The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress Shares Complete Catalog of John A. Lomax Recordings
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022
The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the Association for Cultural Equity, and the Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Studies at Coastal Carolina University are pleased to announce that the entirety of John A. Lomax's historic South Carolina recordings—made between 1934 and 1940 under the aegis of the Library of Congress' Archive of Folk Song—are now freely available online via the Lomax Digital Archive.
Centenary Stage Company and the Hackettstown Rotary Present YELLOW BRICK ROAD: A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022
Centenary Stage Company and the Hackettstown Rotary are partnering together to present Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John on Saturday, May 21 at 8:00 pm. This performance is a fundraiser event for the Hackettstown Rotary Club and will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at John W. Engeman Theatre
by Melissa Giordano - Apr 1, 2022
The John W, Engeman Theatre does it again with their current offering, A Bronx Tale. Based on Chazz Palminteri’s 1993 movie and autobiographical play, Mr. Palminteri also created this musical incarnation with Alan Menken. This spectacular Paul Stancato directed production runs through May 8th at the exquisite Northport, Long Island, venue. Boasting a brilliant cast, this is indeed a must-see as we close out this long Winter season.
Concept Album Announced for BALLAD OF DREAMS, a Novel with Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022
Ballad of Dreams, the debut novel with music written by multihyphenate Allyson Hernandez, will release a companion concept album featuring the music from the novel. Hernandez will be partnering with Forbes 30 Under 30 Music list honoree Macy Schmidt, who will produce the music.
HBO Renews Docu-Comedy Series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON For A Third Season
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2022
In season two of How To With John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics.
MARINA Shares Deluxe 'Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land'
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022
Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land (Deluxe Edition) adds five additional tracks to the original 10-song album, including the brand new “Happy Loner,” along with an official music video, directed by Brendan Walter (Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Panic! At The Disco). Listen to the new deluxe album and watch the video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
VIDEO: Watch John Cena in a New PEACEMAKER Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022
The series stars John Cena as Peacemaker, Danielle Brooks as Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Harcourt, Steve Agee as Economos, Chukwudi Iwuji as Murn and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith. Watch the new trailer now!
VIDEO: Watch John Cena in a New Clip From PEACEMAKER on HBO Max
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2021
HBO Max has released a new clip from the Max Original series Peacemaker, written and directed by James Gunn. In the clip, Peacemaker (John Cena) meets his new team and receives his new mission. The cast also features Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee. Watch the new clip now!
Teatro Paraguas Presents COYOTE ACID, A Play By John Macker
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2021
Teatro Paraguas will present Coyote Acid, a one-act play by Santa Fe-based poet John Macker. Rounding out the evening is a reading by actors of Out of The Light: Poems from Prison, a collection of poems chosen by John Macker by renowned poets from around the world written from or about prison.
John Mellencamp Announces 'Strictly A One-Eyed Jack' Album
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
The album features the previously released Bruce Springsteen duet “Wasted Days”. John Mellencamp is known for his hit songs like 'Jack & Diane' and 'Hurts So Good'. Listen to a new single from the album, 'Chasing Rainbows!'
A JOHN HUME & FRIENDS MIRACLE ON 72ND STREET Will Be Performed at The Triad Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
When Johnnie & Friends can't find a last-minute replacement to play Santa Claus in their annual holiday show, it seems like their brand-new production is sunk. So, when the kindly doorman at The Triad agrees to step in and play St. Nick, Johnnie hires him on the spot. There's only one problem: this new friend seems to think he actually is Father Christmas and Johnnie stopped believing in Santa decades ago.