Previews: URINETOWN at MAD Theatre Of Tampa
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - June 11, 2024 In today's politically charged climate, URINETOWN mirrors society's extremes. Director Cory Boyas encourages his young performers to delve into the material's political themes, reflecting, 'We are a divided country... so how can we not engage with it?' He sees the musical as representing the ideolog...
Blog: Every Second Counts
by Atlantic Theater Company - June 11, 2024 As I began my career, my ability for storytelling was equal parts fun and frustration. For a long time I looked for some kind of logic to explain my lack of motivation. Cue 2020 – in the middle of a freaking pandemic, my artistic journey was obviously not the top priority. But somehow, this need to ...
Netflix's BRIDGERTON Season 3: Part 2 Song List Released
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 The Bridgerton franchise has returned with its highly anticipated third season (Part 1: Now Available, Part 2: June 13, 2024), and fans are being swept away by the unique blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance. Check out the full...
Video: Jonathan Bailey Recalls Juggling WICKED, BRIDGERTON, and FELLOW TRAVELERS All at Once
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 As part of Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series, Naomi Watts and Jonathan Bailey sat down to discuss their latest projects. One such project is the highly anticipated screen adaptation of Broadway's Wicked, where Bailey will be playing the role of Fiyero. During the interview, he recalled working on ...
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/9/24 - THE LION KING, MERRILY & More Top the List
by - June 11, 2024 Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6/9/2024....
Video: Idina Menzel Recalls Winning the Tony for WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!...
The Used to Embark on Fall Headlining Tour with The Plain White T's and Raue
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Ahead of their highly-anticipated summer tour, rock icons The Used have announced that they will be hitting the road again later this year on a fall headlining tour with special guests Plain White T’s and Raue. The tour will be kicking off on September 21 in Little Rock, AR, and making stops through...
Idaho to Release Limited Edition Box Set; Feature Doc Streaming Now
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 The groundbreaking legacy of slowcore pioneers IDAHO will be celebrated with The Devil You Know [1992-1996], a landmark four-album five-disc Deluxe Limited-Edition Box Set featuring vinyl reissues of the band’s long-out-of-print and highly sought-after first three records. They also recently premier...
Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl release for Marc Maron’s acclaimed HBO stand-up special, From Bleak to Dark. Available for pre-order and set to debut on July 26th, the legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster’s fifth stand-up special (and first for HBO), which premiered on HBO and is now stre...
Interview: Danny Melnick of 47TH ANNUAL FREIHOFER'S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL at SPAC
by Noah Casner - June 11, 2024 Danny Melnick is no stranger to producing live music events. He began producing concerts, tours, and festivals in the late 1980s and hasn't even begun to slow down. In addition to producing the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, he also serves as the Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall's 'The Shape ...
Bandits on the Run to Release New Single, Embark on Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Continuing to establish themselves as one of the most multi-faceted collectives in modern indie music and theatre, Bandits on the Run has announced the new single, “You Are Not A Ghost,” and summer tour. In addition to this latest original offering, the trio of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Torin Shep...
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - June 11, 2024 In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious....
The Broadway Cast: 2024 Tony Awards Special with Roger Bart, Kecia Lewis & Eden Espinosa
by The Broadway Cast - June 11, 2024 In this video, watch as host Ben Cameron is joined by Tony Award winner Roger Bart, Tony nominee Kecia Lewis, and Tony nominee Eden Espinosa. Ben and his guests chat about the road to the Tony nomination, how they are navigating the Tonys season gauntlet, and more!...
2024 Tony Awards Viewing Parties in New York City
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024 If you're looking for a place to enjoy the Tony Awards with other Broadway superfans, look no further! Check out our roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend....
Myles Kennedy To Release Third Solo Album, 'The Art Of Letting Go'
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Keeping the tradition of releasing new music every three years alive, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators – is back with his third solo album, The Art Of Letting Go. The album marks the return of Myles, backed by h...
The Harlem Gospel Travelers to Release New LP; Drop New Single
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 With The Harlem Gospel Travelers' new album Rhapsody, the extraordinary vocalists Ifedayo, Dennis Bailey, and George Marage are able to fully explore the entire range of music that influenced them. The follow-up to their acclaimed 2021 release Look Up!, the record is a dive into a lesser-known but h...
Review: High-Powered Garland Tribute NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - June 11, 2024 The 12th annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub had no shortage of pow to wow its eager audience. The annual event drew a big crowd and money for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit benefitting homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The June 3rd show turned on the energy to the max....
Review: MEDEA ON THE MIC, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 11, 2024 Join everyone’s favourite princess-sorceress for one hell of a good time as she shares stories of when she was Scottish and swaggered into the wonderlands of Berlin, Tehran and New York. Other guests on the mic include her bitter ex Jason (of the Argonauts) and old pal the Chariot Queen....
Contest: Win Two Tickets To THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by BWW Contests - June 11, 2024 Dreaming of a night out on Broadway? Enter to win two tickets to The Great Gatsby on Broadway! live on stage. Enter today! The party's roaring on Broadway! Starring Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada (Hadestown) as Daisy Buchanan, THE GREAT GATSBY is a great, big Broadway extrav...
Student Blog: Working Part-Time - A Personal Reflection
by Student Blogger: Alexa Malerba - June 11, 2024 It’s finally summer break! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and the vibes are immaculate. Most people see this as a time to relax and get a break from school (which is the case for me as well). However, summer vacation also brings other responsibilities. I still make time to have fun, but mo...
Interview: Alina Bloomgarden's JUNETEENTH JAZZ JUBILLEE Is Changing Lives
by Rebecca Kaplan - June 11, 2024 Music on the Inside's Juneteenth Jazz Jubilee Concert this Saturday at Adler Hall will feature formerly incarcerated jazz artists performing alongside Grammy-award winning musicians and other top artists. We interviewed MOTI's founder about the origins of MOTI and how the organization supports forme...
Video: Idina Menzel Recalls Winning the Tony for WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!...
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rise Above Performing Arts
by Shanti M. Kennedy - June 11, 2024 Spring Awakening, with music by Duncan Sheik and Lyrics by Steven Sater, takes audiences on a wild ride through the tumultuous seas of adolescence. Exploring themes of attraction, desire, insecurity, and the rollercoaster of young adult life, this electrifying show is a must-see for anyone looking t...
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - June 11, 2024 In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious....
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - June 11, 2024 Watch as the actresses playing Cee Cee Bloom and Bertie White through the ages in Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary talk about their personal connections to the story, and their experience bringing this International Premiere to the stage. ... |