Eric Southern News

Exploring themes of performance, identity, and agency in the most absurd of ways, The Mister, Mister Variety Show, follows a creator's internal and external battles with putting on a show that is not quite ready.

Drag queen Kiki Ball-Change is returning to Joe's Pub on September 4th with an all-new country cabaret, Hoe Down! Ball-Change will sing country favorites from Shania Twain to Dolly Parton in between 'entertaining anecdotes of her Southern upbringing in the Bible Belt of the Florida panhandle.' Read our conversation about the upcoming show.

As the anticipation builds for Eric Hilton's first ambient album, Out Of The Blur, the prolific downtempo electronic producer is thrilled to unveil the release of his second track, 'Circle of Eyes.” Following the warmly enveloping debut single 'The Eternal Thrill,' 'Circle of Eyes' offers listeners another glimpse into the immersive landscape of Hilton's forthcoming album. Listen to the track now!

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano at Birdland Theater with their show 'Sun! Skin! Sin! Sinatra!'

Experience Eric Gutman's journey from Broadway star to suburban dad in FROM BROADWAY TO OBSCURITY at Tipping Point Theatre on June 8th. Enjoy musical theatre hits, celebrity impressions, and backstage stories.

We talk about the balance of work and home life, as Eric has a young son with his husband, performer Claybourne Elder. Eric also touches on the responsibilities of running a non-profit organization, on top of being the director of internal productions. Eric provides such amazing insights on what it means to run a regional theater, and on top of it all he is a total delight. U don't wanna miss this episode!

Experience the magic of Cirque Kalabanté at the Southern Theatre with captivating acrobatics, music, and dance. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Enjoy an evening of jazz as Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano return to Birdland for a June Tuesday residency with their show SUN! SKIN! SIN! SINATRA! Learn how to purchase tickets.

MetaMoon Music Festival, the event celebrating Asian/AAPI artists and pop culture, is back with two days of programming during the last weekend of September. Headlining the concert at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount on Saturday, September 28th will be global superstars Eric Nam and Henry Lau, with rising artists Emei and SUNKIS rounding out the rest of the lineup.

Premiering at Hollywood Fringe, this is the true story of how a girl from the Rural South used the investigative techniques she learned on TV to track down her biological father across multiple states over 25 years.

LA-based punk pop artist deegie, also known as Anne DiGiovanni, has released her new single 'Old Spice (Eric #1)'.

Oak Ridge Boy, Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member William Lee Golden and his sons 'The Goldens' have released their latest music video for 'Southern Accents.' Delivering a familiar sound to this legendary classic, Chris Golden takes the lead vocals in the traditional “Golden” style. Watch the video now!

Experience an evening of soul like never before with two of the greatest vocalists, Avery Sunshine and Eric Roberson are set to perform at Caesar’s, as part of the North to Shore Festival presented by Prudential on Friday, June 21 at 8PM.

Grammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz will perform at the Southern Theatre in Columbus in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet's US tour will perform the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond, including a visit to the Southern Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Eric Sleeper has unveiled his new single, “White Fences,” a song about discovering your unique journey and escaping from societal norms and expectations. This dynamic track signals a fresh chapter in Sleeper’s musical evolution and assures a monumental impact on the alternative rock scene. Listen to the single here!

Following its debut weekend, brooklynONE productions has announced the continuation of Eric Bogosian's seminal play, 'SubUrbia,' at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.

Drive-By Truckers will celebrate their landmark third studio album, Southern Rock Opera, with an expanded new 3xLP edition arriving via New West Records on Friday, July 26. Pre-orders are available now. Southern Rock Opera – Deluxe sees the now-classic double album remixed, remastered, and re-sequenced to include a third LP featuring two sides of additional studio material and live recordings.

Modern funk guitar hero Eric Krasno and indie rap legend Wax are back with the second single from their upcoming collaborative album 'LIGHT YEARS,' releasing on Feel Music Group. The new song 'Higher' is a heartfelt boom bap banger that hearkens back to 'Kanye's first and second album' era of rap. Listen to the song now!

Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the recipients of the sixth Eric H. Weinberger Award for Emerging Librettists. Learn more about the recipients.