Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces Two Opera Commissions For Audiences Of All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper has announced the commission of two operas created to be presented in community spaces where audiences of all ages gather. The Haberdasher Prince by the twin-sister creative team of composer Rosabella Gregory and librettist Dina Gregory will premiere in April 2024. Maya and the Magic Ring by composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia will premiere in spring 2025.
Aaron P. Dworkin to Release Debut Spoken Word Album, THE POETJOURNALIST, on Azica Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023
Aaron P. Dworkin, celebrated arts activist and MacArthur Fellow, releases his debut spoken word album, 'The Poetjournalist', exploring themes such as African-American history, mental health, women's power, and more. Available digitally on September 8, 2023, on Azica Records.
Festival Latino Returns to Downtown's Genoa Park
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023
The largest Latin event in Ohio and marking its 26th year in 2023—is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. Produced by CAPA, Festival Latino 2023 will be held at Genoa Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, from 11 am to 8 pm daily.
Naples' TheatreZone Appoints New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023
TheatreZone, Naples' premier musical theatre, has tapped Rebecca (Becky) Gust as its new board president, and Suzanne Todd as a new board member, announced Mark Danni, TheatreZone's founding artistic director.
Arch City Kids Theater Troupe Fights Type 1 Diabetes With Annual Revue
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023
Since 2005, talented performers ages 8-18 from across the St. Louis region come together every summer to form the Arch City Kids Theater Troupe (ACTT), producing a Broadway-style musical revue to raise money and awareness for JDRF (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) in hopes of finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
BroadwaySF Announces The Launch Of UNSCRIPTED
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2023
BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced the launch of UNSCRIPTED, an all-new, original series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling, live on stage.
Westport Country Playhouse Names Mark Shanahan Incoming Artistic Director For 2024-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse's board of trustees have announced that director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan has been named as incoming artistic director for the 2024-25 season. He will officially assume the artistic director position in March 2024. Currently, Shanahan is curator of the Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading series.
Photos: See Carrie Underwood Return to Las Vegas For 2023 Residency
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2023
Fans cheered and sang along to songs such as “Before He Cheats,” “Blown Away, “Cry Pretty,” and the showstopping finale, “Something in the Water” and more hits from her career. As an added bonus, Underwood thrilled fans with an all-new performance of the title track of her “Denim & Rhinestones” album. Check out the photos now!
Alberta Bair Theater Announces 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2023
Alberta Bair Theater has announced the 2023-2024 season packed with top-notch entertainment. The excitement of live performance is reflected in the vast array of music, theater, dance, comedy, and Broadway coming to the ABT stage!
Carrie Underwood to Release 'Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Produced by Underwood and David Garcia, the deluxe features six new tracks including “Out of That Truck” and her brand-new song out now, “Take Me Out.” Fans can also find limited Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) packages including a special double picture disc vinyl, CD, poster, and more. Pre-order the physical version of the deluxe album!