Billie Eilish returns to Saturday Night Live stage next month – but this time she will play the dual role of host and musical guest. The late night show NBC announced hosts and musical guests for both shows in December, with Eilish leading the December 11 episode and Paul Rudd …
Read More »What it takes to put on “High School Musical” – The Times of Noblesville
Photos from The Times by Betsy Reason. Maddux Morrison (left), high school students from Noblesville, as Troy; Lauren Rohn, as Sharpay; and Anna Schlueter as Gabriella rehearses a scene from Disney’s ‘High School Musical’, which will be on stage Thursday through Saturday at the NHS auditorium Noblesville high school students …
Read More »SpongeBob Musical Comedy To Be Set For Two Weeks At Axelrod Theater
There is no shortage of Broadway-caliber shows at the Axelrod Performing Arts Arts Center. If you are looking to bring the kids to the theater then you should take a look at his next production of “The Musical SpongeBob”, Which will extend from November 27 to December 5. Presented by …
Read More »Q&A: Mean Girls: Musical Mary Kate Morrissey Star Helps Strange Art Kids Feel Less Lonely – Blogtown
Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis with Tour Company Mean Girls: The Musical. Jeanne Marcus Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Portland this week, and I had the chance to interview Mary Kate Morrissey, who plays the sarcastic and fan-favorite art girl Janis, in the production. Mary Kate was on …
Read More »San Diego County music icon Jason Mraz gets slammed on SNL – NBC 7 San Diego
Local Saturday Night Live viewers got a bit of a surprise over the weekend when host Kieran Culkin took a surprise turn as Jason Mraz It’s been a minute since the singer-songwriter of coffee hits like “I’m Yours” and “93 Million Miles” hit with a new earworm. In recent years, …
Read More »Face Time: Danny Gay and Megan Record – Acting on Their Love
Danny Gay played Will Parker and Megan Record played Teen Annie in “Oklahoma!” in the spring of 2017 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, which was the show where the couple met. In this scene, Will has just returned from Kansas City and tries to steal a kiss from Teen. For …
Read More »The Musical, ‘Brendan James Show, More
Pretty Woman: The musical is at the Fisher Theater. // Photograph courtesy of Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade Pretty Woman: The Musical When it was released in 1990, the film A pretty woman has become an international sensation. Now, 30 years later, fans can relive all of his iconic moments with …
Read More »Tony’s Not Too Proud Nominee Ephraim Sykes Joins Off-Broadway Musical Black No More
Is not too proud Candidate Tony Ephraim Sykes (Hamilton, Hairspray Live!) joined the cast of New Group’s world premiere production More black. The new musical, based on George S. Schuyler’s 1931 Afrofuturist novel of the same name set during the Harlem Renaissance, will premiere from January 11 to February 27, …
Read More »Students take flight in musical QHS | Theater
QUINCY – Bella Green might not have thought that getting involved in “Wizard of Oz” would help her reach new heights. Green soared through the air before settling into a perfect landing as Glinda the Good Witch in the beloved musical that takes the stage at Quincy High School starting …
Read More »Broadway: Bob Dylan Musical still on his way to Tonys – in 2022, Michael Jackson Musical hires a Met Opera “Ringer”
Home Theater Broadway: the musical Bob Dylan still on the way to the Tonys – in 2022, the musical Michael Jackson … I returned to the Belasco Theater on Saturday afternoon, my first Broadway show since the start of the pandemic. It was also one of the last shows I …
Read More »40 years of shock treatment, the underrated sequel to Rocky Horror
Don’t let this thematic talk lead you to believe that “shock treatment” is a sham. It really is a blast. The tunes might not be the legendary earworms you heard in “Rocky Horror,” but they do show O’Brien at his most lyrical and witty. Brad and Janet lament their declining …
Read More »The Freeport High School Drama Program will feature “All Together Now!” »World event
Freeport High School’s Performing Arts Program will participate in the production of “All Together Now!” a global event to celebrate local theater. They will join more than 2,500 theater organizations representing all 50 states and over 40 countries to present the show. This new music review features songs from shows …
Read More »Langkawi legend Mahsuri gets contemporary narrative in all-female musical theater performance by the sea | Show biz
‘Pulau Sri’ pays homage to both famous Langkawi legend and Kedahan Mek Mulung. – Image courtesy of Suatukala KUALA LUMPUR, October 28 – A contemporary tale of the Mahsuri legend is expected to delight locals and vacationers in Langkawi during a one-night musical theater performance next month. However, instead of …
Read More »Did a Yiddish comedy make Andy Griffith famous? – Before
Before being the iconic sheriff in fictional Mayberry, the clumsy Air Force recruit in “No Time For Sergeants” or even the deranged vagabond in “A Face In the Crowd,” Andy Griffith started out as a comic dialect monologue. . He was telling colorful, funny country tales spread out in his …
