Photos: SINTANG DALISAY, Filipino-Ethnic Adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet'
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 19, 2024
It toured Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia through the years, but nothing comes close to home. 'Sintang Dalisay,' a Filipino-ethnic adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s great tragedies, 'Romeo and Juliet,' returns to its roots—the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.
Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.
John-Robert Debuts New EP 'Garden Snake'
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2023
The wait is over for Garden Snake, the brand new EP from singer/songwriter John-Robert A collection of songs that skillfully blur the lines between acoustic folk and pop, Garden Snake features recent singles “Westward Bound” and “Sweet Child”. The album is out now and available via Nice Life. Plus, check out tour dates!
Feature: BRITISH INVASION 2024 at Central Standard Theatre
by Alan Portner - Dec 4, 2023
Since 2010 Central Standard Theatre has been producing thought inducing, innovative theatre. Based in Kansas City, CST offers an international angle to the local theatre scene. With productions touring Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia, CST offers the world a unique view of who we are in the Heartland by showcasing our culture at theatre festivals around the world. CST also brings the world to Kansas City. Annually, The Invasion features the best solo work from International theatre artists.
Video: John-Robert Shares 'Sweet Child' Music Video From 'Garden Snake' EP
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023
Singer/songwriter John-Robert has shared a new music video for his latest single “Sweet Child”. “Sweet Child” is the lead single from John-Robert’s forthcoming EP Garden Snake, a collection of songs that recall his musical roots – skillfully blurring the lines between acoustic folk and pop.
21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2023
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.
Bern Tan And EJ Zimmerman To Lead Industry Reading Of RAILROAD!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
On Friday, June 9th, a private industry presentation will be held in New York City for the new musical Railroad! with book by James Racheff and Tony Stimac, Lyrics by James Racheff, and Music by Louis St. Louis. This new musical brings the story of how early Chinese immigrants were an integral part of building America.
Photos: Penny Arcade's LONGING LASTS LONGER Opens At The Players Club
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2023
On Thursday, April 27th White Horse Theater Company in association with Salt Pillar Productions presented the legendary Penny Arcade and her show Longing Lasts Longer at the prestigious private members club, The Players NYC (16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003). The piece was written, conceived, and performed by Arcade, with design and direction by Steve Zehentner. See photos from the evening.
Rising Alternative Artist John-Robert Drops New Single 'Waistbin'
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2023
Rising alternative singer, songwriter, and producer John-Robert returns with the aching breakup anthem “WAISTBIN' (an acronym for “What Am I Supposed To Believe In Now”). Listen via Nice Life Recording Company/Warner Records. Boasting flourishes of mid-century soul and raw, confessional lyrics that lay his emotions bare.
Photos: Take a Peek at ZSAZSA ZATURNNAH, The Musical ('Yun Lang)
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 19, 2023
Ateneo Blue Repertory rises from the pandemic with its in-person production of the cult classic 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah, The Musical' ('Yun Lang), based on the comic book superheroine of the same name created by National Book Awardee Carlo Vergara.
V&A Secure David Bowie's Archive for the Nation
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 23, 2023
The V&A has announced it will secure the archive of David Bowie for the nation – revealing the creative processes of one of the most pioneering and influential figures in the history of live and recorded music, film, fashion and beyond. From 2025, the archive will be made available to the public, from fans to school children and researchers, through the creation of The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts at V&A East Storehouse, in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.