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DIIV Release 'Raining On Your Pillow,' Final Single From New Album

DIIV release “Raining On Your Pillow,” the final single from their forthcoming new album, Frog in Boiling Water, out this Friday. Of the song, the band says “‘Raining on your Pillow’ is a song which brings to mind the shameful past (and present) of American imperialism. Lost in a terrifying landscape, a lone soldier ruminates on the existence of a landscape of his own far removed from conflict. Does it matter if this place is real or not?' Watch the music video now!
DIIV Release New Single 'Everyone Out'

Indie rock band DIIV has released a new single, 'Everyone Out'. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more news about their upcoming album, 'Frog In Boiling Water'. Following the previously released album previews “Brown Paper Bag” and “Soul-Net,” DIIV share new single “Everyone Out.”
DIIV Announce Tour & Share Live Video Feat. Fred Durst

DIIV —Andrew Bailey, Colin Caulfield, Ben Newman, and Zachary Cole Smith—are embarking on a North American tour in support of their new record. Amid swirling rumors of a televised performance on a famed live show, the band has revealed the never-before-seen “Brown Paper Bag” live video performance featuring Limp Bizkit frontman, Fred Durst.
DIIV Announce New Album 'Frog In Boiling Water' & Share First Single

DIIV —Andrew Bailey, Colin Caulfield, Ben Newman, and Zachary Cole Smith—will release their fourth album, Frog in Boiling Water. Produced by Chris Coady and set for release via Fantasy Records, Frog In Boiling Water was a four-year process that nearly broke the band before the album was completed. Watch the video!
Midwife Shares 'Colorado' Ahead of the Release of 'Luminol'

Luminol features collaborations from various artists including The Flenser label mate Dan Barrett (Have A Nice Life) as well as Tucker Theodore, Angel Diaz (Vyva Melinkolya), Zachary Cole Smith, Ben Newman, and Colin Caulfield (DIIV).
Midwife Shines & Smolders on 'Christina's World'

When 2020 began, Johnston had several national and international tours planned (including a highly anticipated set at the year’s Roadburn Festival) to promote her album released just prior, the critically-acclaimed Forever. 
BWW Review: THE COMMONS at 59E59 is a Humorous and Relatable Modern Play

59E59 Theaters continues their successful theatre season with The Commons, written by Lily Akerman and directed by Emma Miller. If you've ever lived with housemates, you'll appreciate each and every minute of this insightful, humorous, and wonderfully performed modern play. It is sure to appeal to a vast audience.
The Hearth Premieres THE COMMONS At 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters welcomes the world premiere of THE COMMONS, written by Lily Akerman and directed by Emma Miller.
Hanover High School To Present The Musical CATS

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS will pounce onto the Hanover High School Performing Arts Center stage April 12-13 at 7pm and 14th at 2pm. Known to be one of the world's best known and meow-velous musicals, it is also one of the longest running shows on Broadway and the UK's East-End. Based on Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot, the creative costumes, makeup and set alone will be something to see- but the very talented cast, including some incredible dancers this year makes this show a must see for the entire family!
BWW Review: A Community Copes with Trauma in World Premiere of NO CANDY, at Portland Playhouse

Directed by Tea Alagic, Emma Stanton's NO CANDY reveals the power and fortitude of the human spirit. At times, it gave me chills. At times, it's also quite funny.
Hanover High School Presents HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

On April 13, 14, & 15, Hanover High School's award winning drama program will present the epic musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on the Victor Hugo Novel with music from the Disney film.
BWW Review: BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Exposes the Complexities of Being Human, at Artists Rep

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY is a fascinating look at the complexity of being human and the even greater complexity of forming relationships with other complex humans.
Photo Flash: Artists Rep Presents the 2015 Pulitzer Prize Winning Play BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

Artists Rep presents the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Between Riverside and Crazy, by Stephen Adly Guirgis. The play is directed by Adriana Baer and runs from March 4 through April 1 on the theatre's Alder Stage.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opens at Artists Rep, 3/4

Artists Rep presents the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Between Riverside and Crazy, by Stephen Adly Guirgis. The play is directed by Adriana Baer and runs from March 4 through April 1 on the theatre's Alder Stage.
INSIDE NORTH KOREA: LIVE FROM THE GAMES Premieres On National Geographic on 2/11

Combining live, pre-taped, and archival footage, with insights from leading dignitaries and noted experts, National Geographic will take viewers into North Korea's saga of global tensions and politicking, viewed through its controversial Olympic legacy. An installment of the network's popular series Inside North Korea, the special will be hosted by ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, who, in his ninth trip to the region, will put the headlines into context and explore how the Olympic Games have long been a proxy for battlefields on the Korean Peninsula.
Photo Flash: ASTORIA: PART TWO Premieres at The Armory

The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
BWW Review: Portland Shakespeare Project's PERICLES WET Well-Timed for the National Conversation About Sexual Harassment and Assault

Ellen Margolis's excellent PERICLES WET is a story about men taking what they want. Even more than that, it's a story about the people who know horrific things are going on and what they choose to do with that knowledge.
ASTORIA: PART TWO Runs Alongside PART ONE at The Armory

The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.
Photo Flash: PERICLES WET Makes World Premiere with Portland Shakes

Portland Shakespeare Project presents the world premiere of Pericles Wet, by Portland playwright Ellen Margolis. Commissioned by Portland Shakes, Pericles Wet is a masterful adaptation of William Shakespeare's Pericles directed by Michael Mendelson. The show will run from December 1 to December 17 on Artists Rep's Alder Stage.
Portland Shakespeare Project to Present Staged Reading of Modern Verse A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Portland Shakespeare Project presents a staged reading of Jeff Whitty's modern verse translation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, part of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play on! project.

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