On The Road (i)

Acclaimed singer Ben Jones is back at 54 Below on March 10th with a show celebrating Frank Sinatra, including classic American Songbook hits by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. We spoke about the inspiration behind this new show, Jones's comedic bents, and what audiences can expect from the show.

American Conservatory Theater will present A.C.T. Out Tour, bringing theater experiences to communities across the country.

METTE and Scottish producer, singer and songwriter Sam Gellaitry have joined forces to release their electrifying new single ‘DARLING DRIVE'. ‘DARLING DRIVE' sees METTE step fully into her funk infused era. Collaborating with Scottish artist Sam Gellaitry, the pair's intertwining vocal harmonies and catchy melodies evoke a dancefloor ready energy.

Ringleaders and havoc seekers of SoCal’s surf-rock scene, Sun Room, unleash their new EP At Least I Tried. Barreling in at just over 10 minutes, the four tracks are fast, loud, and lyrically unphased. The majority of At Least I Tried was produced by one of Sun Room’s biggest influences growing up in the California DIY scene, Zac Carper of FIDLAR.

Described as the orgy love child of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead, The Gulls are a genre crossing revival of what rock 'n roll used to be, with a unique and unmistakable contemporary edge. Their authentic, freewheeling lifestyle, living on-the-road for years at a time, is proof that this is what they were born to do.

Rhod Gilbert will be presenting his first new live show since 2019 when he heads out on tour next year. Learn more about how to catch the show at Parr Hall here!

I was lucky to have the opportunity to chat with Belén Moyano, who is playing one of the Fates in Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hadestown in Ottawa next week. Belén shared her insight into the show, including its reflection of our society.

The new North American tour of Tony Award-winning Hairspray lands in Southern California, first at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa April 18th though April 30th, and then at the Dolby in Hollywood May 5th through May 21st. This cast, headed by Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) as Edna Turnblad and Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad, is helmed by Hairspray’s original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Playing the Turnblads’ nemesis Velma Von Tussle is the delicious Addison Garner, whom I got a chance to pose some queries to.

Rising singer-songwriter Carlie Hanson has announced a 20-stop U.S. tour for this spring. The Home is Where the Heart Is tour will kick off February 28 in San Francisco and include stops in Chicago on March 9 and New York on March 21, before wrapping up in Los Angeles on April 3. Check out tour dates now!

Marika Aubrey was born and raised in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. She emigrated to the US six years ago and currently resides in New York City. She is currently on tour with COME FROM AWAY, portraying Captain Beverly Bass. I had the chance to chat with her about her life and career both on and off the stage.

Produced by Bruce Robison and recorded at The Bunker in Lockhart, TX, the EP consists of six new songs written by lead singer Cleto Cordero as a source of warmth and comfort as the winter months arrive. In addition to the band, Songs to Keep You Warm also features special guests Ashley Monroe (“Parallel”) and Kaitlin Butts (“How Long”).

An unlikely pair travel cross-country in Rob Asaro's new play Lost Again. The limited run plays November 2 - 16 at The Tank in New York City. The production is directed by Jay Michaels.

A rite of passage for country music’s best, Zeiders will perform on one of the world’s most hallowed stages. Fans unable to attend in person can livestream Zeiders’ performance via Circle TV. Additionally, Opry shows are broadcast on Gray TV stations, DISH Studio Channel 102, Sling TV, and other affiliates. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

The video highlights the constant sleepless nights, boring drives and even a bout of food sickness, all while having a hell of a lot of fun. From Nashville, Tenn. to the southern tip of Mexico, 'Keep On Truckin'' is a traveling song that fans of Willie Nelson's 'On The Road Again' and The Allman Brothers' 'Ramblin' Man' will appreciate.

The fabulous funny man returns to the cabaret stage for four performances!

The Osmonds: A New Musical is a world premiere production telling the story of a talented family from Utah who became household names. The show began at Leicester Curve last month and is currently touring the UK. Actors Georgia Lennon (Marie Osmond), Danny Nattrass (Ryan Osmond) and Ryan Anderson (Merrill Osmond) share their experience of playing characters based on well-known people.

A popular fixture of the New York cabaret scene, Jim Caruso brings his JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY across the nation to Feinstein’s At Vitellos November 28th and 29th. An evening of “extreme open mic” provides a platform for new performers as well as surprise established guests. Jim took a few moments after completing his CAST PARTY in Nashville to give us some behind-the-scenes of his once-was “weird, show-biz adjacent gig,” now his most enjoyable passion CAST PARTY.

BroadwayWorld talks to leading lady Alison Ewing about playing Desiree in 42nd Street Moon's new production of Stephen Sondheim's 'A Little Night Music' playing November 4 to 21 in San Francisco.

Folk artist Taylor Rogers today revisited her 2019 album NOA for a new collaboration with videographer Carl Solether (Beach House, Carly Rae Jepsen, Albert Hammond Jr). 'oldhills' takes Rogers' original composition through a stunning visual journey where Solether's warm artistic touch conveys the bittersweet sentiment of a love story's end.

Late style: You can only get there if you've been around long enough to have had an early and a middle one. Maturity, wisdom, refinement are its hallmarks. And having done things a certain way for a time, you might want to do them differently in order to arrive someplace new, someplace surprising.