Read More »Diane Hill says SING HAPPY! at the NOVA Theater celebrates fantastic musical gems in an intimate theater setting
The cast of SING HAPPY! at the NOVA Theater From October 28 to November 7, the NOVA Theater in Ann Arbor presents a production of Sing happy !. This special is a celebration of the work of Kander and Ebb, a legendary duo who have composed musicals such as Cabaret, …
Read More »Lesher Center to present Carpenter-inspired concert
Popular local singer Laurie Roldan is having a treat for fans with her long-awaited one-woman show, “Laurie Sings a Song for You,” November 5-14 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Inspired by the music of Karen Carpenter, the cabaret concert features Roldan with special guests Anita …
Read More »The Recorder – Eggtooth Productions Prepares ‘Unforgettable’ Multimedia Art Exhibition at Shea Theater
Posted: 10/21/2021 16:10:32 PM TURNERS FALLS – Eggtooth Productions is hosting an “Immersive, Interactive and Vivid Art Installation” titled “A Happening” at the Shea Theater Arts Center on Friday. According to producer Sam Perry, the event will bring together 14 Pioneer Valley artists from multiple mediums for “an incredible night …
Read More »Music legend joins Golden Bears Wall of Honor; Lenore Berg: “I think I was born with a musical heart” | Free News
Barron’s musical legend Lenore Berg will be inducted into the Barron Golden Bears Reaching Their Dreams Wall of Honor during the group / choir concert on Monday, October 25. A reception for Berg will be held at the IMC at 6 p.m. and then she will be honored. at the …
Read More »SRU Hosts First Dance Concert in Refurbished Miller Theater | Lifestyles
Slippery Rock University is set to show off its shiny new digs with the first concert at the newly renovated Miller Theater inside the Performing Arts Center. The SRU Dance Department will host its annual concert of professors and guest artists on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Miller Theater. …
Read More »Dave Day microwave scheduled for October 24
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The 7the The annual “Microwave Dave Day” will take place on Sunday October 24e at Stovehouse. We sat down to talk with the man behind the music. For years, people have followed Microwave Dave and the Nukes. Dave Gallaher moved to Huntsville in the 1980s. But his …
Read More »Actors wanted for a French musical in Chatham
Content of the article Aspiring French-speaking actors and singers are in demand for a French-language musical set to hit the stage in Chatham next year. Content of the article 2BC Media is organizing auditions for the musical Vindredi on November 6 and 7. Producers are looking for six French-speaking comedians …
Read More »Bob Marley’s life story told in new musical in London’s West End
LONDON, October 14 (Reuters) – The songs and life story of Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley arrive in London’s West End in a new musical celebrating his legacy. “Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical,” which premieres at the Lyric Theater this month, follows Marley’s rise from the Kingston …
Read More »Top Foodie Events This Week: Goodfriend’s 10th Anniversary, McKinney Wine and Music Festival, and more
If you were happy that last week had tons of events and festivals, you’ll love this week’s list. There is a restaurant party, a wine party and lots of live music. The last big Oktoberfest of the year is in Southlake this weekend and it’s the last weekend of the …
Read More »Paul McCartney doesn’t really want to stop the show
His father, Jim, was a cotton seller and an amateur jazz musician. Although Paul grew up in Liverpool in a working-class housing estate, he went to a good secondary school where he caught the literature bug from his teacher Alan Durband, who had studied with FR Leavis in Cambridge. But, …
Read More »The 10 Best Broadway Shows You Must See Now
After some 18 months of grim uncertainty, Broadway is – right now – essentially back, with many shows that were shut down by the pandemic now previewing or fully open. (You don’t have to be a Bad fan for footage from the first few minutes of its opening night to …
Read More »3-Day UAE Vacation: Top Things to Do at Expo 2020 Dubai – News
Watch colorful parades, listen to Sami Yusuf or Junoon live, or be captivated by Firdaus’ all-female orchestra The United Arab Emirates and many other Islamic countries celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on the 12th of Rabi Al-Awwal – the third month of the Islamic calendar. To mark the …
Read More »Cast call for “Diary of a Wimpy Child the Musical”
The Children’s Theater Company is looking for young people aged 12 to 18 to audition for the next “Diary of a Wimpy Child the Musical”, from April 22 to June 18, 2022! Find out more about the show and the auditions here: https://childrenstheatre.org/about-us/work-with-us/auditions/#auditions-listing The CTC is committed to equity, diversity, …
Read More »Cast Set for Return of Beautiful — The Carole King Musical National Tour
