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PO BOY TANGO Announced At Tacoma Little Theatre To Kick Off 2023 Photo PO BOY TANGO Announced At Tacoma Little Theatre To Kick Off 2023
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2022

For its first show of 2023, Tacoma Little Theatre presents Po Boy Tango, by Kenneth Lin. This celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking will be directed by David Hsieh....


Eric Bogosian Joins Cast of ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Photo Eric Bogosian Joins Cast of ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022

Eric Bogosian has been cast in Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire as “Daniel Molloy,” a journalist nearing the end of his career who’s given a second chance at the interview of a lifetime. Based on Anne Rice’s novel, the series follows Louis de Pointe, Lestat De Lioncourt and Claudia’s epic stor...


Casting Director Robi Reed Returns To The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Photo Casting Director Robi Reed Returns To The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021

The Richard Lawson Studios welcomes for a third time as a guest instructor for its Self-Tape Master Class Series, Emmy Award winning Casting Director Robi Reed. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar....


M3F Announces Leon Bridges, Jungle, Kaytranada, ZHU, Parcels, Cautious Clay And More Photo M3F Announces Leon Bridges, Jungle, Kaytranada, ZHU, Parcels, Cautious Clay And More For 2022 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2021

M3F, North America's most celebrated non-profit music festival, has announced the 2022 lineup and released tickets for their highly-anticipated return to Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. ...


Flo Rida To Headline The 2023 GRAMMY Celebration Photo Flo Rida To Headline The 2023 GRAMMY Celebration
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023

Flo Rida is set to headline the 2023 GRAMMY Celebration — the Recording Academy's After-Party honoring the winners and nominees of Music's Biggest Night. Five-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform in the GRAMMY Celebration Jazz Lounge an...


Ledisi Celebrates the Songs of the Legendary Nina Simone Photo Ledisi Celebrates the Songs of the Legendary Nina Simone
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 10, 2021

With the prowess of Ledisi’s voice, the messages of Simone’s music—of personal empowerment and collective protest—retain a relevancy for a BLM generation facing the same harsh challenges and bitter struggles of the 1960s....


Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Photo Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards!
by Alan Henry - January 13, 2021

This year, the BroadwayWorld Cabaret awards were thrilled to be able to celebrate streaming events from all across the globe thanks to the innovation of the Cabaret community during the pandemic - and we look forward to celebrating the return of NYC Cabaret with you all in 2021....


USED AND BORROWED TIME to Premiere at Quad Cinema in May Photo USED AND BORROWED TIME to Premiere at Quad Cinema in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2021

With live audience events finally able to return to New York art houses, 'Used and Borrowed Time,' written and directed by Sophia Romma, will have its red carpet world premiere May 7 at 7:00 PM at Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village....


Cast Announced for Jaime Lozano's New Musical DESAPARECIDAS at JACK Photo Cast Announced for Jaime Lozano's New Musical DESAPARECIDAS at JACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2022

With an all female Mexican cast, Lozano’s new Mexican musical DESAPARECIDAS will start rehearsals next week. Florencia Cuenca (Children of Salt, A Never-Ending Line) will lead this ensemble piece with her character of “La Jenni”. It will run Dec 2nd through the 18th....


DBL X-Posure Release New Single 'You Know Where To Find Us' Photo DBL X-Posure Release New Single 'You Know Where To Find Us'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2021

'You Know Where To Find Us' is a playful track that tells people exactly where they can find DBL X-Posure... on the dance floor. ...


BWW Exclusive: Renée Elise Goldsberry Narrates Marian Anderson Documentary VOICE OF F Photo BWW Exclusive: Renée Elise Goldsberry Narrates Marian Anderson Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Leiber - February 15, 2021

Produced by Rob Rapley and executive produced by Cameo George, Voice of Freedom premieres Monday, February 15, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App....


New Mexican Musical By Rising Musical Theater Composers Jaime Lozano & Florencia Cuen Photo New Mexican Musical By Rising Musical Theater Composers Jaime Lozano & Florencia Cuenca Opens At JACK
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2022

Rising musical theater composers Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca share the premiere of this Mexican musical about the death and disappearance of hundreds of women and girls in Ciudad Juárez, México....


Link Music Lab to Present Mahsa Vahdat And Sardar Mohamad Jani In Concert Photo Link Music Lab to Present Mahsa Vahdat And Sardar Mohamad Jani In Concert
by Stephi Wild - December 15, 2021

Link Music Lab will present Mahsa Vahdat, award-winning Iranian vocal artist, composer and cultural activist, and Sardar Mohamad Jani, talented oud player, in concert on December 18 at the Small World Centre for an exclusive show to mark the return of Experimental Link Music Nights....


