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Hobby Center Launches New Residency Initiative To Uplift Local Artists' Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

After piloting the program in the 2023-24 Season with ISHIDA Dance Company and Urban Souls Dance Company, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' is launching its new artist residency.

Carla Guevara Laforteza's First [Solo] Concert A LA CARLOTTA
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 19, 2024

It was supposed to be a solo concert, but it became more of a theater family affair. 'Miss Saigon' alum Carla Guevara Laforteza has celebrated her 30 years in the biz with her first-ever solo concert.

Scott Alan Comes to Herb Alperts Vibrato Grill and Jazz in Bel Air
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

Award Winning Songwriting Scott Alan will take the stage at Herb Alperts Vibrato Grill and Jazz in Bel Air, California on Tuesday July 30th. 

Palm Beach Opera Announces New General Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Palm Beach Opera welcomes James Barbato as its new General Director. Barbato, an OPERA America Leadership

Sarasota Opera To Host 3rd Annual National Finals Of Schmidt Vocal Competition In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2024

Experience the thrill of opera at the 3rd Annual National Finals of the Schmidt Vocal Competition, hosted by SARASOTA OPERA. Witness the future of opera as talented vocalists compete for the top spot.

Experiments In Opera Announces Its Spring 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Discover the Spring 2024 Season by Experiments in Opera, featuring innovative performances that push the boundaries of traditional opera.wil

Johnathon Schaech Tapped As Lead In First Lead Role In Series
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

This marks the first time Hollywood movie star Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do! Texas Rising, DC's Legends of Tomorrow) takes a leading role in an episodic series, as he reprises his character from the original film, BLUE RIDGE. The announcement comes from series showrunner Gary Wheeler.

DARK WINDS Renewed For Season Three On AMC And AMC+
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023

Season two recently concluded on AMC and AMC+ and season one is currently being featured on Max as part of a two-month programming pop-up. The series stars Zahn McClarnon (The Son, Westworld, Fargo), Kiowa Gordon (The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico) and Jessica Matten (Tribal, Burden of Truth).

Video: RAMA, HARI's Ronelson Yadao Talks the Significance of Restaging Dance Classics
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 10, 2023

Ronelson Yadao, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ artistic director, who also plays Rama, meets us on stage and discusses the progress of their revival production of the rock opera ballet 'Rama, Hari' a few days before its opening.

Video: RAMA, HARI's Vien King, Nica Tupas Sample 'Iisa ang Tibok'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Aug 10, 2023

The Cultural Center of the Philippines has presented to the media its 2023 cast of 'Rama, Hari,' a Filipino rock opera ballet featuring marquee names from TV, film, musical theater, and ballet.

Cast Revealed For EVITA at Cygnet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Evita with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This Tony Award-winning musical is directed by Sean Murray and runs August 9 - September 24 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.

Cast Set for EVITA at The Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

The Gateway Playhouse will present Evita in May. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: SANCTUARY CITY at Berkeley Repertory
by Steve Murray - Jul 17, 2022

What did our critic think of SANCTUARY CITY at Berkeley Repertory? 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living) paints a bleak, gritty and totally authentic portrayal of the effects of immigration inequalities on two young Dreamers fighting to establish a life for themselves in Berkeley Rep's new production of Sanctuary City. Fresh off a critically hailed run in NYC, Sanctuary City is set in 2006, a tense time post 9/11 when America war on terrorism had tragic effects on illegal aliens trapped in a web of inaction, helplessness, and fear.

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2022�"23 Season, Featuring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

The Metropolitan Opera today announced its 2022–23 season, which features seven new productions, the most in ten seasons. Opening Night is September 27 with the company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea, starring soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role alongside tenor Matthew Polenzani in David McVicar’s new staging, conducted by Carlo Rizzi.

Cast Change Announced for COSI FAN TUTTE at Washington National Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2021

A cast change has been announced for the upcoming Washington National Opera production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.”

MassOpera & OperaHub Announce Selected Work For New Opera Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021

In June of 2020, MassOpera and OperaHub announced a call for proposal submissions to the New Opera Workshop (NOW) seeking creative and innovative operatic works to add to the American operatic cannon.  Projects were required to feature a majority of female roles with a focus on roles for diverse women, by librettists and composers currently living in the United States. 

Remi Adeleke Joins Michael Bay's Action-Thriller AMBULANCE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 11, 2021

Remi Adeleke (Transformers: The Last Knight, 6 Underground, CBS’s SEAL TEAM, the upcoming Apple TV Sci-Fi series, Invasion) joins Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzalez, Garret Dillahunt, A Martinez, Keir O’Donnell, Moses Ingram, rapper Wale Folarin, Cedric Sanders, Jackson White, Colin Woodell and Olivia Stambouliah.

Melanie Martinez Announces Global Streaming Concert Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020

Multi-platinum pop phenomenon Melanie Martinez has announced plans for a major global streaming concert event. CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M OUT OF K-12 will stream worldwide in four time zones beginning on Thursday, December 17th.

HBO Documentary THE BEE GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART Debuts December 12
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 29, 2020

The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs.

Melanie Martinez Releases 'K-12' Deluxe Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 25, 2020

Multi-platinum pop phenomenon Melanie Martinez is celebrating the release of her “AFTER SCHOOL” EP and marking the first anniversary of her internationally acclaimed album and accompanying full-length film.