Review: ON THE 20TH CENTURY at Blank Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - May 16, 2024
Blank Theatre’s ON THE 20TH CENTURY makes for a delightful ride through a farcical facsimile of Broadway’s Silver Age, if one can accommodate a few bumps along the way.
Ford's Theatre Society Receives $10 Million Commitment For 'Lincoln's Legacy, Our Legacy Campaign'
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Ford’s Theatre Society has announced that Frances Lindner, Member of the Board of Trustees at Ford’s Theatre and Craig Lindner, Co-CEO of American Financial Group, Inc. have made a $10 million commitment to the Lincoln’s Legacy, Our Legacy: Ford’s Theatre’s Campaign for the Future, marking the largest philanthropic, private donation in the institution’s history.
Video: Orla Gartland Returns With New Single 'Little Chaos'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Dublin-born singer, songwriter, and producer Orla Gartland makes her return with punchy new single 'Little Chaos' and its accompanying video out now. In the song, which Orla describes as 'a love song, a giant surrendering,' we witness the rising London-based artist push past an initial reluctance and attempt to fully break her own walls down singing, “I struggle saying just how much I really love you / You can thank my mom for that.' Watch the music video!
The Hope Conspiracy Reveal New Single 'Live in Fear'
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024
True sonic violence aimed at political division, economic manipulation, war profiteering, media propaganda and other vile forms of global oppression, Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception, incoming from The Hope Conspiracy, is an ominous soundtrack to the steady decline of our modern age. Listen to a single now!
Joywave to Embark on World Tour to Coincide With New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024
Joywave's upcoming tour will coincide with the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Permanent Pleasure, set for May 17. Fans can catch them performing new tracks from the album, including their latest single 'Scared,' which is accompanied by a music video directed by Dimitri Basil. See the full tour dates here!
GRILLS Comes to Camden People's Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Camden People's Theatre will present GRILLS, a theatre production and interactive installation reviving the vital yet overlooked history of the ground-breaking work - and bringing to life the pioneering spirit - of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre.
Scott Mills Will Lead JACK & THE BEANSTALK Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
One of the UK's favourite broadcasters Scott Mills will join the previously announced panto favourites Kev Johns and Matt Edwards in Swansea Grand's giant family pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk from 07 December 2024 – 05 January 2025. The full company will be announced soon.
Galway International Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Galway International Arts Festival takes place from 15-28 July 2024 with a packed programme of theatre, circus, music, visual art, street art and spectacle, comedy and talks, that looks at who we are and what concerns us.
Zolita Debuts New Song 'Grown Up' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024
Emerging Queer pop star Zolita debuts a brand new gut wrenching track “Grown Up,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. A blistering indictment of a past relationship, Zolita sings “I don’t get how you were having fun, I was way too young,” the music gathering fury with each repetition of the lyric. Listen to the new song!
TFANA to Present Spring Gala This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024
Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.
Video: Watch Cage The Elephant Perform World Debut Of Their Song 'Rainbow'
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024
Last night, Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award winning rock band returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the world debut of their song Rainbow. The song will appear on their forthcoming album Neon Pill (May 17, RCA Records). Cage The Elephant’s 45-date North American US tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 20 in Salt Lake City with shows in cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. Watch the performance now!
Principal Cast Set For IN THE HEIGHTS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
Benji Santiago, Ariana Burks, Alex Joseph Grayson, Alysia Velez, Nancy Ticotin, Miguel Gil, Martín Solá, Karmine Alers, Darilyn Castillo and Marlene Fernandez will star in the Muny premiere of In the Heights, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
Underbelly Boulevard Announces Continued Programme For May
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024
London's best venue for cabaret, theatre, comedy and live arts - Underbelly Boulevard have announced that Queenz and Mario The Maker Magician will join their upcoming programme of spectacular shows for 2024.