Respect on Video - 2021

In May 2014, I heard about the new solo show Coming Out Kinky written and performed by Jean Franzblau in which she related her personal journey to sexual self-acceptance. In it, she portrayed 20 characters in her sexual memoir adventure story for curious and open-minded adults to enjoy. So when I heard Jean was bringing her updated play My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this month, I decided to speak with her about how it’s has been updated, how much her mother really does know, and her plans for taking it around the world as a way to spread the word about how important it is to “know thyself.”

Center Players will present Coyote, an original musical by Freehold resident Tim McCorry about love and immigration, at the Park Avenue Complex in Freehold, NJ, from July 19-28th.

Martita Goshen's Earthworks presents 'Way of the Whale' on June 14 at Paul Taylor Studios, showcasing a unique blend of dance and environmental themes.

Having recently been named Billboard’s 2024 Country Power Players Groundbreaker, The War And Treaty share a brand new song, “Called You By Your Name.” Written by the husband-and-wife pair and driven by an electric sound that has them dubbed the “King and Queen of Gospel Country,” “Called You By Your Name” is the third song release from the group this year, following standout tracks “Stealing A Kiss” and “Leads Me Home.” Listen to the song now!

Internationally recognized choreographer Ian Eastwood has joined Broadway Theatre Project's elite guest faculty, known for his viral dance films and work with top artists like Zendaya, Justin Bieber, and BTS's Jungkook.

Dominique Fils-Aimé has released her first French single + video, “Moi je t’aime.” Exploring new origins of inspiration for the two-time JUNO Award winning artist, it’s reminiscent of traditional French songwriters like Edith Piaf and though there is a stylistic shift taking place, Dominique’s signature vocals shine through. Listen to the single now!

On June 21st,  NOISE FOR NOW will release the second album on their recently launched label, NOISE FOR NOW VOL. 2. The release coincides with the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, forever changing the landscape of reproductive rights in the United States. NOISE FOR NOW shares the latest release from the album, “Empire” from David Byrne and DEVO. Listen to the single!

Discover the Jersey City Theater Center's International Theatre Festival with a festival pass, offering access to a diverse lineup of global performances and events.

The Jesus Lizard, undeniably one of the most iconic and influential bands to emerge in the late 20th century, return with Rack, their first new album since 1998’s Blue, on Sept. 13. A preview of the 11-song album is available now with the release of “Hide & Seek,” a track David Yow describes as “a perky ditty about a witch who can’t behave, and it’s got nearly as many hooks as a Mike Tyson fight.” Listen to the new track!

Blues icon Robert Cray is set to perform in Columbus in August. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Up-and-coming artist Elena Matei has released her newest single, “Here For You,” highlighting her broad range and passionate lyrics. Elena Matei’s recent track showcases the singer's raw talent. “Here For You,” written and produced by Elena Matei, Greg Shilling, and Stephen Santa Teresa, highlights themes of being in love and doing anything for that person to take away their pain. Listen to the song now!

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.

Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers as 'The Joplinaires' in the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem receives a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more!

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.

BroadwayWorld chats with Robert Kelley and William Liberatore about 'Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration,' the new musical revue they've created to close out TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 53rd season. It runs June 5th to 30th in Mountain View.

The Living Legends Foundation revealed Harvey Mason jr., CEO of The Recording Academy and MusiCares, as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman Award for his transformative leadership in the music industry. Learn more about the award.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Savanna Leigh has released her new single “happier songs” following the recent announcement of her new EP reminders of you, due August 20. Savanna wrote 'happier songs” after spending years apart from her first love. When they finally decided to give it another chance after years of anticipation, Savanna wrote how scary it felt at the time. Listen to the new song now!

Ghost Walk of the Lanes is an eighty-minute tour of “Brighton’s oldest and most haunted quarter,” with a storyteller dressed in a Victorian costume leading audience members around several historic sites of the city, stopping and telling stories, ringing a bell to lead the way.

As they prepare for the June 14 release of  The Stygian Rose, Crypt Sermon have unveiled the album's third single, 'Thunder (Perfect Mind).' The songwriting for The Stygian Rose started in late 2022.  Sagarnaga says, 'This is the most prepared our band has been, especially going into the studio.' Listen to the track now!

SCHWARTZ SONGS, an album of new recordings of Stephen Schwartz's much-loved songs, will be released this month. The opening track, 'DEFYING GRAVITY,' is performed by four of the West End's leading ladies who have all played ‘Elphaba' in Wicked in the West End and will be released as a single on 21 June.

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.

“Every night, we try to burn their behind and they try to burn ours. That’s what makes it fun. When we are trying to outdo each other, that means we are putting out the show the fans came to see.” --Dr. Otis Williams

According to Variety, Live Nation has filed an SEC report on the hacking incident on May 20th, following an investigation by 'industry-leading forensic investigators to understand what happened.'

Advertised as “Grease meets Squid Game”, Fun At The Beach Romp Bomp A Lomp!! manages to go from the ridiculous to the sublime, even if it does lose its way every now and then.

Norman Reedus : Internationally renowned for his role as Daryl, a key character in the series 'The Walking Dead' (hereafter TWD). His other notable works include the movie 'The Boondock Saints', among others. He visited Japan for the Osaka Comic Con 2024 held from May 3rd for three days. 'Osaka Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show that he participated in during the event