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Review: NEW YORK BALLET: VISIONARY VOICES at the Kennedy Center Photo Review: NEW YORK BALLET: VISIONARY VOICES at the Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - June 09, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's review for NEW YORK BALLET: VISIONARY VOICES at the Kennedy Center....


ZOE COOMBS-MARR: THE OPENER To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023 Photo ZOE COOMBS-MARR: THE OPENER To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 29, 2023

The Opener sees the triumphant return of one of the finest comedians to come out of Australia, Zoë Coombs-Marr returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. ...


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Summer Season Photo Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023

Discover the upcoming season of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, featuring Shakespeare plays, musicals, and children's theatre. Explore the theme of 'Persistence of Love' and experience engaging performances that celebrate love in all its forms. Get ready for an exciting summer of theater!...


Hög sjö Announces Self-Titled Debut Album Photo Hög sjö Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022

Hög sjö is the artist moniker of the esteemed Swedish producer, musician and songwriter Patrik Berger. He has been behind huge hits for the likes of Robyn, Charli XCX, Diana Ross, Tame Impala, Taylor Swift, Sigrid, Mura Masa, Icona Pop, Santigold, Lana Del Rey and many more....


Long Beach Opera Presents the World Premiere of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE Photo Long Beach Opera Presents the World Premiere of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023

Continuing an important tradition of presenting groundbreaking new works, Long Beach Opera will present the world premiere in February of 2023 of Kate Soper’s fantastical and darkly comic opera The Romance of the Rose. ...


Review: PROM 68 – MAX RICHTER - RECOMPOSED, Royal Albert Hall Photo Review: PROM 68 – MAX RICHTER - RECOMPOSED, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - September 10, 2023

The Britten Sinfonia is unusual in the world of professional orchestras, in that they don’t have the now-traditional principal conductor as their figurehead, instead choosing to collaborate with leading exponents of the field. For this Prom, violinist Thomas Gould both played and acted as director; ...


Review: REHAB THE MUSICAL, Neon 194 Photo Review: REHAB THE MUSICAL, Neon 194
by Gary Naylor - January 18, 2024

Keith Allen and Mica Paris lead a tremendous cast in a musical that deserves a bigger stage...


Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December Photo Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2022

​​​​​​​Woodwindist, composer and creative musician Josh Sinton caps off an extraordinarily productive and busy year with a 10-city tour, Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 18. Performances include stops in New York City; Baltimore, MD; Cary, NC; Richmond, VA; Knoxville, TN; Athens, GA; Pittsbur...


BWW Review: VISIONARY VOICES at The Kennedy Center Photo BWW Review: VISIONARY VOICES at The Kennedy Center
by Tavish Young - June 08, 2022

What did our critic think of Visionary Voices at The Kennedy Center? On June 7th and 8th, In the comfortable and open atmosphere of the Kennedy Center's Opera House Theater, the New York City Ballet Presented Visionary Voices, showcasing three contemporary choreographers; Jamar Roberts, Sidra Bell, ...


Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL WINTER HOLIDAZE TOUR 2023' Photo Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL WINTER HOLIDAZE TOUR 2023'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023

On the heels of two headline-making appearances on the current season of America’s Got Talent, California’s greatest export Steel Panther are announcing their upcoming holiday tour in support of their latest album. The band has remaining shows in Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Daw...


Saxophonist Adam Larson Completes Trilogy Series On WITH LOVE, FROM NEW YORK Out Now Photo Saxophonist Adam Larson Completes Trilogy Series On WITH LOVE, FROM NEW YORK Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 07, 2023

Saxophonist Adam Larson's With Love, From New York marks his eighth release as a leader and final installment in his series of trio albums recorded in 2021 and 2022....


Cast Announced for Mint Theater's American Premiere Of CHAINS By Elizabeth Baker At T Photo Cast Announced for Mint Theater's American Premiere Of CHAINS By Elizabeth Baker At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

On March 11th 2020 Mint Theater Company completed casting for their next production, the long delayed American premiere of Chains by Elizabeth Baker, scheduled to open that May.   ...


Review: A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage Photo Review: A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - August 13, 2023

“A Chorus Line” from Music Theater Heritage is a not-to- be missed interpretation of a challenging show. Tickets are available online at www.musictheaterheritage.com online or by telephone at 816.221.6987....


