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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends for Final Time Through December 23 Photo GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends for Final Time Through December 23
by Julie Musbach - October 01, 2018

The Public Theater announced today a final two-week extension for the North American premiere of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY....


U2: Broken Fingaz Crew Create Ominous Animated Video for 'Get Out Of Your Own Way' Photo U2: Broken Fingaz Crew Create Ominous Animated Video for 'Get Out Of Your Own Way'
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2018

Broken Fingaz Crew, the fearless Israeli graffiti collective whose provocative, groundbreaking and often disturbing fluorescent sketches were among the first street art in their native Haifa, have directed U2's new video for 'Get Out Of Your Own Way. Broken Fingaz Crew's animated realization of the...


JD & The Straight Shot Come to City Winery NYC This Month
by A.A. Cristi - June 14, 2017

???????New York City-based Americana band JD & The Straight Shot - featuring vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan whose voice the New York Post calls "reminiscent of Tom Waits and Randy Newman," bassist Byron House (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton) and violinist/fiddler Erin Slaver (Martina McBri...


OUR TOWN, THE ALBUM and More Set for Miami New Drama at Colony Theatre's 2017-18 Seas Photo OUR TOWN, THE ALBUM and More Set for Miami New Drama at Colony Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017

Following its recent success, Miami New Drama (MiND) at Colony Theatre announces the upcoming 2017 2018 Season. Committed to creating world class theater, Artistic Director Michel Hausmann presents the company's first full season with four thought-provoking productions from October 2017 through Ma...


U2 Announce Details of New Album 'Songs Of Experience' + The eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE T Photo U2 Announce Details of New Album 'Songs Of Experience' + The eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017

Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, will be released December 1st, 2017 by Interscope Records in the U.S. and via Universal Canada on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms...


Writers Theatre Presents A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Photo Writers Theatre Presents A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2018

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents A Moon for the Misbegotten, written by Eugene O'Neill and directed by WT Resident Director William Brown. A Moon for the Misbegotten runs February 7 March 18, 2018 in th...


Bob Dylan Musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, MOTHER OF THE MAID & More Coming to th Photo Bob Dylan Musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, MOTHER OF THE MAID & More Coming to the Public Theater in 2018-19 Season
by Nicole Rosky - June 05, 2018

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's 2018-19 Season at their landmark home on 425 Lafayette Street. The iconic New York destination, which includes five theaters and Joe's Pub, as well as The Library rest...


Obie-Winner SKELETON CREW Comes to TheatreWorks Photo Obie-Winner SKELETON CREW Comes to TheatreWorks
by Julie Musbach - January 04, 2018

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2017/2018 Season with the regional premiere of the Obie Award-winning Skeleton Crew, in a co-production with Marin Theatre Company. A makeshift family of auto-plant workers navigate the possibility of foreclosure in this funny, tough, and tender American dra...


OKLAHOMA, THE WIZ, RAGTIME, and More Fill TUTS 50th Anniversary Season Photo OKLAHOMA, THE WIZ, RAGTIME, and More Fill TUTS 50th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - January 18, 2018

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has spent the past 50 years serving the Houston community from our first performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre to the more than 300 productions TUTS has staged at Miller, The Music Hall, and now at the Hobby Center. With our 50th Season, we will build upon the legacy, ...


Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar Release 'The Naughty List' New Christmas Single & Video Photo Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar Release 'The Naughty List' New Christmas Single & Video
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2017

Kellie Pickler and Phil Vassar team up on an original, new holiday duet and accompanying video, The Naughty List. Written by Vassar and Juliana Songs, The Naughty List is up-tempo with big band production and is now available to all streaming and retail partners....


OKLAHOMA, THE WIZ, RAGTIME, and More Fill TUTS 50th Anniversary Season Photo OKLAHOMA, THE WIZ, RAGTIME, and More Fill TUTS 50th Anniversary Season
by Julie Musbach - January 18, 2018

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has spent the past 50 years serving the Houston community from our first performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre to the more than 300 productions TUTS has staged at Miller, The Music Hall, and now at the Hobby Center. With our 50th Season, we will build upon the legacy, ...


