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Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals Recipients of the 2024 Charles Dean Award

Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Robinson Family Fund for the Arts have announced that Bay Area actors Steven Anthony Jones and Joy Carlin are recipients of the 2024 Charles Dean Award.

Video: Wesley Dean Explores Toxic Masculinity in 'Gunslinger'

Nashville-based Aussie artist Wesley Dean portrays a weathered outlaw making his way through the harsh desert in the gritty music video for “Gunslinger.” The song appears on Dean’s critically-acclaimed new album Music From Crazy Hearts. The video was shot in the California desert towns of Joshua Tree and Pioneertown while Dean was on the Crazy Hearts Across America tour. Watch the video now!

Wesley Dean Releases New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'

Nashville-based Aussie artist Wesley Dean has released his new album Music From Crazy Hearts, the companion piece to an upcoming feature film, Crazy Hearts: The Documentary, which sees Dean hit the road with his family for an ambitious tour across America. Along with the album’s release, Dean has also shared the neon-imbued music video for the country gospel track, “Mercy.” Watch the video here!

Krisha Marcano Named Dean Of Theater For Boston Conservatory At Berklee

Distinguished theater educator, choreographer, performer, and entrepreneur Krisha Marcano will join Boston Conservatory at Berklee as dean of the Theater Division starting July 1.

Singer-Songwriter Dean Friedman to Embark On 40+ City 2024 UK/Ireland Tour

Renowned US singer-songwriter Dean Friedman is set to embark on a 40+ city UK/Ireland tour from January to August 2024, alongside the release of his new compilation album, MORE WORDS & MUSIC.

Video: Bradley Dean Performs 'Be Italian' at Broadway Backwards 2024

Watch Bradley Dean perform “Be Italian” from Nine at this year's Broadway Backwards.

Peter Jutras Named Dean Of University Of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Of Music

Peter Jutras, PhD and director of Hugh Hodgson School of Music, is named the new dean of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Review: KYLE DEAN MASSEY, Crazy Coqs

After two years away, Kyle Dean Massey steps back onto the cabaret stage at London’s Crazy Coqs.

Spire Center for Performing Arts Announces Nick Griffin, The Dean, the Queen and the Crooner, and Tom Rush

Three new shows are coming to Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth including comedy with Nick Griffin, Mike Donovan, Christine Hurley, Todd Angilly, and folk pioneer Tom Rush. Find out more about these upcoming performances!

Interview: Dean Holt of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem.

Wesley Dean Announces New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'

Wesley Dean has announced his much anticipated album, Music From Crazy Hearts, will be released this spring. To accompany the news, the Nashville by way of Australia artist has also shared the hopeful, country-flavored ballad, “Don't Look Back,” featuring country singer Sarah Buxton, along with the official music video.  

Dean Dillon Signs Publishing Deal With River House Artists And Sony Music Publishing

Dillon was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 alongside Bob Dylan and Shel Silverstein), and has penned many iconic hits for chart-topping artists including George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, among others. His association with George Strait over the years has brought him to an icon status.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Screening With Star Dean Butler Will Be Presented By Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation will present special fundraising event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with cast member Dean Butler.

KPFK's Arts In Review to Host Solo Artist David Dean Bottrell

KPFK's Arts in Review welcomes solo performer David Dean Bottrell in 'The Death of Me Yet', a critically acclaimed off-Broadway show exploring mortality and unconventional burial options. Hosted by Julio Martinez.

Broadway Records Founder Van Dean To Launch New Label, Center Stage Records

Broadway Records Founder Van Dean is set to launch a new label called Center Stage Records, expanding his influence in the entertainment industry.

Luna Stage to Present World Premiere of RIFT OR WHITE LIES by Gabriel Jason Dean

Luna Stage will present the World Premiere of RIFT or White Lies by Gabriel Jason Dean, directed by Ari Laura Kreith,  February 8-March 3, 2024.

Brian Kite Named Dean Of The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television

The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television has announced the appointment of Brian Kite to the position of dean. Dean Kite, who served as the interim dean since January 2020, has been instrumental in leading TFT with resilience and innovation, especially through the challenges of the pandemic.

Review: David Dean Bottrell Teaches A Master Class In Storytelling With THE DEATH OF ME YET at Pangea

If I were to ask a hundred people, 'Who wants to attend an eighty-minute show about death?' I'm reasonably certain that at least ninety-percent would say, “I’m busy!' In most instances, those ninety percent would have saved themselves from a dull evening. However, in the unique case of David Dean Bottrell, they would have been dead wrong.

Kyle Dean Massey and Husband Taylor Frey Are Expecting Their Second Child

Kyle Dean Massey and husband Taylor Frey are growing their family! The couple revealed that they are expecting their second child.

Three Camerata Pacifica Principals Perform Chamber Works By Ginastera, Paul Dean And Brahms, November 7-12

An eclectic program of three equally compelling works will be brought to life by three virtuosic chamber artists on Camerata Pacifica's November program presented in four locations across Southern California.