Review: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM at Sidney Harman Hall Photo Review: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM at Sidney Harman Hall
by Alexander C. Kafka - October 08, 2022

Dance Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of 'Sounds of Hazel,' a celebration of Hazel Scott, at Sidney Harman Hall....


Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December Photo Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2022

​​​​​​​Woodwindist, composer and creative musician Josh Sinton caps off an extraordinarily productive and busy year with a 10-city tour, Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 18. Performances include stops in New York City; Baltimore, MD; Cary, NC; Richmond, VA; Knoxville, TN; Athens, GA; Pittsbur...


Video: NLE Choppa Kickstarts 2024 With Music Video for 'Auntie Living Room' Photo Video: NLE Choppa Kickstarts 2024 With Music Video for 'Auntie Living Room'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

Choppa recently capped off a banner 2023 with “Pistol Paccin” featuring breakout Texas rapper BigXThaPlug.It has already amassed 20.1 million global streams and 1.4 million YouTube views on the music video. American Songwriter urged to “check out the sharp-tongued new work from the star lyricist.” W...


Druski is Coming to the North Charleston PAC in May Photo Druski is Coming to the North Charleston PAC in May
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2023

Acclaimed comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Druski announced today his first-ever, headlining comedy tour titled, Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, presented by Happy Dad Hard Seltzer includes a stop at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on May 19. ...


Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL TOUR 2024' Dates Photo Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL TOUR 2024' Dates
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023

STEEL PANTHER Announces 'ON THE PROWL TOUR 2024' DatesAlong the way, the tour will stop in Anaheim, CA (February 2, 2024), Fargo, ND (February 14, 2024 – for all the North Dakota lovers) and Memphis, TN (February 22, 2024) to name a few. This new tour announcement comes as the band is getting ready ...


Zoë Coombs-Marr Will Perform at the Edinburgh Festival and London's Soho Theatre Photo Zoë Coombs-Marr Will Perform at the Edinburgh Festival and London's Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2023

The Opener sees the triumphant return of one of the finest comedians to come out of Australia, Zoë Coombs-Marr, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre in August and September. Zoë is set to appear as Dave, one of our worst open mic hacks, back for his first performance in the UK ...


Photos: First Look at THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Rubicon Theatre Photo Photos: First Look at THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Rubicon Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - October 07, 2023

Check out production photos from Fountain Theatre’s acclaimed West Coast Premiere production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, running at Rubicon Theatre through October 21!...


Long Beach Opera Presents the World Premiere of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE Photo Long Beach Opera Presents the World Premiere of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2023

Continuing an important tradition of presenting groundbreaking new works, Long Beach Opera will present the world premiere in February of 2023 of Kate Soper’s fantastical and darkly comic opera The Romance of the Rose. ...


VIDEO: 1NONLY Presents Music Video for New Single 'Shut It' Photo VIDEO: 1NONLY Presents Music Video for New Single 'Shut It'
by Michael Major - November 23, 2022

The visual finds 1nonly stuck inside of a cubicle. He teems with nervous energy to flip the nine-to-five grind upside down—and he does so both figuratively and literally! “Shut It” intercuts manic hand-drawn sketches on a whiteboard with copy machine struggles as a coworker licks an envelope seeming...


Review: HIP HOP NUTCRACKER 'Blows' Audience Away at Palace Theatre Photo Review: HIP HOP NUTCRACKER 'Blows' Audience Away at Palace Theatre
by Paul Batterson - December 10, 2023

Choreographer/director Jennifer Weber has created an incredible hybrid of Tchaikovsky’s traditional NUTCRACKER score with several modern day nuances....


Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December Photo Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2022

​​​​​​​Woodwindist, composer and creative musician Josh Sinton caps off an extraordinarily productive and busy year with a 10-city tour, Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 18. Performances include stops in New York City; Baltimore, MD; Cary, NC; Richmond, VA; Knoxville, TN; Athens, GA; Pittsbur...


Peel Announce Debut Album & Share 'Y2J' & 'Acid Star' Photo Peel Announce Debut Album & Share 'Y2J' & 'Acid Star'
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024

Inspired in part by genre-bending Creation Records bands like Primal Scream and Madchester groups like Happy Mondays, Acid Star expands on the post-punk and industrial edge of early Peel, adding layers of psychedelia, dance, and even reverb soaked freak folk, as seen on the title track....






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