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Steve Hackett Announces First Vinyl Release Of 'To Watch The Storms' & 'Wild Orchids'


Steve Hackett announces the first ever vinyl release of his albums 'To Watch The Storms' and 'Wild Orchids.' Find out more about this exciting release.

COLLEGE FUN Benefit Premiere to be Presented at The Frog & Peach Theatre Company This Spring


The Frog & Peach Theatre Company will stage a one-night-only benefit premiere of “College Fun” a startling new comedy by Ted Zurkowski.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Stone Foxes Announce New LP 'On the Other Side'


“Man’s Red Fire” sets the tone for an album with the band’s signature rock n’ roll sound, combined with heavy influences of Ennio Morricone and driving percussion. The recording features Ian McDonald (Farfisa keys), Elliott Peck and Zola (high-octave vocalists), Marcus Stephens (horns),  Mario Silva (trumpet), and Danny Lubin-Laden (trombone).

HAMLET: THE VIKING PRINCE OF DENMARK Roams the NYC Parks in June


Celebrated indie theatre company, Black Henna Productions returns after a hiatus, in association with Theatre Beyond Broadway, with a re-envisioned 90-minute Hamlet.

Foreigner LIVE AT THE RAINBOW '78 DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Video Out 3/15


FOREIGNER and Eagle Vision today announced the release of the concert film, Foreigner Live At The Rainbow '78, which is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital video from March 15th.

Frog and Peach Theatre Company Returns to Sheen Center with TWELFTH NIGHT


Celebrating more than 20 years of creating Shakespeare for everyone, Frog and Peach Theatre Company follows up their acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with another classic comedy, TWELFTH NIGHT which begins performances Friday, February 22nd and opens Monday, February 25th.

Elina De Santos Directs World Premiere Of A MISUNDERSTANDING


 Understand you? I don't even understand myself. Elina de Santos directs a playful play of ideas that challenges our fundamental understanding of reality. The world premiere of A Misunderstanding by Matt Chait (Disinherit the Wind) opens on Friday, Jan. 4 at The Complex in Hollywood, where performances continue through Feb. 3. Leave all your preconceived notions at the door… this play is sure to turn them inside out.

Foreigner Announces Then and Now Concerts With All Original And Current Members


With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world. With an arsenal of hits such as "Cold As Ice," "Hot Blooded," and "Feels Like The First Time,"  FOREIGNER - Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar, sax, vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar) and Chris Frazier (drums) - continue to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. FOREIGNER has no less than ten multi-platinum albums and has been awarded platinum singles for digital sales of "I Want To Know What Love Is," and "Juke Box Hero," demonstrating its resonance in the era of downloads and streams.  YouTube views of FOREIGNER songs total almost five hundred million, and the band's recordings are constantly featured in movies and TV shows all over the world.

Foreigner Co-Founder Ian McDonald of Honey West Reunites with Fellow Foreigner Original Al Greenwood for Surprise Performance


Friday night in Jones Beach, NY, history was made when IAN McDONALD of HONEY WEST and fellow originalForeigner member Al Greenwood joined the band – Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar, sax, vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar) and Chris Frazier (drums) – for an impromptu performance on “Hot Blooded” as part of its North American “Juke Box Heroes” Tour.

Foreigner Announces Massive Reunion Concert August 4


“I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” FOREIGNER, the band behind these classic and iconic songs, recently kicked off their 29-city “Juke Box Heroes“ tour as they rock  across the US with one of the hottest Live Nation tours of the summer. Last night in Syracuse, New York, history was made after FOREIGNER  – Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar, sax, vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass, vocals), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar) and Chris Frazier (drums) – played the latest stop on their “Juke Box Heroes” tour.

Amas Musical Theatre's Rosetta LeNoire Teen Academy to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


Amas Musical Theatre's (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy will present Jesus Christ Superstar, a Rock Opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.  The story is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the last week of Jesus's life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. 

Photo Flash: First Look at MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Sheen Center


The renowned Frog & Peach Theatre Company follows up their record breaking Sheen Center debut of 2017's Macbeth with A Midsummer Night's Dream. William Shakespeare's rollicking romp of romance, wizardry, and show biz. The production opened on February 1 and runs through February 25 at The Sheen Center Black Box Theatre.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for Frog & Peach Theatre Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


The renowned Frog & Peach Theatre Company follows up their record breaking Sheen Center debut of 2017's Macbeth with A Midsummer Night's Dream. William Shakespeare's rollicking romp of romance, wizardry, and show biz runs February 1 - 25, with Opening Night slated for Saturday, February 3 at The Sheen Center Black Box Theatre.

HONEY WEST, Feat. Grammy-Nominated Foreigner/King Crimson Co-Founder IAN McDONALD, Live At The Cutting Room 1/25


HONEY WEST, Feat. Grammy-nominated Foreigner/King Crimson co-founder IAN McDONALD, LIVE at the Cutting Room 1/25

Monophonics to Release 'Mirrors' EP This February


Monophonics are back with a six-song EP that fuses the complimentary and explosive soul, rock and funk influences, proving themselves to be the rightful inheritors of the Bay Area's impressive psychedelic soul sound.

Honey West Returns To NYC With New Album


Following year-end Top Album list nods by Goldmine and WFUV's Darren DeVivo, HONEY WEST, the NYC guitar rock outfit featuring Foreigner/King Crimson co-founder Ian McDonald, emerges for its first gig of the new year amid increasing airplay for its latest single, Bad Old World, Thursday, Jan. 25 at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., New York City.

Frog & Peach Returns to The Sheen Center with Shakespeare's Beloved Comedy A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


The renowned Frog & Peach Theatre Company follows up their record breaking Sheen Center debut of 2017's Macbeth with A Midsummer Night's Dream. William Shakespeare's rollicking romp of romance, wizardry, and show biz runs February 1 - 25, with Opening Night slated for Saturday, February 3 at The Sheen Center Black Box Theatre.

Ian McDonald FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ian McDonald written?

Ian McDonald has written 1 shows including Shimada (Composer).

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