Casting is complete for the return of the nationwide tour of Beautiful — The Carole King Musical, which will reopen in Chicago at the CIBC Theater from Nov. 2-7, more than 600 days after it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will be led by Sara Sheperd as …
Read More »Eddies Music Hall of Fame inducts largest class to date
A pair of Mechanicville brothers who led separate WWII-era bands that repeatedly appeared on the music charts, and a North Country musician who toured the United States and recorded numerous albums during a 56-year career, are among those in third class to be inducted into the Capital Region’s Thomas Edison …
Read More »Bob Dylan: Retrospectrum will open on November 30 at the Frost Art Museum FIU | News from the FIU
Retrospect, the largest and most in-depth exhibition of Bob Dylan’s artwork ever on American soil, will debut in the United States at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University on November 30, 2021 in the opening of Miami Art Week. The exhibition debuted at the Shanghai …
Read More »‘SNL’ musical guest Kacey Musgraves dons only guitar and boots in ‘Forrest Gump’ inspired performance
“Saturday Night Live” viewers weren’t sure if Kacey Musgraves was really naked during her musical performance this weekend – and it turns out she absolutely was. At the Season 47 premiere, which hosted Owen Wilson, Musgraves only appeared in boots and a guitar while singing an emotional rendition of “Justified” …
Read More »From Broadway to Here – Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Professional Singers and New York Actors Collaborate on “Kismet” COURTESY PHOTOSState Street Ballet rehearses “Kismet,” a Broadway musical that the Santa Barbara company performs with the Santa Barbara Symphony, professional singers and Broadway actors. “Kismet” is the most ambitious project that the Santa Barbara …
Read More »How to explain Trump’s love for musical “cats”
The news, emanating from Trump’s aide Stephanie Grisham’s revealing new book, one more entry in a disturbing series in which people close to Trump reveal he’s just as gruesome as he looked, news that they somehow chose to keep private (you couldn’t really keep it a secret) until there was …
Read More »‘Biggest Opportunity’: Hungarian MSU Music Students Show Their Talents in North Carolina | New
Exchange students from Morehead State have shown that the language of music is universal through their own “international” sound at the World of Bluegrass of the International Bluegrass Music Association. Four Hungarian traditional music students ventured to Raleigh, North Carolina with their fellow MSU Mountain Music Ambassadors as the first …
Read More »Parody of the musical “The Trail to Oregon!” arrives on stage at the Musical Theater Southwest
Take the premise of the video game “The Oregon Trail”. Add six performers and 13 songs. Add in the audience participation and you have the musical parody of “The Trail to Oregon!” »Staged by the South West Musical Theater. The performance begins on Friday October 8 and runs on weekends …
Read More »How the St Andrews Musical Society is overcoming recent challenges to thrive
The Show Must Go On: How The St Andrews Musical Society Is Overcoming Recent Challenges To Thrive Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. …
Read More »Autumn calendar of the Anthem Musical Theater slates | Online features
As autumn officially arrives, the Musical Theater of the Hymn begins a new season. From a production of “Matilda” to something spooky for the season, you won’t want to miss this mix of never-before-seen shows, auditions and special events. ‘Matilda Jr.’ MTA’s next show is “Matilda Jr.,” a classic story …
Read More »“Paradise Square” gives a history lesson “on the fringes”
If you’ve never heard of Five Points, New York, or the Riots of 1863, you’re ready for a powerful history lesson with a new Broadway-bound musical opening in Chicago this fall. The five points of this musical was a real place – one of the poorest and most dilapidated buildings …
Read More »The musical show “Welcome Back Zindagi” is postponed to December 3, 2021
Praveen Misra LEXINGTON, MA — The “Welcome Back Zindagi” in-person musical event, which aims to celebrate the return to normalcy of life after months of lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic, has been postponed until December 3, 2021 in Lexington , MA, the event organizers said. The event was originally scheduled for …
Read More »‘Leap’ of Faith: Scott Foley stars as reality TV director in new music series – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Fox’s “The Big Leap” is about rebuilding his career on reality TV. Deco caught up with star Scott Foley to get the 411 in the series. Kevin Daniels (as Wayne Fontaine): “We’re going to dance like everyone else is watching.” Scott Foley (as Nick Blackburn): “He’s good. Inspired, not too …
Read More »David E. Talbert develops “Madelyn Square Gardens” musical series for Disney-branded entertainment
Following the success of his Netflix musical film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, playwright and filmmaker David E. Talbert was hired to develop a musical series for Disney Branded Television. The series, Madelyn square gardens, marks the first development project announced since Ayo Davis was elevated to division president. Madelyn …
