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Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA Photo Review: THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA
by Vickie Evans - August 12, 2024

THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars....


Review: MARY SAID WHAT SHE SAID, Barbican Photo Review: MARY SAID WHAT SHE SAID, Barbican
by Alexander Cohen - May 11, 2024

Theatre at it's most ruthlessly elusive....


WICKED Movie Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow Photo WICKED Movie Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - October 08, 2024

It's almost time to visit the Emerald City! On Wednesday, October 9, tickets for the first part of the highly anticipated Wicked movie will go on sale. Find out how to get the tickets to the film, including early access. ...


TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me' Photo TANSU Shares New Single 'Got 2 Me'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

Rising NYC-Based Singer/Songwriter TANSU shares new single 'Got 2 Me' out now via Little Planet Records. The song is a simmering ballad on which TANSU allows her resplendent, powerhouse voice to shine at its fullest potential –  it's a showstopping piece of soul-pop. ...


Jessica Vosk, Tracie Thoms, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of inhale-EXHALE Photo Jessica Vosk, Tracie Thoms, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of inhale-EXHALE
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2024

Rodney Hicks' latest play, inhale-EXHALE, will receive an NYC-invited industry reading presentation on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4:30 pm.  Learn more about the play here!...


Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Photo Casting Announced For Final Week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - July 27, 2024

Casting has been announced for the fourth and final week of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The last three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage August 1–4....


Jessica Vosk, Tracie Thoms, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of inhale-EXHALE Photo Jessica Vosk, Tracie Thoms, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of inhale-EXHALE
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2024

Rodney Hicks' latest play, inhale-EXHALE, will receive an NYC-invited industry reading presentation on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 4:30 pm.  Learn more about the play here!...


Cold Hart Announces New Album 'Pretty In The Dark', Drops Music Video For '2017' Feat Photo Cold Hart Announces New Album 'Pretty In The Dark', Drops Music Video For '2017' Feat. GOTHBOICLIQUE
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

An architect of one of the generation's most influential musical movements of the 2010s and beyond, he co-founded GOTHBOICLIQUE and changed the definition of punk and emo forever. With Pretty In The Dark, Cold Hart continues to explore the endless possibilities of the GBC ethos of blending the famil...


CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is Now Playing at Chester Theatre Company Photo CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is Now Playing at Chester Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2023

Chester Theatre Company will present Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, performed at Chester Town Hall Theatre, 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, from August 10-20....


Review: BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU at Geffen Playhouse Photo Review: BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - February 23, 2024

Part mystery, part cathartic family drama ruminating on legacies of evil and forgiveness, director Tiffany Nichole Greene’s production grips us tightly from the outset and does not easily let us go. Thankfully, along this 80-minute journey, we also get to laugh as well as exhale....


Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta Photo Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebrated by stars and audiences alike as it debuted on the Coca-Cola Stage.  Watch as the creative team walks the red...


GOTTA SING WITH KENNETH GARTMAN Comes to The Green Room 42 Next Month Photo GOTTA SING WITH KENNETH GARTMAN Comes to The Green Room 42 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Wednesday, October 9th at 9:30 pm.  Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC’s best musical theatre talent each month in a new cabaret series - Gotta Sing. ...


Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta Photo Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta
by Joshua Wright - May 31, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebrated by stars and audiences alike as it debuted on the Coca-Cola Stage.  Watch as the creative team walks the red...


Hockey Dad Unveil New Album 'Rebuild Repeat' Photo Hockey Dad Unveil New Album 'Rebuild Repeat'
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024

Australian indie rock/pop duo Hockey Dad have shared their Rebuild Repeat album. With a new songwriting and production collaboration with Sparkadia’s Alex Burnett, Rebuild Repeat builds upon a decade of momentum and relentless touring to present Hockey Dad’s most ideal version of themselves. Listen ...


SPANISH LOVE SONGS Release New Single 'Clean-Up Crew' Photo SPANISH LOVE SONGS Release New Single 'Clean-Up Crew'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023

The new song follows the lead single “Haunted”, which was released last month with the announcement of ‘No Joy’. The track carries the saltwater-kissed vignetting of an Asbury Park summer, awash in Boss-inspired nostalgia and percussive acoustic guitar that build to some of the band’s biggest hooks ...


Interview: Olivia Ormond Dishes on the Vulnerability Behind CALL ME CRAZY at The Tank Photo Interview: Olivia Ormond Dishes on the Vulnerability Behind CALL ME CRAZY at The Tank
by Rebecca Kaplan - February 08, 2024

For years, Olivia Ormund dealt with chronic pain and vague symptoms and struggled to find anyone in the healthcare industry who would believe that she was really sick. Now she's telling her story and shining a light on invisible illnesses. This one woman show debuts on February 13th at 9:30 pm at th...


Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE P Photo Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!...


Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere Photo Loretta Devine, Amber Riley & More to Star in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. See who is starring and on the creative team along with ticketing information and more....


Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere Photo Review Roundup: Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere
by Joshua Wright - June 03, 2024

The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name ...


MARIKA HACKMAN Shares New Single 'No Caffeine' Photo MARIKA HACKMAN Shares New Single 'No Caffeine'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023

The impeccably self-produced song finds Marika performing every instrument – house-of-horrors piano included – save for the brass and strings. The song has additional production from Sam Petts-Davies (Thom Yorke, Warpaint) and long-term collaborator Charlie Andrew (Alt-J). Watch the new music video!...


Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Photo Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more....


War Strings Share 'Chump' From Upcoming Release 'Of Aether.' Photo War Strings Share 'Chump' From Upcoming Release 'Of Aether.'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023

Full of warm electronics, pristine guitars and focused vocals, Stogel's third album feels like a new beginning for War Strings project. At their core, the songs on Of Aether is a letter of admission; Stogel’s coming to terms with his aspirations. 'It was a quick download,” he explains. “Fell in love...


Shania Twain's Global QUEEN OF ME Tour Kicked Off Last Night Photo Shania Twain's Global QUEEN OF ME Tour Kicked Off Last Night
by Blair Ingenthron - April 29, 2023

Let's go, girls! Last night, five-time GRAMMY️ Award-winning singer, best-selling female artist in country music history, and Queen of all Queens, Shania Twain, kicked off the first leg of her highly anticipated global Queen of Me Tour in Spokane, WA at Spokane Arena. ...


Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE P Photo Video: Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson Perform 'It Ain't That Serious' From THE PREACHER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Get a first look at Amber Riley and Akron Lanier Watson performing the song 'It Ain't That Serious' from the new musical THE PREACHER'S WIFE during the sneak-peek, preview event 'Behind the Musical' that took place on April 17. Check out the video here!...


Review: KIN, National Theatre Photo Review: KIN, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - January 17, 2024

Breath and breathing and important motifs in Kin, Gecko Theatre Company’s new devised show about migration trauma. Performers inhale in unison as moments of respite and exhale in panting desperation. Sharing the humanity of their experience grants them, and us, hope that they are not alone....






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