IN FOR A PENNY Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Crystal Keith’s In For A Penny at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Review: COMPANY at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 3, 2024
What did our critic think of COMPANY at Connor Palace? Stephen Sondheim is generally considered the most important composer/lyricist of the 20th century American musical theater. Many consider him to be the person who reinvented the genre.
French Cassettes Release New Single 'Megabus'; New Album 'Benzene' Out June 7
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
San Francisco indie rock trio French Cassettes have released their latest single, “Megabus”, with a video from Vanessa Pla. The track is featured on the band’s upcoming third album, Benzene, due to arrive June 7 via Tender Loving Empire. French Cassettes were announced as part of this year’s Outside Lands festival line up, taking place August 9-11, in Golden Gate Park, along with a run of U.S. dates west of the Mississippi [all dates below].
Enescu International Competition Opens Applications Worldwide, Plus Concerts, Masterclasses and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
The 2024 edition of the biennial George Enescu International Competition will take place from August 31 to September 27, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania, with four divisions for entrants in Composition, Cello, Violin, and Piano.
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - Apr 17, 2024
We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year.
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 13, 2024
I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
Tyler Houchins Brings DOWN A YELLOW BRICK ROAD Home to Philadelphia in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024
Philadelphia cabaret performer, Tyler Houchins, has announced a return of his solo performance, Down A Yellow Brick Road, celebrating legendary actress and vocalist Judy Garland, Thursday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m at Rosy’s Taco Bar East in South Philadelphia, bringing cabaret back to former site of L’Étage, the cabaret venue which shuttered in 2020.
Video: In Rehearsal with Judy Kuhn for UNKNOWN SOLDIER
by Joshua Wright - Mar 28, 2024
Watch as Judy Kuhn talks about joining the company of Unkown Solider at Arena Stage. Said Kuhn on the project 'I play Lucy Anderson... She's a woman who has had a fantasy about what her life should or could have been. I love doing theater, it's so collaborative and there's nothing more collaborative than a new musical.'
Aaron Tveit Will Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This June
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2024
Tony winner Aaron Tveit is set to enchant audiences with his debut residency at the iconic Café Carlyle from June 18 to 29. We have all the details on his upcoming shows!
Friedberg To Release New Single 'Hello' On Friday
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2024
The four piece Friedberg are gearing up for a busy year ahead, including performances at SXSW, with sets confirmed at the British Music Embassy and End Of The Trail showcases next month in Austin, Texas, as well as a performance at this year's Great Escape Festival. The band have also been invited to support rising Black Country duo Big Special.
The National & The War On Drugs Set The 'Zen Diagram Tour'
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024
GRAMMY-award winning rock bands The National and The War On Drugs announced their 2024 Zen Diagram Tour across North America, marking the first time the two bands have toured together. The tour also includes a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Special guest Lucius will be joining across all dates except Mexico City.