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HANDALA: A CELEBRATION OF PALESTINE to Have World Premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Fe Photo HANDALA: A CELEBRATION OF PALESTINE to Have World Premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

What happens when we dare to step into the life of the 'other' with an open heart that sings a song of our shared humanity? The 2024 Hollywood Fringe Scholarship recipient, Handala, a solo show performed by Myriam Ali-Ahmad, allows audiences a window to do just that....


ELECTRIC AVENUE Comes to the Coppell Arts Center in June Photo ELECTRIC AVENUE Comes to the Coppell Arts Center in June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

What if you could relive all the youthful energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave and FM Radio Pop—right here, right now? The Coppell Arts Center has announced  Electric Avenue: the 80s MTV Experience on Saturday, June 8 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM....


Worriers Announce February & March Tour Dates With Alkaline Trio & Drug Church Photo Worriers Announce February & March Tour Dates With Alkaline Trio & Drug Church
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024

Worriers set North American February / March shows supporting Alkaline Trio on their Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs Tour. The tour will kick off on February 22 in Anaheim, CA at The House Of Blues and will include shows in Austin, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Portland, Seat...


CONTRA-TIEMPO Hosts Free Dance Events in Pittsfield This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2024

As part of this year’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival in Pittsfield, Jacob’s Pillow has announced that CONTRA-TIEMPO will host a community dance party and workshop (“Sabor Session”) on the evening of Tuesday, February 20, followed by a performance of ¡azúcar! on Friday, February 23. ...


Charlotte Morris Offers Message Of Heartbreak & Healing With New Video, “Love Ain't R Photo Charlotte Morris Offers Message Of Heartbreak & Healing With New Video, “Love Ain't Real”
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2023

Charlotte Morris offers a message of heartbreak and healing in her new video, “Love Ain’t Real,” which premiered on Americana UK. The impactful short film, directed by William Gawley and produced by Michelle Robertson, showcases Morris in a simple black outfit against a black backdrop. The video cap...


Interview: Les Kurkendaal-Barrett L.A. Premieres His THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSION Photo Interview: Les Kurkendaal-Barrett L.A. Premieres His THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN
by Gil Kaan - August 28, 2023

The Los Angeles premiere of actor/writer Les Kurkendaal-Barrett’s The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen begins August 31, 2023, at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre....


BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun of ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Walnut Street Theatre Photo BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun of ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - September 27, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jeff Calhoun, who is currently directing Elvis - A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theatre. The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominated direc...


Yours Truly to Release Album 'TOXIC,' Shares New Single Photo Yours Truly to Release Album 'TOXIC,' Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

With their name now cemented on a global scale, Yours Truly journey even further into their trademark versatility on their forthcoming sophomore album chapter, expanding beyond stylistic confines and expectations. Effusive and effervescent one moment, dark and damaging the next, TOXIC runs the spect...


West Harlem Art Fund Hosts Its First Winter Exhibition — Curb Appeal On Governors Isl Photo West Harlem Art Fund Hosts Its First Winter Exhibition — Curb Appeal On Governors Island
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023

The West Harlem Art Fund is expanding their seasonal residency on Governors Island through Winter 2024. The first organization outside of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, to offer year-round public art with an indoor installation available by appointment only....


Interview: Anthony Rapp Talks WITHOUT YOU Off-Broadway Premiere, RENT's Long-Lasting Photo Interview: Anthony Rapp Talks WITHOUT YOU Off-Broadway Premiere, RENT's Long-Lasting Impact & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Anthony Rapp as he discusses the Off-Broadway premiere of his one-person show Without You at New World Stages, Rent's long-lasting impact, and much more....


Industry Insiders Share Thoughts on the Broadway Season and Hopes for 2024 Photo Industry Insiders Share Thoughts on the Broadway Season and Hopes for 2024
by Team BWW - December 29, 2023

Before the 2024 season begins, BroadwayWorld is taking a pause to reflect on this past year in theatre, surveying dozens of Broadway insiders, from producers to writers; marketing experts to press representatives. Find out what they had to say about 2023......


Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages Photo Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages
by Joey Mervis - April 17, 2024

In this video, watch as Jinkx Monsoon chats more about her take on Audrey, rejoining the cast of Chicago later this year, and so much more!...