Read More »Make way for the CCP’s virtual music show ‘Kung Hindi Man’ – Manila bulletin
There is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs called kundiman, a contract term for the phrase “kung hindi man” which was usually the first line of a song’s lyrics, usually in Tagalog. The melody is characterized by a smooth, fluid and smooth rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman started out …
Read More »The 3 “destinies” of “Hadestown” reflect the return of Broadway and their love for the New York theater community – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) – The hit musical “Hadestown” reopened this month with a celebration that took to the streets. In 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Three women play a key role in the storytelling. Jessica Moore from CBS2 recently told them about her return …
Read More »The big leap may finally provide the perfect replacement for Glee
With its exceptional soundtrack and outsider vibe, Fox’s new comedy-drama The Big Leap is the perfect replacement for Glee for the streaming age. Here’s why. Fox’s new hour-long comedy-drama The big jump can finally offer the perfect Joy replacement of the streaming era. Located in the present-day Strait, The big …
Read More »The Beaumont School succeeds Nighttown by hosting performances of BW’s famous theater program; Disney’s first show is October 4th
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – The closure of Nighttown in 2020 likely meant different things to music fans who regularly frequented the iconic Cedar Road venue. For musical theater students at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, this meant that an opportunity to gain experience performing in front of a Nighttown audience …
Read More »Eiza Gonzalez attends Day of the Dead party with A Musical Celebration Of Coco cast at Disneyland
Exit: 9:26 p.m. EDT, September 24, 2021 | Has been updated: 9:26 p.m. EDT, September 24, 2021 Eiza Gonzalez took the time on Friday afternoon to honor her Mexican heritage. The 31-year-old actress attended the celebration of Diadelos Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, at Disneyland Resort in …
Read More »The Problem with Jon Stewart at Diana the Musical: The Seven Best Shows To Air This Week | Television
Choice of the week The problem with Jon Stewart Spirit mixed with despair… Jon Stewart. Photography: Apple TV + Apple TV +, starting Thursday, September 30 Perhaps inevitably, satirist Jon Stewart couldn’t stay away from the dumpster fire that is American public life for long. This new weekly show – …
Read More »The Tony Awards are back. Here’s what to expect.
While Broadway shows are returning, opening, and premiering premieres, audiences – and businesses – will never be the same again. The community has lost members like actor Nick Cordero and Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally to the coronavirus. At least seven plays written by black artists are expected to open …
Read More »Barlow & Bear’s “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” is a significant addition to musical theater
Remember last winter when everyone was watching “Bridgerton”? While some people just enjoyed the show, others used the hit Netflix series for inspiration. In the latter category are Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, who together form Barlow & Bear. In early January, Barlow posted a video on his TikTok account, …
Read More »Under the Taliban, the thriving Afghan music scene moves towards silence
By BERNAT ARMANGUE September 22, 2021 GMT https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-middle-east-music-arts-and-entertainment-afghanistan-a2ac1095df0568387d6cee15eb82a3b5 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – A month after the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, the music is starting to calm down. The last time the militant group ruled the country, in the late 1990s, they banned music altogether. So far this time, the …
Read More »A tale of two cities: Sydney shows prepare to reopen as Melbourne theaters sit on the back burner | To organise
Mother shows including Hamilton and Come from Away are set to reopen in Sydney when NSW state’s 70% double-dose vaccination target is met in October, but more stringent requirements in Melbourne mean that the road to recovery in Australia’s performing arts sector is likely to be bumpy. On Wednesday morning, …
Read More »Jeff Miers on 5 Club Shows To Catch This Fall | Music
Larkin Poe – Rebecca Lovell, left, and her sister Megan Lovell – return to Buffalo for a show at Asbury Hall in Babeville. Mark Mulville / File photo While live music moves indoors this fall, much of the hottest local gigs is reserved for clubs and small venues. Here’s a …
Read More »‘American Mariachi’ – music, culture, family celebrated alongside heartache
Mariachi music is deeply rooted in the Mexican American community. It is a nostalgic bridge to the past, but it also remains an unwavering element today in the cultural traditions of families at baptisms, birthdays, weddings and funerals. This is the music with which playwright Jose Cruz Gonzalez grew up; …
