"Burn This" is a powerful drama written by Lanford Wilson that premiered in 1987. The story unfolds in the bohemian art world of downtown New York City in the 1980s. It centers around Anna, a dancer grappling with grief after the death of a close friend, and Pale, a volatile restaurant owner with a hidden past. Their chance encounter ignites a passionate and intense connection, laced with raw emotions and unspoken desires. The play explores themes of loss, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
"Burn This" garnered critical praise for its raw and honest portrayal of human connection. The play delves into the characters' vulnerabilities and the challenges they face, creating a captivating and emotionally charged experience for audiences.
Cult favorite actor Bruce Campbell will host WATCH LIVE Livestreams' worldwide virtual viewing party of The Evil Dead, providing live commentary throughout with his movie memories, behind-the-scenes accounts, anecdotes from the film, hilarious stories, and for a few lucky viewers, even answer questions live from the chat.
NJPAC presents virtual viewing of the 1981 Sam Raimi classic, Evil Dead on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. There will be live commentary throughout by Bruce Campbell himself. Watch the film with Campbell as he shares memories, stories, and anecdotes from the film, and for a few lucky viewers, Bruce will even answer questions from the chat.
Shane Richie, fresh from 2020's 'I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!', will return to play Hugo / Loco Chanelle in Everybody's Talking About Jamie from 5 January 2021.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, is offering a variety of classes this fall for students from 5th to 12th grade and for ages 18 and up.
Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have announced they will release their first-ever holiday record It's Christmas All Over on October 30th, 2020 via Warner Records. Comprised of cover renditions of classic fan-favorites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas, the album promises to deliver a much-needed warmth and hope to 2020. Produced by frontman John Rzeznik alongside the band's longtime collaborators Brad Fernquist and Jimmy McGorman, the record was created during lockdown this year. Stay tuned for more information this fall.
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!
'I think everybody just needs to do what's in their heart and play what they need to play. I don't think the blues has to go any particular direction; I think everybody who creates in this genre need to do it their own way.' -- Albert Castiglia, on the future of the blues...
The public is invited to attend the opening reception for Plymouth Arts Center's new exhibition, a?oeWear 'Fore' Arta?? on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. a?oeWear 'Fore' Arta?? is a collection of artistic wearable items designed with inspiration from nature, constructed of natural materials, created by 12 Wisconsin artists. Bring your friends to view, enjoy, and purchase one-of-a-kind wearable art including garments, jackets, scarves, bags and jewelry. The show will be on display in Gallery 110 North through May 1st. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Conrad and Barbara Barrows and Franz Backus.
Formed in 2000, The Beautiful Mistake are back after a long hiatus, ready to release brand new music. The band released two full-length albums: the 2002 debut album, 'Light A Match, For I Deserve To Burn', and 2004's 'This Is Who You Are' on The Militia Group. They also released two EPs and had various songs featured on different compilation albums.
Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, will offer Improv Classes for adults and teens at the Beginner and Intermediate levels this winter. Dreamcatcher revised our class levels recently to reflect the growth and diversity of our students. Those who want to continue their improv education have the opportunity to study further in the program by returning to the correct level. This way students can more deeply explore skills and gain experience in techniques that are only introduced in one session.
Lido Pimienta is a Toronto-based, Colombian-born interdisciplinary musician and artist-curator. Today she has released the track “No Pude”, her first new music since the release of her 2016 Polaris Prize-winning album La Papessa. Directed by Fitto Segura with art direction from Orly Anan, listen + watch her colorful and emotive new video for “No Pude” below!
Vex Red have released the video for their single 'Air', which is taken from their EP Give Me The Dark, which is out now.
Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its marquee two-day music auction event Icons & Idols: ROCK 'N' ROLL Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 live in Hard Rock Cafe® New York and online at juliensauctions.com in front of a buzzing crowd of collectors and music fans bidding live on the floor, online and on the phone across the globe for over 700 items owned and used by a who's who of music legends including Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Janis Joplin and more.
Following their incredible sold out headline performance at Camden Assembly, electronic rockers Vex Red are announcing UK headline dates throughout February 2020.
Today, Papa Roach share their “Come Around” music video, from their tenth studio album, Who Do You Trust?, shot in New York from their Who Do You Trust?U.S. tour, their largest headlining tour to date.
Electronic rockers VEX RED have unveiled their brand new single 'Tarantula', their first taste of new material in three years. The eagerly anticipated dose of music is a potent one, flooding the senses with a cocktail of delicate electronics, spectral vocals, throbbing bass and soaring guitars, all the while exerting an emotional intensity that's impossible to ignore.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed West End musical is to embark on its first UK tour in 2020. Initial casting includes West End star Layton Williams as Jamie New and EastEnders' much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo / Loco Chanelle. Both Layton and Shane will be reprising their roles from the West End production. The tour commences in February 2020 in Sheffield, where the show is set and first opened four years ago.
The Asian American Arts Alliance announces the launch of a new initiative to support Asian Americans pursuing careers in the arts. Table Dish, A4's new professional development series, will bring experts in specific disciplines together with aspiring professionals in a roundtable setting to answer questions, provide advice, and create networking and mentoring opportunities.
Baruch Performing Arts Center, along with New York-based theater company Blessed Unrest and Teatri ODA of Kosovo, will co-present the World Premiere of Refuge from April 25 - May 11 @ 7:30, with a variable weekly schedule and a 5pm performance Sun May 5 (Opening Night April 27) at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (25 Street between Third and Lexington Avenues), NYC.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast for the world premiere of Kiss My Aztec! John Leguizamo teams up with Artistic Director Tony Taccone for this musical comedy, following their collaboration on the hit one-man show Latin History for Morons, which received its world premiere at Berkeley Rep before heading to Broadway. Leguizamo will serve as co-writer and co-lyricist only for Kiss My Aztec! - 11 other talented actors will perform in this production. Taccone will also direct.
Stage and screen star Shane Richie is set to take the leading role of comic Archie Rice in a brand new production of John Osborne's The Entertainer coming to the Belgrade Theatre in October 2019.
Shane Richie will play 'Archie Rice' in a brand-new production of John Osborne's The Entertainer - chosen as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century by Michael Billington.
Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County are proud to present the South Florida premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, an acclaimed, one-man play by Duncan Macmillan. Playing February 14 - March 3, 2019 in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House), EVERY BRILLIANT THING continues Zoetic Stage's 2018-2019 season at the Arsht Center as part of the Center's Theater Up Close Series.
Thursday Night Theater Club announce their cast of fourteen for The Elephant Man by playwright Bernard Pomerance. Robyn Cohen is delighted to be at the helm with such a notable group of actors. The production opens at El Portal Theatre. Tickets are available at: www.ElPortalTheatre.com. The show will open March 21 - 23 and April 3 - 14, 2019.
After his hit production of King Charles III, David Muse returns to Shakespeare Theatre Company to direct Shakespeare's Richard the Third, a mesmerizing chronicle of the megalomaniac's rampage to the throne. The production will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from February 5-March 10, 2019.
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