Charles May

Craft Recordings Launches Tribute to Gospel Truth Records

Craft Recordings is pleased to honor the music of Gospel Truth Records, a subsidiary of Stax Records, with the first-ever digital release of 25 albums from the label's catalog. Beginning today (3/13) with The Rance Allen Group's 1972 self-titled debut, the titles will be released every week in chronological order, leading up to September's Gospel Heritage Month. In addition to the digital reissues, the campaign will include a singles compilation, set to drop September 4th on vinyl, CD and digital formats, plus several playlists and new video content.

'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out Today

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output.

'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out 2/9

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output.

BWW REVIEW: A Midsummer Night's Dream's Minor Characters Get Their Moment In The Spotlight In The Wonderfully Hilarious THE POPULAR MECHANICALS

Keith Robinson and Tony Taylor's fabulous imagining of the bigger story behind William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream's misfit band of 'Rude Mechanicals' comes to life in THE POPULAR MECHANICALS.

Popular Mechanicals Remount Show for Sydney Audiences

Following their riotous reception in 2015, the original cast of State Theatre Company South Australia's The Popular Mechanicals are heading east to remount the show for Sydney Theatre Company, marshalled once again by former STC Resident Director Sarah Giles. Performances are at The Wharf from 6 April to 13 May 2017.

State Theatre Company Announces 39 STEPS

A brand new production of the Olivier Award-winning comedy The 39 Steps that will star Nathan Page, of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries fame, is set to warm up Adelaide's winter.

BWW Review: THE POPULAR MECHANICALS Tells What Shakespeare's Clowns Did In Their Rehearsals.

What were the others doing while Bottom was being fawned over by Titania?

Photo Flash: Stephen Sondheim Receives 2015 Carl Sandburg Literary Award in Chicago

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library presented the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim was at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner tonight, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. The event was attended by almost 700 and raised more than $1.5 million to support the initiatives of the Chicago Public Library. Scroll down for photos!

Stephen Sondheim & More to be Honored at Carl Sandburg Literary Awards

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library have announced that the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award will be presented to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim will be honored at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Bill Hader Stepping in for Andre Braugher on Fox's BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

According to TVGuide.com, Bill Hader will officially be replacing Andre Braugher as BROOKLYN NINE-NINE's precinct captain in the upcoming season.

Garret Dillahunt Heading to BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

According to The Hollywood Reporter, former RAISING HOPE star Garret Dillahunt is set to guest star on Fox's BROOKLYN NINE-NINE. It marks the first time he's returned to the network.

INTO THE WOODS, JERSEY BOYS Among 2015 Golden Reel Nominees for Sound Editing

The nominations for the 2015 GOLDEN REEL AWARDS have been announced. The awards, which are presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, recognize the industry's best work in sound editing.

BWW Reviews: State Theatre's OTHELLO Comes Up-To-Date Rather Awkwardly

The State Theatre Company of South Australia is presenting a modern setting of William Shakespeare's Othello, directed by Nescha Jelk, to close their 2014 season.

State Theatre Company to Present OTHELLO

Bringing down the curtain on State Theatre Company's 2014 season is a brand new production of one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. Resident Director Nescha Jelk will make her main stage debut, helming a contemporary, adrenaline-fuelled take on Othello.

Dominique Levy Pays Tribute to Italian Iconoclast Giulio Paolini, Now thru 8/16

Beginning today, 8 July 2014, Dominique Levy gallery will present a collaborative artists' project inspired by the work of Italian Conceptualist Giulio Paolini.

Dominique Lévy Pays Tribute to Italian Iconoclast Giulio Paolini, 7/8-8/16

Beginning 8 July 2014, Dominique Levy gallery will present a collaborative artists' project inspired by the work of Italian ConceptualistGiulio Paolini. Titled 'Hypothesis for an Exhibition' and curated by Begum Yasar, the project is comprised of two components: The first is an exhibition of work by Paolini and a dozen New York artists and collectives paying tribute to his ideas. The second component is a publication designed by Studio Manuel Raeder. In addition to Paolini, participating artists include Richard Aldrich, Harold Ancart, Sebastian Black, Kerstin Bratsch, GuytonWalker, KAYA, Charles Mayton, Seth Price, Josh Smith, R.H. Quaytman, Antek Walczak, and Viola Ye?iltac.

Orion Ensemble Closes Season at Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall, 6/1

Concluding its season of 'Musical Travels,' The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, showcases music from three countries. Performances take place at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles May 25, the PianoForte Studios in Chicago May 28 and the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston June 1.

BWW Reviews: ORPHANS Are a Pair of Highly Dysfunctional Siblings

Bluefruit Productions is a relatively new company but they show considerable potential, so catch this show and follow their future progress.

BWW Reviews: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD Takes Audiences to Hardy's Rural Wessex

Thomas Hardy wrote several novels set in the imaginary county of Wessex, occurring in the late 1800s, and Far From the Madding Crowd is presented by Independent Theatre in an adaptation by Mark Healy.

Independent Theatre Presents FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, Now thru Aug 3

Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic, Far from the Madding Crowd, will be brought dramatically to life in this thrilling production by Independent Theatre (IT), by arrangement with the English Touring Theatre (ETT), at the Odeon Theatre, Norwood from today, 26 July to 3 August