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Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: DANCENOISE Comes To La MaMa This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: Dancenoise taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3PM at Ellen Stewart Theatre @ La MaMa (66 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003).

Tedeschi Trucks Band Unveils Expansive 40+ Date 'Live In 25' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the Grammy Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, is set to hit the road on an expansive tour across the United States, with a stop in Canada.

Review: USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents Bertolt Brecht's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Peter Nason - Nov 23, 2024

Cody Farkas is stunning as the title character in Brecht's frightening and funny work.

Whiskey Myers to Curate Moon Crush 'Whiskey Moon' Music Florida Getaway
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Topeka has teamed up with Whiskey Myers to present the first-ever Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon.” Curated by the band themselves, the landmark weekend will take place November 7-9, 2025 just off the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach, Florida.

THE HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE Grandstand Bleacher Seats Now On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Grandstand bleacher seats are now available for the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Secure your spot to enjoy this festive annual event in Los Angeles.

Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 3, 2024

The Irish are renowned for good story telling. From James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw, to simply a good yarn over a pint in a pub. In a long line of cracking good tales, you couldn't get much better than the new immersive revival of Marie Jones' tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets.

Ross Flora Releases New Single 'Santa Ana Wind'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024

Ross Flora, the versatile artist from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, released his new single 'Santa Ana Wind'. Listen now.

Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND to Feature Julia Masli & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024

Tune in to Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND on June 27th for an eclectic mix of guests including absurdist clown Julia Masli. Catch it live on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room or listen to the archived show later.

Programming Revealed for The 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

The 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival will feature 77 shows in 16 venues across the city from July 3 to 14, 2024.

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!

Feature: BACK TO THE FUTURE 4!? [DOC. VS. BIFF] OSAKA COMIC CON 2024 CELEBRITY STAGE
by Ayaka Ozaki - May 20, 2024

Christopher Lloyd, Thomas F. Wilson and other celebrities visited Japan for Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show featuring these two who co-starred in the legendary movie series, 'Back to the Future' (hereafter BTTF) during the event.

Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - Apr 28, 2024

I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there. When the drag bans started to happen, it really freaked you out because it happened like suddenly you weren't allowed to perform outside in Florida. People didn't know this happened, but many of the Pride Celebrations in Florida were canceled.

RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY is Now Playing at The Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

The Greek National Opera is now presenting Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s iconic opera Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, from 12 April 2024 and for a run of six performances, at the Stavros Niarchos Hall, in the SNFCC.

Review: Daryl Sherman Gets Into the Swing with BORN TO SWING at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Apr 14, 2024

Daryl Sherman is honoring an early jazz legend at Birdland -- one songbird chirping about another. A relaxed show with vintage music and musical cohorts playing with her. The show returns Tuesday at 5:30 pm.

CRAWLSPACE: A TRUE CRIME MUSICAL is Now Available For Licensing
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Crawlspace: A True Crime Musical with book and lyrics by Jason Spraggins and music by Matt Glickstein is now available for licensing. Learn more about how to license the production here!

Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2024

The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.

Peacock Orders New Scripted Projects From James Wan, Simu Liu, NBA's Stephen Curry & DR. DEATH Producers
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024

These four series join Peacock's roster of anticipated content, including APPLES NEVER FALL, HYSTERIA!, THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ, THOSE ABOUT TO DIE, FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST, WE ARE LADY PARTS S2, TEACUP, and THE DAY OF THE JACKAL as well as recent Peacock Originals including TED, POKER FACE, BUPKIS, and more.

Pop Star Gavin DeGraw Comes To The District This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Gavin DeGraw is coming to The District in Sioux Falls on May 16, 2024! Get your tickets starting February 9th. Don't miss this Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter.

Review: ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 5, 2024

ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck and featuring music and lyrics from Sufjan Stevens’s ILLINOIS album, the show uses dance as its primary narrative language. Peck collaborated with playwright Jacke Sibblies Drury on a loose storyline for ILLINOISE, but that story is communicated entirely through dance. Stevens’s lyrics underscore the situations in the show and mirror the emotional shades of the choreography.

Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT Receives A Bluegrass Makeover At The Madnani Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Step into the light of your purest (or most muddled) desire and join us for a fiddle-rompin', bluegrass stompin' adaptation of a timeless, merry classic. Hyperactive Studios is thrilled to present a re-imagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, opening next weekend at The Madnani Theatre in Hollywood.