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Live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building with an All-Star Cast featuring Carole King and the Broadway Cast of Beautiful starring Vanessa Carlton, a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Sesame Street, Gone West featuring Colbie Caillat, Lindsey Stirling, Keala Settle, Vanessa Williams, Lee Brice, Yolanda Adams, Laine Hardy, Angelica Hale, Maelyn Jarmon and the National Symphony Orchestra

PBS’ 39th annual A Capitol Fourth, the Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition

June 12, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH’s family-friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country’s 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C.

FRENSHIP — June 6th at 9:30 Club

May 10, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Platinum-selling duo FRENSHIP are bringing their Vacation headline tour to 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on June 6th. With warm harmonies, dreamy synths, and high-energy showmanship by members James Sunderland and Brett Hite, FRENSHIP’s shows leave everyone feeling hopeful and joyful.

FRENSHIP’s tour coincides with the release of their debut full-length album Vacation which follows a series of singles including their 2016 global hit “Capsize” with Emily Warren that racked up more than 800+ million streams. Full of warm harmonies, propulsive melodies, spiraling synths and sonic complexity, Vacation features collaborations with Bastille and Yoke Lore and is an album about searching.

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA to visit Capital One Arena Sept. 20

May 9, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA has announced they will perform at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Sept. 20.

Theatre Review: Shakespeare's Love’s Labor’s Lost at the Folger Theater

Love’s Labor’s Lost: What would you do for love?

May 8, 2019 Jaya Ghosh Theatre, Theatre Reviews

The King of Navarre (Joshua David Robinson, top) proclaims his court as a place of scholarly pursuit to his companions (Zachary Fine, Jack Schmitt, Matt Dallal) in Folger Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy Love’s Labor’s Lost. On stage April 30 – June 9, 2019. Photo by Brittany Diliberto.

Love’s Labor’s Lost is is a hilarious and raucous romantic comedy of errors, deception, and wit.

It’s the tale of the King of Navarre and his fellow scholars who have taken a vow to distance themselves from women and other bodily pleasures for three years during their course of study. This vow is immediately put to the test when the Princess of France arrives at the academy with her very female entourage.

Casting Announced: Kennedy Center’s Byhalia, Mississippi

May 8, 2019 TRR News Theatre, Theatre News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces Jack Falahee, star of ABC’s How to Get Away With Murder, to play the role of Jim in the heartfelt comedy, Byhalia, Mississippi, playwright Evan Linder’s uncompromising exploration of race, infidelity, and family. Directed by Kimberly Senior (director of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Disgraced on Broadway), Byhalia, Mississippi will play the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater for four weeks, June 7–July 7, 2019. Tickets for all performances are on sale through the Kennedy Center Box Office, the website, or by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324.

Lauren Beverly talks to "Pride and Joy" actress Krystal Drake

Krystal Drake Delivers Some “Pride and Joy” to DC

May 8, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Theatre

Actress Krystal Drake stars in the stage production “Pride and Joy,” which tells the story about Washington, DC’s own, the late, great Marvin Gaye. Krystal—whose credits include “Pippin,” “Black Nativity” and “Nubian Stories”—is set to take the stage as Anna Gordy Gaye at the National Theater. I had a chance to speak with Krystal about her upcoming performance, her role as Anna Gordy Gaye, and the music of Motown.

Sessa announces Grandeza, A stunning debut album of Brazilian pop out June 4th on Boiled Records

Brazilian pop artist Sessa announces debut album and North American tour

May 7, 2019 TRR News Uncategorized

Grandeza points to new, more subtle directions for Brazilian pop—a deep, minimalist, almost insinuated use of the rich textures and rhythms that defined the songwriting history of Brazil—which Sessa now joins as one of the most promising new voices. Today, Sessa has shared the music video for “Flor do Real,” the album’s first single. Grandeza will be released in digital and vinyl formats on June 4, 2019 via Boiled Records and RISCO. Listen and pre-order HERE.

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Daniel Norgren Announces North American Tour for Fall 2019

April 30, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Acclaimed Swedish songwriter Daniel Norgren has announced an upcoming North American Tour, in support of the new release Wooh Dang, out earlier this month on his own Superpuma Records. The tour will see Daniel and his band returning to Chicago, New York, Boston, Toronto, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles. As well as first-time stops in Louisville, Asheville, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Boulder, and at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in Tennessee/Virginia. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10am local time. Norgren will stop at the Black Cat on September 25th!

Revue: STOMP 25th Anniversary Tour at the National Theatre

Yes, you can make music with that.

April 25, 2019 Jaya Ghosh Theatre, Theatre Reviews

STOMP. Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. © Steve McNicholas

STOMP, a New York and London-based percussive dance troupe, uses everyday objects, literally including the kitchen sink, to create harmony, melody, and comedy. The bangs of broomsticks, swishes of sand, and clangs of cans are transformed into complex syncopated rhythms that rival full symphony orchestras. The beats ranged from so loud that you could feel them in your chest to subtle clicks of lighters that had the audience holding their breath.

AJ Lambert [of Sinatra family] announces NYC and DC show

March 27, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Earlier this year AJ Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra and daughter of Nancy Sinatra, released her first full length solo album, Careful You. The album includes unique, poignant interpretations of songs by artists including Spoon and TV on the Radio, as well as some of her grandfather’s deep cuts such as “Sleep Warm” and “I’ll Be Seeing You.” The album was recorded with a full band and produced by Daniel Schlett (The War on Drugs, Amen Dunes) and Boshra AlSaadi (TEEN, Janka Nabay).