Songs for a New World 1995 - Articles Page 6

Opened: October 26, 1995
Closing: November 05, 1995

Songs for a New World - 1995 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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519 West 23rd St. New York, NY

a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3341"Jason Robert Brown/a

says, "it's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having

to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back." These

are the stories and characters of today, the strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong.brbra href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3341"Brown/a

transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to

a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of

characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basket-ball

is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich

nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. brbrWith a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of today?s popular music, strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong is a great way to bring the next generation into the theatre.


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YES, Bret Michaels, Mike Tramp, Vitamin String Quartet, Cirque Musica Now On Sale At BergenPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


bergenPAC announces five new shows going on sale this week: YES: Classic Tales of YES on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at 7 p.m.; Songs of White Lion featuring Mike Tramp on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Vitamin String Quartet on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Brett Michaels on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa & More Will Star in Michael John LaChiusa's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. 

Tickets Now on Sale For JAGGED LITTLE PILL in Fort Worth
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023


Tickets are on sale now for JAGGED LITTLE PILL in Fort Worth. Inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award® winner Alanis Morissette (she/her), the Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning production will make its Bass Hall debut in a limited engagement September 15-17.

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release Cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Black Crow'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2023


Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter released their new rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.” The song is off their upcoming album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, a new full-length featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison.

PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL to Complete Limited Engagement in Chicago This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL' as it takes center stage in Chicago this month. Witness the incredible journey of Lloyd Price's musical career and be enthralled by his iconic hits.

Lillias White & Hugh Panaro Join MR. FINN'S CABARET August Lineup at Barrington Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2023


Barrington Stage Company has revealed additions to the Summer Series of Mr. Finn’s Cabaret on the lower level of the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center for August. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: TARANTINO LIVE: FORCE FOX FIVE AND THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 28, 2023


Before DC, Marvel and Spider-Man cottoned onto the potential of cinematic crossovers, Off The Record created arguably the most intriguing of them of all: a staged multiverse drawn from Quentin Tarantino films which is as sweary, gory and fun as one would expect.

The Dessoff Choirs Reveals 2023-2024 And 100th Anniversary Season Featuring Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023


​​​​​​​The Dessoff Choirs, led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather, has revealed its 2023-2024 season, which begins a two-year 100th anniversary celebration.

Video: R.E.M. Partners With THE BEAR Series For New Music Video
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2023


On May 15, “Strange Currencies (Remix)” was featured prominently in the official trailer for Season 2 of The Bear, which follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they turn their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level restaurant.

Photos & Video: See Andy Mientus, Krystina Alabado and Noah J. Ricketts in TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023


See photos and video of Tick, Tick... Boom! at Bucks County Playhouse!

Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99.

Bronx Series Highlights Congolese Influences In Caribbean Music & Dance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


This summer the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) will present a series of music performances, a film screening, and moderated conversations exploring the many Congolese influences in Caribbean music and dance.

EVERCLEAR Reveals Details for New Live Album 'Live at The Whisky a Go Go'
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023


The 17-track collection features all the hits and hidden treasures from throughout Everclear’s extraordinary catalog as well as two bonus studio tracks, last year’s single “Year Of The Tiger” and new single “Sing Away.” The first offering from the forthcoming album is the 1995 hit “Heroin Girl,” off their platinum-selling album Sparkle and Fade.

Tickets for JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the Princess of Wales Theatre to Go On Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023


Tickets for the Toronto premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL will go on sale Monday June 26 at 10:00 a.m.

R&B/Soul Group En Vogue Will Headline The 2023 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced program details of its annual July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, returning to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade with Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops and an exciting lineup of guest performers.

NYU Skirball Season To Include Boris Charmatz, Lucinda Childs, Sean O'Casey, Joshua William Gelb & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2023


NYU Skirball's Fall 2023 season will open on Saturday, September 16 with the NYU  Skirball debut of Step Afrika!, followed by DruidO'Casey, a six-hour, epic presentation of Sean O'Casey plays from  Ireland's award-winning Druid Theatre, along with world and North American theater and dance premieres from  acclaimed New York and International companies.

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL rocks out at Citizens Bank Opera House
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 19, 2023


What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Citizens Bank Opera House?

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Reveals 2023-2024 Season: Stars Ascending
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023


Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present 26 concerts during its 28th season, Stars Ascending. The season – sponsored by Ernie Kretzmer – runs from October 1, 2023 through May 14, 2024 and offers a diverse range of intimate musical experiences featuring emerging and established classical, jazz, pops, and chamber artists presented at eight venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Comes to Palm Beach
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


Five talented teenagers from Palm Beach County will be featured onstage in theAcademy@pbd’s production of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed Songs for a New World, which runs from June 30 – July 2 on the mainstage at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'Freeman Square' from 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023


SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree sees Elling and Hunter reunited with drummer Corey Fonville and multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison (both of jazz-funk fusion quintet Butcher Brown) for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, dynamic reinventions, and surprising covers (Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.'

Melissa Etheridge: MY WINDOW Will Open At Circle In The Square This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jun 11, 2023


Grammy and Academy Award-winning rockstar Melissa Etheridge will debut her acclaimed theatrical event, Melissa Etheridge: My Window on Broadway in a limited nine-week residency at the Circle in the Square Theatre beginning Thursday, September 14, with an official opening night of Thursday, September 28, 2023.

George Abud-Directed RIDERS TO THE SEA: THE MUSICAL to be Presented At Brooklyn Art Haus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2023


Off-Brand Opera will return this June with Riders to the Sea: The Musical - an adaptation of the classic Vaughn Williams opera that furthers the Off-Brand Opera mission of blurring the lines between standard performance genres.

Kevin Aviance, Linda Simpson & More to be Featured in LA MAMA'S SQUIRTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023


Each year, La MaMa’s Squirts gathers the most exciting voices from New York City’s queer performance world across the generations. This year, confronting the nationwide legislative assault on trans people and drag performance, Squirts puts a heavy concentration into NYC’s drag and nightlife scenes from the 90s to today. 

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL At Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 31, 2023


What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at National Arts Centre?

The Peperoncino Jazz Festival with Russell Ferrante, John Patitucci, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running May 29 through June 11.

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