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Time of Essence will tell the story of how ESSENCE has informed and reflected Black culture in America for over 50 years. Each episode explores a different decade - from the '70s to today - and features first-hand commentary on that era's biggest moments from the icons, trailblazers, staffers and leaders who lived and defined them. This candid commentary is coupled with never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, fashion and beauty.

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Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single Photo Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the son...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May Photo A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

This spring, Everyman Theatre will present William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a dynamic ensemble cast of 12 seasoned actors who are no strangers to Shakespeare. ...
Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Photo Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Ft. Long
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Celebrate with Philadelphia as the Pride March and Festival returns, showcasing America's largest 400 ft. long rainbow flag. Join the vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion in the heart of Pennsylvania....
PAINTED WITH RAVEN Spin-Off Series Coming This Summer Photo PAINTED WITH RAVEN Spin-Off Series Coming This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

World of Wonder, the producers behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, have announced a special spin-off of their hit series ‘Painted with Raven’. The special spin-off, titled ‘Painting with Raven’, will keep Emmy- Award- winning make-up artist and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Raven in the host’s chair as she sits ...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC Photo Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will complete its 65th anniversary coast-to-coastUnited States tour to 21 cities at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND with performances Friday, May 10 at 8pm, Saturday, May 11th at 8pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3pm....
NYSEC & Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance to Present SOUND~EARTH~MOTION Photo NYSEC & Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance to Present SOUND~EARTH~MOTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024

Experience SOUND~EARTH~MOTION, a captivating performance presented by The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances Photo Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets....
SUSAN WOOD: IN TIME Will Be at Laughlin Gallery in May Photo SUSAN WOOD: IN TIME Will Be at Laughlin Gallery in May
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2024

Susan Wood, a pioneering figure in the world of photography, is the focus of a new exhibition at Laughlin Gallery on view to the public from May 4 through May 25, 2024. Susan Wood: In Time, featuring 20 photographs from 1960-1984, captures the essence of an era marked by social upheaval and transfor...
McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Dance Series, Returning This September Photo McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Dance Series, Returning This September
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based...
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts Photo Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 24, 2024

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complex...
SUNNY SIDE UP Comes to Soho Theatre This Summer Photo SUNNY SIDE UP Comes to Soho Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

Smash-hit show Sunny Side Up will return to London and is making an exciting transfer to Soho Theatre this summer. This honest and poetic sold-out hit encapsulates the essence of inner- city London life, following the story of Peckham-born David looking back at his early life....
TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady Photo TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

TARTE partners with Turkish Coffee Lady for the production of Daughters of Anatolia, featuring the micro art of world-renowned artist, Hasan Kale. The show premieres on April 20th, 2024....
OLD ELK DISTILLERY - Raise a Glass to Spring Cocktails and Three Great Recipes Photo OLD ELK DISTILLERY - Raise a Glass to Spring Cocktails and Three Great Recipes
by Marina Kennedy - April 15, 2024

From floral sips to fruity mixes, these delicious cocktails, courtesy of Old Elk Distillery, mesmerize the hue of the season’s produce like cherry, rhubarb, and even butterfly peas, capturing the essence of spring like no other....
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry Photo Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry
by Jared Fessler - April 19, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by the timeless magic of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, now gracing the stage at Artistry! 'The Sound of Music' brings to life a captivating array of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein melodies, from the uplifting 'Climb Every Mountain' to the charming 'My Favori...
Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of Photo Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
by Sidney Paterra - April 13, 2024

The life and works of Tamara de Lempicka come to life on Broadway this weekend. The character at the center of the new musical, opening Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre, left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists... but how much do you know ab...
TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season Photo TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024

Northlight Theatre has announced Twisted Melodies, written and directed by Kelvin Roston Jr as the final production of the 2024-2025 season. ...
Utah Opera's Thaïs to Conclude the 2023-24 Season Photo Utah Opera's Thaïs to Conclude the 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Utah Opera will conclude the 2023-24 season with Bassinet's Thaïs. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million Photo Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024

Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala raises over $1.3 million for artistic, educational, and community outreach programs. ...
Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June Photo Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

The Mayfly, an animated short film by Tony Award-winning stage and screen icon Betty Buckley, who has created, written, and narrated the short, will screen at the 2024 Tribeca Festival June 5-16, 2024. The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her sho...
FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14 Photo FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

Rock band FELICITY is putting their infectious songwriting on full display with their new shimmering pop-rock anthem, 'Lovesick Blues”. Drawing inspiration from popular songs spanning the decades, 'Lovesick Blues' is a modern love song with a nostalgic twist, and a testament to the band's signature ...
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today Photo Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespe...
Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances Photo Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Photo Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2024

Ahead of his third appearance at the Mark Taper Forum under the banner Feinstein's at the Taper, BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with Michael Feinstein about the upcoming performance of RAINBOW: The New Judy Garland Musical on Saturday, April 13 at 8PM....
PCPA Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Solvang Festival Theater And Marian Theatre Photo PCPA Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Solvang Festival Theater And Marian Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024

PCPA presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Solvang Festival Theater in June, featuring book & lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith....
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva No Photo Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!...




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