Read More »Sammy Hagar says he’s all-in for Pacific Airshow and Afterburner Music Festival in Huntington Beach – San Bernardino Sun
When Sammy Hagar was approached to play the after party at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington City Beach, he was all-in. The US Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, US Air Force, Army and Marine Corps teams will be the high-flying stars of the day as they perform stunts and …
Read More »Watch Rita Wilson Rap During The Emmys Opening Musical Number
What are LL Cool J, Reggie Watts, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, Beth Behrs, Annaleigh Ashford, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Brendan Hunt, Lil Dicky, Rita Wilson, The Cast of Hamilton, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Do Bong Buno, Rolanda Catapano, Mason Cutler, Mao Kawakami, Ragon Miller, Gabriel Perez, Davis …
Read More »‘Lovecraft Country’ among shows canceled with Emmy nominations
Canceled shows steal the show at the 2021 Emmys. “Lovecraft Country” was the most nominated show, with a total of 18, despite being canceled by HBO after just one season. “It doesn’t make sense to the fans and that’s all that matters,” actor Courtney B. Vance said in her “Lovecraft …
Read More »Barre’s Opera Reopens: Folk Icon Tom Rush Begins 2021-22 Celebration Series | Vermont Arts
The reopening of the newly renovated Barre Opera House will be celebrated with the return to Vermont of a singularly respected artist, folk singer Tom Rush, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. Rush is no stranger to audiences and venues in Vermont, and we have praised him in the …
Read More »‘Six’, a musical to open Broadway night has darkened due to coronavirus, finally raising the curtain
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) – After postponing its opening night on Broadway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Six premieres Friday night at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. The musical follows Henry VIII’s six wives and their stories, with an opening night slated for October 3, but it’s the path the show …
Read More »Best Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in South Florida – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Joining local celebrations during National Hispanic Heritage Month is a fantastic way to meet new people. From lectures and art exhibits, to concerts and entertainment for the kids, there are events and activities taking place in South Florida that showcase the history and tradition of the culture. …
Read More »Surcari to perform at Hispanic Heritage concert on Meriden Green
MERIDEN – Are you interested in learning more about Hispanic heritage through music? If so, on Saturday, the Meriden Public Library will host an interactive musical performance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Audiences will be able to learn, dance, sing and play instruments during the concert, which will take place …
Read More »Don’t be a stranger to his music // The Observer
Just before the first anniversary of her Grammy-nominated album “Punisher”, artist Phoebe Bridgers announced her upcoming North American tour. Tickets sold out almost instantly, and she certainly didn’t disappoint. His stop in Indianapolis, when originally scheduled for the Egyptian Hall at the Old National Center, was at the TCU Amphitheater …
Read More »Events – Portland Press Herald
ARUNDELThe historical society organizes the Heritage DayThe Arundel Historical Society will be holding its eighth annual Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Society’s North Chapel Common on Route 111.This community celebration focuses on the rural history and legacy of the people of Arundel. There will …
Read More »Town resident made his musical debut at church | News, Sports, Jobs
Billy Beck’s love for the piano began in church at the age of 4. “I just got up and started playing a day after church,” he said. “I think they call it being gifted.” His latest project takes him back to church, a gospel CD of mostly original songs called …
Read More »“We need a village”, the Kikifer Entrepreneurship Academy launches the school year with a musical assembly
ROCKFORD (WREX) – The first day of school is a new beginning. It is also a way for students and parents to learn what the year will bring them. This is why Kikifer’s Entrepreneurial Academy offered the students a musical welcome for the first day. School board co-founder and executive …
Read More »Guild offers ‘Evening in Spain’ | News, Sports, Jobs
EVENT PLANNERS – The Ohio Valley Music Guild is hosting “An Evening in Spain” on September 19, starting at 4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Chateau Pier Bed and Breakfast and Event Center at 195 State Route 151, Smithfield . It will feature Alba Flamenca, a Pittsburgh music …
Read More »Little Simz’s Big Moment – The New York Times
