Review: Take Yourself Out to to the Huntington to See a Crackerjack TONI STONE
by R. Scott Reedy - May 28, 2024
It’s baseball season in a baseball town, Red Sox caps are sprouting like spring flowers, and the Huntington is getting in on the act, too, with a crackerjack production of “Toni Stone,” a play about the first woman to play professional baseball on a men’s team, which will run through June 16 at the Huntington Theatre in its New England premiere.
Review: What the Hades �" the Met Brings Back Morris's Lovely ORFEO with Costanzo
by Richard Sasanow - May 18, 2024
Considering all the productions in the Met’s repertoire that have been conceived (or, perhaps more justly, concocted) by directors from other media who don’t seem to understand or like opera, Mark Morris is a gem. So is his concept for Gluck’s ORFEO ED EURIDICE, the myth of a man who is permitted to go to the land of the dead to retrieve his beloved wife, which was seen in a revival that opened the other night with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and soprano Ying Fang in the title roles.
Interview: Ballet Arizona's New Artistic Director Daniela Cardim
by Herbert Paine - May 17, 2024
Acclaimed for her accomplishments as a choreographer, ballet teacher, producer, and director. Danial Cardim brings great depth, perspective, and energy to her new position as Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director, effective July 1st, 2024.
Ice Spice returns With 'Gimmie A Light' Ahead of Forthcoming Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Ice Spice returns with “Gimmie A Light” — the first official single from her forthcoming debut album Y2K. Set for release via 10K Projects/Capitol Records, the massively anticipated Y2K is due out later this year. Listen to the single here!
Karen Jonas Releases Carter-Inspired Single 'Rich Man's Valley' Ahead of Seventh Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024
Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). The first single, 'Rich Man's Valley,' out now, offers an optimistic telling of the Carter family's journey from their humble beginnings in Poor Valley, Virginia, to the most revered echelons of country music history. Listen to the new single!
Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
Video: John Moreland Drops Powerful Video for Folk-Rock Track 'Gentle Violence'
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024
Esteemed singer-songwriter John Moreland has released a powerful video for folk-rock track “Gentle Violence.” Directed by Rahul Chakraborty, the video stars actors Jonah Lewis and Drew Pollock, who powerfully portray a family battling addiction and substance abuse. Watch the video here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!