Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, has revealed the return of Doorstep Duets, touring to communities across the South-East this summer from 13 August to 10 September 2024. Now in its fourth year, Doorstep Duets offers free opportunities for people to enjoy world-class performance in their local...

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Announces The Return of DOORSTEP DUETS

(headline image: Juanfe Pérez – Photo by Kaothic Alice) Juanfe Pérez, born in 1986 in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), is a versatile musician known for his roles as a bassist, guitarist, composer, and producer. He studied classical guitar at the Conservatorio Profesional Javier Perianes de Huelva, flamenco guitar at the Conservatorio Superior Rafael Orozco de Córdoba, and pursued World Music studies at Codarts (WMDC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Eclectic Flamenco Bassist and Guitarist Juanfe Pérez

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

1 What Does It Take to Make an Original Broadway Cast Recording?. The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation will launch their next series of A Life in the Arts interviews with multi-hyphenate thespian, David Edwards, who's also the Artist Director of the Out of the Box Theatre. Find out more...

The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation to Present Interview With David Edwards

BWW caught up with Lyndon Chapman about bringing Is the WiFi Good in Hell? to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How did you first get involved in the world of theatre?. My first theatre experience was watching my sister in a very legitimate production of. Annie at the Theatre Royal...

EDINBURGH 2024: IS THE WIFI GOOD IN HELL? Q&A

Tonight, the British baritone Thomas Allen, aged seventy-nine, announced from the Glyndebourne stage that this had been his final performance; I wish I had been there. He had already informally announced his farewell to friends and few years ago, but Glyndebourne had tempted him back this year into “The Merry Widow”.

Thomas Allen has sung his last performance

In Wednesday’s (7/24) Associated Press, an unsigned report states, “Renowned British conductor John Eliot Gardiner said Wednesday he is quitting the orchestra he has led for six decades, almost a year after he allegedly hit a singer backstage after a concert. Gardiner said he was stepping down as leader and artistic director of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra ‘with a heavy heart.’ Gardiner, 81, allegedly hit William Thomas after the bass singer left the podium on the wrong side following a performance of Berlioz’s opera ‘Les Troyens’ at the Festival Berlioz … in southeastern France in August 2023. Gardiner withdrew from all his engagements soon afterwards, saying he was stepping back to get ‘the specialist help I recognize that I have needed for some time.’ He said Wednesday that he had ‘done a great deal of soul searching … and have apologized repeatedly and unreservedly for losing control in such an inappropriate fashion…. I have reached the conclusion that the best way forward for both myself and for the MCO is to accept that a clear change in our relationship is necessary now for the good of both parties,’ he said…. The choir and orchestra’s board said Gardiner’s ‘extraordinary musical influence over the past 60 years has made a lasting impact.’ ”

John Eliot Gardiner Steps Down from Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra After Assault Allegations

BWW caught up with Alexander Richmond on bringing Snake Boy Takes Manhattan to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How did you first get involved in the world of comedy?. I grew up in a small suburb in South West Sydney and attended a proto-military school that sat on the bottom of the State's scholarly performance list. It did not have a Drama Department. My introduction to comedy came through my Dad, who would sit me down to watch everything he grew up watching, from M*A*S*H to Monty Python; from Whose Line Is It Anyway? to Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. He tried to introduce me to a new TV show or movie almost every single night. That gave me the first taste and then I started looking further afield into more modern comedy television. It wasn't until I got to university that I really started performing comedy regularly through the societies there.

EDINBURGH 2024: SNAKE BOY TAKES MANHATTAN Q&A

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Toumani Diabaté, Malian master of the traditional, 21-stringed West African instrument the kora, has died, The New York Times reports. Diabaté’s manager Saul Presa confirmed the news to The Times, stating that the musician died on Friday, July 19, in a hospital in Bamako, Mali, due to kidney failure. Toumani Diabaté was 58 years old.

Toumani Diabaté, Malian Kora Virtuoso, Dies at 58

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Performers and creators Joshua Turchin and Thomas Sanders proudly presented a celebration of the best of musical animation at 54 Below on July 25 at 7:00 pm. The packed house enjoyed electrifying performances of songs from favorite musical animated television including Steven Universe, Hazbin Hotel, and Disney favorites. The cast featured: Audrey Bennett (Disney's Frozen OBC, Amelie OBC, Adventure Time), Swayam Bhatia (Really Rosie, Succession, Mighty Ducks Game Changers, Zombies 4), Maya Jade Frank (Evita, Mary Poppins), Ellis Gage (James And The Giant Peach world premiere, White Rose), Caroline Huerta (Stranger Sings), Alyssa Jaffe (Fiddler On The Roof), Mia Sinclair Jenness (Les Mis, Grey House, Appropriate, Fancy Nancy), Katherine Lynn-Rose (Canada's Got Talent, The Perfect Fit), Ariel Neydavoud (The Visitor, Secret Garden), Thomas Sanders (Hamster and Gretel, Phineas and Ferb), Terrence Williams Jr. (Titanique), and Joshua Turchin (Forbidden Broadway, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl). The band included Joshua Turchin (piano), Neal Rosenthal (guitar), Dave D’aranjo (bass), and AJ Kostromina (drums).

Photos: 54 SINGS ANIMATION at 54 Below

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli & The Swing 7, Rich Townsend & The Magnificent NighTrain, Richard Cortez, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Bruce Harris and Wayne Tucker Sextet.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 29th - August 11th

Saxophone players are the vibrant heartbeat of jazz and beyond, their music blending soulful melodies with technical brilliance. From the bebop brilliance of Charlie Parker to the smooth tones of Stan Getz and the avant-garde innovations of John Coltrane, saxophonists shape the soundscape of modern music. Their ability to evoke emotion through intricate improvisation and lyrical expression captivates audiences worldwide, making them icons of creativity and versatility. Whether soaring through complex harmonies or weaving intricate melodies, saxophone players continue to push boundaries, inspiring new generations and leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape of music.

15 Best Saxophone Players of All Time

Betsy Wolfe will play her final performance as 'Anne Hathaway' in & Juliet on Broadway on October 20th, 2024. Wolfe originated the role in the Broadway production, which opened in November 2022. Wolfe took to Instagram to share the news, stating:. "I knew this day would eventually come and it...

Betsy Wolfe to Depart & JULIET in October

Shania Twain has teamed up with the legendary Andrea Bocelli for an unexpected and delightful duet. On Friday, July 19, the country music queen, 58, graced Bocelli’s final night of his three-day concert series at the stunning Teatro del Silenzio in his hometown of Lajatico, Italy. Together, they performed Twain’s new twist on her 1998 classic “From This Moment On,” with Bocelli, 65, lending his operatic magic to the track.

Watch Now: Shania Twain Duets with Andrea Bocelli

Open-Door Playhouse continues to present short plays in podcast form. The Playhouse is presenting a new play, 44 Cats, starting August 21 2024 online at http://opendoorplayhouse.org. This new comedic play begins with three women and forty-four cats. Simple enough ingredients with which to launch a narrative, yes? Not so fast....

Open-Door Playhouse Debuts 44 CATS in August

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Varna International Ballet Announces New UK Tour

RG Live presents the return of the celebrated Varna International Ballet and Orchestra to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour in 2023. The company will visit...

Varna International Ballet Announces New UK Tour

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