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For EVERY LEAF A Photo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For EVERY LEAF A HALLELUJAH
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the brand new adaptation of Ben Okri's Every Leaf A Hallelujah, adapted and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba (22 May – 10 June, press performance 25 May, 11am)....


GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Comes to South Coast Repertory This Month Photo GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Comes to South Coast Repertory This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 04, 2024

South Coast Repertory presents pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder for a limited engagement of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, Jan. 18-28 on the Julianne Argyros Stage....


Review: Something Special In The Air As CLYDE ALVES Plays Chelsea Table + Stage Photo Review: Something Special In The Air As CLYDE ALVES Plays Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - December 08, 2023

Late of Broadway's New York, New York, Clyde Alves takes his solo act and self-penned songs to the nightclub stage, making a night to remember....


Ukrainian Actor Mirra Zhuchkova on the Cabaret Show Created in the Kyiv Bunkers: 'All Photo Ukrainian Actor Mirra Zhuchkova on the Cabaret Show Created in the Kyiv Bunkers: 'All My Projects Are About the Battlefield'
by Franco Milazzo - February 24, 2023

A year ago today, Russia began their full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Bunker Cabaret by Ukrainian theatre company Hooligan Art Community (HAC) will mark this sombre anniversary at Somerset House with shows tonight and tomorrow....


Cuffed Up Announce Debut Album; Share New Single 'Finer Things' Photo Cuffed Up Announce Debut Album; Share New Single 'Finer Things'
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024

Alongside the news, Cuffed Up is sharing their new single, 'Finer Things' which arrives with an accompanying video directed by Jacob Butler and Ralph Torrefranca of the band. The album will be available as a limited edition 'lucky dip' eco-mix vinyl variant. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...


Experience Ian Munsick Live at the Charleston Gaillard Center in February Photo Experience Ian Munsick Live at the Charleston Gaillard Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2023

Join in for an unforgettable live concert experience with Ian Munsick at the Charleston Gaillard Center in partnership with SEWE. Get your tickets now!...


Review: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE at Lakeshore Players. Photo Review: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE at Lakeshore Players.
by Jared Fessler - February 11, 2024

What did our critic think of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE at Lakeshore Players.?...


Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!...


Destroy Boys Share New Single 'Beg For The Torture' Photo Destroy Boys Share New Single 'Beg For The Torture'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023

Destroy Boys have released a new single, “Beg For The Torture,” via Hopeless Records. Produced by Carlos de la Garza (Bad Religion, Paramore, The Linda Lindas), It is one minute and 25 seconds of the band’s signature punk rock female empowerment and marks the trio’s first bit of new music since 2021...


Peter Chu Presents Two World Premiere Dances at 92NY Photo Peter Chu Presents Two World Premiere Dances at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2023

The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center's 2022/23 Mainstage Series continues with Conscious Shift and take-off, two world premieres by performing artist, educator and choreographer Peter Chu. Both pieces are choreographed by Chu, who performs with Roger Van der Poel, a member of his company, Chuthis...


EARTH TO VENUS: A Spellbinding Story About Community and Truth Photo EARTH TO VENUS: A Spellbinding Story About Community and Truth
by Team BWW - November 08, 2023

Earth to Venus, a groundbreaking, original play by Rachel Collignon, directed by Jasmine K. Bernard, tells the story of six womxn whose paths cross at a mental health clinic in Manhattan. When a documentary project challenges the boundary between private and public, they are forced to grapple with h...


Folk Jazz Duo Giselle & Erik Open Up Their Hearts With New Single 'Take It All Away' Photo Folk Jazz Duo Giselle & Erik Open Up Their Hearts With New Single 'Take It All Away'
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2023

Giselle and Erik, a Nashville-based Folk/Jazz duo, release their emotional new single 'Take It All Away' from their upcoming debut EP 'Healing.' The song reflects their experiences through Erik's open heart surgery and recovery, showcasing the love they share. Visit their website for more informatio...


New Public Art Sculpture Scheduled For Governors Island Photo New Public Art Sculpture Scheduled For Governors Island
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023

The West Harlem Art Fund and NY Artist Equity Association will present sculptor Miguel Otero Fuentes and his latest work XOXO (Hugs and Kisses - Hugs and Kisses) on Governors Island this spring in Nolan Park....






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