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New Orleans Composer William Horne's Newest Chamber Works Featured On Album Out Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

New Orleans composer William Horne has released world-premiere recordings of three new chamber works on CHAMBER MUSIC OF WILLIAM HORNE, VOLUME THREE, available now. The album features Horne's Sonata for French Horn and Piano, Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, and Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone, and Piano.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to Perform Solo Piano Recital at Chamber Music Detroit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown will return to Chamber Music Detroit and make his live concert debut on March 1, 2024.

Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE at San Jose Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

The San Jose Stage Company has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of People Where They Are by Anthony Clarvoe. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Joey Alexander Announces New Album 'Continuance'
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023

It is the first album that the Bali, Indonesia-born pianist, composer and bandleader has recorded with his regular touring trio of Kris Funn on upright bass and John Davis on drums, a group with whom he has played hundreds of gigs over the past four years. They are augmented on four tracks by GRAMMY-nominated trumpet player Theo Croker.

Kathryn Keats' Solo Musical Experience THE HUMMINGBIRD Returns to the Marsh in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Due to popular demand, actor/singer/playwright Kathryn Keats returns to The Marsh San Francisco with her solo musical experience The Hummingbird. This riveting work takes audiences through Keats' harrowing and redemptive journey, which began with dreams of a stage career and ended with years living incognito with the help of Victim Witness Assistance.

The Marsh San Francisco to Present Kathryn Keats' THE HUMMINGBIRD in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

The Marsh San Francisco will take audiences through a harrowing and redemptive journey with Kathryn Keats’ solo musical experience, The Hummingbird. The Hummingbird will be presented October 14–November 18, 2022 with performances at 7:00pm Fridays at The Marsh San Francisco.

Friendship Share 'Alive Twice' Off Forthcoming New LP 'Love the Stranger'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022

Philly-based Friendship have released a new single, “Alive Twice.” The track is taken from their forthcoming new album Love the Stranger which is set for release via Merge Records. Like the LP, today’s single—which is both sparse and gorgeous—was co-produced by the band and Bradford Krieger.

The Latinx Theatre Commons Announces The 2022 LTC Comedy Carnaval
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2022

The Latinx Theatre Commons today announced the 2022 LTC Comedy Carnaval at Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center.

Oakland Theater Project's 2021 Season Shifts to Outdoor Performances for THE DREAM LIFE OF MALCOM X Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021

Oakland Theater Project’s 2021 Season will continue with the announcement of its first outdoor seated performance, and the conclusion of its drive-in theater, with the world premiere of a new one-person show The Dream Life of Malcolm X by Oakland Theater Project Literary Manager John Wilkins.

Ann Hampton Callaway Announces Upcoming Online Concerts and Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2020

Like so many of her performer friends, Ann has had numerous cancelled concerts and her live performance career is totally on hold. While distressing financially, it is also a wonderful opportunity to be useful during this challenging time.

The Annenberg Center Presents The New Lionel Hampton Big Band
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019

After a 15-year hiatus, the Lionel Hampton Big Band is back on stage with energetic jazz, swing and bebop, presented by the Annenberg Center on Saturday, March 23 at 8 PM.

Henry Kapono Releases New Album, 'Welcome 2 My Paradise'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2019

Henry Kapono has released a brand-new album entitled Welcome 2 My Paradise. Welcome 2 My Paradise marks Henry Kapono's 20th solo album and his 1st release in four years. This long-awaited collection of ten originals was written while travelling and was inspired by his many fans around the world. W2MP celebrates Henry's love of life and a state of mind that he believes everybody can achieve if we embrace each day as a gift, love one another and recognize that the little things very often are the big things. Henry will showcase the new album as part of the 2019 Artist 2 Artist Concert Series on Wednesday, February 20th at Blue Note Hawaii and on Thursday, February 28th at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The concert series features some of Hawaii's most iconic artists and rising young stars, including GRAMMY® Award Nominee Henry Kapono. W2MP is available wherever you buy music, at www.henrykapono.com and at www.welcometotheislands.com. 

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist Makana Returns To Benaroya Hall For 'The Sunset Tour'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2019

Described as dazzling by the New York Times, Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, composer and activist who is widely known for lending his musical talent for social change. He has been a TEDx talk presenter, and his guitar playing has been featured on three Grammy-nominated albums, including the soundtrack of the Academy-Award winning film The Descendants.

DRAGON IN THE DROP-OFF LANE Kicks Off New Year at The Marsh
by Julie Musbach - Dec 27, 2018

The Marsh Berkeley has announced that due to popular demand it has scheduled an extended run of Lisa Rothman's hit show, Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane. This hilarious and cautionary tale describes what happens when Rothman's Oakland-raised kids venture into the fairytale world of Marin, where all the children seem to know how to sew, speak in a "Crystal Cave whisper," and decorate their (vegan) gingerbread men with stevia icing, carob chips, and unsweetened coconut flakes. Of course, no fairytale would be complete without a fairy godmother to help Rothman reckon with her parenting choices.

Don McLean Signs $4.5 Million Administration Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2018

Legendary American singer, songwriter, and performer Don McLean recently signed a third extension to his ongoing administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, worth $4.5 Million. McLean, whose relationship with UMPG goes back to 1990, had this to say on the deal, 'Universal has done a great job at getting my songs in movies and TV shows, and they are a first class, worldwide organization.”

John Fogerty To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of His Music
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 27, 2018

 50 years ago, in 1968, the nation was at a crisis point.  War, assassinations, political strife; millions of voices were yearning to be heard, to be understood.  A year later, 1969, at least on the creative-artistic front, one voice came forward to carry a message, lyrics in song that reached out to those millions. That voice, those lyrics, were JOHN FOGERTY. His natural talent to capture emotion in words, coupled with being the lead singer and guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival at the time, gave us three amazing albums in one year!  

Oakland University Unveils School of Music, Theatre and Dance
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2017

This afternoon, August 7, 2017, the Oakland University Board of Trustees voted to approve the creation of the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance This move follows a consistent expansion and transformation of programs offered by the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance over the past 32 years.

Season Highlights, Natascia Diaz, Erin Driscoll and More Set for Signature Theatre's 2017 Open House Events
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017

Virginia's Signature Theatre opens its doors for its annual Open House on Sunday, August 6, for an all-day extravaganza full of live performances and arts events across six different stages.

Land a Role in CHICAGO Plus More Broadway Prizes With MCC Theater's Spring Auction
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2017

Ahead of the annual Miscast Gala Monday, MCC Theater has just this morning launched a spring auction with a dozen exclusive Broadway experiences, including the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the cast of New York's hit musical Chicago. 

BWW Review: Mournful FALLING OUT OF TIME at Theater J
by Roger Catlin - Mar 23, 2016

Siri, the electronic personal assistant installed on every iPhone, can be helpful in very many areas, but has heretofore has yet to be recognized for theater criticism.