Photos: 54 DOES 54: THE STAFF SHOW at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 3, 2024
I had no idea that 54 DOES 54 has been an annual event for many years, but I am so glad I was there on Sunday night to witness the range of talents and the performances from so many of the staff of the club and personnel from the offices upstairs of 54 Below.
Storyhouse Young Announces 2024 Acting Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Discover the newly announced Storyhouse Young Acting Company. Learn about the talented individuals who will bring fresh energy and creativity to the stage.
Cast Set for Highland Park Players' RAGTIME In Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024
Experience the magic of the turn of the 20th century with the Highland Park Players' staged-concert rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Ragtime.' See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Hannah Rose Platt Releases 'Deathbed Confessions' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024
HANNAH ROSE PLATT releases the deluxe edition of her ‘Deathbed Confessions' album. A victory lap for her acclaimed 2023 album, the expanded version features four additional acoustic versions of tracks from the record including the Ed Harcourt duet “The Mermaid & The Sailor”. Watch the video and check out tour dates!
Hannah Rose Platt Announces 'Deathbed Confessions' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024
As per the studio album, the additional tracks were recorded with Ed Harcourt at his Wolf Cabin studio, with the producer appearing as a guest vocalist on the reworked version of “The Mermaid & The Sailor”. The deluxe edition will also feature “Tango With Your Fear”, “Hedy Lamarr”, and “Feeding Time For Monsters.'
Hannah Rose Platt Releases Spooky Xmas Single 'The Wendigo Rag'
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023
Bringing a new meaning to “driving home for Christmas”, “The Wendigo Rag” takes listeners behind the wheel of a road trip gone wrong, where an ill-judged left turn comes to test the boundaries of friendship versus survival. Brought to life in eye-popping fashion with modelling craft and stop-motion technique reminiscent of Tim Burton classics,.
The Sleeping Souls Share Debut Album 'Just Before The World Starts Burning'
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2023
“Scared Of Living” sits alongside totemic tracks including lead single “Liar/Lover”, the highly charged polito-punk follow-up “Caught Up In The Scrape”, explosively antagonistic “Rivals” as well as most recent offering “Weathering The Storm”; all of which can be found on ‘Just Before The World Starts Burning'.
Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Opera Holland Park
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 3, 2023
With June being a prime time to get hitched, now should be as good as any time to dig up and put on stage Felix Mendelssohn’s 1842 incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a score which features the famous Wedding March. Despite the play’s themes, this melding of classical sound and drama from historical performance ensemble Figure is from magical.
Recipients Announced For The 21st Anniversary of The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
The 5th Avenue Theatre has recognized the dedication of High School Musical Theater educators and students with The 2022/23 5th Avenue Theatre Awards Project. Now in its 21st year, this program honors the accomplishments of Washington State students and the communities that foster their talents.
Cast Revealed For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Opera Holland Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023
This summer, acclaimed historical performance ensemble Figure return to London’s Opera Holland Park after the success of their fantastically detailed (The Guardian) 2022 performance of Handel’s Serse with a fresh staging of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Unbridled desire meets magic as Figure stages Shakespeare’s celebrated comedy, accompanied by Mendelssohn’s enchanting orchestral score.
Highland Park Players Announces Cast And Production Team For KINKY BOOTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
The Highland Park Players theater company has announced the cast and production team for the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kinky Boots.' This exhilarating show, filled with toe-tapping music and a heartwarming story, will captivate audiences at the brand new McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette, IL. Performances are August 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm and August 20, 26, 27 at 2:00 pm.