Matt Brown News

When a legendary diva, one of the great voices of the 20th century, announces her return to the New York stage after an absence of two decades, fans are generally overjoyed – at first – then curious – then trepidatious – finally, hopeful that the return will be a success. 

See photos from How to Dance in Ohio's reunion concert!

Entering Broadway’s Supper Club spotlit and holding a tambourine, Storm Large kicked off her show at 54 Below on Saturday night with a fiery rendition of Matthieu Chedid’s “La Seine” and immediately captured the audience’s attention with her razor-sharp wit and powerful vocals.

Possum Point Players will present the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company' this Spring.

The 92nd Street Y, New York is presenting the Lyrics and Lyricists 2023/24 season opener Tale as Old as Time: The Songs of Howard Ashman. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Den Theatre has announced Stand-Up for Pride, featuring Gwen La Roka (she/her), Krystal Ball (she/he/they), Jayleigh (he/him), Princess Gwen Rose (she/her), Beckett Kenny (he/him), Sonal Aggarwal (she/her), and Matt Brown (he/him) on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage.

Random Acts will launch a season of festivals on Saturday, June 10th, with a celebratory event at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park.

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s at a star-studded ceremony which took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End on the evening of Tuesday 11 April 2023.  

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

 In partnership with Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts has announced the First Bank Broadway, 2023-24 Season at Tanger Center. Learn more about the full lineup of performances here!

The new musical film BEAU will make its world premiere as the opening night feature of Dances With Films New York at the Regal Union Square from December 1-4, 2022. The defiantly independent film festival and Los Angeles favorite, celebrates 26 years by expanding to New York City in 2022.

Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode will star in the film adaptation of Mark St. Germain's Freud’s Last Session. Sony has pre-bought the rights to the upcoming film, which is slated to be directed by Matt Brown. The play features a conversation between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, as they discuss questions of faith, love, sex and existence itself.

Following an 8-year sold-out residency in London, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh to interview Scottish political heavyweights, Gordon Brown, Anas Sarwar and Joanna Cherry, over three live podcasts.

In partnership with Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Broadway title and name series sponsor, First Bank, and announces shows for its 2022-23 Broadway season.

 Disney’s The Lion King continues to reign across North America with a record-breaking, sold-out premiere engagement in Greensboro. The award-winning musical broke two records at the venue during the week ending March 6, 2022: highest-grossing week with a gross of $1,958,506 and the highest one-week attendance, with 23,040 guests seeing the show.

Award-winning theatre-makers and digital stage specialists Creation Theatre announce a unique festive partnership with leading steak restaurant Hawksmoor to present an entertaining gourmet dining experience at home this Christmas.

We are delighted to keep our readers informed about the restaurant scene in New York City.  With openings, re-openings, and the latest menu developments, there’s more opportunity to enjoy the culinary scene than ever before.  And with entertainment coming back full swing in the city, plan a great outing!

Set in the award-winning foyer space of Bristol Old Vic, the Courtyard Sessions will showcase some of Bristol's finest musicians and an array of musical tastes, from the explosive riffs of Jakabol feat. Malaika Kegode (the team behind the acclaimed production of Outlier), to the genius musical conversation of kora and cello by Sura Susso & Pete Yelding.

To be held outdoors under the sun and stars, 'All the Fixin's' offers an evening of music, cocktails, barbecue dinner, and some competitive auctions, silent and live. A great variety of auction items includes dinners at area restaurants, baskets of spirits, art work, tickets for major league sporting events, and a weeklong get-away at a waterfront vacation home.

It's time to mark your calendar and pick your favorite boot scootin' and blues swaying outfits for the Possum Point Players' 2021 fundraiser, 'All the Fixin's - A Country and Blues Jamboree,' set for Saturday, June 26.