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Photos: In Rehearsal With Retro Productions BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024


Christie Perfetti Williams new play Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn opens tonight at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NoHo.. The World Premiere runs until May 18. Go inside the process with new photos from the rehearsal room. 

Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024


La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at PMT's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


Million Dollar Quartet is now playing through May 12th at the Gargaro Theater in Pittsburgh's West End. Check out all new photos here!

Little Feat Create Blues Magic With “Can't Be Satisfied”
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Little Feat have just dropped the second track from this upcoming album Sam's Place, which is due out on May 17.“Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking cover of the classic Muddy Waters-written song, is the second offering from the jumping SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI). This marks their first new studio album in 12 years; first-ever blues album; and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Sam Clayton on lead vocals on every song. Listen to the song here!

Musical Theatre West Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Open Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024


Get ready to rock with Musical Theatre West's (MTW) electrifying production of Million Dollar Quartet in Long Beach, which opened this weekend April 13th.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


Through Tennessee’s infamous Sun Records and one legendary night with Presley, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins – London, Ontario’s international music footprint will be on full display with an extended run of Million Dollar Quartet, the final production of the Grand Theatre’s 2023/24 season.

BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


The world premiere of Christie Perfetti Williams' new play, BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Kavli Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Mar 20, 2024


5-Star Theatricals does superb work capturing the charisma and characters of these great rock and country legends, and the music and energy of the show is breathtaking, jubilant and infectious.  Million Dollar Quartet has one extraordinary songbook.  You don’t want to miss this show.

Conceived, Produced, Written and Starring Award-Winning Actor and Singer Beto Sargentelli in the Role of Elvis Presley, THE KING OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 13, 2024


Conceived and starring the award-winning actor and singer Beto Sargentelli as Elvis Presley, the show is a tribute to one of the greatest world music icons. Unreleased and originally Brazilian, O Rei do Rock - O Musical delves into Elvis' fascinating trajectory, from his first album recording, at the age of 18, until his premature death at 42.

Interview: LJ Benet, Summer Greer of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Mar 13, 2024


Million Dollar Quartet, the show inspired by a legendary Sun Records jam session in 1956, was an unlikely hit when it made its Broadway debut in 2010. Although it was based on an actual event, the musical takes liberties with what actually went on during that memorable day in order to create a more appealing show. If you take that into account, you can ignore the show’s numerous exaggerations, anachronisms, and falsehoods, because it is simply enormously entertaining. The show opens this Friday for a two-weekend run at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks.

LITTLE FEAT To Release First New Studio Album In 12 Years in May
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024


It marks the band's first new studio album in 12 years, first-ever blues album and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Sam Clayton on lead vocals on every song. This joyously blues-soaked party gets started now with the album's first single/video “You'll Be Mine,” a cover of the Willie Dixon-written chestnut.

South Coast Repertory Presents PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Experience the world premiere of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory. This modern fable, with lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, explores love's peaks and valleys.

Hullabaloo Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 15th Album Release
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


Going all the way back to Hullabaloo's first album 20 years ago, people have compared the Hullabaloo sound to Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins. Those artists, and a handful of others that had a big influence on Hullabaloo's music, all got their start at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

5-Star Theatricals Opens 2024 Season With MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


5-STAR THEATRICALS will open its 2024 season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET next month. Performances run March 15 - March 24.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at TheatreZone
by Elizabeth James - Feb 13, 2024


What did our critic think of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at TheatreZone?

Full Cast Set for KINKY BOOTS at The Mountain Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024


Casting is complete for the Mountain Play's production of KINKY BOOTS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: SUN RECORDS LIVE at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 7, 2024


Don't Miss Sun Records Live at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center

Review: THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rocks the Stage at TexArts Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 5, 2024


'Million Dollar Quartet' is a must-see musical that transports audiences back in time to witness the genesis of rock 'n' roll and the seismic impact of Sun Records on popular music. With its stellar cast, electrifying performances, and unforgettable soundtrack, it's a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and unite people across generations.

Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024


The new season stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), and more. Watch the video now!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to TheatreZone in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


A seminal moment in rock ‘n roll history is celebrated with TheatreZone’s production of Million Dollar Quartet, Feb. 8-18. The Tony Award-nominated musical commemorates what is considered by music historians one of rock’s greatest jam sessions. Learn more about the show here!

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