivates audiences once again with his highly anticipated new single, 'Those Were The Days,' out now. Listen to the charming track now!

Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, November 25th at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-winning writing team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.

Multi-Platinum Country hitmaker, Lee Brice, is raising a glass to all the folks out there who are alone for the holidays with the release of his latest track, “Single Bells,” available now. Listen to the single, written by Matt Alderman and David Tolliver.

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

In the end, the show is all about seduction, and it has all the dark, gritty sex appeal of a dingy French Quarter speakeasy. That is to say: It’s got the sultry rhythm and blues to sweep you into the fun even if you don’t know exactly why you’re there.

Just in time for Halloween, synth pop savant Allie X releases her highly anticipated Girl With No Face Deluxe album. The deluxe is filled with new tracks and dark wave remixes on some fan favorites from the original album. Listen to it now!

Lianne Marie Dobbs plays THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at 54 Below on 11/6, a must-see musical window into Springfield's eclectic songs and quirky mind. BroadwayWorld named Dobbs as one of the Best Vocalists of the Decade and listed her as a Top Cabaret Highlight of 2022. Read a conversation with Dobbs about the 11/6 show.

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.

Stars Micaela Diamond, Jessica Chastain, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, and more reveal their high school roles in the video here!

There is no one in pop and rock like Laura Nyro, and Erica Garraffa is spellbinding as the great singer-songwriter.

Multi-platinum singer/songwriters Calum Scott and Christina Perri come together to give fans an early gift for the holiday season, “Kid at Christmas.” The original Yuletide duet is for the grown-ups out there who still get a certain warm, fuzzy feel in wintertime. Listen to the song now!

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season!  From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!  

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'

Maestro Steven Reineke never ceases to amaze me with the wide range of artists he brings to DC to play with YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). In the past he’s featured everything from such Broadway stars as Norm Lewis and Megan Hilty to Grammy winning Latin performers Ozomatli. He always introduces his audiences to music they might not be familiar with, and I very much appreciate that both as a reviewer and as an audience member.