John Kilgore

Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Playing on Air is celebrating its relaunch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, audience favorites, and audio premieres by some of the most exciting voices in theatre today.

Accordion Legend Guy Klucevsek and Trumpeter Volker Goetze to Perform at Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

Accordion legend Guy Klucevsek and trumpeter Volker Goetze celebrate the digital release of LITTLE BIG TOP with a performance at Roulette in Brooklyn, featuring their new quartet. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Turner & Grusecki to Release New Album 'SECRET LOVERS'
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki announced the release of their new album SECRET LOVERS on September 16, 2024.

First Single 'Strong Enough' From Native American Musical DISTANT THUNDER Will Be Released Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

The musical Distant Thunder, written by Lynne Taylor-Corbett & Shaun Taylor-Corbett, with music and lyrics by Chris Wiseman, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, will release its first of three singles on February 12, 2024. Learn more about where you can listen to the song here!

Watch: LaChanze, Jenn Colella & More Featured in WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Music Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

Experience the dynamic performances of LaChanze, Jenn Colella, and other Broadway stars in the WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN music videos

John Kilgore Sound & Recording Rebrands as Renaissance Recording With New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

The studio formerly known as John Kilgore Sound & Recording has been renamed Renaissance Recording. Learn more about the studio here!

Album Review: Singer Composers Anya Turner & Robert Grusecki Give Us A Cabaret Gift Tied Up In A Pretty Bow With MID-CENTURY MODERN
by Bobby Patrick - Aug 8, 2023

Finally, what you have with Turner & Grusecki’s MID-CENTURY MODERN is new songs written in an old-fashioned way with old-fashioned sounds

Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.

Original Cast Recording Of THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN is Available Today
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023

The Original Cast Recording of Julia Meinwald & Gordon Leary's The Magnificent Seven will be released on all streaming and digital platforms Friday, April 14, 2023.

Jon Michael Ogletree To Perform 100 YEARS OF MUSIC At Husson University's Gracie Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2023

Pianist Jon Michael Ogletree will be performing '100 Years of Music' on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. at Husson University's Gracie Theatre. The program features classic songs from every decade. Starting with popular music from the 1920's with arrangements inspired by Gershwin, audience members will be treated to a chronological progression of some of the past century's most iconic songs. The concert will conclude with present day hits, including songs by Jason Mraz and Alicia Keys.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada
by Alex Freeman - Mar 27, 2023

Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Get to Know the Tony Nominators
by Cara Joy David - Mar 27, 2023

This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.

Holiday Music Blossoms At Husson University's Gracie Theatre With CELLOPHANE FLOWERS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2022

The Gracie Theatre celebrates the music of the holiday season on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3 p.m. with the band, Cellophane Flowers. The afternoon concert, 'Christmas Chronicles,' is a fusion of Beatles hits and holiday favorites. This performance is made possible through the generous support of the John Kilgore Fund.

TAKE3 Embraces The Full Spectrum Of Musical Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

TAKE3, the genre-smashing musical trio, brings their unexpected and unique compositions to Husson University's Gracie Theatre on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7 p.m. The generous support of the John Kilgore Fund is making this concert possible.

Tituss Burgess, Amber Gray and More Join Lineup for PLACE AND TIME Album
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2021

Tituss Burgess (he/him, Respect, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Guys and Dolls), Amber Gray (she/her), Telly Leung (he/him, Aladdin, Glee, Allegiance), and Tony Award Winner Daisy Eagan (she/they, Girls) join an all-star cast of Broadway performers on the upcoming musical theater pop album Place and Time. 

Alysha Umphress, Krystina Alabado, Kuhoo Verma, Jewelle Blackman, and More Featured on HER SOUND, VOL. 2
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2021

Thousand Faced Theatre Company, in association with Ryan Scott Oliver and Very Intense Productions presents Her Sound, Vol. 2 by Ethan Carlson.

Gracie Nash Releases Debut EP 'Power Lady'
by TV News Desk - Jun 14, 2021

Gracie Nash is too young to remember the halcyon eras of classic pop songcraft, but she does remember what these songs meant to her growing up during the early 2000s era of fizzy divas and boy bands.

Lilli Cooper to Narrate Audio Play MANYDOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021

Manydown, an original play by Sarah Rose Kearns, has been adapted for audio theatre and features exquisitely lush narration by Tony nominee, Lilli Cooper (Tootsie~Broadway, SpongeBob SquarePants~Broadway, Spring Awakening~Off-Broadway, The Wildness~Off-Broadway).

Jessie Shelton, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Kerstin Anderson and More Featured on HER SOUND, VOL. 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021

Available on all streaming platforms January 15th,  Her Sound, Vol. 1, written by Ethan Carlson, recent winner of Taylor Louderman’s Write Out Loud Contest, is the first of a three-part concept album to be released throughout 2021. 

Breaking: Tony Awards Announces 2019-2020 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2019

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today the Nominating Committee for the 2019-2020 Broadway season. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.