Space Age members joined Little Simz’s debut album “A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons”, which she released when she was 20: Arcé recorded additional vocals and her brother, Josh, conducted the production on several tracks. The album is a reflection on fame and its effects on the human mind, …
Read More »Apple TV Plus Presents Come From Away Trailer
Come from afarPhoto: Apple TV + When it comes to “9/11 musicals,” few have been more successful, or critically –considered as Canadian production Come from afar. Originally premiered in 2012 and debuted on Broadway in 2017 musical tells the story of some the thousands of people whose planes were hijacked …
Read More »Star-studded comeback concert in Central Park is silenced by lightning
It was meant to be a glorious celebration of New York City’s re-emergence after more than a year of pandemic hardship – a concert bringing together thousands of vaccinated fans on Saturday night on the Great Lawn in Central Park to hear a star-studded lineup. . And for the first …
Read More »Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical Puts Original New Show in City Parks
“Story of an Off Brand Band” offers a fun and relevant take on current affairs. # k5soiree SEATTLE – With the pandemic forcing many theaters to either remain closed or operate with limited capacity, the creative team behind Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical decided to take the show on the road. …
Read More »Chatfield Community Theater celebrates 50th production, with The Addams Family from Wits’ End
The “Addams Family” during rehearsal.Photo by Hannah Wingert For 51 years, the Wits’ End Theater, known as Western Days Musical Productions until 2004, has delighted entranced audiences with its shows at the Chatfield Center for the Arts. This year marks their 50th production and, once again, it will be the …
Read More »Afterburner Music Festival arrives at Huntington Beach
How about some tunes to accompany your supersonic jets? The Pacific Airshow will deliver that this year with the two-night Afterburner Music Festival, which takes place in Huntington City Beach on October 1-2. The festival will feature a variety of musical acts, including Sammy Hagar & the Circle, Sam Hunt …
Read More »Shakespeare as a Wild West Musical: SCT’s “Desperate Measures”
Director Jeffrey MIndock and actor / singer Jeff Carney of Springfield Contemporary Theater joined us on KSMU’s “Arts News” to talk about SCT’s latest show, “Desperate Measures”, described as a Wild West musical based on ” Measure for Measure ”by Shakespeare. It will open next weekend and run August 13-15 …
Read More »Manatee Performing Arts Center will present the 1972 hit musical Pippin
Rick Kerby wasn’t sure how many would show up two months ago when the Manatee Players auditioned for his season opener of the 1972 hit musical “Pippin”. The theater company had produced a few shows with small actors wearing face shields in front of a limited capacity and socially distant …
Read More »The Sugar Jam musical series releases its fall lineup
Sugar Jam, a free music series staged in downtown Sugar Mill Pond, has announced its return and fall lineup. The free event features live music once a month this fall. Events have grown to accommodate thousands of attendees and now include local pop-up shops and children’s activities. Each outdoor show …
Read More »Knob Creek Grand Reopening Events Calendar | Local News
A series of events have been scheduled to mark the reopening of the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek of Abraham Lincoln National Historic Park east of Hodgenville on US 31E. Paint and Sip at Knob Creek: September 18 1 pm to 4 pm: Visitors are invited to a “Paint …
Read More »NMSU’s theatrical season will feature plays, a storybook musical and staged readings
By Mike Cook The New Mexico State University Theater Department has something for everyone in its 2021-22 season. All shows will be presented at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave., on the corner of University and Espina Street on the NMSU campus. Performers will be NMSU …
Read More »Patio Playhouse rock musical “Miss You Like Hell” opens July 30
The Patio Playhouse Community Theater in Escondido returns to live performances with its outdoor production of “Miss You Like Hell”, which premieres Friday, July 30 as part of its Patio Plays in the Park summer season. The rock musical features original songs, with a book and lyrics by Quiara Alegría …
Read More »Watch The Greatest Showman Online: Stream the Musical Now
The Manual may earn a commission when you purchase through links on our site. The hit musical The greatest showman landed on Disney +, giving streamers the chance to watch this unique reimagining of the story of aspiring artist and visionary PT Barnum on his ambitious quest to wow audiences …
Read More »Audition date announced for Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr. – WKTN
Marion, OH – July 19, 2021 – The Palace Theater is preparing to bring the DreamWorks animated film, Madagascar, to life on stage in October. In preparation for production, “Madagascar, a Musical Adventure Jr.” Marion Palace Theater General Manager Bev Ford announces that the open auditions will take place on …
Read More »Broadway is back! A guide to shows, tickets and Covid protocols.
