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 Bang on a Can has announced the full schedule for LONG PLAY, a new, three-day destination music festival. Originally scheduled for May of 2020, LONG PLAY will be presented for the first time from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022.

“To tell you the truth, I'm amazed we're both still ambulatory,” groans Steven Patterson, one of the co-founders of Bridge Street Theatre.

Although it is important to have physical copies of scripts and scores, I personally prefer to have them on a tablet because it is cleaner. I normally only need them before rehearsals to work out my actions, lines, and character work but the moment I get into the rehearsal, I no longer need them, therefore a soft copy would suffice.

Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.

Not to be confused with the 2002 film of the same name, Catch Me If You Can is a small ensemble thriller that debuted on Broadway in 1965. Based on a French play by Robert Thomas, this American version, written by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, is a potentially entertaining evening, but fails to captivate and excite.

Anyone Can Whistle is Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ satirical musical comedy set in a fictional town where the government controls absolutely everything, even the miracles.

David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson have released their collaborative single ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’, out now on Parlophone. A cinematic music video for the track, shot in Barcelona and Miami, is set to follow next week.

inger-songwriter Alannah McCready is following the successful release of her song, “Can I Call,” a duet with Will Gittens, with a visually engaging music video for the track. Directed by Emily Vaughn and produced by Justin Pagano, cinematographer T.C. Carter filmed the music video in various picturesque settings throughout Los Angeles, CA.

Stephen Sondheim's and Arthur Laurents 1964 political satire is given a modern spin by director Georgie Rankom in this high-energy production. Let's see what BWW's critic had to say...

The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has announced its new core exhibition will open for previews on June 30, 2022. The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do will offer an expansive and timely presentation of Holocaust history told through personal stories, objects, photos, and film-many on view for the first time.

The series will introduce a new dynamic judging panel – welcoming home Stephen “tWitch” Boss, alongside Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated artist Matthew Morrison and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley will step back into her role as host of the dance competition series.

Get ready for a night of hilarity and mystery! This comedy thriller is a classic gem that will have you guessing and laughing from start to finish.

Since releasing his first single 'Sade,' a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction's 'Story of My Life,' Adekunle has gone on to release four albums - including Gold which debuted at #7 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, About 30 which was shortlisted for the GRAMMY Best World Album.

An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.

Beginning with a simple mission of making outstanding theatre accessible for everyone by offering touring, pay-what-you-will productions, Servant Stage, now in their tenth season, has grown dramatically to become “a major player in the local theatrical market.'

An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.

Award-winning artist CJ Solar  has set March 25 as the release date for “All I Can Think About Lately,” the latest single from his upcoming The Future’s Neon album. CJ wrote “All I Can Think about Lately” with Aaron Eshius and Joey Hyde, and fans can pre-save/add the new single npw. CJ released yric video for “The Future’s Neon.'

The first and only production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND I saw was a concert production featuring an all-white cast. So, when I heard that Speakeasy Stage would be producing the show, I was excited to be able to see how it is meant to be performed. This production, directed by Pascale Florestral and music directed by David Freeman Coleman, did not disappoint.

Critically acclaimed Nashville-based singer/songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips shares “Remember This,” the second single from his forthcoming 11th studio album, All That You Can Dream. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Ember Choral Arts (formally known as Schola Cantorum on Hudson), will present two live and virtual concerts titled, 'Can We Talk?...About Our Friends.' The three-concert series reflects Ember's programming centering on music with a message, and is intended to inspire mutually respectful conversation between individuals and groups who are at odds regarding difficult issues spanning race, gender, and inequality.

Bang on a Can has announced the full schedule for LONG PLAY, a new, three-day destination music festival. Originally scheduled for May of 2020, LONG PLAY will be presented for the first time from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Catch Me If You Can is not Molly Smith’s first musical with a con artist at the heart of it. In 2012, she directed a hit production of The Music Man, whose main character, Professor Harold Hill, could give Abagnale a run for his money. What is it about these men who have the ability to make us see what we want, and to command the stage while doing so, that lends itself to the theater?

Marisa Matthews and Ashley Moniz produced their first edition of their monthly cabaret Broadway at The Bourbon Room last month with their second edition Songs of Sondheim playing March 28, 2022, at (of course) The Bourbon Room. Got a chance to throw out a few questions to B@BB’s musical director extraordinaire, the very busy Benet Braun.

This week I saw productions of two decades-old musicals, each written by one of theatre's great composer/lyricists, which, in their original productions, ran a combined total of nine performances on Broadway.