Photos: Get A First Look At The First Ever All Black And Brown SWAN LAKE With Chocolate Ballerina Company
by A.A. Cristi - June 02, 2023 Chocolate Ballerina Company, a service organization which supports the hidden talents in youth and adult artists of color in the Philadelphia region, is making history this June, presenting the first ever all Black and Brown production of the classic ballet Swan Lake. See photos from the production!...
Don McLean Brings His American Pie 50th Anniversary World Tour To The UIS Performing Arts Center, July 23
by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2022 Don McLean's 2022 American Pie 50th Anniversary World Tour is coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tickets on sale Friday, April 22. ...
The Robert Cray Band Announced At Harris Center, October 15
by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2022 Touring the US for the first time since the 2020 release of his album, That's What I Heard, The Robert Cray Band will perform at Folsom's Harris Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 15, at 8:00 PM....
VIDEO: Emilie Kouatchou Talks Starring as 'Christine Daaé' in PHANTOM on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - February 24, 2022 After making history as the first black woman to play Christine Daaé in the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Emilie Kouatchou sat down with Sheinelle Jones on The TODAY Show to discuss her groundbreaking debut. Jones also sat down with casting associate Joseph Hayes to discuss the importance of div...
Scotty McCreery Announced At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, February 9, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2022 Scotty McCreery to perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:30PM. ...
VIDEO: Arooj Aftab Releases 'Udhero Na' Live Performance from London Featuring Anoushka Shankar
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022 The studio recording of “Udhero Na” (translation: “please undo”) updates one of Aftab’s works with the electrifying sound of Shankar’s sitar and Maeve Gilchrist’s harp, along with synth bass provided by both Maeve and Arooj herself; the studio version is entirely arranged and performed by women. Wat...
badxyou Release 80's Inspired 'Discord Nitro'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 They are provocateurs of the internet who bring together a genius at sonic sculpture (courtesy of Connor Gallihugh), realistic yet far fetched ideas (Andy Gruhin), and an added heavy dose of bubbly guitars and extraordinary video production (Ethan Heckard)....
PANTI BLISS Returns to Soho Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2023 This May, Queen of Ireland Panti Bliss makes her long-awaited return to Soho Theatre with her smash-hit comedy If These Wigs Could Talk....
Interview: COST OF LIVING's Katy Sullivan Discusses Disability Inclusion and Representation on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2022 Katy Sullivan is making history as the first female amputee to star in a Broadway show. Sullivan originated the role of Ani in Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living, at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, in LA, London, and Off-Broadway, and is making her Broadway debut with the role....
Scotty McCreery Will Perform at the Van Wezel in February
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2022 Hit country artist SCOTTY McCREERY brings his newest tour to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 5 at 10 a.m....
Photos: Billy Porter Announces Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 Billy Porter’s figure will wear a recreation of one of his most memorable looks from the 2020 Grammy awards, styled by Sam Ratelle. A Scott Studenberg-designed turquoise jacket and jumpsuit, and a wide-brimmed hat with a motorized screen of crystalline fringe. Check out photos of the creation of the...
Harry Styles Announces One Night Only in London to Celebrate New Album 'Harry's House'
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022 This exclusive one off show comes in the wake of his global hit single ‘As It Was’ that has topped the charts in 13 countries around the world. 'As It Was' has also been No.1 in the UK for four straight weeks. The single is taken from his new album Harry’s House out on May 20th. Check out more infor...
Chita Rivera Will Celebrate WEST SIDE STORY's 65th Anniversary on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Chita Rivera, the legendary Tony Award winner and one of the most nominated performers in Tony history, will lead a 65th anniversary celebration of WEST SIDE STORY featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast will also feature performances by Darren Criss, Emily Bear, Loren Allred, Yolan...
Chita Rivera Will Celebrate WEST SIDE STORY's 65th Anniversary on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Chita Rivera, the legendary Tony Award winner and one of the most nominated performers in Tony history, will lead a 65th anniversary celebration of WEST SIDE STORY featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast will also feature performances by Darren Criss, Emily Bear, Loren Allred, Yolan...
Jackson Wang Release New Single 'Cheetah'
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 The track's lively, jazz-infused rhythm is produced by Jacob Ray (NIKI, Rich Brian, and Alison Wonderland) and MAX (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd). Listen to “Cheetah” now and watch the accompanying music video, directed by Jackson Wang and Sean Lew....
Interview: L Morgan Lee On Making History As The First Openly Transgender Tony Award Nominated Actress
by Alan Henry - May 12, 2022 Lee has created another milestone for transgender performers on Broadway, becoming the first openly transgender actress to receive a Tony Award nomination. Read the interview here. ...
AN EVENING WITH L MORGAN LEE To Be Presented By National Queer Theater And Musical Theatre Factory At MCC Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023 National Queer Theater (NQT) and Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) present An Evening with L Morgan Lee, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, at the Newman Mills Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. ...
Review: THE HELLO GIRLS at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center
by Brian Michaels - June 10, 2023 What did our critic think of THE HELLO GIRLS at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center?...
Talent Announced For Inaugural Human Kind Summit in March
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2022 Human Kind 2023, a three day immersive summit bringing together the world’s greatest industry leaders and changemakers, is making its global debut at Sydney’s iconic Luna Park, 16-18 March 2023. ...
Panti Bliss Returns to Dublin With IF THESE WIGS COULD TALK
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2023 This summer, Queen of Ireland Panti Bliss is hitting the road with her smash-hit comedy If These Wigs Could Talk. First up is Dublin's Vicar Street for the only Dublin outing of the show on 14 May....
VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Playwright Jordan E. Cooper and producer Lee Daniels appeared on SHERRI this morning to discuss making history with Ain't No Mo' on Broadway. At the age of 27, Cooper is making his Broadway debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history. Watch the new video interview now!...
Listen: Billy Porter Releases New Song 'Stranger Things'
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2022 GRAMMY, EMMY, and twice Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter has released a timely and empowering new song entitled “Stranger Things” via Island UK and Republic Records....
Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023 Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and...
VIDEO: Emilie Kouatchou Talks Starring as 'Christine Daaé' in PHANTOM on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - February 24, 2022 After making history as the first black woman to play Christine Daaé in the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Emilie Kouatchou sat down with Sheinelle Jones on The TODAY Show to discuss her groundbreaking debut. Jones also sat down with casting associate Joseph Hayes to discuss the importance of div...
Kygo and Jack White to Headline Inaugural Palm Tree Music Festival Aspen
by Michael Major - November 30, 2022 Kygo and Jack White are set to headline the Palm Tree Music Festival Aspen, alongside performances from Gryffin, King Princess, Cannons and Forester (Live). The one-of-a-kind, intimate festival experience co-produced by Palm Tree Crew, Belly Up Aspen and C3 Presents will take place February 24-25, 2... |