Composer & Percussionist Chris P. Thompson to Release 'Stay The Same' Album
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 Stay the Same features a thoughtful and nuanced blend of electronic and microtonal music –– two styles that greatly influenced, informed, and shaped Thompson's four earlier albums: 2021's Red Folder, 2020's True Stories & Rational Numbers, 2019's Everything Imaginable Comes True, and 2017's Lot Hero...
Cast and Creatives Set For STIR at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024 The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Stir by Melinda Lopez (The Old Globe’s Mala) and Joel Perez (La Jolla Playhouse’s Kiss My Aztec!)....
Student Blog: Beating the Stress of Choosing Classes
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - May 28, 2024 Remember that there are people who are there to help you if you look in the right places. You are given advisors you can go to, but they don't have to be the only people you seek advice from. There are plenty of professors, or even other students, who will be happy to help you create plans for your ...
Afrobeats Sensation Lojay Unveils New Double Single 'Falling/Unleash'
by Josh Sharpe - October 17, 2024 Internationally celebrated Lagos-based Afrobeats singer-songwriter Lojay returns to captivate listeners with two contrasting stories on his new double-single, 'Falling / Unleash,' out now....
ON THE FLIP SIDE A New One-Hit Wonder Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations On September 11 & 12
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2023 The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Producer, Marie Grace LaFerrara, Managing Director) “Where Musicals Come to Life” will present two (2) exclusive industry readings of On the Flip Side by comedy writer Gary Apple on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m....
Review: Harmonie del Sur's BLOWING WIND: THE ORIGINAL NOISEMAKERS at the Tampa Fringe Festival
by Peter Nason - June 11, 2024 The Tampa Fringe Festival is like a Smorgasbord of the Arts; so many great works to choose from, some small, some large, some cool, some wacky. You get over a week to fill your plate with all of these unforgettable, mostly yummy works. If you’re lucky enough to get into the wild SMUTTY BURLESQUE NE...
Interview: Saki Kawamura, from Roundabout Directors Group, Shining in New York
by Ayaka Ozaki - February 15, 2024 Saki Kawamura : NYC-based theatre/film director originally from Japan. She has an MFA Directing from Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Saki is currently a member of Roundabout Directors Group and the Associate Artistic Director of RenGyoSoh, an award-winning butoh theatre company...
Review: ROCKY THE MUSICAL at MTKC Pro
by Alan Portner - April 15, 2024 The Music Theatre Kansas City – (Pro) KC Premiere production of the 2014’s Broadway version of “Rocky the Musical” is surprisingly worth your time. It is hard to have avoided Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Franchise” beginning as a sleeper, low budget film hit in 1976. So far there have been six “Roc...
Fast Romantics Announce New LP 'Happiness + Euphoria'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023 Side “Euphoria,” was mixed by Los Angeles-based producer Dave Schiffman (The Killers, Haim) and is busting with jubilant pop anthems, as electric as ever and teeming with a renewed sense of self and purpose. Side “Happiness” was mixed by Marcus Paquin (The National, Arcade Fire) and is a lush, beaut...
Should SHUCKED's Unusual Path to Broadway Be Replicated?
by Cara Joy David - April 10, 2023 When SHUCKED opened on Broadway last week, it marked the first time a musical that tried out in Utah made it to the big time. We hear a lot about the more mainstream regional tryout venues—La Jolla Playhouse, the Old Globe, 5th Avenue Theatre—but very few producers utilize lesser-known non-profits t...
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - September 22, 2024 Read what our critic thinks of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater? ...
Should SHUCKED's Unusual Path to Broadway Be Replicated?
by Cara Joy David - April 10, 2023 When SHUCKED opened on Broadway last week, it marked the first time a musical that tried out in Utah made it to the big time. We hear a lot about the more mainstream regional tryout venues—La Jolla Playhouse, the Old Globe, 5th Avenue Theatre—but very few producers utilize lesser-known non-profits t...
Interview: Ray L. Kloth of RENT at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
by Jared Fessler - July 07, 2023 RENT follows a year in the life of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Collins, and Angel. Maureen deals with her...
What is the History of Summer Shows on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - June 19, 2024 This time, the reader question was: There are several new Broadway productions coming this summer. What is the history of shows opening between June and August?...
Interview: Jason Schommer of 1992: MISTAKES WERE MADE! at The Parkway Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 29, 2024 Jason Schommer, a comedian and storyteller based in the Twin Cities, is set to perform an encore of his show 1992: Mistakes Were Made! at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on September 19, 2024. We sit down with Jason to discuss what inspired him to pursue comedy and storytelling, as well as his mo...
Vincent Neil Emerson Shares Title Track From Upcoming Shooter Jennings-Produced Album 'The Golden Crystal Kingdom'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 Vincent Neil Emerson shares the title track from his album 'The Golden Crystal Kingdom,' produced by Shooter Jennings. Their album doesn't come across as a hit piece, but more of a solemn recollection of his tough nights on stage, longing to be in front of his hometown crowd at the “Country Store,” ...
MY STELLAR PERFORMANCE, BUT I DIGRESS! Makes Its NYC Debut in April
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2023 Acclaimed actress, Harriet Robinson (National Theatre's Sweet Bird of Youth) makes a triumphant return to theatre with the debut of her one-person play, 'My Stellar Performance, But I Digress!' written and performed by Ms. Robinson....
Interview: Vocal Coach Deric Rosenblatt on Guiding James Monroe Iglehart’s Louis Armstrong Voice
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 24, 2024 Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Deric Rosenblatt, the vocal coach who has helped James Monroe Iglehart find his voice as Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway....
Meet The Artist Play Readings Come to Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2024 Vivid Stage will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22. All readings will take place at the Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave, at 7 pm. ...
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Releases Reimagined Double Single
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2024 Celebrating 30 years to the date since the release of their pivotal debut album Cool And Steady And Easy, cult acid-jazz ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials are back with the release of a new double-single comprised of reimagined versions of two classic songs from the Arthur Baker-produced LP: ‘Blow Y...
Laura Ekstrand Brings LOSING MY RELIGION to United Solo Festival
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2023 Losing My Religion, a solo show written and performed by Laura Ekstrand, will be presented as a part of the United Solo Festival on March 9 at 7:00 pm at Theatre Row Theatre at 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. The play is directed by Jason Szamreta, with lights and sound by Zach Pizza....
Laurie Lewis Releases 'Long Gone' As The First Single From Her Upcoming TREES Album
by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024 TREES, Lewis' 24th album, will be released on her own label, Spruce and Maple Music, on May 31. Watch the music video for 'Long Gone' here!...
Music Review: Grammy Nominee Nicole Zuraitis Releases Series Of Singles From Upcoming Album HOW LOVE BEGINS
by Bobby Patrick - June 30, 2023 Nicole Zuraitis' latest releases are a promise of good things to come....
Ashley Cooke Unlocks Two More Songs From Debut Album 'Shot in the Dark'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023 Following the album announcement from the Grand Ole Opry stage, Cooke, “known for her honeyed vocals and personal songwriting” (American Songwriter), continues to give fans a glimpse into the heartfelt depths of her debut collection with brand-new songs “your place” and “enough to leave” available e...
Review: SCINTILLA at Road Theatre
by Evan Henerson - May 06, 2023 WWhat seems like a deceptively simple premise develops several intriguing layers in Alessandro Camon’s SCINTILLA, enjoying its world premiere at the Road Theatre. Equal parts domestic drama and a harrowing investigation into the results of climate change, SCINTILLA is as impactful as it is unrelenti... |