Nate Mercereau Releases Single Featuring André 3000 Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024
Multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau, who is currently on André 3000’s New Blue Sun tour, has announced his new album Excellent Traveler out October 11. Alongside the announcement is the release of the lead single “Sound Within Sound,” which was one of the first pieces to come together for Excellent Traveler. Listen to it now!
Interview: Matt Rodin Got Married, But Is Not Getting Married in COMPANY Every Night at the Pantages
by Gil Kaan - Aug 9, 2024
Currently at the Pantages the national touring company of the reworked Company through August 18, 2024. Marianne Elliott directs the cast of Britney Coleman, Judy Mclane, Matt Bittner, Derrick Davis, Jessie Hooker-Bailey, Javier Ignacio, James Earl Jones II, Marina Kondo, Jhardon Dishon Milton, Matt Rodin, Emma Stratton, Jacob Dickey, Tyler Hardwick, David Socolar, Matthew Christian, Christopher DeAngelis, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, CJ Greer, Elysia Jordan, Beth Stafford Laird, Emilie Renier and Christopher Henry Young. Matt Rodin, the actor with the wonderful motor-mouth singing the hundred-words-a-minute tune “Not Getting Married,” took some time between shows to answer a few of my queries.
Review: 'ENDLESS SHOCK' - CREATED, COMPOSED, DIRECTED, AND STARRING KOICHI DOMOTO
by Ayaka Ozaki - Aug 8, 2024
Endless SHOCK: A historic stage production starring Koichi Domoto (KinKi Kids) (Click here to read Interview: Koichi Domoto & Yuma Nakayama on the Final Year of 'Endless SHOCK') that has been ongoing since 2000. This year, the show opened on April 11 at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, with Koichi not only starring but also taking on the roles of creator, composer, and director. The total number of SHOCK performances has surpassed 2000, and Koichi holds the record for the most performances by a single actor in Japan. Due to its immense popularity, it is often referred to as 'the hardest theatre ticket to get in Japan.' This year's performance marks Koichi’s final appearance in the starring role. The major rival roles in the production will be played by Shori Sato (timelesz) for the April to May (Imperial Theatre) and September (Hakataza Theater) performances, Yuma Nakayama (Click here to read Interview: Koichi Domoto & Yuma Nakayama on the Final Year of 'Endless SHOCK') for the July to August (Umeda Arts Theater) performances, and Tatsuya Ueda (KAT-TUN) for the November (Imperial Theatre) performances.
Teddy and the Rough Riders Releasing New LP 'Down Home;' Lead Single Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024
Teddy and the Rough Riders—the songwriting/vocal duo of Jack Quiggins and Ryan Jennings- will release new album on October 11. The eleven-song collection is a raucous, electrifying double-down on all the elements that garnered praise for their 2022 self-titled LP. Listen to the lead single from the album here!
SURVIVOR 46 Finalist Ben Katzman Releases 'Buckwild Blindsides' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024
Ben Katzman, underground rock hero and Survivor Season 46 finalist, releases “Buckwild Blindsides,” featuring illuminati hotties’ Sarah Tudzin and Kaleen Reading of Mannequin Pussy. The song is the latest single from his anticipated new album Tears on the Beach, due out August 23rd.
Mondo Cozmo Drops Slow Burn Single 'Killing Floor'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024
Mondo Cozmo — the enigmatic musical force who commanded notoriety and critical acclaim with album, Plastic Soul and number one single “Shine,” released a slow burn, indie rock epic single “Killing Floor.” Listen to the song now!
Illiterate Light Details New Album and Tour, Shares Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2024
Illiterate Light has announced their stunning third LP, Arches, with a new single “Norfolk Southern,” a heart-wrenching tribute to the victims of last year’s disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The band has shared the song’s official video, as well as U.S. tour dates to support their upcoming album, which is due for release on November 1, 2024.
Review Roundup: CELLINO V. BARNES
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2024
Cellino V. Barnes, a darkly funny play following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, has officially arrived Off-Broadway. Let's see what the critics are saying!
Photos: The Broadway Marquees of Fall 2024
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2024
The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far here!
Review: MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT, The Other Palace
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 31, 2024
After a run at the Vaudeville theatre and on livestream during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Mischief Movie Night returns to London with a run at The Other Palace. The show, which started as Lights! Camera! Improvise! at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, brings the original Mischief Theatre troupe members back to their roots of improvisational comedy