VIDEO: Blitzen Trapper Premiere 'Wild and Reckless' Video; New Album out 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017 On November 3, the Portland, OR-based Blitzen Trapper will release Wild & Reckless, a new album born of their staged musical of the same title and also a companion to their 2008 breakthrough album Furr. Today, Rolling Stone Countrypremiered the official video for the album's title track....
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2017 Judges
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2017 The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its panel of judges for the 2017 competition. Established in 2002, ISC is the world's largest songwriting competition, receiving entries from more than 130 countries....
Superpop Kid's Artist Twinkle Wants Young & Old Alike to 'Just Dance'
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017 WIth mounting expectations, the summer countdown begins to build, marking every day until the September 15 release of Just Dance, an over-the-top-awesome collection of impetuous dance hits for kids and families from the award-winning Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon known as Twinkle....
Red Baraat Announce New Album Out June 30 + Share First Single KALA MUKHRA
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 Red Baraat are excited to announce the upcoming release of a new album, Sound The People. The LP will be released on June 29 via Rhyme & Reason, their second for the label. You can pre-order the LP or CD here. Pre-order the album now!...
Rosie O'Donnell, F. Murray Abraham and More Join David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017 The New Group has announced additional casting and production dates for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with F. Murray Abraham, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe joining, as previously announced, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott....
SWEETWATER, A New Musical About The Unsung Female Pilots Of WWII, Comes To Feinstein's/54 Below This Summer
by Julie Musbach - July 05, 2017 More than a thousand women flew planes for the US Air Force during WWII. At 9:30pm on July 17th, songs from Sweetwater, the new musical inspired by these Women Airforce Service Pilots and their fight for a place in history, will debut in a one-night-only high-flying concert at Feinstein's/54 Below....
The Infamous Stringdusters Win Grammy for Best Best Bluegrass Album For LAWS OF GRAVITY
by Tori Hartshorn - January 29, 2018 Compass Records congratulates The Infamous Stringdusters for winning Best Bluegrass Album for LAWS OF GRAVITY at the 60th Annual GRAMMY© Awards. The awards were held last night in New York City by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Watch the band on the GRAMMY© red carpet on GRAMMY...
Jerry Joseph Releases Full Metal Burqa on Vinyl, Exclusively for Record Store Day, April 21, 2018
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018 Jerry Joseph will release Full Metal Burqa (Cavity Search Records) on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 21. In addition to Joseph, the 5-song album features his band, the Jackmormons, Steve Drizoson drums and Steven James Wright on bass....
Trombone Shorty Releases 'Dirty Water' New Single from 'Parking Lot Symphony'
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2017 Trombone Shorty has released “Dirty Water,” a new single from Parking Lot Symphony, the forthcoming Blue Note debut by the beloved bandleader, singer, songwriter and horn-blower born Troy Andrews....
Tampa Bay Lightning, Creative Loafing Announce Brewery Lineup for Bolts Brew Fest at AMALIE Arena
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting Bolts Brew Fest presented by Creative Loafing on the event floor at AMALIE Arena on Saturday, August 5th, beginning at 7 p.m. The three-hour event will include more than 100 craft beer varieties from more than 50 local and national breweries....
HBO To Host WESTWORLD Season Premieres in San Francisco, Philadelphia and Boston
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2018 Freeze all motor functions. In anticipation of the second-season debut of the Emmy®-winning drama series, HBO will host premieres of WESTWORLD in three cities across the country. Cast members Simon Quarterman and Shannon Woodward will join fans in San Francisco, Philadelphia and Boston for a special...
Blitzen Trapper Announce New Album 'Wild & Reckless'; Watch Video for 'Rebel'
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017 Earlier this year, the Portland, OR-based Blitzen Trapper accomplished a unique feat for a rock band who has been releasing albums and touring for the better part of two decades...
Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre Celebrates 90 Years; Announces Movie Nights
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2018 In honor of its 90th anniversary, the Embassy Theatre offers a Community Celebration Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 and are available at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy, TicketMaster.com and 800.745.3000. The celebration is sponsored by MutualBank. The season is presented by Swe...
Master Mixologist: Justin Noel of MIONETTO
by Marina Kennedy - July 07, 2017 Master Mixologist, Justin Noel teamed up with Mionetto as brand mixologist two years ago. His appreciation for the brand stems from his admiration of the product itself, and the appeal of working with such a rich and diverse history, in today's beverage scene....
Works by Paula Vogel, Alex Brightman and More Set for 2017 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2016 In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 32 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2017 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, r...
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2017 In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful, young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Once she encounters Prince Eric, she strikes a bargain with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel nee...
Guest Blog: Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals Blog #6 - THESE DAYS ARE GONE
by Guest Blogger: Eric Ulloa - January 12, 2018 525,600 snowflakes...525,000 inches of snoooow. Welcome back friends! Welcome back to the balmy summery weather of 30 degrees. I hope this finds you happy and thawing out as I sit here in jean shorts, sipping at Ros (a boy can dream, no?)...
54 SINGS 1776, Kyle Dean Massey, Samantha Barks and More Coming Up at Feinstein's/54 Below This July
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017 This July, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
54 SINGS 1776, Kyle Dean Massey, Samantha Barks and More Coming Up at Feinstein's/54 Below This July
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017 This July, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Lightning Rod Theatre Presents World Premiere of THIS SIDE OF SWEETWATER
by Julie Musbach - May 07, 2017 Lightning Rod Theater is proud to present the World Premiere of This Side of Sweetwater opening June 10th at the Asylum at McCadden Place Theatre (1157 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038) on Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m. (preview), Saturday, June 10, 9 p.m. (opening), Sunday, June 11, 4 p.m., Frida...
Durand Jones & The Indications' Deluxe Version of Self-Titled Debut Album Out 3/16, Plus Video for SMILE
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2018 Emerging Indiana-based band Durand Jones & The Indications' deluxe version of their acclaimed self-titled debut album will be released on March 16 via Dead Oceans / Colemine Records. The album, which was originally released in 2016, received praise from The Philadelphia Inquirer, who called it, 'Sma...
Rosie O'Donnell, F. Murray Abraham and More Join David Rabe's GOOD FOR OTTO at The New Group
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017 The New Group has announced additional casting and production dates for David Rabe's Good for Otto, with F. Murray Abraham, Rileigh McDonald, Rosie O'Donnell and Michael Rabe joining, as previously announced, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in this New York premiere directed by Scott Elliott....
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons Celebrate Release of 'Weird Blood' With Performance at Rough Trade on 2/6
by Tori Hartshorn - January 24, 2018 Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons Celebrate Release of 'Weird Blood' With Performance at Rough Trade on 2/6...
2017 Marin County Fair Invites Visitors to 'Let the Funshine In!'
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2017 Marin County will celebrate the 2017 Marin County Fair Let The Funshine In! from June 30 to July 4, 2017. The Marin County Fair: Let the Funshine In celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love emphasizing Marin's dedication to the things we value most in our community, Family, Art, Agricu...
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons' Iraq Refugee Benefit Concert Moves to Mercury Lounge
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017 This spring, Jerry Joseph, critically acclaimed songwriter and international touring artist, is traveling to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to perform, provide music education and bring guitars to refugees living in camps near the city of Sulaymaniyah.... |