Brian James

Review: PINOCCHIO, Lanternhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 14, 2024

All Pinocchio has ever wanted is to be a real boy. But hold on…if he wants things, surely that means he has thoughts and feelings. And if he has thoughts and feelings, then doesn’t that mean he has a brain and a heart? And if he has all that, doesn’t that make him a real boy already?

Review: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - IN THE 302 - at DE Theatre Co
by Greer Firestone - Dec 13, 2024

Delaware Theatre Company serves up a frothy confection of a Christmas juke box musical in HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS -IN THE 302. Juke box refers to the likes of MAMMA MIA, JERSEY BOYS Sand BEAUTIFUL: The Carol King Musical. They are popular for people enjoy hearing the tunes they’re already familiar with. To understate, the Christmas season provides a cornucopia of possibilities for this jukebox.

MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.

OPERA America Announces 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

OPERA America has announced the recipients of the 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies for their exemplary leadership and service on behalf of their respective organizations.

Review: THE LAST CABARET ON EARTH, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 15, 2024

An electrifying show full of music and laughter by Brian James O’Sullivan that asks “how would you want to spend your last hour?”

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Announces 2024 Autumn Season
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 18, 2024

A Play, A Pie and A Pint announce their 2024 Autumn season.

Complete Cast and Production Team Set For LES MISERABLES, Presented By Uptown Music Theater Of Highland Park
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Through special personal arrangement with renowned producer Cameron Mackintosh, Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park has been granted an exceptional license to produce LES MISERABLES, at the new Deerfield Performing Arts Center.

MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.

Pigs Do Fly Productions' THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY Opens At Empire Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Pigs Do Fly Productions' second show of the 2023-2024 season will be The Affections of May, Canadian playwright Norm Foster's delightful comedy that explores love, loss, and new beginnings.   The production will run from March 8th through March 31st at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.  

Photos: First Look at David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023

All new photos have been released for Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, starring David Tennant (Macbeth) and Cush Jumbo (Lady Macbeth). Check out the photos here!

Review: UGLY! A CINDERELLA STORY, Lanternhouse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 9, 2023

In this magical makeover journey, the Fairy Godmother and Ugly Sister must work together to achieve a transformation really worth doing and discover that true worth is on the inside, not the outside. But will the Ugly Sister accept the help she needs or has she been wearing this ‘ugly’ label too long to change?

Photos: First Look at UGLY: A CINDERELLA STORY at Cumbernauld Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023

Cumbernauld Theatre is ready to transform into the magical Wondernauld with Ugly: A Cinderella Story, an unforgettable new spin on the classic Cinderella story from writer Gary McNair, opening this week. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Donmar Warehouse's MACBETH, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Donmar Warehouse. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MACBETH at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

With the critically acclaimed production of Clyde's currently running at the Donmar, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for Macbeth.

Centre Stage Announces THE 21ST ANNUAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Join Centre Stage for the 21st Annual New Play Festival, featuring never-before-seen scripts from South Carolina writers. Celebrate the development of new work and enjoy staged readings, talkbacks, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public, Nov 6-9, 2023.

Brooklyn Art Song Society Performs CIRCLES II: THE WAGNERIANS in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) continues its 2023–24 season on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:30PM at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn with Circles II: The Wagnerians, the second of a six-part series exploring connections between composers throughout music history. Learn more about the performance here!

Brooklyn Art Song Society Opens 14th Season With CIRCLE I: Clara, Robert, and Johannes
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2023

Led by Artistic Director Michael Brofman, Brooklyn Art Song Society opens its 14th season on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:30PM with Circles I: Clara, Robert, and Johannes.

Brooklyn Art Song Society Announces 2023�"24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023

Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) announced its 2023-24 season, which features Circles, a six-part series following friendships between composers throughout history, as well as the return of the Dichter Project and New Voices Festival. Led by Artistic Director Michael Brofman, the organization, which plays a vital role in keeping the tradition of art song alive, presents ten full-length concerts highlighting 37 composers and 56 performers.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Announce Autumn Season
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 12, 2023

A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP) is delighted to announce its Autumn 2023 season featuring 12 exciting new plays themed around Tales of Coming Home

Interview: Playwright Greg Burdick's Making His ACCOMMODATION on Teaching
by Gil Kaan - Jun 12, 2023

The world premiere of Greg Burdick’s Accommodation opens June 18, 2023 at the Odyssey Theatre (with previews beginning June 15th). Accommodation focuses on the most timely and relevant issue of teachers’ responsibilities. Brothers Brandon and Garrett Baer direct the cast of: Sandy Bainum, Sufe Bradshaw, Jacob Cherry, Sol Marina Crespo, Laura Niemi and Massi Pregoni. Greg carved out some time between rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.