Bruce Warren

WXPN Launches 'Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency' For Emerging Artists

Hosted by John Morrison, the podcast presents five stories of up-and-coming Black musicians seeking to reclaim country and Americana as inclusive genres. The first episode of the 5-part series is available to stream across all digital platforms, with subsequent episodes airing each week on Thursday through Black Music Month.

Julie Benko Joins the Cast of Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman's HARMONY on Broadway

Julie Benko is set to join the company of Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, playing the role of “Ruth”. 

Five Emerging Artists Selected For WXPN'S Black Opry Residency

Five Black artists from around the U.S. have been selected for the first Black Opry Residency, a creative development project partnership between Philadelphia public radio station WXPN and The Black Opry platform for Black musicians and Black fans of Americana music. 

Apply Now for the Black Opry Residency, Expanding Audiences for Black Americana Artists

A search for five emerging Black Americana musicians who will have the opportunity to hone their artistic and professional pursuits during a unique artist development residency is launching today through a partnership between Philadelphia public radio music station WXPN and The Black Opry.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Script in Hand Playreading of Comedy RIPCORD

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy, “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m.  Lindsay-Abaire is currently represented on Broadway with book and lyrics for the musical, “Kimberly Akimbo.”

Jenny Kern Releases New Single 'Run' Today

Released in January of this year, “Coming Back For Me” caught the attention of legendary radio voice and programmer Bruce Warren and has spun on XPN and NPR’s World Café.

Posthumous Tony Joe White Album, 'Smoke from the Chimney,' Set for Release

Smoke from the Chimney started out as a number of unadorned voice and guitar demos from White’s home studio before being transformed into full band arrangements harkening back to the albums he recorded in the late 60s and early 70s.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Virtual Playreading of Mystery Mashup

Westport Country Playhouse will present a virtual Script in Hand playreading of “A Sherlock Carol,” a new, mystery mashup featuring familiar characters from the literature of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.

New NPR Documentary From WXPN/Philadelphia Explores Haiti's Influence On New Orleans Music

A new year-long project that explores and celebrates the influences of Haiti on New Orleans' famed music, culture and community is being launched today by Philadelphia public music radio station WXPN.

Kelsey Waldon Releases New Covers EP 'They'll Never Keep Us Down'

“I want to work towards a new southern strategy because my South is a South for all people,” says Nashville recording artist and proud Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon.

Kelsey Waldon Stands Up For What She Believes In On New EP 'They'll Never Keep Us Down'

“I want to work towards a new southern strategy because my South is a South for all people,” says Nashville recording artist and proud Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon.

Riverside Theatre Presents Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS

Riverside Theatre is proud to present the uproarious, Tony Award-winning comedy, The 39 Steps. The 39 Steps performs on the Waxlax Stage from January 21 a?" February 9, 2020.  

BWW Review: A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL at Mile Square Theatre

Brilliant. Beautiful. Engaging fun. An amazing take on an old classic.

Drew McVety, Isabel Keating, and Ciaran O'Reilly Will Lead New Play Reading Of A SHERLOCK CAROL

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents a reading of A SHERLOCK CAROL, a new play by Mark Shanahan (The Dingdong, A Merry Little Christmas Carol) on December 17th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Mile Square Theatre's A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents A Merry Little Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan.

Photo Flash: Mile Square Theatre Presents A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL

 Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents A Merry Little Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan.

MST Presents Mark Shanahan's A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL

Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, presents A Merry Little Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Mark Shanahan.

AmericanaFest Day Stage Performances Sept. 12-14 Will Be Broadcast Live

NPR Music, in partnership with the nationally-syndicated World Cafe daily music program produced by WXPN/Philadelphia, WMOT Roots Radio, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), will co-produce the AmericanaFest Day Stage as part of the 20th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference (AmericanaFest) taking place September 10-15 in Nashville.

I SPY A SPY Will Close Off-Broadway August 10

Producer Eric Krebs announced today that I Spy a Spy: A Declassified Musical, the new musical-comedy by SoHee Youn and Jamie Jackson will end its engagement at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street-between 9th and 10th Avenues) following the evening performance on Saturday, August 10th, 2019. I Spy a Spy began performances July 6th, 2019 with the official opening on July 18th. It will have played 10 preview and 26 regular performances.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of I SPY A SPY

I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo (Amazing Grace) just opened at The Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).