Review: MÉNOPAUSE at Théâtre Le Grand Point Virgule
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 21, 2025
Ménopause, currently running at Le Grand Point Virgule in Paris until November 2, 2025, is a lively French adaptation, including songs, of Jeanie Linders' American hit, Menopause The Musical.
Stephen Wilson Jr. to Embark on Fall Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2024
Rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. will embark on a fall headline tour following an entirely sold-out spring/summer tour and dates with HARDY, The Cadillac Three and Brothers Osborne. The tour will take him through major cities like Denver, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia and Nashville with the biggest hometown show of his career so far at the Brooklyn Bowl.
Mavis Staples Shares Prince-Inspired New Song 'Worthy'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024
A legendary performer who will turn 85 next month on July 10, Mavis Staples continues to be a tour-de-force in music and a voice for the voiceless in today’s divided society. Well known for her work in the gospel and Americana space, Staples is also an R&B icon who famously worked with the one and only Prince in his 80’s heyday. Reminiscent of those records, she is sharing the new song “Worthy.” Listen to it now!
Video: Stephen Wilson Jr. Shares Video for 'Grief is Only Love' In Honor of His Late Father
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 13, 2024
The rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a poignant official video for “Grief is Only Love,” an emotional centerpiece to his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad out now. At its core, søn of dad is a tribute to Stephen Wilson Sr., and was released on September 15, 2023, five years to the day that his father passed away.
Jon Muq Shares His Story on Latest Single 'Flying Away From Home' Ahead of Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024
Uganda-born, Austin-based, singer-songwriter Jon Muq shares the penultimate single “Flying Away From Home” from his forthcoming debut album, Flying Away, produced by Dan Auerbach and set for release May 31. The new single, which blends upbeat classic pop, with fuzzed out guitars, and Muq’s singular sunny vocal, shares his message to follow your dreams across the diaspora. Listen to the single now!
Review: EGO-SYSTÈME at Théâtre Essaïon
by Patrick Honoré - May 21, 2023
With seven nominations for the French Trophées de la Comédie Musicale (Best Musical, Direction, Book, Score, Leading Man, Leading Woman), Égo-Système is bound to be among the winners during this year's ceremony at the Casino de Paris on June 12th.
Mongolian Rock Sensation THE HU Announce New Album
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2022
Mongolian rock act THE HU have announced details of their long-awaited sophomore album RUMBLE OF THUNDER, recorded via Better Noise Music, and released a new single called “Black Thunder” along with an official music video. The album includes “This Is Mongol,” their eco-conscious single released in May. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
Review: Les Trophees De La Comedie Musicale at Casino De Paris
by Patrick Honoré - Jul 5, 2022
What did our critic think of LES TROPHÉES DE LA COMÉDIE MUSICALE at Casino De Paris? After two years of absence, Les Trophées de la comédie musicale are getting bigger and bigger, from no live audience at the Trévise Theatre in its first annual production, to the first live version three years ago, to the packed Casino de Paris this year for its 4th annual ceremony.
Skunk Anansie Announces Summer 2021 European Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2020
After celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2019 with the release of the 25LIVE@25 album, British rock icons Skunk Anansie have announced a string of rescheduled European tour dates, with new shows added due to phenomenal demand including a brand new date at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton.
Sparks Reveal Album Tracklisting And Share New Song 'Self-Effacing'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2020
Pioneering pop perennials Sparks -- Ron and Russell Mael -- lift the lid on their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip, with the release of 'Self-Effacing' in which the evergreen masters of the musical vignette show no loss of appetite for their singular sonic adventures. A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip will be available on multiple formats including CD, picture disc, and cassette.
Sparks Announce New Album A STEADY DRIP, DRIP, DRIP
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 28, 2020
Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael - have announced the May 15 release of their 24th studio album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip, and a European run of tour dates in October. In the announcement video, the band also confirm the release (without providing any dates) of the Sparks-written musical feature film Annette, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard and directed by Leos Carax (Holy Motors), and the currently-untitled Sparks documentary directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Spaced).
BWW Review: GHOST at Mogador
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 7, 2019
After an exciting season of Chicago, Mogador is introducing Parisian audiences to one of the very best musical adaptations, if not one of the most successful, of a famous movie: the much-loved Ghost from popular 90s American cinema.