New Blues Album 'Back Home' Coming From Wendy and DB
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024
GRAMMY nominated in 2023 for their Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Into the Little Blue House, the multicultural, Chicago-based duo Wendy and DB revisits the blues genre with a deep dive into traditional acoustic styles on their sixth family album, Back Home, set for release July 5.
Halle Bailey Drops Debut Single 'Angel'
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2023
Halle Bailey has released her debut solo single, 'Angel.' Earlier this year, Bailey received rave reviews for her performance as Ariel in Disney's live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. She will soon be seen as Nettie in the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. Watch the music video now!
Review: TASTING NOTES, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 31, 2022
Just like some meetings should have been emails, some musicals should have been plays. It wouldn’t save Charlie Ryall and Richard Baker’s new production right away, but it would be a start. The concept and structure of Tasting Notes is compelling and original, but the final result is a bit of a slog with an unmemorable score and a surplus of both narrative and aural material.
Wendy And DB Release INTO THE BLUE HOUSE Out August 19
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022
A Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Wendy and DB's fifth album, Into the Little Blue House, is set for release on August 22, 2022. Though rooted in a blues vocabulary, Into the Little Blue House employs an up-to-date expansion to touch the soul of our time.
French Riviera Film Festival Launches 'I Stand With Ukraine' PSA Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022
French Riviera Film Festival has launched a PSA Campaign in support of the people of Ukraine. The first spot features a poignant message from festival partner, award-winning actor Eric Roberts, with music by Keaton Simons. Additional spots featuring festival partners will be released throughout the week.
French Riviera Film Festival Partners With Sparq For 2022 Hybrid Global Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022
The fourth annual FRFF that celebrates short film and short-form content will once again be held live and in person on the Riviera, during the time period of the Festival de Cannes. FRFF 2022 will be held at the Eden Hotel and Resort in Cannes, France on May 20 and 21, 2022.
U.K. Docudrama MERCY Inks Distribution Deal With Los Angeles-based All Channel Films, Inc.
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2021
The film stars Maria Austin (The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson - in post-production) in the role of Mercy, as well as Mark Wingett (Quadrophenia, EastEnders), Annette Badland (Ted Lasso, Doctors, EastEnders), John Pickering, Catherine Shipton, and Wendy Morgan (Yanks, Mrs. Lowry and Son with Vanessa Redgrave).
Awareness Film Festival to Present MERCY Docudrama by Wendy Morgan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021
To cap off its over yearlong festival run, the gripping docudrama feature Mercy, written and directed by UK-based actress Wendy Morgan, has been named an official selection of the 12th edition of the Awareness Film Festival, scheduled from October 21 to 31, 2021 at the Regal Cinemas in downtown Los Angeles.
Guest Blog: Jenny Caron Hall On A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW Staff - Mar 29, 2021
On Wednesday, we're due to give a one-off, live, online performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, starring Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Luisa Omielan, and Wendy Morgan and I'm cautiously excited about what we're making here!
SHAKE Festival Present Rehearsed Reading of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021
Jenny Caron Hall, Artistic Director of SHAKE Festival, today announces a rehearsed reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Following the success of previous livestreams, The Tempest, and Sonnets & Carols, the latest reading, directed by Caron Hall, will be streamed live for one night only on Wednesday 31 March at 7.30pm.
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! Tops List of Outer Critics Circle Honorees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced its plans for honoring the 2019-2020 season of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.