Robert J. Townsend News

J SOUL BROTHERS Ⅲ: Formed in 2010 with seven members, including performers NAOTO, Naoki Kobayashi, ELLY, Kenjiro Yamashita, Takanori Iwata, and vocalists Ryuji Imaichi and ØMI, they made their CD debut the same year. They received THE JAPAN RECORD AWARDS for 'R.Y.U.S.E.I.' in 2014 which became a trend with the 'Running Man' dance, and for 'Unfair World.’ in 2015. Starting from November 18, they embarked on their 6th dome tour, ‘J SOUL BROTHERS Ⅲ PRESENTS 'JSB LAND',' beginning in Nagoya and concluding on December 23 in Osaka. Their total live attendance for 2023, including arena tours, exceeded 900,000, securing the top spot in the 'Live Annual Attendance Ranking.’ Here, we bring you the highlights of their concert at Kyocera Dome on December 21.

三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS PRESENTS 'JSB LAND' at 京セラドーム大阪?​​​​​​​三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS：2010年にパフォーマーのNAOTO、小林直己、ELLY、山下健二郎、岩田剛典、ボーカルの今市隆二、ØMIの7人で結成され同年にCDデビュー。2014年には”ランニングマン”ダンスで流行した『R.Y.U.S.E.I.』、2015年には『Unfair World』でレコード大賞を受賞。また、11月18日より名古屋を皮切りに6回目となるドームツアー『三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS PRESENTS 'JSB LAND'』を開催し、12月23日に大阪で最終日を迎えた。アリーナツアー等を含む2023年のライブ動員数は90万を超え、”ライブ年間動員力ランキング”1位に。こちらでは12月21日の京セラドーム公演の様子をお届けする。

The New Orleans Opera Association has sadly announced the passing of its General and Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall. Maestro Lyall fought his battle of cancer from his diagnosis in April 2023 until his death on Friday, January 5, 2024.

When actor and singer Robert Petkoff was cast to play Harold Zidler in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” there was no question about his knowing the score.

 The second concert from Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) Lifestyle’s Aloha Everywhere Concert Series taking place at the Downey Theatre, features Composer, Musician and Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero with a captivating afternoon of music and hula on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. 

Like many adoptees when they reach adulthood, Sun Mee Chomet had a desire to find her biological parent.

BroadwayWorld spoke with Jessica Molaskey, one of the stars of the new Jason Robert Brown musical, The Connector. Learn about the show here!

Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) welcomes Kayla Kim Votapek as General Manager and J. Ching-Irvine as Programs Manager. The new hires are part of CAATA's plan to rebuild and redesign the organization after the pandemic.

Actor Noah J Ricketts recently sat down to speak with Lisa Hopkin on the award-winning podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment. Listen here!

SRT presents Chapatti, directed by Christopher Williams and featuring Robert May and Grace Delaney. A heartwarming story about rediscovering companionship.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic has named Robert Spano as its new Principal Conductor.

Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

Introducing 'My Journal' by Robert O'Toole: A Tool for Motivation, Inspiration, Love, and Kindness.

City Winery Boston is presenting an extraordinary range of talent on its Main Stage in the first 3 months of 2024.

Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez has announced her engagement to J. Alex Brinson! 

 ACT has announced that Wilson J Heredia will star as Johnny in the upcoming performances of 'American Idiot' on March 23 and 24. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson will bring Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's Ella & Louis album to life and audiences to have the opportunity to see them perform together at four different venues around the metro area.

Robert Nolan, an ATPAM Manager since 1989 and former President, died on Wednesday December 27th at Mt. Sinai West Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. Robert was 69 years old.

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop icon LL COOL J, featuring DJ Z-Trip, will perform just before midnight from New York's Times Square as part of “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024.” In addition, GRAMMY Award-winning female rap artist Cardi B will join the lineup from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

On December 20, 2023, surrounded by her family and closest friends, Terry Saperstein brought down the final curtain on an exemplary life dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the lives of actors in theater, film, and the performing arts.