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Live And Virtual Events Announced At MPAC In February Photo Live And Virtual Events Announced At MPAC In February
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2021

MPAC continues with limited capacity concerts on stage in February, with events spanning jazz, rock and comedy. MPAC also is your source for a variety of virtual concerts and lectures offered across the country. ...


Takedown Festival & Tonic Rider Festival Announces Mental Health Support in 2023 Back Photo Takedown Festival & Tonic Rider Festival Announces Mental Health Support in 2023 Backstage Rider
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023

TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL have announced that they will be teaming up with TONIC RIDER to provide mental health support for artists, crew and staff at this year's festival. This unique collaboration will see Takedown become the first festival to offer such mental health charity resources backstage when it t...


Review: THE BEAR and AND I DECIDED..., Grimeborn Festival, Arcola Theatre Photo Review: THE BEAR and AND I DECIDED..., Grimeborn Festival, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 07, 2022

Opera at Home's double bill offers the traditional and the avant-garde...


Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Keegan Theatre Photo Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - February 01, 2023

In a world of fake news, alternate facts, social media frenzy and an increasingly opinionated and polarized public/audience, the issues raised in the intellectually challenging play The Lifespan of a Fact are more relevant than ever.  Now being presented at the Keegan Theatre, this play may be short...


Review: The Ronin Theatre Company Presents Richard Warren's HOW I CAME TO BE BUFFALO Photo Review: The Ronin Theatre Company Presents Richard Warren's HOW I CAME TO BE BUFFALO BILL
by Herbert Paine - August 23, 2022

Ronin Theatre Company's production of Richard Warren's HOW I CAME TO BE BUFFALO BILL is an illuminating profile of the legend in the making, featuring Keath Hall's compelling performance under the direction of Lee Cooley. The show runs through August 28th at Stage Left Productions in Surprise, AZ, w...


Sarantos Speaks Out For LGBTQIA Rights On Latest Single Photo Sarantos Speaks Out For LGBTQIA Rights On Latest Single
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2022

Chicago musician Sarantos releases 'Love Always Wins' on February 1st, 2022. It's the follow-up to his UK iTunes hit, 'A Spoonful of Greece.'...


Rock Royalty On Display As Wang Theatre Celebrates 95 Years Photo Rock Royalty On Display As Wang Theatre Celebrates 95 Years
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2020

Some of the biggest names in music will appear outside the Wang Theatre as the iconic Boston landmark celebrates its 95th Anniversary. ...


Review: TITANIC at Fulton Theatre Photo Review: TITANIC at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - April 22, 2023

While there may have been 28 singers on stage, it sounded, at least, double that number.  The rich choral arrangements blew the roof off of the joint, and it was a great thing to experience....


Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour Photo Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

ATO Records' new breakout band Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the Roy Orbison-admiring, Smith-influenced and Chicago-based five-piece is primed for a major 2024. Named a Breaking Act last weekend by The Sunday Times in the UK, the group is gaining traction with their 'breakout single' 'Impressively Average...


Review: Douglas Morrione's FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS Goes Online Photo Review: Douglas Morrione's FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS Goes Online
by Herbert Paine - October 27, 2022

FAIRWAYS TO HAPPINESS is Doug Morrione's intriguing documentary that opens wider the doors of perception about happiness and the pathways to realizing it. The film goes online (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play) on November 17th....


92Y School Of Music's Cabaret Conversations With Michael Kirk Lane Announces New Line Photo 92Y School Of Music's Cabaret Conversations With Michael Kirk Lane Announces New Lineup
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2021

Performances are Thursdays, 8-9 pm ET, August 5-26. Learn more about how to register here!...


THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN to Open in NYC Tomorrow Photo THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN to Open in NYC Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2021

Gamiotics Studios, the emerging leader in real-time audience engagement will be presenting The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a live-action Dungeons and Dragons style interactive adventure at The Asylum NYC in New York City as part of a multi-city rollout of this new live narrative experience....


'We Want to Remain Artistically Relevant and Energised.' Guest Blog from Gareth Machi Photo 'We Want to Remain Artistically Relevant and Energised.' Guest Blog from Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative
by Guest Author - July 03, 2023

Are professional performance and community participation two separate strands of work or should they seamlessly intertwine within an artistic project, a programme and an organisation? Should funding structures be separated out into professional and community work? Should they be equal priorities for...


