The River 2024 - Articles Page 19

oin Atlantic Theater Company's The Judith Champion MixFest as they showcase the best of traditional diaspora music. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and experience a melodic journey through the rich traditions of the diaspora. Don't miss this unifying event that brings together diverse musical talents on one stage.

The Watermill Theatre has announced Propel, a new fundraising appeal to help support the future of the theatre following the news in late 2022 that Arts Council England has cut its entire £458,000 annual NPO grant.

The complete cast of over 20 actors who will be performing in Sinatra The Musical -  the major new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon which premieres at Birmingham Rep in September 2023 - has been announced. Learn more about the cast and the musical here!

Cortland Repertory Theatre presents as the fourth mainstage show in their 51st annual summer season the regional premiere of the dramatic comedy “The Cake”, running from July 19 - 28. See photos of the production. 

PostClassical Ensemble has announced its 20th anniversary season. This landmark year's lineup will be one that takes audiences on a journey through science, genius and paradise, in another daring yet uniquely accessible season for PCE. This announcement comes on the heels of Music Director and Conductor Ángel Gil-Ordóñez's immensely successful 22/23 season, which saw sold out crowds, A-list actors, and rapturous critical acclaim.

Berkshire audiences fortunate, and wise enough to wind their way over the river and through the woods to the Daniel Arts Center McConnel Theater (on the campus of Bard College in Great Barrington) to experience Great Barrington Public Theater’s production of OFF PEAK before it closes July 23 are sure to be glad, they did. Do not miss it!

Due to an actor's non-show related injury, Guild Festival Theatre (GFT) has had to recast Three Men in a Boat. Guildwood local, Azeem Nathoo will now be taking on the role of Jay and joining the cast is Jack Copland (Dora nominee for Three Ordinary Men) in the role of Harris. Suchiththa Wickremesooriya continues in the role of George.

What did our critic think of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Contemporary Theater Company?

Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a free talk aboard the Wavertree tall ship, featuring Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer. Dive into the world of sustainable travel, explore the efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry, and gain valuable insights from the International Maritime Organization.

The harmonies that the sisters pull off are as close to perfect as a harmonizing group can hope to achieve.

The cast and creative team has been announced for Great Expectations at Royal Exchange Theatre. Find out who starring in the show here!

What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN at Broadway At Music Circus?

 Boston’s Independent Radio, WXRV/92.5 the River announced that popular dance funk band Ripe will headline the station’s 21st Annual Riverfest Music Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12 Noon – 6:00 PM. Ryan Montbleau Band, Air Traffic Controller, and Steve Rondo join the lineup on the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach.

Thames Festival Trust will present London's annual river festival, Totally Thames 2023. The festival will feature art installations and exhibitions, performances including a climate cabaret, foreshore walks, talks, boat trips, river races and more this September, particularly focusing on sustainability and protecting the environment and ecosystem of the river. 

Cortland Repertory Theatre will present as the fourth mainstage show in their 51st annual summer season the regional premiere of the dramatic comedy “The Cake”, running from July 19 - 28. This timely play, written by Bekah Brunstetter, will have evening shows at 7:30 PM, with matinees on July 21, 22, 23 and 26 at 2:00 PM. 

The long-awaited album meets the band where they are now. Through driving upbeat rhythms and introspective, optimistic lyrics, the group looks back at what made them who they are today and discovers more of who they would like to be in the future. Plus, join Setting Sun live on July 16 in Saugerties, NY at Opus 40.

The Tony Award-winning Matt Doyle will take on the iconic role of  Frank Sinatra in the highly anticipated World Premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. 

Just when you think it's just going to be a set of songs from the movies...

The Natvral (Kip Berman, former frontman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) shares a second single from his new solo album, Summer of No Light. 'A Glass of Laughter' captures the allure and limits of a lover who, “could not buy you winter gloves, but always took your hand.”

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents MOIPEI in SING SING SING! on July 10, 2023 at 7pm. This concert was commissioned by the Kennedy Center to close their 2023 RiverRun Festival and performed to standing ovations in this past April.

Learn who is performing at Tanglewood July 10-23!

El musical de Emma de Martino, que dirige el show junto a Sara Pérez, llega a Madrid después de su éxito en Argentina de la mano de La Coja Producciones.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the full cast for Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy, Macbeth, which opens in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 19 August – Saturday 14 October 2023.

Theatre Under The Stars will return to the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage for the first time since 2019 with a concert in July. The show, dubbed TUTS: A Celebration of Houston Stories and Songs is directed by Mitchell Greco, and will run July 11 – 15 features a cast of beloved Houston actors singing many songs from the shows TUTS has performed over the last 55 years.

As Hackney Empire celebrates more than 120 years at the heart of the local community, Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team have revealed details of the theatre’s Creative Futures endeavours for 2023.