THE COLOR PURPLE Director Blitz Bazawule to Direct Upcoming BLACK SAMURAI
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 10, 2024
Fresh off the heals of his 2023 musical hit The Color Purple, director Blitz Bazawule has found his next project. According to Variety, the director will be working with Warner Bros. on a new take on the story of Yasuke, the 16th century African warrior. In addition to Warner Bros, three other studios were also interested in the project, resulting in a bidding war.
Matthew Jordan Smith Honors The Late Aretha Franklin With New Coffee Table Book
by Michael Major
- Mar 26, 2024
Celebrity photographer Matthew Jordan Smith releases ARETHA COOL: THE INTIMATE PORTRAITS, a coffee table book honoring Aretha Franklin. The 256-page book showcases her musical genius and cultural influence from 2005 to 2018. The photographs illustrate the musical genius of The Queen of Soul.
Chris Pinnella Will Perform SINATRA AT THE SANDS at Axelrod PAC
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 26, 2024
Take a journey back to 1966 with vocal powerhouse Chris Pinnella as he performs the iconic “Sinatra at the Sands” album in its entirety, backed by a 14-piece big band. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.
Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos
- Mar 23, 2024
An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.
Halle Bailey Drops New Single 'In Your Hands'
by Michael Major
- Mar 15, 2024
Discover Halle Bailey's latest release, an unforgettable love song titled IN YOUR HANDS. This captivating new track is accompanied by a stunning music video, showcasing Bailey's undeniable talent. “In Your Hands,” produced by Grammy nominated producer DemJointz, a gorgeous love song about the battle for once-in-a-lifetime love.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024
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- Mar 14, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater
by Paul Batterson
- Mar 9, 2024
“The idea of sharing music, especially my personal, original music and music from the icons of soul is especially gratifying. I love that feeling because this is from the heart; it was born from the heart of the soul.”
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