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BWW Review: For Fans Looking for a Redemptive Adaptation After the Disastrous Movie, Photo BWW Review: For Fans Looking for a Redemptive Adaptation After the Disastrous Movie, THE LIGHTNING THIEF Musical Delivers
by Lauren Van Hemert - April 10, 2019

I can see where The Lightning Thief musical might be compared to a cross between Harry Potter and Dear Evan Hansen. Based on Rick Riordan's book of the same name, the musical tells the story of Percy Jackson and friends, a group of half-bloods who straddle the line between being half-God and half...


MTD's MEMPHIS has powerful message, but lacks heart Photo MTD's MEMPHIS has powerful message, but lacks heart
by Jared West - May 06, 2018

Love is love. That is the overarching message to the storyline of MEMPHIS. Love who you love: male, female, black or white. In the case of this particular show, the historically societal boundary being crossed is one of race. However, the words and songs in the script could apply to many current-day...


MY TRANS WIFE Comes to The Complex Hollywood's Flight Theatre Photo MY TRANS WIFE Comes to The Complex Hollywood's Flight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2019

My Trans Wife, a two-woman drama about love, authenticity and transformation, is premiering at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Written by Mimi Kmet and Mara Wells and directed by Deborah Pearl ( Getting Ed Laid ). Opens June 9 at The Complex Hollywood's Flight Theatre, 6472 Santa Monica Blvd., H...


Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Series' Tim Federle Talks the Power of Theatre Teacher Photo Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Series' Tim Federle Talks the Power of Theatre Teachers, the “Best Little Secret in the South,” and More
by Sally Henry - January 18, 2020

He may be the showrunner for Disney's hit musical theatre love letter, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES, but Tim Federle is a self-professed a?oetheatre dorka?? at heart. And this weekend, he joins thousands of theatre kids just like him right here in Atlanta....


Tonys Talk: Gideon Glick Talks Channeling His Inner-Child in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Photo Tonys Talk: Gideon Glick Talks Channeling His Inner-Child in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 02, 2019

Dill Harris is a character that the world first got to know on the page, either in or outside of the classroom. This season, Broadway favorite Gideon Glick is bringing the boy to life onstage in the nine-time Tony-nominated adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. ...


BWW Review: ANG PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO Reinvigorates A Period Piece Worthy of Ac Photo BWW Review: ANG PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO Reinvigorates A Period Piece Worthy of Acclaim
by Jared Echevarria - September 10, 2018

He lived a sad life of perversion in a profession of lost causes yet his life's failure was overshadowed when he chose to love, albeit secretly and surreal. This is how one would see Mang Serapio in Theater Titas and Duende Theatre's 50th-anniversary production of 'Ang kay Paglilitis kay Mang Serapi...


Yoga Icon Wai Lana Releases COLORS Music Video in Honor of 4th International Yoga Day Photo Yoga Icon Wai Lana Releases COLORS Music Video in Honor of 4th International Yoga Day 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018

The one message Wai Lana wants to share more than anything is that yoga is for everyone. Wai Lana explained, “Too many people, when they think of yoga, only think of yoga asanas. But yoga asanas are just a small part of a complete, holistic lifestyle. On this Yoga Day, I would like to emphasize that...


Review Roundup: La Jolla's World Premiere of THE SQUIRRELS Photo Review Roundup: La Jolla's World Premiere of THE SQUIRRELS
by Alan Henry - June 20, 2018

La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere production of The Squirrels, by Tony Award nominee Robert Askins, directed by 2017 Tony Award winner and La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, running June 5 - July 8....


BWW Review: FADE at Seattle Public Theater Photo BWW Review: FADE at Seattle Public Theater
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - October 16, 2018

FADE at Seattle Public Theater is a quiet little show that's worth making a lot of noise about. The play by Tanya Saracho is both a witty and scathing examination of classism, racism, and sexism. An immigrant looks to climb the corporate ladder in Hollywood, but the price of success may be more than...


World Premiere Of CABARET KALISZ Gives A New Perspective On The Human Spirit, Surviva Photo World Premiere Of CABARET KALISZ Gives A New Perspective On The Human Spirit, Survival, And Women During The Holocaust
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2018

'Cabaret Kalisz' by Christie Winn comes to Boulder for its world premiere 'Cabaret Kalisz' is a new play that depicts how the human spirit can crumble and triumph in the face of adversity. Produced by local theater company Theater O - 5311 Western Ave, Suite 120, Boulder, CO 80301. The play will run...


Chris Janson Ties For Top Earning First Time CMA Nominee With Three Nominations Photo Chris Janson Ties For Top Earning First Time CMA Nominee With Three Nominations
by Tori Hartshorn - August 28, 2018

Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville recording artist Chris Janson tied for the top earning first-time CMA nominee with three nominations. He is up for New Artist of the Year, his current single, “Drunk Girl,” received a nomination for Song of the Year, alongside co-writers Scooter Carusoe and Tom Do...


