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Photos: Inside Rehearsal For STARTER FOR TEN at the Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

With a month to go before the Bristol Old Vic world premiere of brand-new musical Starter for Ten, all new rehearsal photos have been released. Check out the photos here!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE, MOVING DAY, Olde Towne Hall Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards December 5th Standings; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; MOVING DAY Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Mel Giedroyc Joins Final Cast for New Musical STARTER FOR TEN
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 23, 2023

Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; BYE BYE BIRDIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Olde Towne Hall Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Opera Parallele & Transgender District Announces EXPANSIVE 2023 Showcase Artists
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Building on the overwhelming success of last year's Expansive initiative, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced plans to renew their collaboration and present a showcase of transgender and non-binary classical artists for two performances at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at A.C.T.'s intimate Strand Theater.

The World Premiere Of New Musical STARTER FOR TEN Will Open At Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone have announced that new musical Starter for Ten will receive its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March 2024 as part of Nancy Medina's inaugural season as Artistic Director.

Bryant Park Dance Party To Return in May With Dance Instruction & Live Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023

A midtown tradition since 2014, Dance Party returns to Bryant Park this summer! Now entering into its ninth year, the beloved series offers park goers in-person dance events in a variety of styles throughout the first three weeks of May.

88rising, Goldenvoice & The Bowery Presents Announce Inaugural Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023

88rising, the internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based company behind concert events like Coachella and Stagecoach, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, debut the first-ever 2023 Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival lineup

Young Gun Silver Fox Return With 'Tip Of The Flame (12” Disco Mix)' Ahead Of Debut US Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2023

London-based Young Gun Silver Fox are back with their new single Tip Of The Flame (12” Disco Mix). They will be embarking on their debut US tour this March. The dynamic musical duo of Andy Platts and Shawn Lee are touring in support of Ticket To Shangri-La, their fourth studio album and finest work to date.

London-Based Duo Young Gun Silver Fox to Launch First Ever US Tour With Dates in Brooklyn, Chicago & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

London-based Young Gun Silver Fox will be performing in the US for the first time ever. The dynamic musical duo of Andy Platts and Shawn Lee are touring in support of Ticket To Shangri-La, their fourth studio album and finest work to date.

Young Gun Silver Fox Release 'Rolling Back' Single
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022

Andy Platts and Shawn Lee need no introduction, having each clocked up a life time of musical brownie points, whether through Andy’s career as a world renowned composer and singer/songwriter/guitarist with British soul sensations Mamas Gun or through Shawn’s esteemed work as a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.

Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022

This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added.

Mamas Gun Releases New Studio LP 'Cure the Jones'
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2022

Written and produced during the pandemic by Mamas Gun frontman Andy Platts with additional intricate soundscaping from drummer Chris Boot, Cure The Jones was recorded direct to tape with an array of analogue gear at Platts’ home studio in just three days, focussing the soulful energy of the band into a coherent gospel-tinged whole.

Mamas Gun Shares New Single 'Good Foot'
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2022

Formed in 2009, the current five-piece is Andy Platts (vocals), Terry Lewis (guitar), Dave Oliver (keys), Chris Boot (drums) and Cameron Dawson (bass). Platts has previously worked with Rod Temperton, Brian Jackson and John Oates (of Hall & Oates), and Lewis’ credits include collaborations with Leon Ware, Lewis Taylor and The Impressions.

Brian Jackson Announces First Solo Album in 20 Years
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022

Announcing his forthcoming studio album, 'This Is Brian Jackson', which is to be released on BBE Music in May 2022, Brian Jackson offers up the LP's lead single 'All Talk', presented with a brace of remixes by OPOLOPO. Listen to the album's lead single 'All Talk' now!