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Legendary stage and screen actor BRIAN COX (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play, originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath.



Spring 1747, Potsdam, Prussia. Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. The two men could hardly be more different. Bach is deeply religious, Frederick is an atheist. Bach loathes war, Frederick revels in it. Bach studies scripture, Frederick reads military history. Frederick remains in awe of Bach’s genius however and has mischievously prepared a musical conundrum that he hopes will baffle the composer and amuse his court. The explosive events of the following days could not have been predicted by either man.



Brian Cox’s glittering career has spanned more than sixty years, garnering numerous awards, working with the most esteemed theatre companies and renowned Hollywood and TV directors. Twice Olivier Award winner for Best Actor, his portrayal in the HBO hit series Succession has won him a Golden Globe award and Emmy nominations.



He is joined in the cast by Nicole Ansari-Cox who studied at the prestigious Actors’ Studio in New York and has starred regularly on stage and screen in the UK and the US. Her major credits include Deadwood, The Biographer and Blumenthal on screen, and starring in Tom Stoppard’s Rock’n’Roll at the Royal Court and on Broadway.



Former artistic director of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, Trevor Nunn’s multi-award winning repertoire ranges from Les Misérables to The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.



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Captioned Performance - Wednesday 16th April 7.30pm


Audio Described Performance - Wednesday 9th April 7.30pm


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NY Premieres, US Premieres & More Set for Lincoln Center Fall and Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 11, 2024


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Review: Muny Premiere of IN THE HEIGHTS Captures the Emotional Heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Musical
by James Lindhorst - Aug 11, 2024


The Muny debut of IN THE HEIGHTS is a fantastic production of Lin Manuel-Miranda's Tony award winning musical. Angulo has directed a production that captures the emotional heart of Miranda’s story. He makes an enormous splash with the big musical numbers. The choreography is exciting, and the dancing is and joyous.

WEST SIDE STORY to be Presented in Columbus in February 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024


The combined forces of four of Columbus’ leading arts organizations will bring a new production of WEST SIDE STORY to the Ohio Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

'The Last Ballad Of Damrod' From THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024


Maintaining its position at the forefront of culture and heavy music, Roadrunner Records has unveiled “The Last Ballad of Damrod,” the first original song from the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season Two: Amazon Original Soundtrack).

The QDance Company Brings Re:INCARNATION to the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024


This autumn, Nigeria's ground-breaking The QDance Company led by choreographer Qudus Onikeku will make its UK debut with Re:INCARNATION, an explosive mix of dance, colour, sound, visuals and energy.

Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre Will Perform AUTOPLAY in Cape Town Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024


Following the success with ULTRA at the National Arts Festival, Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre will present a new, full-length work by Louise Coetzer.

Exclusive: Hear A Reimagined 'You Don't Know' From NEXT TO NORMAL: 15th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024


Next to Normal (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [15th Anniversary Edition], will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, August 9.

Seven Artists Selected For American Lyric Theater's Composer Librettist Development Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024


Three composers, three librettists, and one dramaturg have been selected as Resident Artists to participate in the company’s nationally acclaimed Composer Librettist Development Program (CLDP) beginning in September 2024.

Scott Stangland Joins Lauren Molina and Eddie Cooper in THE ROYALE PYRATE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024


 SHUCKED and ONCE star Scott Stangland will join the cast of the new musical The Royal Pyrate in the role of Black Sam Bellamy, the real life pirate captain of the Whydah, whose shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984.

Video: Cate Blanchett Stars in First Teaser for Apple TV+'s DISCLAIMER
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024


Apple TV+ has revealed its first teaser for “Disclaimer,” the highly anticipated and gripping psychological thriller starring Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Written and directed by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, “Disclaimer” is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Watch the teaser now!

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Appoints Dai Wei 2024-25 Sound Investment Composer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has appointed Dai Wei as the orchestra’s 2024-25 Sound Investment Composer. Learn more about Wei and the position!

Original Song from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Coming This Week
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024


Roadrunner Records will release the first original song, “The Last Ballad of Damrod,” from the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season Two: Amazon Original Series Soundtrack). Composed by Emmy® Award winner Bear McCreary and featuring vocals from Meshuggah frontman Jens Kidman, the song will appear in the highly anticipated second season of the Amazon Original series.

Review: Bard's LE PROPHETE Makes You Long for 'Brevity' of Wagner's Ring Cycle
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 5, 2024


Saying that Giacomo Meyerbeer’s LE PROPHETE is long is like calling the Grand Canyon a pothole: It doesn’t begin to describe the experience, though they both sometimes have a rocky landscape.

Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 21: THE SINFONIA OF LONDON AND JOHN WILSON
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 5, 2024


John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London have rightly earned a reputation for holding audiences rapt with their vivid realisations of music. Last night, you could have heard a pin drop in the majestic Royal Albert Hall, as they returned to The Proms for a victorious fourth consecutive appearance, celebrating American classics.

Review: COMPANY at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Andrew Child - Aug 3, 2024


The production is entirely fused with the bluish glow of the cellphones which tether the characters together and, in many ways, the continued relevance of the themes of the piece shine through. Musings on connections and loneliness seem freshly pertinent as Bobbie flicks through voicemails alone in her tiny apartment.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Aug 3, 2024


On July 24th, 2024, I had the great pleasure to see the storied musical Into the Woods at Roxy’s Downtown. This exceptional production runs until August 9, so hurry and get your tickets before they are completely sold out! I hear there are only a few select nights left. The piece moves at an engaging pace, is visually rich, and there are many delightful surprises that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Tickets for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's Upcoming 2024-25 Season Are Now on Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024


Tickets for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's 2024-25 season are now available. Enjoy over 40 unique performances with main-floor seats starting at $25 for a limited time.

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 1, 2024


Omigod you guys! There is only one more weekend left, August 1-4, to catch LEGALLY BLONDE, a fantastic celebration of personal growth all wrapped up in pink at The Studio Theatre, 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, assuming that there are tickets left.

Interview: Deborah Tedrick of GEARHEADS: THE MUSICAL at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - Jul 31, 2024


The Premier performance of GEARHEADS, playing at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan, is an original musical comedy, that follows the goings-on at an auto repair shop on a Saturday, when the shop’s owner and service manager are away, leaving the mechanics to run things. When a customer shows up needing a simple repair, she can’t get anyone to help her, because the guys would rather be anywhere else than at work. They turn their break room into a pseudo-frat house, and over the day, love is lost and found, the youngest mechanic has a coming-of-age experience, and the shop becomes a place where everyone belongs.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Will Perform a Tribute to Alice Coltrane and Ravel's Ma mère l'Oye
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024


Alonzo King LINES Ballet has announced the programming for its Fall Season, September 26–September 29 at the Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

BWW Q&A: Scott Moreau on MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024


Scott Moreau is from Litchfield, ME and holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. After a lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player, Scott turned to the stage after seeing a life-changing performance of Les Misérables in London his freshman year of high school. Through his years in high school and college, he found a love for not only musical theatre but choral singing, directing, sound design and stage combat.

BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024


Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra Reveals 2025 Season Featuring Nine Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


Willoughby Symphony Orchestra reveals its 2025 season featuring nine concerts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: AIDA at Union Avenue Opera
by Steve Callahan - Jul 29, 2024


Elephants? No elephants here. Just grand, grand opera! (Tenor Limmie Pulliam will astonish you!) The evening is filled with moments of glory.

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