When to arrive The show you see may have its own advice on this, depending on the Covid security measures taking a bit longer. But it is nonetheless true that it is not necessary to arrive well in advance to join a huge queue winding on the sidewalk. If you …
Read More »Things to do in Topeka July 19-25 include events at Topeka Zoo, Capitol
Looking for a fun event to attend in Topeka? These five events during the week of July 19-24 will allow you to add items to your calendar. Drink a beer and listen to live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 24 as you help Topeka Zoo, 635 …
Read More »Black Women Rarely Seen in “Beauty, Power and Grace” Roles, Says New Stage Star Phantom | Theater
The first black actor to star as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End hopes playing this role will help transform the cast of women of color in theater. Lucy St Louis will give her first performance in the hugely successful musical later this month when …
Read More »Glow Lyric Theater Summer Festival in Greenville returns with 3 original productions | Greenville News
GREENVILLE – After canceling his 2020 summer festival season and replacing it with a series of telethons, the artistic director of Glow Lyric Theater was brought to “tears of joy” at the thought of restarting rehearsals. “It’s just very difficult for artists because not only is that what I do …
Read More »Legacy Motown Revue to Launch Summer Concert Series | Local News
The Legacy Motown Revue will launch the Liberty Park 2021 summer concert series. Photo used with permission Special at the Tribune Our Town Stage has announced the launch of the Liberty Park 2021 summer concert series, premiering at the Liberty Park Amphitheater on July 23. The first act selected for …
Read More »Porthouse’s talent rises above mediocre musical ‘Bklyn’ | Bob abelman
Sitting in your seat in the open-air amphitheater at the Porthouse Theater, it’s likely that “Bklyn: The Musical” will sound particularly familiar to you. Just because the series taps into universal truths, resonates with social relevance, or evokes common slice-of-life storylines, doesn’t just mean it doesn’t. It’s just that the …
Read More »Get a preview of this week’s new episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In this exclusive clip from an upcoming Disney + episode High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, the students of East High hatch a plan to retaliate against the students of North High, who mount a rival production of The beauty and the Beast to face off against the East …
Read More »Peninsula theater companies return to live performances – The Mercury News
Live theater takes place across the peninsula with both Palo Alto Players and Hillbarn Theater announcing their upcoming seasons of major musicals, comedies, Shakespeare and historical fiction. Before that happens, Foothill College is performing “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Smithwick Theater in Los Altos Hills from July …
Read More »The Recorder – Year two Shelburne Falls Porch Festival kicks off community comeback after pandemic
SHELBURNE FALLS – The sounds of music, poetry and stand-up comedy filled the air in Shelburne Falls on Saturday afternoon. The village, which includes the towns of Shelburne and Buckland, hosted its second annual Porch Festival. The event, which was hosted last year by now 14-year-old Dorothy Strano-Bennett and her …
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a series of new and old attractions, entertainment and events for the 2021 season at Saratoga Racecourse, which begins Thursday and continues through to September 6. Doors open at 11 a.m. daily, including weekends, with the exception of …
Read More »Bayfest 2021 Brings Live Music to Waterfront – NBC 7 San Diego
Ball games at Petco Park, the San Diego County Fair and, again this week, the Big Bay Boom fireworks display were among the biggest events to return to America’s most beautiful city after the pandemic. Now it’s time to listen to the music. Bay Festival 2021, with programming including Dirty …
Read More »Lowell and Littleton establish summer music programs – Lowell Sun
Summer fun and music go hand in hand this week with several winning opportunities to play or have fun. ⢠Indian Hill Music in Littleton goes jazzy every Thursday night in July with its fun Jazz Hang on tap from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet fellow jazz fans at the …
Read More »Les Mis is the defining moment for Invercargill musical theater
Nicole Gourley / Supplied John Valjean (Dave McMeeking) with the gang of convicts from the Les Misérables production of Invercargill Musical Theater Invercargill Musical Theater is on the brink of financial collapse. Either its fresh production of Wretched, from Friday July 9, attracts better audiences than in recent years or …
Read More »Beloved artist Raffaella Carra has died at 78
ROME (AP) – Raffaella Carra ‘, for decades one of the most beloved artists on Italian television, a woman affectionately known as the “queen of Italian television”, died on Monday at the age of 78, her family told Italian state television. State TV Rai read a statement from the star’s …
Read More »Happy Birthday America! Here’s where you can watch the 4th of July fireworks in South Florida – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – This July 4 gives us reason to celebrate our nation’s 245th birthday, just as we are slowly returning to normal from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It looks like July 4 will look like previous pre-pandemic celebrations, just as more people are getting their coronavirus shots. …
Read More »The outdoor concert series returns to Clio Amphitheater from July 6
