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Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 21, 2025

Go see it. ​​​​​​​If you check out the history of the musical, Spring Awakening, you will find that it is origins are in a German play titled The Awakening of Spring; underneath that, “A Tragedy of Childhood.” It was so controversial, it make it to stage for 15 years after it was written in 1891.

Pa'lante Theater Company And The Bushnell To Present Afro Latino Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Pa'lante Theater Company, in collaboration with The Bushnell, has revealed the dates and lineup of the nearly-40 films featured in The 2nd Annual Afro Latino Film Festival.

SphinxConnect: Ignite! 2025 Schedule And 28th Annual Sphinx Competition Finalists Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Explore the SphinxConnect: Ignite! 2025 event with over 30 sessions featuring panel discussions and masterclasses led by top classical music figures. Discover the finalists of the 28th Annual Sphinx Competition.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Nov 12, 2024

By now, pretty much everyone knows the musical Little Shop of Horrors was based on a 1960s film by Roger Corman with a “cameo” by Jack Nicholson. The film was a cult hit, and in 1982 Howard Ashman and Alan Menken published the musical of the same name.

Photos: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in Rehearsal at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Rehearsals are underway for Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE  at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!

New Cast Members Added To Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the addition of Shea Buckner in the role of Stanley Kowalski and Adelaide Mestre in the roles of Nurse/Mexican Woman to the cast of 2024’s much-anticipated presentation: Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE! 

Cast Set For A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced 024’s much-anticipated Literature Live! presentation: Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE has been cast! 

Dodge Foundation and NJPAC to Present Poetry Events in Lead-Up to 20th Dodge Poetry Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will continue their 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative this summer, with a series of events leading toward the debut of the reimagined Dodge Poetry Festival this fall. Learn about the events!

Previews: PALM SPRINGS YOUNG PLAYRIGHTS FESTIVAL at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - May 23, 2024

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) announced that is has now selected all of the cast members for the three plays it will present at the upcoming Festival, which will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on June 9, 2024 at 12 PM. This free annual Festival will showcase original plays created by three area students which will be performed as staged readings using professional actors and directors.

Video: Brainstory Share Trippy Music Video for 'Xfaded' From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

Brainstory, the psychedelic soul trio from Southern California, have shared the latest visual from the album for “Xfaded” from their new full-length album Sounds Good which was released last month. The trippy video was directed and animated by J. Bonner. Watch it now!

New Album 'Sounds Good' from Psychedelic Trio Brainstory Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024

Brainstory has released their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records, produced by Leon Michels aka El Michels Affair. Sounds Good is an album that, simply put, lives up to its name with the band’s unique blend of psychedelic soul permeating each track as well as nods to their background. Listen to the album here!

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 18, 2024

Fresh on the heels of Revolution Stage Company’s sold out and extended Avenue Q earlier this year, comes The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, and it is just as much, if not even more, fun than Avenue Q, and that’s saying a lot.

Brainstory Share El Michels Affair-Produced 'XFaded' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024

On Friday, April 19th, Brainstory will release their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records. The Los Angeles-area trio will also kick off their headline U.S. tour this Thursday, April 18th with a sold out show in Los Angeles, followed by UK / EU support dates in May with Lady Wray. The band shares the album’s latest single, “XFaded” – a psychedelic soul and jazz-infused treat. Listen to the song here!

BRAINSTORY Share Psychedelic Soul-infused Single 'Peach Optimo'
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024

Explore the new psychedelic soul-infused single, 'Peach Optimo' by BRAINSTORY. This unique blend of music genres offers a fresh sound to the entertainment scene. Prior to “Peach Optimo,” Brainstory shared the Bob Dylan-influenced single “Too Yung” which was paired with “Listen,” and followed the album's lead single.

Brainstory Share Track Ft. Clairo's Claire Cottrill & Announce New El Michels Affair-Produced Album 'Sounds Good'
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

The Los Angeles-area trio also share new tour dates including headline shows and dates with The Budos Band and Lady Wray (see below); and their latest single, “Hanging On.” The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune features Claire Cottrill (Clairo) on background vocals. Plus, check out tour dates!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

Review: MID CENTURY MODERNS at Oscar's Cabaret
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 3, 2023

What did our critic think of MID CENTURY MODERNS at Oscar’s Cabaret? This is the second time I have seen Mid-Century Moderns, the first time I loved it so much I went on Facebook to tell people about it. That is a big deal for me, I stopped going to Facebook in 2018, but I really wanted to tell people about this play. It was produced this past summer at Desert Rose Playhouse, and it was terrific. It was recently remounted at Oscar's.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; McCallum Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; at Desert Ensemble Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; McCallum Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.