John Hall News

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Drowning,” has just debuted. Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Drowning” is a vulnerable call for help during a period of mental and emotional struggle. Listen to the song now.

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Devil In My Ear,” has debuted alongside an official music video. Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Devil In My Ear” explores the profound effects of depression, anxiety and self-doubt. Watch the video now!

The Red Clay Strays made their late-night television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last night performing their new single, “Wanna Be Loved.” “Wanna Be Loved” is the first song unveiled from The Red Clay Strays’ highly anticipated new album, Made by These Moments, which will be released July 26. Watch the performance now!

The Red Clay Strays will release their highly anticipated new album, Made by These Moments, July 26 on RCA Records. In advance of the release, new song, “Wanna Be Loved,” is has just debuted. Made by These Moments is filled with the band’s signature genre-blending sound, as they meld electric rock and roll with southern soul. Listen to a new single now! 

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: LANDSCAPES season finale concert featuring two world premieres by American composers and works inspired by regional landscapes on Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

Tarragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Come Home - The Legend of Daddy Hall.

Alabama rock’n’roll sensations The Red Clay Strays are continuing their unparalleled ascent to stardom after their debut British shows sold out in just a couple of days requiring all the venues to be upgraded to cope with the clamour for tickets. Find the new dates here!

Hailing from the red dirt clay of Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays have spent the past year trailblazing their musical path across the USA. Their debut album Moment Of Truth has become a massive word-of-mouth success Stateside, driven by the breakout hit single ‘Wondering Why'.

The Red Clay Strays, will continue their extensive headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed stops at Fort Myers' Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Asheville's The Orange Peel, Columbus' The Bluestone (two nights), Grand Rapids' The Intersection, Salt Lake City's The Complex, Portland's Crystal Ballroom and Seattle's Showbox.

The cast has been set for Upstart! Shakespeare’s Rebel Daughter Judith as the new play by American writer Mary Jane Schaefer will make its UK Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents MASTERWORKS: MIGHTY MAHLER featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Bach's Orchestral Suite No.2 on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

The opening night had a full house, and closed to a standing ovation.

The latest edition of Mama G’s Horror Camp returns to The Bourbon Room Halloween weekend. Chadd McMillan and Nathan Moore co-direct the large cast of Broadway and Los Angeles Theatre triple threats. I had the chance to chat with Frankie Grande, who’s lighted stages on both the opposite coasts.

This 12-track album blends its unique individualities and influences to create a project that breathes raw honesty. Band members Brandon Coleman (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Nix (vocals/electric guitar/harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums) collaborated to create Moment of Truth.

The Blinders have released a cover of the ‘The Killing Moon’ by Echo & the Bunnymen. The track and video were recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool; the same studio the Bunnymen recorded the original track. The Blinders have delivered an exceptional homage to one of their major influences with ‘The Killing Moon'.

Born out of the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 2016, Ben Elton's sit-com Upstart Crow went on to have three series and multiple Christmas specials. It follows William Shakespeare, who's by now rather well-known in London, as he attempts to write his notorious body of work pinching ideas here and there and taking credit for quotes that aren't his, scribbling away whenever his nearest and dearest say something clever for future use.

Full casting for Ben Elton's stage adaption of the critically acclaimed BBC TV sitcom Upstart Crow - which opens at the Gielgud Theatre on 7 February 2020 and will see David Mitchell make his West End debut - has been announced.

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) concludes its Fall 2018 season on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 7:30pm with Quodlibet Ensemble: Music by Biber, Martynov + Sharlat at BAC's Jerome Robbins Theater (450 W. 37th Street). Quodlibet (Latin for 'whatever pleases') Ensemble is a string chamber orchestra of some of today's most sought-after musicians who come from top string quartets as well as period and new music groups. Highlighting their musical diversity, the ensemble performs an eclectic evening of classical music that spans different time periods and styles.

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced the cast and creative team of Woody Guthrie's American Song. The musical revue runs from July 13 - August 5 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre, with a specially priced preview on Thursday, July 12.