Erika Sirola Unveils Debut EP 'Who?'
by Michael Major - Aug 5, 2022
Created in Berlin with Swedish producer/songwriter Gustav Nyström (Tove Styrke, Winona Oak), Who?’s spellbinding lead single “A Little More” is a heart-on-sleeve outpouring of regret for risks not taken. The four-track collection is available now on all streaming platforms and features artwork designed by Sirola herself.
Erika Sirola Announces Debut EP 'Who?'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2022
To celebrate the announcement, Sirola has unveiled her brand new single “All In My Head,” available now on all streaming platforms. The track arrives alongside a cinematic music video directed by Nico Poalillo, which is streaming now on Erika’s official YouTube channel. The track was written in London when Sirola was just 18.
Primary Stages Announces Cast for ON THAT DAY IN AMSTERDAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022
PRIMARY STAGES announced casting for On That Day in Amsterdam by Clarence Coo (People Sitting in Darkness) and directed by Zi Alikhan (The Boy Who Danced on Air). On That Day in Amsterdam will begin previews at 59E59’s Theater A on July 23, 2022, with opening night set for August 11 for a limited run through September 4, 2022.
Erika Sirola Announces Signing to Elektra Records
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2022
The news was shared exclusively this morning via Consequence, who raved, “‘End Of The Day’ embodies Sirola’s unique voice. Starting as a soft-spoken piano ballad, it soon falls into a world of dramatic synth pads and a drumbeat that sounds like it’s ripped from a club hit — all without losing its emotionality.”
Full Lineup Announced For LIFT 2022 Festival, Set For June
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022
LIFT, the leading London biennial festival of international theatre, has today announced the programme for LIFT 2022 - the first full festival to be presented by Artistic Director and CEO Kris Nelson and Executive Director Stella Kanu following the cancellation of LIFT 2020 due to the pandemic.
Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022
The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.
First Preview of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Postponed at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
Classic Stage Company announced today the first preview performance of Snow in Midsummer on Thursday, May 19 has been postponed due to technical difficulties. The show will now begin previews on Friday, May 20.
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Formed Will Tour Europe and the U.S. This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
In another gesture of solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera will gather leading Ukrainian musicians into the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra for a European and American tour July 28–August 20, including stops in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, before culminating with concerts in New York and Washington, DC.
Trinity Irish Dance Company Brings Five Madison Premieres to Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is bringing its unique form of progressive Irish dance to Madison's Overture Center for the Arts for one-night-only on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall. This company of elite performing artists from around the world presents both classic and groundbreaking Madison-premiere works.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for CSC's SNOW IN MIDSUMMER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
Classic Stage Company announced today complete casting for their upcoming production of Snow in Midsummer, written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Zi Alikhan. Snow in Midsummer begins performances on Thursday, May 19 and officially opens on Wednesday, June 8 for a run through Saturday, July 9, 2022.
David Henry Hwang and Adam Gwon to Join Dramatists Guild Council
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022
The Dramatists Guild of America has welcomed Adam Gwon and David Henry Hwang to its Council. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Announces Full Programme for 250th anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Festival Director Daniel Brine has today announced the full programme for Norfolk & Norwich Festival’s 250th anniversary edition. With its origins going as far back as 1772, Norfolk & Norwich Festival is considered to be the oldest single-city arts Festival in the UK.