CLIO, MI – The Town of Clio has announced the return of its summer concert series at the Clio Amphitheater starting next week. The 2021 Summer Concert Series will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 at the Clio Town Amphitheater, located at 310 Rogers Lodge Dr., with Magic …
Read More »Happy Birthday America: 4th of July weekend events on show
We are back on the anniversary of the great US ole of A. – that’s 245 candles on the cake, if you count. In retrospect, it was so thoughtful of the founders to set up a three-day weekend just when summer is barely hitting. As Bill and Ted might say, …
Read More »Day Trips: TEXAS Outdoor Musical, Canyon: Palo Duro Canyon Offers Stunning Stage – Columns
Photos by Gerald E. McLeod Outdoor musical TEXAS in Palo Duro Canyon State Park apart from Canyon is the hottest ticket in town and the coolest show. Summer temperatures in the second largest canyon in the United States easily exceed triple digits. In its 55th season, the show, which runs …
Read More »With “Summer of Soul”, Questlove wants to fill a cultural void
Twenty years later, I got a note asking me to meet my two future producers, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein, about a Harlem cultural festival that looked like a âBlack Woodstockâ. Instantly, the music snob in me said, “I’ve never heard of this.” So I searched online. It’s not on …
Read More »Parades, festivals and celebrations in Chicago, suburbs – NBC Chicago
From parades to concerts to children’s events, cities and towns in the Chicago area plan to mark July 4, 2021 with a series of celebrations. Find out what your city has to offer from the list below. Check out our list of fireworks in the Chicago area near you! This …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen reopens Broadway, ushering in the return of the theater
But he also tried to make sense of the moment, a long year filled with loss and isolation during the pandemic. âIt’s been a long time coming,â Springsteen told the crowd after finishing the first song, stepping away from the microphone and addressing the crowd directly. “In 71 years on …
Read More »Summer entertainment returns to CNY theaters
Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted in New York state, and long days in July and August mean summer fun can flourish as usual in central New York. Organizations will maintain a variety of security protocols which could include limited seating, masking for unvaccinated customers, and purchasing tickets online. Check each …
Read More »Waco Civic Theater Launches Descendants Musical | KWKT
WACO, Texas- It’s lights, camera, action as Waco Civic Theater summer camp prepares its Disney musical descendants! After being on leave due to COVID-19, they are happy to return to the stage with a live audience. Caleb Rinehart is an actor in the musical, and he says being back on …
Read More »Diego Cortez, scene sculptor in art and music, dies at 74
Diego Cortez, an influential figure in the arts and music scene of downtown New York who, in 1981, staged a large-scale exhibition featuring dozens of artists who introduced 20-year-old Jean-Michel Basquiat died Monday in Burlington , North Carolina. He was 74 years old. The cause was kidney failure, said her …
Read More »Berkeley Rep “Counts The Days” For Live Broadcasts October 1
The Berkeley Repertory Theater has chosen to return to live performances on October 1 – starting with a racing-themed world premiere drama so timely it seems to be begging to take the stage. This show is the Berkeley Rep commissioned “The Ripple, The Wave That Brought Me Home”, by Christina …
Read More »Longtime iconic New Jersey record store closes
At a time when vinyl records make a comeback , Vintage Vinyl closes after 42 years of rocking New Jersey with records and live concerts According to their website that says “Rob and Donna are retiring! The store will close July 31st. Thank you for 42 wonderful years. It was …
Read More »Alaska Journal | Promoter aims to give downtown a boost with two-day country festival
Last Wednesday night, live country music returned to Anchorage as the new downtown bar, The Broken Blender, hosted the Nashville duo Love and Theft. The sound of clinking glasses and excited chatter seemed to cover concerns that plagued many small business owners in 2020. For The Broken Blender co-owner Brad …
Read More »Annie Murphy on the new show and her music and podcast choices
As Allison, Murphy plays a darker character on a path to regaining her power, but she insists she’s not entirely one-dimensional. âDespite this great anger, (there is) her deep desire to make changes and improve her life. So⦠she struggles with a lot of very heavy emotions, but deep down, …
Read More »“Mum Mia! »Musical returns in London’s West End – Global Bulletin
THEATER The hit musical “Mamma Mia!” will return to London’s West End at Novello Theater from August 25. The besieged British theater sector is operating at significantly reduced capacity for another month, with the country’s full reopening being postponed until July 19 from June 21. Unless COVID-19 cases, which are …
Read More »Here’s How You Can Celebrate In Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia
juinteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day the last slaves learned they were free. Here are some of the ways you can celebrate this historic day – which is now a federal holiday – in and around Philadelphia. Juneteenth celebration at the African American …
Read More »Tollywood musician’s concert in Thaman, USA: check the date
Hamsini Entertainment, who is a pioneer in delivering sensational musical concerts, is bringing Tollywood Sensation Thaman to the United States this year for a dazzling musical carnival performance titled âAla Amerikapurramulooâ. They had previously organized the biggest concerts with AR Rahman and Anirudh Ravichander. Thaman has been in miraculous form …
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