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Nashville Symphony Announces 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester celebrates the transformative power of Black classical artistry with Spring Festival 2025 in Rochester, NY (April 21–24) and New York City (April 24–27).

Peabody Institute Announces Spring 2025 Peabody Performance Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University has announced the spring 2025 programming for its Peabody Performance Series at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.

Emanuel Ax And Anthony McGill To Present A Special Recital In Orange County
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Philharmonic Society of Orange County will present award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax and New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill in a special recital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8pm at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Jonathon Heyward To Continue As Music Director Of The Festival Orchestra Of Lincoln Center Through 2029
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced an extension for Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Jonathon Heyward’s contract with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center through the 2029 season.

DRAG RACE UK Winner and Stage Performer The Vivienne Dies at Age 32
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that drag queen The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, has died at age 32. The performer died over the weekend, as confirmed by Publicist Simon Jones on social media.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Launches VOICES OF TODAY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), led by Music Director Andreas Delfs, has announced the launch of Voices of Today, a five-season commissioning, recording, and storytelling initiative.

Tanglewood Learning Institute Announces 2024 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

PARADE Opens This Week at the Seymour Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The highly anticipated Tony- Award winning musical Parade opens this week in Sydney. A true story about an unsolved murder that divided a nation, Jason Robert Brown's powerful and poignant production will commence a limited three week season at the Seymour Centre from Thursday 9 May.

Baron Birtcher to Release New Book KNIFE RIVER This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Bestselling author Baron Birtcher's latest mystery novel, KNIFE RIVER, is set to release in April. Learn more about the book and see where to purchase.

Interview: AMBER LIU Takes Us On Her Musical Journey With Her “No More Sad Songs” Tour
by Alyson Eng - Apr 13, 2024

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Amber’s concert tour stop in Vancouver, BC and chatting with Amber on behalf of BroadwayWorld. Reflecting on both her recent “No More Sad Songs” tour as well as her career past and present, it was clear that her journey as an artist was about more than just her music.

French Ensemble Ebène Quartet Makes Baltimore Debut At Shriver Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024

French Ensemble Ébène Quartet will make their Baltimore debut at Shriver Hall on April 7, 2024, performing works by Mozart, Schnittke, and Grieg's only complete quartet.

Shriver Hall Concert Series to Conclude 2023-24 Discovery Series With Isidore String Quartet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

Shriver Hall Concert Series will conclude its 2023-24 Discovery Series with the Isidore String Quartet in their Baltimore debut.

Cast Set For PARADE at Sydney's Seymour Centre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Soundworks Productions has announced the full cast and creative team of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s Tony Award-Winning musical Parade, opening at Sydney’s Seymour Centre from 9 May, following a sell-out season in Melbourne. Find out who is leading the cast here!

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024 Tanglewood Season, Featuring More Than 100 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2024 season, opening in late June through August 31.

Video: Watch John Cena & Zac Efron in the RICKY STANICKY Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024

Watch the official trailer and check out the poster for the upcoming film RICKY STANICKY, starring John Cena and Zac Efron. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Watch the video trailer now!

Tenor Mark Padmore & Pianist Mitsuko Uchida Perform Schubert At Shriver Hall, March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

​​​​​​​Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes the acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida to Shriver Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 5:30pm in their inaugural performance in the city of Baltimore.

The Dance Centre to Present Hip Hop Innovators Ebnflōh This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

Ebnflōh's 'La Probabilité du Néant' explores the fine line between spectator and accomplice in extreme situations. This powerful and urgent creation by Montreal's Ebnflōh combines hip hop dance, electrifying music, and video to highlight resilience and resistance.

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective to Make U.S. Debut At Shriver Hall Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective makes its U.S. debut at Shriver Hall Concert Series with a program featuring major quintets from American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price, as well as works by Franz Schubert and George Walker.

Takács Quartet to Present Baltimore Premiere By Nokuthula Ngwenyama At Shriver Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — will welcome the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet as it returns to Shriver Hall on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:30pm.