Kalu & The Electric Joint Drop New Single 'Garden of Eden' Photo Kalu & The Electric Joint Drop New Single 'Garden of Eden'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022

“Garden of Eden” is the latest in a string of singles the band has released during the pandemic and is part of a bigger body of work they’ve been working on since 2019. Kalu shares the inspiration, “‘Garden of Eden’ centers around the struggles of remaining open and vulnerable in relationships, part...


Just 3 Weeks To Vote For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Photo Just 3 Weeks To Vote For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards!
by Alan Henry - December 18, 2020

There's just two short weeks left to vote for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting will run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January!...


New Frida Kahlo Musical Being Developed for Broadway Photo New Frida Kahlo Musical Being Developed for Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 21, 2022

The development of FRIDA, The Musical, a new work based on the life story of Frida Kahlo has been announced. FRIDA will be a full-throated celebration of Kahlo's joyous spirit of creativity and her unmatched gift for transforming physical and emotional pain into breathtaking beauty....


The African-American Shakespeare Company and The CRAFT Institute Present 'Echoes Of U Photo The African-American Shakespeare Company and The CRAFT Institute Present 'Echoes Of Us: Now And Always'
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2022

Funded by The Black Seed, the African-American Shakespeare Company & The CRAFT Institute have come together to form the African Diasporic Network that will debut Echoes of Us: Now and Always July 15-17 at the Marines Memorial Theatre. ...


Gilda's LaughFest Begins To Roll Out Artists Announcements For 2022 Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2022

Gilda’s LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced some of the headliners participating during LaughFest’s festival, March 16-20. Additionally, Justin Willman, magician, comedian and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, will perform during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids’ 20th anniversary ...


Rebelution Announce Seventh Studio Album 'In The Moment' Out June 18 Photo Rebelution Announce Seventh Studio Album 'In The Moment' Out June 18
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 23, 2021

“Whenever I started to write, this notion of time kept coming up over and over again in the lyrics,” said frontman Eric Rachmany. “It can feel a little scary how fast everything moves, but you have to just keep reminding yourself to be present and make the most of every moment.” ...


Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Documentary Sets Premiere Photo Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Documentary Sets Premiere
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022

The 90-minute feature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the most iconic musical performances of the year. This year’s show starred music legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent, marking a historic moment that placed the hip hop genre on th...


Tacoma Little Theatre Announces 104th Season Featuring ROCK OF AGES, A CHRISTMAS STOR Photo Tacoma Little Theatre Announces 104th Season Featuring ROCK OF AGES, A CHRISTMAS STORY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2022

Tacoma Little Theatre has announced their 104th Season of theatre beginning this September. TLT is calling this season “SOMETHING TO CAPTIVATE EVERYONE”. It brings some audience favorites back to the stage, along with some shows brand new to TLT and the Northwest. The season will include the followi...


Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM Photo Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET.  ...


Florencia Cuenca Performs 'Burn' for Jaime Lozano's BROADWAY EN SPANGLISH Series Now Photo Florencia Cuenca Performs 'Burn' for Jaime Lozano's BROADWAY EN SPANGLISH Series Now Streaming on Broadstream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2022

Broadstream has announced Broadway en Spanglish, a new digital series featuring musical arrangements by Jaime Lozano (Tlatelolco) and vocal performances by Florencia Cuenca (Children of Salt). The first episode of the series is now available for streaming on the new, free-for-user streaming platform...


Emmy Winner Erin Cherry Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast For Black History Month Photo Emmy Winner Erin Cherry Joins WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast For Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2021

Actor and producer Erin Cherry (After Forever) gets behind the mic to talk with host Patrick Oliver Jones, not only about her own acting journey onstage and onscreen but of the black women she watched growing up like Cicely Tyson and Diahann Carroll and the importance of such role models and example...


Nine Artists Selected for JACK Artist Residencies Photo Nine Artists Selected for JACK Artist Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2021

JACK has announced the nine artists selected for residencies at JACK. Chosen from an open call that drew 169 submissions, the artists include theater-makers Carolina Đỗ, Kedian Keohan, Drew Drake and Jadele McPherson, designers Itohan Edoloyi and Tuçe Yasak, composers Jaime Lozano and Sugar Vendil, ...






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