WITCHES AND DIVAS! Makes Engeman Theater Premiere Photo WITCHES AND DIVAS! Makes Engeman Theater Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2021

Performer and creator Christina Pecce teams up with music director/pianist Matthew Stephens, bassist Sean Murphy, and drummer/percussionist Kevin McNaughton to celebrate WITCHES AND DIVAS! at The John W. Engeman Theater. ...


Industry Insiders Share Thoughts on the Broadway Season and Hopes for 2024 Photo Industry Insiders Share Thoughts on the Broadway Season and Hopes for 2024
by Team BWW - December 29, 2023

Before the 2024 season begins, BroadwayWorld is taking a pause to reflect on this past year in theatre, surveying dozens of Broadway insiders, from producers to writers; marketing experts to press representatives. Find out what they had to say about 2023......


Will Your Broadway Show Be Canceled Because of Snow? Photo Will Your Broadway Show Be Canceled Because of Snow?
by Team BWW - January 29, 2022

A winter storm is brewing in the Northeast, with significant snowfall expected to hit New York City this weekend. The Broadway League explains what warrants a Broadway snow day....


The String Cheese Incident Announces Spring Tour 2023 Photo The String Cheese Incident Announces Spring Tour 2023
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

The iconic experimental rock band, The String Cheese Incident has announced dates for their Spring Tour 2023. The run will kick off at the Backwoods Music Festival in Ozark, Arkansas, before the band heads through the Midwest in Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and St. Paul, before wrapping up in the So...


Wang Theatre Celebrates 95 Year Anniversary With New Photo Exhibit Photo Wang Theatre Celebrates 95 Year Anniversary With New Photo Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2020

Some of the biggest names in music will appear outside the Wang Theatre as the iconic Boston landmark celebrates its 95th Anniversary. ...


MIDTOWN MUSIC Series to Bring Free Live Performances to the Street Photo MIDTOWN MUSIC Series to Bring Free Live Performances to the Street
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2021

It’s music to the ears of commuters, shoppers, office workers, tourists, residents, and passers-by in midtown. “Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band,” which specializes in ragtime, jazz, and blues, plays for 10 performances per week at various locations in the 34th Street area, including Herald and Greele...


Video: Anika Noni Rose Discuss Themes in New Tiana Children's Book Photo Video: Anika Noni Rose Discuss Themes in New Tiana Children's Book
by Josh Sharpe - October 22, 2024

On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose stopped by the Today Show to discuss her newly released children's book featuring the fan-favorite character Tiana and set in the world of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. Watch the interview!...


Photos: Farmington Players Return With A HUNTING SHACK CHRISTMAS Photo Photos: Farmington Players Return With A HUNTING SHACK CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2021

The Farmington Players return to the stage this holiday season, with the hilarious comedy, A Hunting Shack Christmas, written by Jessica Lind Peterson. ...


Neil Young Announces Next Set of Titles From His Official Bootleg Series Photo Neil Young Announces Next Set of Titles From His Official Bootleg Series
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022

The next three installments in the bootleg series include Royce Hall, 1971 was recorded January 30 on the UCLA campus, a solo acoustic gig. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 1971 – also solo acoustic -- is the last US show of Young’s 1971 solo tour. Citizen Kane Jr. Blues (Live at The Bottom Line), from Ne...


Student Blog: Summer Theatre Photo Student Blog: Summer Theatre
by Student Blogger: Grace Callahan - February 08, 2022

Well, it's time again to apply and audition for your summer homes. This can be a slightly stressful time - taking new headshots, recording countless auditions to send all over the country. I'm going through that exact process right now, and the most important thing for me was narrowing down my optio...


Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is exhilarating at North Shore Music Thea Photo Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is exhilarating at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
by R. Scott Reedy - June 22, 2023

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?...


Review: HAMILTON at The Overture Center Photo Review: HAMILTON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - August 11, 2022

There have been a million reviews of Hamilton, so you may wonder what could I possibly add? I wondered the same thing. Even as I write this I wonder, there is no real insight here. Everything you have read is true. “It’s amazing!” “5 Stars!!” “Brilliantly written and stage!” All the things. Yes, it ...






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