BLACK LOVE Launches Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021
With Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed sell-out The Wife of Willesden currently running, Kiln Theatre's Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces today that Chinonyerem Odimba's Black Love will launch the theatre's 2022 season.
Tame Impala Announces 2022 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2021
Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has confirmed a 2022 North American tour with dates that kick off February 27 with a headline slot at the Innings Festival at Tempe, AZ’s Tempe Beach Park. He is set to hit Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 14th. Tame Impala also share “No Choice,” a track off the forthcoming The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set.
Washington National Opera Presents Marian Anderson Vocal Award 2021 Recipient, Frederick Ballentine
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021
Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertoire with outstanding promise for a significant career. Earlier this year, Washington National Opera (WNO) named tenor Frederick Ballentine as the 2021 recipient and will present him in concert on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.
BWW Interview: Bartlett Sher Talks MY FAIR LADY at the London Coliseum
by Fiona Scott - Nov 19, 2021
Bartlett Sher is a multi-award-winning director of productions including The Light in the Piazza and the recent revival of The King & I. Sher’s Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center production of My Fair Lady will transfer to the London Coliseum for a limited summer engagement in May 2022. We spoke with Sher about bringing the show to the West End.
Kaniehtiio Horn & Dallas Goldtooth Join RUTHERFORD FALLS Season Two on Peacock
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2021
Rutherford Falls is a comedy about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. The series also stars Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan.
Lantern Theater Company Announces Additional Extension of ME AND THE DEVIL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021
The Lantern’s first collaboration with nationally prominent director and playwright Steve H. Broadnax III, this world premiere play with music shows the dramatic confrontation between the great American blues musician Robert Johnson and the Devil from whom, legend has it, Johnson received his extraordinary talent.
FUR Release Debut Album 'When You Walk Away'
by Michael Major - Nov 5, 2021
When You Walk Away marks the band’s most fully realized effort to date. FUR, who described their last EP Facing Home Mixtape (2020) as a “harmonious meeting of unintentional things,” created a deeply personal yet deliberate and cohesive album. Listen to the new album and check out their new tour dates now!
Full Cast Announced For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021
Television actor and West End performer Ben Richards will lead the cast as Gaston. He is best known for his roles in Hollyoaks, Footballers Wives, Holby City and The Bill. He will be joined on stage by Lauren McCrory as Belle; Kelly Sweeney as Fairy Rose; Lewis Devine as French Frank; Jamie Greer as Potty Polly; James Lacey as Madame Botox; and Benjamin Keith as the Beast.
VIDEO: Tame Impala Releases 'Breathe Deeper (Lil Yachty Remix)'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2021
The box set will feature 2 transparent red LP’s and alternate artwork including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. Released on February 18 will feature two never-before-heard b-sides, the pre-album single “Patience”, plus additional extended versions and remixes including “Breathe Deeper (Lil Yachty Remix)” out today.
Cincinnati Opera Announces 2022 Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2021
After two seasons away, Cincinnati Opera today announced plans to return to Cincinnati Music Hall and the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) next June and July for its 2022 Summer Festival.
BWW Interview: NEA Four Artist John Fleck Is So ALIVE & Still Kicking Up A Storm
by Gil Kaan - Sep 10, 2021
Performance artist John Fleck will present four live, work-in-progress performances of his musical cabaret/special event it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE! at the Odyssey Theatre starting September 18th. Had the chance to chat up this infamous NEA FOUR artist on his creativity, his patience in the makeup chair and his creative history with David Schweizer.
Sooshi Mango Reschedule OFF THE BOAT Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2021
Due to ongoing restrictions and uncertainty in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, TEG Dainty has announced that the Sooshi Mango OFF THE BOAT tour has been rescheduled.
Rep Stage Postpones SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2021
Rep Stage has made the difficult decision to postpone production of its first show of the season – “Songs for a New World”. The production is now scheduled for December 2–19, 2021.
2021/22 AVA Season Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021
In the winter, audiences can look forward to Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky and Mignon by Thomas, which has not been seen at AVA in 50 years. The season will conclude with Puccini's beloved La bohème.
HGTV Orders 20 New Episodes of HOME TOWN
by TV News Desk - Aug 9, 2021
The couple, who have more than one million followers on social media, will continue their mission to revitalize their small town one home at a time using Erin’s artistic vision and Ben’s woodworking prowess.