James Black

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall

On February 8, 2025, at 7:30pm, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Popejoy Hall for New Orleans Songbook.

Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!

Charleston Gaillard Center To Present NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK

Explore the NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK at the Charleston Gaillard Center, featuring a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage.

McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

Charles W. Eisemann Center For Performing Arts Announces EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Lineup For 2024-2025 Season

Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season at the CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Single tickets are now available for a diverse range of performances and events.

Marv Won Releases New Album 'I'm Fine, Thanks For Asking' Feat Quelle Chris, Elzhi, Freeway & Rapper Big Pooh

Marv Won is one of Detroit’s rap royalty and a musical alchemist – a street poet laureate entrenched in the battle rap scene, as well as a cinematic world-class producer as capable of channeling Dr. Dre as Donald Goines.

Finger Eleven Announce 'Greatest Hits' North American Tour

They have also dropped Greatest Hits, which is available on CD and digital formats now, with the vinyl edition (Finger Eleven’s first-ever vinyl release) to follow on August 25. The 12-track collection includes the new single “Together Right,” alongside the multi-platinum hit “Paralyzer” and Juno-nominated “One Thing.”

A NUMBER Opens Rec Room Arts 2023 Season Of Plays In Downtown Houston

Rec Room Arts has announced the opening of A NUMBER by Caryl Churchill. Preview performances begin on February 2, 2023 with an official press opening night on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Storybook Theatre Presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, February 10 to March 11

StoryBook Theatre will present the Peter Pan prequel, Peter and the Starcatcher from February 10 to March 11, 2023, where audiences can tap into their imagination and learn the backstory of some classic and beloved characters from this classic tale.  

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

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

Rec Room Arts Announces 2023 Season

Rec Room Arts (Artistic Director Matt Hune, Associate Artistic Director Sophia Watt, Managing Director Stefan Azizi) announced the line-up for Rec Room Arts' 2023 mainstage season of plays at their treasured downtown theater on 100 Jackson Street, with a broad slate of courageous local premieres and re-imagined classics.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; at Points North Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

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

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

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

Bobby Cannavale, Joel Coen, Marlon James, and More Celebrate Cormac McCarthy at Symphony Space This Week

Symphony Space's celebration of Cormac McCarthy takes place Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (2537 Broadway).

Stephen Colbert and Marlon James to Join George Saunders for LIBERATION DAY Event at Symphony Space

Symphony Space will present a special evening celebrating the publication of Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders’ new short story collection, Liberation Day. The event takes place Tuesday, October 18, at 7pm EST in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Symphony Space. Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) will also perform.

Stephen Colbert, Tom Felton, Constance Wu, George R.R. Martin, & More Join Symphony Space 2022-23 Season

Symphony Space has announced additional programming and participants in its 2022-23 season, an array of live events that bring literature to life, spark conversation, and provide intimate encounters with wide-ranging musical artists.

Interview: Brandon Hearnsberger of LEND ME A SOPRANO at Alley Theatre

Singing, sanity and Shipley's! Check out this interview from Alley Theatre actor Brandon Hearnsberger as he discusses his role as Jerry in Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano!

Hugh Sheridan Sings Neil Diamond in New EP 'Solitary Man'

All tracks were produced by industry stalwart James Black with arrangements by Jamie  Messenger. Neil Diamond is extraordinarily popular in Australia, estimated per capita, more than any other  country in the world. His 1972 double concert album, Hot August Night, was a phenomenon here  spending 224 weeks on the Australian charts.

Hugh Sheridan's SOLITARY MAN Premieres At The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall And Melbourne Hamer Hall In October

Get ready to buy tickets to SOLITARY MAN in Sydney and Melbourne

BWW Review: GLORIA at 4th Wall Theatre Company Presents a Smart and Seething Take on Violence in the Digital Age

What a gut punch of a play is Branden Jacob-Jenkins’s Gloria, and what a tight and well-paced rendition 4th Wall Theatre Company has offered. The script maintains a remarkable self-awareness that manages to stay ahead of the audience’s assumptions and even subvert them. All of this is tapped into to great effect by director James Black, along with a talented cast of actors.