Richard Turner

Blackberry Smoke's New Album 'Be Right Here' Debuts At #1 On Album Charts

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke’s new album, Be Right Here, debuts at #1 this week on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart and Current Rock Albums chart as well as #4 on the Best-Selling Current Albums chart. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Blackberry Smoke Releases New Album 'Be Right Here'

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), Be Right Here is a timely reminder to be present and live authentically. Across these ten tracks—a collection of their signature rock and roll anthems, Americana-leaning ballads and country rock jams—the band celebrates the simple joys of life.

Blackberry Smoke Debuts New Song 'Azalea'

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke's new song, “Azalea,” written by lead singer Charlie Starr and longtime collaborator Travis Meadows. Ahead of the release, the band has unveiled three additional album tracks: “Hammer And The Nail,” “Little Bit Crazy” and “Dig A Hole.'

Hudson Theatre Works Presents Children's Show LITTLE READ AND THE HOODS

Hudson Theatre Works has announced its first children’s show in two years, “Little Red and the Hoods.'

Adam Hood Releases New Song From Capricorn Studios 'Business With Jesus'

The new song features the musical talents of modern southern rock icons Charlie Starr, Britt Turner and Richard Turner of Blackberry Smoke and was produced by Georgia's own, Brent Cobb. This collaboration is a masterful pairing of musicians creating southern music in its most authentic form. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Hudson Theatre Works Will Present PLAY SLAM: Live Readings From its Virtual Festival

The readings will include:  Michael Bias* & Kevin Cristaldi* reading a scene from Dredded Bliss, Debbie Bernstein* reading Looking Back by Lia Romeo, Valerie Stack Dodge* reading Madness & Mayo by Valerie Stack Dodge, Bess Miller reading Unknown Caller by Dan O'Brien, Cynthia Grandville* reading I Scream by Perry Guzzi, and more!

Steppenwolf Stage Manager Malcolm Ewen Lives On Via New Fund At Season Of Concern Supporting Chicago Theater Artists

In life, Malcolm Ewen, the long-time production stage manager at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and a decades-long member of the board of Season of Concern, was a tireless advocate for Chicago’s theater community. In addition to his distinguished career at Steppenwolf his leadership presence was felt from The Goodman Theatre in Chicago to Weston Playhouse in Vermont. 

Blackberry Smoke Marks 20 Years as a Band With the Release of 'You Hear Georgia'

Across the album’s ten new songs, Blackberry Smoke continue to embody Georgia’s rich musical legacy as they have for the past two decades, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state.

Blackberry Smoke and North Mississippi Allstars Join Cola Concerts Spring Lineup

Cola Concerts has announced a new show with Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke and North Mississippi Allstars. Both bands will headline a concert at the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 PM.

The Marin Art and Garden Center Presents Virtual Author Discussion with Bill Noble

The Marin Art and Garden Center will present a virtual discussion and Q&A with Bill Noble, author of Spirt of Place – The Making of a New England Garden, and former director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION Returns Friday, September 4

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for Week Sixteen of their seventh anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute encore episodes airing back to back on Friday, September 4, 2020.

BWW Interview: Frank Licato, Artistic Director of HUDSON THEATRE WORKS

Broadwayworld New Jersey continues our interview series with theatre professionals to learn about their future plans during temporary closures. Frank Licato, the Artistic Director of Hudson Theatre Works shared with us some interesting insights.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION Returns to The CW on May 15

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for a seventh anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central. 

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, Hosted By Dean Cain, Returns To The CW on May 15

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for a seventh season on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes on Friday, May 15, 2020 (8:00-8:30 p.m. and 8:30-9:00 p.m. ET).

Blackberry Smoke Confirms 'Spirit Of The South Tour: A Celebration Of Southern Rock N' Roll'

Blackberry Smoke will kick off their extensive “Spirit Of The South Tour: A Celebration of Southern Rock and Roll” this summer with special guests The Allman Betts Band, The Wild Feathers and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe. Newly confirmed stops include Asbury Park's Stone Pony Summer Stage, Boston's Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion, New York's The Rooftop at Pier 17, Detroit's Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at FreedomHill, Irving's Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Atlanta's Fox Theatre and Nashville's Ascend Amphitheatre among several others. Tickets for the shows go on-sale this Friday, March 6 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details. 

Blackberry Smoke Confirms Canadian Headline Tour

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will embark on a headline tour across Canada this spring including newly confirmed stops at Montreal's Corona Theatre, Ottawa's Bronson Centre, Toronto's Danforth Hall, Winnipeg's The Garrick and Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom among many others. Tickets for the shows go on-sale this Friday, February 7 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.

UNITED NATION: THREE DECADES OF DRUM & BASS to Premiere in London

Directed and produced by dance promoter One Nation's founder Terry 'Turbo' Stone and Richard Turner, 'United Nation: Three Decades of Drum & Bass' captures the sharp rise of the dance music genre, from illegal raves to taking over the charts. It highlights not only the music but the cultural impact it had on society.

Cape Town Comedy Festival Returns to Artscape Theatre Centre


The Cape Town International Comedy Festival is the largest Comedy Festival in South Africa. It's re-launching in 2020 for one week, starting 1 March 2020 at the Artscape Theatre Centrea??.

Blackberry Smoke Donates $50,000 to CURE Childhood Cancer

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke presented CURE Childhood Cancer with a donation of $50,000 at their seventh-annual “Brothers and Sisters Holiday Homecoming Show” over Thanksgiving weekend in Atlanta. Over the past six years, Blackberry Smoke has raised more than $400,000 to benefit children's cancer research through a variety of “Brothers and Sisters” events such as the Holiday Homecoming shows, the “Brothers and Sisters Reunion Weekend” in Maryville, TN and their recent Ride For CURE event hosted by Tom Glavine, which included more than 500 motorcycle riders participating in a ride to raise critical funds for CURE.

AND MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME by Luigi Jannuzzi is Heading to Weehawken

This original comedy, developed at Hudson Theatre Works, is by Luigi Jannuzzi. Luigi has 27 plays published by Samuel French: EXHIBIT THIS! - THE MUSEUM COMEDIES (13 One acts), ALL THE KING'S WOMEN (8 One acts), NIGHT OF THE FOOLISH MOON, FOR THE LOVE OF JULIET, A BENCH AT THE EDGE, THE BARBARIANS ARE COMING, THE APPOINTMENT, and WITH OR WITHOUT YOU. Luigi is a contemporary American comedic playwright. A native of New Jersey, Jannuzzi attended Bound Brook High School, Raritan Valley Community College, Salem University, WV & The University of Notre Dame, where he received a Master's Degree. From 1978 - 2012 at Immaculate High School, Somerville, NJ, he taught English, Drama and Creative Writing.