Chris Thompson

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Video: The High Hawks Share A New Music Video For 'Temperature Is Rising'
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

The High Hawks features Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth), Chad Staehly (Great American Taxi), Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades), Brian Adams (DeadPhish Orchestra), and Will Trask (Great American Taxi), all bring decades of recording and touring history to the project. Watch the music video now!

Video: New Wet Kojak Shares Video For 'You Got Some Dog'
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2023

New Wet Kojak was formed in 1993 by guitarist/singer Scott McCloud and bassist Johnny Temple – both members of Girls Against Boys + Soulside - during a lost weekend in Amsterdam. They created an overtly seductive aesthetic on their albums – utilizing the saxophone, whispered vocals and reserved instrumentation. Watch the video now!

FRIGID New York to Present Chris Thompson's TWO FORESKINS WALK INTO A BAR at The Kraine Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023

Don't miss out on Chris Thompson's uproarious comedy 'Two Foreskins Walk Into a Bar' at The Kraine Theater. Running from 8/10-12/14, this show promises non-stop laughter. Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Review: BNS Productions Present AKWAABA
by Vickie Evans - Jun 20, 2023

The heartbeat of Akwaaba was the African drummers who kept us in timing with the rhythm of the storytelling. Drumming has always played an important part in the African/African-American cultural because it was a very significant form of communication. Drumming also represented protected royalty.

Chris Thompson's TWO FORESKINS WALK INTO A BAR to Premiere at 2023 Queerly Festival This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of Chris Thompson’s Two Foreskins Walk Into a Bar as part of the 2023 Queerly Festival.

FRIGID New York Sets Performance Schedule for the 2023 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

FRIGID New York will present the 9th annual Queerly Festival at The Kraine Theater and UNDER St. Marks, June 15-July 3.

Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra to Play Dizzy's Club in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023

Teeming with spontaneity, this four-night event celebrates two master figures who transformed American music, legendary artists Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez, spotlighting the impact of Puerto Rican influence and providing a sonic portal between past and present.

Lineup Set for FRIGID New York's 2023 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

FRIGID New York will present the 9th annual Queerly Festival at The Kraine Theater and UNDER St. Marks, June 15-July 3.

King Center Announces HOTEL CALIFORNIA & JETHRO TULL'S MARTIN BARRE This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023

The King Center for the Performing Arts and Elko Concerts has announced two great concerts returning to the King Center! HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES performing on Thursday, October 26th at 8 PM and the following weekend, JETHRO TULL'S MARTIN BARRE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TULL playing on Saturday, November 4th at 8 PM.

Chris Thompson's TWO FORESKINS WALK INTO A BAR Returns To Club Cumming By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2023

Following his sell-out debut at Club Cumming, Chris Thompson's 'Foreskin' is back by popular demand.

Chris Thompson Comes to Club Cumming Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

TWO FORESKINS WALK INTO A BAR, written and performed by Chris Thompson, comes to CLUB CUMMING on 20 February, 8-9pm.

Sophie Swithinbank Wins Peggy Ramsay Award
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022

Sophie Swithinbank has been awarded the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and Film4 2023 Playwrights' Scheme bursary for her play Bacon, winning The Tom Erhardt Bursary, named after the late literary agent and long-time supporter of the Finborough Theatre.

Feature: The Broadway-Style Musical, BE A LION RETURNS
by Vickie Evans - Dec 7, 2022

The Evolution Of 'Be A Lion' an adaptation of 'The Wizard Of Oz' from its humble start at Duke Energy Theater to the illustrious stage of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Booth Playhouse. Witness the transformation and upgrades...beautiful backdrops, colorful costumes, toe-tapping choreography, and a super talented cast.

Cast Announced For 45North's A GIG FOR GHOSTS At Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

45North announced the cast for the world premiere of Fran Bushe's A Gig for Ghosts, winner of the Tony Craze Award 2019. Directed by Ria Parry (co-director of North Wall), the show is performed by Hanora Kamen, Rori Hawthorn, and Liz Kitchen.

Festival Of Cinema NYC to Return For Its 6th Year, Showcasing 124 Independent Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

Festival of Cinema NYC will return for its 6th year, as a live in-person 10-day event, August 5 - August 14. Taking place at the Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, Queens, FOC NYC will showcase 124 independent films from more than 25 countries, with over 90 anticipated filmmakers to be in attendance.

THE REGULARS is The Highlight Of Hope Mill Theatre's Third Annual LGBTQIA+ Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021

The headline event of the festival is a rehearsed reading and concert showing of new musical, 'The Regulars', a folk musical, which is being produced and developed by Hope Mill Theatre, with Music, lyrics and Book by trans writer Will Shishmanian.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Be Performed at StoryBook Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

For more than 50 years The Sound Of Music has been delighting audiences all over the world and will come back to the StoryBook stage for another visit this holidays season.  The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

Kevin Clifton, Duncan James & More to Star in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of The Worlds' - Alive on Stage! returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022.

Annabelle Wallis And Noma Dumezweni Join This Year's Committee For The Popcorn Writing Award 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021

The full lineup includes Jonny Woo, Andreja Pejic, actress, supermodel, and transgender activist, celebrated playwright, and poet, Inua Ellams, multi-award-winning Noma Dumezweni, Peaky Blinders' actress Annabelle Wallis and Olivier-award winning producer Francesca Moody.