On Tuesday, October 9th, the gifted singer/songwriter/guitarist Doyle Bramhall II will perform at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, fresh off the release of his new album ‘Shades,’ his dramatic debut for Mascot Label Group. The album comes hot on the heels of Bramhall’s 2016 critically acclaimed fourth record, Rich Man, his first solo album in 15 years.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces casting for Cole Porter’s madcap seafaring musical, Anything Goes, with music and lyrics by Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, with co-authors Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. Featuring some of musical theater’s most memorable standards such as “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top” and the title song, Anything Goes is directed by Molly Smith, with choreography by Parker Esse and music direction by Paul Sportelli, and will run November 2-December 23, 2018 in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage.
As reported by Billboard magazine today, Multi-platinum selling artist David Archuleta has announced he will release his brand new Christmas album Winter In The Air on November 2 via The Orchard (digital) and Shadow Mountain Records (physical product). Pre-orders will begin September 10 with fans receiving an instant grat track of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”
The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts is proud to present the 2018 Raul Julia Award for Excellence to ROBERT RODRIGUEZ’S EL REY NETWORK, in celebration of their 5-year Anniversary, and the 2018 Horizon Awards to actor DIEGO TINOCO (On My Block) and singer, songwriter and actress ERIKA ENDER (Despacito) at this year’s NOCHE DE GALA on Tuesday, September 11 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Additionally, NHFA will present the Spotlight Award to ISAAC LEE and actress ALANNA UBACH (Coco, Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce) and the LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION will receive Leadership Awards.
Casting for the pre-Broadway world premiere of the new musical comedy BEETLEJUICE, coming to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre for a 5-week limited engagement from October 14 thru November 18, 2018, has been announced.
“Greenleaf”is set to return for a third season, beginning with a two night premiere, August 28th and August 29th. Actress-singer Asia’h Epperson stars on the program as Tasha Skanks, wife of Pastor Basie Skanks. Epperson also stars in the upcoming biopic “The Bobby Brown Story,” where she appears as Bobby’s former girlfriend, Kim Ward. I had a chance to speak with Asia’h and ask her about her experiences in filming “The Bobby Brown Story” and her thoughts on the upcoming season of “Greenleaf”.
Most people grow up watching puppets reciting the ABCs or counting to ten. The Happytime Murders takes the audience’s childhood expectations and completely obliterates them. Full of violence and extremely graphic sex scenes, The Happytime Murders subverts all expectations associated with a puppet movie and tries to find an adult lesson in a very adult film.
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson looks forward to an active Fall/Winter, as he confirms headlining concerts at Blues Alley in Washington D.C. and at Jazz Standard in New York City, as well as collaborations with Billy Childs and Chick Corea, and an expansion of his ongoing educational efforts.
Sunday August 12th, the beautiful R&B songstress Algebra Blessett graced the City Winery stage with blessings for all. Stepping onto a florally decorated stage, the set began with an upbeat version of “U Do It for Me” from her debut album “Purpose”. This was the song that turned me on to her music and my personal favorite to date. Algebra then issued the “make yourself at home” ground rule. She told the crowd, “pretend you’re at my house”, and then asked if she could perform a new song. The crowd approved and she went in with “Feels So Good”, from her upcoming album. It was cool to hear new material as her last album was released in 2013.
The historic 1,000th episode of WWE SmackDown Live will take place from Capital One Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, and air live on USA Network at 8/7C. Tickets are available starting this Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 am ET at the Capital One Arena box office, via www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
