Interview: Eboni Bell Darcy of OTHELLO THE REMIX at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - May 5, 2024
It is Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Othello Retold through a hip-hop lens and so it is constant beats being spun by DJ who is present the entire time. And and the rhyme being done on top of that consistently in rhythm, just like all of Shakespeare's work was in that iambic pentameter.
Video: Ukrainian Band Okean Elzy Shares New Music Video for 'Voices Are Rising'
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
Ukraine's most beloved and enduring band Okean Elzy have shared the official video for their single “Voices Are Rising”, which marked their first ever English language track as well as their debut release after signing a worldwide deal with Warner Music. The powerful performance video for “Voices Are Rising” brings a first taste of that star quality to international audiences. Watch the video now!
Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Full Lineup for Iconic Disney Films Featured on Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Released
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024
Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!
Interview: VARLA JEAN MERMAN of STAND BY YOUR DRAG at MATCH
by Brett Cullum - Apr 28, 2024
I live in Florida, and I love Florida; Florida has amazing people and an amazing LGBTQ community, but, as you know, the government really isn't on our side there. When the drag bans started to happen, it really freaked you out because it happened like suddenly you weren't allowed to perform outside in Florida. People didn't know this happened, but many of the Pride Celebrations in Florida were canceled.
Nashville Children's Theatre's World Premiere of FINDING NEMO Musical Is Captivating and Heartwarming
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 18, 2024
Captivating, heartwarming, colorful, imaginative and down-right magical, Nashville Children’s Theatre’s world premiere production – it’s 19th in the past few years since executive artistic director Ernie Nolan’s arrival – of the theatre for young audiences version of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo is just the latest theatrical hit from the venerable Nashville institution.
Hideki Noda and Noda Map Return to the UK With LOVE IN ACTION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Acclaimed Japanese theatre maker Hideki Noda and his production company NODA MAP will return to London this October with another re-telling of a literary masterpiece following their take on Romeo & Juliet set to the songs of Queen two years ago.
Hardcore Band Coliseum Return With First Single In Nine Years 'You Might Be Dead'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024
Ccelebrated hardcore band Coliseum feat. members Ryan Patterson (vocals/guitar), Kayhan Vaziri (bass/backing vocals) and Carter Wilson (drums/backing vocals) release its first new single in nine years titled “You Might Be Dead.” Following the release of Infinity Shit, “You Might Be Dead” was written and recorded in Patterson's studio in April 2024. Listen to the song here!
Review: UNKNOWN SOLDIER at Arena Stage
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Apr 15, 2024
'Unknown Soldier' is a beautifully performed show with a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss, but its main flaw is that it is a show seeking out answers to a mystery it not only fails to resolve, but further convolutes at every turn. While there’s truth in that, it’s also a little dissatisfying, as life itself often is.
Interview: WALT ZIPPRIAN of CLEANSED at CATASTROPHIC THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Apr 6, 2024
What drew me to the show was what drew me to the work that Catastrophic Theatre does in general. They do work that nobody else does. Work that's largely unexplored in our region, or in our country, or whatever. I'm drawn to that kind of stuff, and Sarah Kane has a unique view of love and human relationships. And I share some of those ideas.
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 5, 2024
I'll start my review by saying Wicked is my favorite musical of all time. I have seen it 10 times now, all in different cities, and each time left the theatre with tears in my eyes and my heart feeling a little lighter. This is the greatest example of how magical theatre can be, in my opinion. And my hopes for a beautiful production for my 10th viewing were not dashed in the slightest-- Olivia Valli and Celia Hottenstein bewitch the audience from their first moments on stage.
Interview: Carlos Gomez Is Definitely ONE OF THE GOOD ONES
by Gil Kaan - Apr 4, 2024
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s One of the Good Ones is nearing the end of its world premiere run at the Pasadena Playhouse, closing April 7, 2024. Kimberly Senior directs the cast led by Lana Parrilla and Carlos Gomez and featuring Isabella Gomez, Nico Greetham and Santino Jimenez. Finally got to pin down Carlos to answer a few of my queries.
Celebrity Series of Boston: Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES
by Nancy Grossman - Apr 3, 2024
After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.