BWW Previews: TEMAN Journeys Into The Indonesian Theatre Scene with INTO THE WOODS Photo BWW Previews: TEMAN Journeys Into The Indonesian Theatre Scene with INTO THE WOODS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - November 24, 2018

Teater Musikal Nusantara (TEMAN), a musical theatre company based in Jakarta, will produce their first show, Stephen Sondheim's fairytale musical INTO THE WOODS. The production will run for three shows on two days from December 22nd to December 23rd 2018 and will take place at Teater Salihara, Jakar...


Luana Kiara Releases Compelling Video For New Single TRIGGER Photo Luana Kiara Releases Compelling Video For New Single TRIGGER
by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2019

Sweden by way of Gambia singer Luana Kiara has released a poignant video for her debut single 'Trigger'. WATCH HERE...


ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT Brings Colour to Town Photo ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT Brings Colour to Town
by Sarah Hookey - March 06, 2019

The classic children's character Elmer the Elephant has packed his trunk and is heading to Warrington later this month....


Xulon Author Releases First Book in Fiction Series About the Rise of... Photo Xulon Author Releases First Book in Fiction Series About the Rise of...
by Robert Diamond - November 01, 2018

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Drawing Boards' THE MESSAGE Out 6/7 via Gentle Reminder Records Photo Drawing Boards' THE MESSAGE Out 6/7 via Gentle Reminder Records
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

Gentle Reminder Records is very pleased to announce that both new single "UFOs" and the title track to the forthcoming Drawing Boards record The Message (out 06.07) have premiered at Stereogum here!  ...


Indigenous Children's Book Author To Read & Share Indigenous Artist Collaboration Photo Indigenous Children's Book Author To Read & Share Indigenous Artist Collaboration
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2019

Indigenous author/publisher Colleen Farwell will be reading and signing special limited-edition books at The Head & The Hand, nonprofit, independent publisher and bookstore (2644 Coral St, Philadelphia, PA 19125) on Saturday, October 26 at 10am....


BWW Interview: Jordi Vall, director of SIDDHARTHA, THE MUSICAL at Teatro Moncayo PALC Photo BWW Interview: Jordi Vall, director of SIDDHARTHA, THE MUSICAL at Teatro Moncayo PALCCO
by Laura Iñiguez - June 28, 2018

“Siddhartha, The Musical” returns to Guadalajara for its 2nd round of shows this weekend. The musical based on the novel by Herman Hesse, tells the story of a born-to-be King who decides to quit the luxury of royalty life in search for inner light....


BWW Review: Don't Bother, Me, I Can't Cope, a NEW YORK CITY CENTER ENCORES! OFF CENTE Photo BWW Review: Don't Bother, Me, I Can't Cope, a NEW YORK CITY CENTER ENCORES! OFF CENTER Production with Direction and Choreography by Savion Glover
by Sondra Forsyth - July 28, 2018

New York City Center Encores! is celebrating its 25th season in 2018. Part of roster of concert productions of American musicals is Encores! Off-Center, founded in 2013 to present productions during the summer. On the evening of July 27th, a sassy and spirited rendering of “Don't Bother Me, I Can't...


Nolala Appeals To Artists And Music Lovers To Add A Category For 'Best Story' To The Photo Nolala Appeals To Artists And Music Lovers To Add A Category For 'Best Story' To The Grammys
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2019

On Sunday, February 10th, the Grammy Awards ceremony, known for presenting the most prestigious music prizes in the world, will take place for the 61st time. The Recording Academy praises music professionals for achievements in 84 categories....


Jack Black to Launch YouTube Channel Photo Jack Black to Launch YouTube Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 26, 2018

Jack Black has created a new YouTube channel, in which he says is titled 'Jablinski' and it 'will have games, food, and life.'...


VIDEO: Woman Singing Opera in LA Train Station Goes Viral Photo VIDEO: Woman Singing Opera in LA Train Station Goes Viral
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2019

The LAPD caught woman on camera singing opera beautifully in a public transport station in Los Angeles recently. The unidentified woman has gone viral for her singing voice, with over 100,000 views as of now....


Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Series' Tim Federle Talks the Power of Theatre Teacher Photo Interview: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Series' Tim Federle Talks the Power of Theatre Teachers, the “Best Little Secret in the South,” and More
by Sally Henry - January 18, 2020

He may be the showrunner for Disney's hit musical theatre love letter, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES, but Tim Federle is a self-professed a?oetheatre dorka?? at heart. And this weekend, he joins thousands of theatre kids just like him right here in Atlanta....


BWW Previews: FL DRAMA KIDS BRINGS ALADDIN JR. TO HCC Brandon Campus Theatre Photo BWW Previews: FL DRAMA KIDS BRINGS ALADDIN JR. TO HCC Brandon Campus Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - January 18, 2019

Through interviewing a pair of Aladdins and Jasmins, as well as a Genie, the consensus is clear. FL Drama Kids is so much more than learning the steps to putting on a musical. Friendships are forged, confidences built and the instructors/directors create a much-needed, fun and safe haven for kids to...


BWW Review: ONCE at Saint Michael's Playhouse Photo BWW Review: ONCE at Saint Michael's Playhouse
by Stacy Raphael - June 22, 2018

Saint Michael's Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin opens the Playhouse's 71st summer theater season of live professional theater with the Tony Award-winning Musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning Irish independent film of the same name....






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