ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart Featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon & More
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2023
ASCAP Unwraps Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs Chart featuring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon, and more. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, both the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs.
Interview: Ana Gasteyer brings 'Sugar & Booze' to A COMPANY CELEBRATION AT POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 8, 2023
Ana Gasteyer’s hilarious impersonations of everyone from Martha Stewart, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Jane Fonda to music icons Madonna and Celine Dion, not to mention her memorable characters, such as middle-school music teacher Bobbie Moughlan-Culp, made her a break-out star during her six years on “Saturday Night Live.”
Review: CINDERELLA at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Brett Cullum - Dec 9, 2023
What I admire most about TUTS is their willingness to cast local Houston talent of all levels, and allowing them to work on a show with musical theater professionals from around the country. They are the soul of Houston theater in many ways, and it is lovely to see them honor that legacy with their holiday show.
Tracie Bennett Will Portray Tallulah Bankhead In Industry Readings Of THE CODE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).
BWW Q&A: Daniel C. Levine of SUNSET BOULEVARD at ACT A Contemporary Theater
by Joshua Wright - Oct 17, 2023
Pearl Sun will star as Norma Desmond in the Daniel C. Levine-directed production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Connecticut's A Contemporary Theatre will open its sixth season with Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, with performances beginning October 26 and continuing through November 19. ACT Artistic Director and Broadway alum Daniel C. Levine is directing.
Review: THE CRUCIBLE At Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Sep 22, 2023
The word crucible is not a term often used in everyday language. In fact, it seems to only be used when referencing Arthur Miller’s classic 1953 play, THE CRUCIBLE. But, for those not familiar with the story itself, the term means “a severe test.”
Video: Bittersweethearts Release 'Empty' Music Video
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
Taking cues from the 90’s classic Thelma and Louise, the music video - produced by Vicente Cordero of Industrial Films - reminds us all that we don’t have to put up with being walked over and sees Bittersweethearts mixing elements of Blondie and Mazzy Star with the new wave cool you’d find at renowned NYC club CBGB’s.
Christopher Sieber, Santino Fontana, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the full lineup here!
CANDIDE Comes to Skylight Music Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited production of Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece, Candide. Learn more about the production, and who will star in it, here!
Rising Gen-Z Icon Karin Ann Masters Euphoric Folk On New Track 'a stranger with my face'
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2023
The accompanying video is part 1 of a short film by American director duo, TUSK (Camila Cabello, Alessia Cara, Tate McRae). Shot in Prague, Czech Republic, the visual follows a queer spy romance, set in 1950’s Hollywood. Starring Karin Ann alongside British-American athlete and actor Gus Kenworthy, and US actress Ashley Moore.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast for POTUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023
Get the latest updates on the cast announcement for 'POTUS' at Arena Stage. Find out who will be performing in this highly-anticipated show. Don't miss your chance to see this exciting production.
21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2023
We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.