Simone Denny To Release New Christmas Single 11/12 Photo Simone Denny To Release New Christmas Single 11/12
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2017

Stereo Dynamite Recordings is happy to announce the release of (Baby It's Christmas) Bring it On Home To Me by Canadian soul powerhouse Simone Denny today, November 10, 2017....


VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - March 27, 2018

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the powerful drama Skeleton Crew, by Dominique Morriseau (Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue) and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian (Nat Turner in Jerusalem at New York Theatre Workshop and The Convert at Underground Railway Theater). Skeleton Crew runs from March ...


Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company Photo Riveting & Timely New Play SKELETON CREW at Huntington Theatre Company
by Rebecca Russo - January 18, 2018

The Huntington Theatre Company presents the powerful drama Skeleton Crew, by Dominique Morriseau (Detroit '67 and Paradise Blue) and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian (Nat Turner in Jerusalem at New York Theatre Workshop and The Convert at Underground Railway Theater). Skeleton Crew runs from March ...


Neighborhood Concerts, Family Days and More Among Carnegie Hall's Fall 2017 Community Photo Neighborhood Concerts, Family Days and More Among Carnegie Hall's Fall 2017 Community Programs
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017

Carnegie Hall's community and family programs for September, October and November include Free Neighborhood Concerts, kicking off this fall with classical, American roots, and Argentine music in Manhattan; island swing in Brooklyn; big band and Broadway hits in Queens; and Puerto Rican rhythms in th...


Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Se Photo Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018

When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab...


Patchogue Theatre Opens 2017-18 Season with The New Voice of American Soul Photo Patchogue Theatre Opens 2017-18 Season with The New Voice of American Soul
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present the new voice of American Soul, Brian Owens, in 'What's Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience,' on Friday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m....


Nikka Costa's New Album NIKKA & STRINGS: UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN
by Rebecca Russo - May 19, 2017

Nikka Costa releases her new album Nikka & Strings: Underneath and In Between on Friday 2nd June 2017. The new album sees the celebrated American soul, funk and blues singer, dipping her toes in a refreshing collection of songs backed by a luscious string quartet....


Peter Frampton to Reissue Grammy Award-Winning Album 'Fingerprints' Photo Peter Frampton to Reissue Grammy Award-Winning Album 'Fingerprints'
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton will reissue his critically lauded album Fingerprints on January 26 via his own imprint Phenix Phonograph. Originally released in 2006, Fingerprints won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best P...


Concord & Rhino Announce Campaign Celebrating Stax Records' 60th Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2017

Concord Music Group and Rhino Entertainment, Warner Music Group's catalog division, are proud to announce a joint campaign celebrating the 60th anniversary of iconic soul label, Stax Records....


Broadway in Leimert Park Opens with 'Express Yourself' Singer Charles Wright
by Julie Musbach - March 26, 2017

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in April with Broadway in Leimert Park, 27 performances beginningSaturday with Charles Wright, the writer and vocalist of the iconic 'Express Yourself' with the Watts 103rd Street Band, joining Emmy-nominated jazz and...


Enjoy Lover's Rock at Grand Park with a Free REGGAE VALENTINE RENDEZVOUS Photo Enjoy Lover's Rock at Grand Park with a Free REGGAE VALENTINE RENDEZVOUS
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2018

Grand Park is making Valentine's Day easy and affordable with an ode to romance, and an evening featuring Lover's Rock, an American Soul-influenced Reggae music subgenre. Angelenos looking for a relaxed Valentine's-evening under the stars will be serenaded to the sounds of DJ Danny Holloway ...


Chester Theatre Company to present SKELETON CREW
by A.A. Cristi - July 05, 2017

Chester Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to present Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew in the historic Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road in Chester, MA, from July 13 - 23, 2017. The production is directed by Awoye Timpo, making her CTC directorial debut. In this 'deeply moral and deeply American...


DRUMLINE LIVE Parades into the Capitol Center for the Arts Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017

DRUMLine Live, the show-stopping attraction created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movies "Drumline" and "Drumline: A New Beat," parades onto the Capitol Center for the Arts mainstage on Today, March 7 at 7:30PM. This show is one of several William H. Giles Series performances dur...


2018 MAC Award Nominees Announced Photo 2018 MAC Award Nominees Announced
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2018

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2018 MAC Award nominees. The nominees, in a majority of the categories, were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership. The MAC Board of Directors selected the nominees for Show of the Year. Special committees selecte...






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