Francis Keeping News

Zachary James and George Francis, pianist, will offer a cabaret of musical theatre favorites at Crazy Coqs, Monday, 15 July, 2024 at 7pm and 9:15pm.

We spoke with Audrey Francis about Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, a biting comedy about everything right, wrong and woke in America, directed by Jess McLeod.

2024 Tony Award nominee Betsy Aidem will join her fellow cast members Francis Benhamou, Ari Brand, and Ethan Haberfield on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm at the 14th Street Y for a conversation about the 2024 Tony Award nominated Best Play, Prayer for the French Republic.

Francis Garner will present Over The Hill: Dating Gay Over 30 at Don't Tell Mama on May 31st at 7:00pm.

On Wednesday, EGOT winner and host of The View Whoopi Goldberg stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new memoir, Bits and Pieces. During the interview, she highlighted her affinity for the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, and recalled her interaction with him. Watch the interview here!

Superstar producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis has confirmed a handful of special B2B sets with Valentino Khan and Miami electronic duo Good Times Ahead. Shows are on June 1 with Valentino Khan at The EchoStage in D.C, July 5 with Good Times Ahead at Magic Stick in Detroit, and July 6 with Good Times Ahead in Austin at Concourse Project.

Next month, the Chicago-based singer-songwriter and captivating guitarist Bill MacKay will release his forthcoming album, Locust Land. The album serves as the long-awaited follow up to MacKay’s 2019 solo effort, Fountain Fire. Previously released album tracks include the dazzling “When I Was Here” and “Glow Drift,”, MacKay has shared “Keeping In Time,” an album highlight which finds MacKay employing a searching voice to explore themes of fate and love. Listen to the song here!

Francis Wilson Playhouse, located in the heart of Clearwater, FL, is closing out its 94th season with Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Last night, the 2024 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Among the performances was one from the West End cast of Sunset Boulevard who performed 'Sunset Boulevard' during the ceremony. Check out the video here!

Acclaimed author, comic storyteller, innkeeper, and UNH alum Cindy Pierce will perform in four Vermont communities in April, May, and June.

Megalopolis, Francis Coppola's lofty upcoming film, will indeed see the light of day. It has been reported that the film will receive its gala premiere on the evening of May 17 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The plot centers on a group of people attempting to rebuild a metropolis after a disaster, with varying approaches that lead to more conflict.

The National Society of Arts and Letters of Florida (NSAL) bestowed internationally renowned artist Yaacov Heller with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent NSAL’s Star Maker Awards Gala at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton.

Explore the works of Sam Francis from 1950-1969 at Christopher Bishop Fine Art at High Line Nine in Chelsea, NY from May 1 to June 29.

Producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis unveils “Whole Lotta Drugs / Over the Edge,” a collaborative two-track EP made with LA-based DJ and producer duo Ship Wreck.

A dazzlingly original stage adaptation of the works of Rudyard Kipling, classic stories are reimagined through modern eyes bringing beloved characters to life. Immersive video, shadow-play, and original music will transport you from the urban jungle to Mowgli’s childhood in the jungles of India.

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at CMPAC?

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame will explore the founding of America’s most influential Jazz label with “The All Seeing Eye: Blue Note Records Through the Lens of Francis Wolff.”

Explore Dillon Francis's new track 'Don't Waste My Time', a thrilling collaboration with Space Rangers and Sophie Powers. Dive into the latest music news at BroadwayWorld. The new track follows Pero Like, Dillon's collaborative moombahton EP with Miami electronic duo Good Times Ahead, and his latest album.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a farcical play-within-a-play, is coming to Francis Wilson Playhouse. Learn when you can see the show and how to purchase tickets.