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Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers from the New York Women Composers Organization, June 27
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023 Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization. The highly anticipated event will take place on June 27 at the National Opera Center's Scorca Hall. Piercy ...
Female Comics Take The Stage In CRACKING UP IN RAHWAY
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2023 A group of female comedians are breaking barriers with laughter. The stand-up comedy show Cracking Up in Rahway, created and directed by award-winning actress, Mahogany Reynolds of Just Be You Performing Arts, is on the road....
Peyton Shay Releases Sparkling Indie-Pop Single 'Twisted Saint'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2024 Peyton Shay has released 'Twisted Saint,' the first single from her forthcoming 5-song EP. Produced by Adam Castilla, best known for his work in The Colourist, and mastered by Joe Laporta, “Twisted Saint” is the first look at her 5-track EP, which will include 'Savior Complex,' 'Chapstick,' 'Daydrea...
Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...
Peter Stathas Dance Presents THERE'S MORE TO DO
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2023 Peter Stathas Dance presents There's More To Do, their first live presentations in New York City since February 2020. The performances will be held at the Mark Morris Dance Center, Duffy Studios, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, on January 27 and 28, 2023 at 7:30pm. ...
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company to Present PHOTOGRAPH 51 About Scientific Hero Rosalind Franklin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2024 Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the Michigan premiere of 'Photograph 51' by Anna Ziegler, a captivating play that explores the story of unsung scientific hero Rosalind Franklin. Set in the 1950s, the play delves into the intense competition among scientists as they race to unravel the secrets...
Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...
Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Live Performances and Fundraising Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 01, 2023 Join the Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project as they celebrate their 5th anniversary with live performances and a fundraising initiative. Don't miss the performances this month!...
Bill Abernathy Releases Follow-Up To Top 5 Radio Hit
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 'Call Their Name' is a powerful and heart-touching track that showcases Abernathy's signature storytelling style and heartfelt lyrics. The song is inspired by a special encounter that Abernathy had with a man in the River Market area of Kansas City, where he calls home....
Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023 Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Hana Sharif, Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, as its next Artistic Director. She will succeed Molly Smith, who is retiring at the end of June ...
HERE LIES LOVE SINGS THE SONGS OF J. OCONER, Linda Eder And More Next Week At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2023 Next week at 54 Below, the cast of 'Here Lies Love' will be performing the songs of J. Oconer Navar. Don't miss this incredible musical experience!...
Jake Shimabukuro Announces 'Grateful' Featuring a Who's Who of Hawaii-Based Artists
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 The acclaimed Hawai`i-born `ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will release Grateful, his most personal project to-date, featuring twenty-two collaborations with a who’s who of Hawai`i-based artists, from Henry Kapono to Kawika Kahiapo, Brother Noland to Raiatea Helm, Justin Kawika Young to Del Beazley...
Photos: Dylan Mulvaney, Tom Daley, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Walk the PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala Red Carpet
by Red Carpet - March 04, 2023 On Friday, March 3rd, PFLAG celebrated 50 years of leading with love at a spectacular gala event in the city where it all started. The iconic organization—best known for supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies—was founded in March 1973. Fifty years later...
Lachi Announces 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 The video, a salute to Deaf Culture, was created by an award winning, BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled team, directed and produced by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, co-directed by Day Al-Mohammed, with DP Caroline Mariko Stucky, edited by Jake Primmerman, and starring three superstar ASL performers....
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers from the New York Women Composers Organization, June 27
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023 Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization. The highly anticipated event will take place on June 27 at the National Opera Center's Scorca Hall. Piercy ...
Oxymorrons Drop 'Look Alive (Netic)' Upcoming 'Melanin Punk' Album
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 Oxymorrons’ new single also pays tribute to a fallen member of their chosen family, sharing, 'for those who wonder what (Netic) is - Netic Rebel, a founding member of the band Game Rebellion, was an integral part of the AfroPunk movement, playing a vital role in building the festival's legendary leg...
Billy Crystal in Conversation with Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth and More Upcoming at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023 May/June Theater Talks at 92NY will feature Billy Crystal With Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth in a Celebration of Peggy Lee and more. ...
Lizzo to Receive 'The People's Champion' Award at 2022 People's Choice Awards
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022 A five-time “People’s Choice Awards” nominee, Lizzo will be recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to music and television, as well as her commitment to championing overall diversity and inclusivity across race, gender, sexuality, and size. The 2022 “People’s Choice Awards” will air on NBC ...
Badia Farha and Plasma La Rose To Perform At The Iconoclast Theatre Collective Annual Theatre Celebration
by Blair Ingenthron - April 15, 2023 Iconoclast Theatre Collective (The World to Come; GRINDR The Opera) will be celebrating theatre, community, and new musical development with a party to be held at the Dickens (783 8th Ave) on Tuesday, April 18th, beginning at 7:00pm....
Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023 Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'....
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers From The New York Women Composers
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023 Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization....
Peter Stathas Dance Presents THERE'S MORE TO DO
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2023 Peter Stathas Dance presents There's More To Do, their first live presentations in New York City since February 2020. The performances will be held at the Mark Morris Dance Center, Duffy Studios, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, on January 27 and 28, 2023 at 7:30pm. ...
Harold Steward Named Chair Of Theatre Communications Group Board
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2023 Theatre Communications Group has announced Harold Steward (they/he), the executive director of the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), as chair of the TCG board....
Kerry Washington to Release First Memoir
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023 Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, announced the planned publication of THICKER THAN WATER by Kerry Washington, celebrated actor, director, producer, and activist. Washington will give readers a look into her public and private worlds—as an artist, an advocate, an entrepre...
Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 Lachi and acclaimed songwriter James Ian have released a new single and video, “Lift Me Up” featuring Broadway musician Gaelynn Lea, to honor the renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann who passed away earlier this year. Tony-winner Ali Stroker starts the video with an audio description for... |