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The Oscars Will Get A Major Musical Performance — But Not From Original Song Nominees
1 month ago

The Oscars Will Get A Major Musical Performance — But Not From Original Song Nominees

Huff Post  

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the premiere of "Wicked" at the Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 14, 2024, in New York. It’s unclear what Grande and Erivo, who are both nominated for acting awards, will perform, but earlier this month, Puck reported they will sing a medley of “Wicked” songs — none of which are nominated for Best …

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Chennai | This Margazhi, unconventional venues click with music fans
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai | This Margazhi, unconventional venues click with music fans

The Hindu  

Food and music Veena artiste Nirmala Rajasekar has performed in many unusual places – such as a classroom, an open air theatre, college campuses and a state fair in the US. Only then, Carnatic music will, not only survive, but also thrive.” The ‘Kutty Kuchery’ experience Laasya Narasimhachari went shopping. While the last edition of ‘Kutty Kutchery Festival’ featured a …

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Only Fools and Horses Musical stars ‘visibly upset’ after racist abuse from crowd
3 months ago

Only Fools and Horses Musical stars ‘visibly upset’ after racist abuse from crowd

The Independent  

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The Golden Globes snubbed Jonathan Bailey for his scene-stealing "Wicked" performance
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Golden Globes snubbed Jonathan Bailey for his scene-stealing "Wicked" performance

Salon  

"Wicked" shows no signs of slowing down. But one name notably left off the nominations list was supporting actor Jonathan Bailey, who was submitted for his role as the swoon-worthy Prince Fiyero but was overlooked for actors in the category like Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin When Fiyero is first introduced, the air in "Wicked" feels charged and unpredictable. While …

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Bengaluru turns musical melting pot this weekend
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru turns musical melting pot this weekend

The Hindu  

Hackout at ZLB23 November 29, 8 pm onwards ZLB23, A Kyoto Speakeasy at The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road Entry: Reservations via +91 9632060433 HackOut! A description for their tour says, “Their repertoire includes compositions that highlight the personality of each musician by seeking the balance between harmonic structures and radical improvisation, acoustic and electric timbres.” Guillaume Barraud Quartet November …

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Ancient Guqin Melodies Take Center Stage at the Guilin Festival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient Guqin Melodies Take Center Stage at the Guilin Festival

China Daily  

The Guilin Festival showcased ancient guqin melodies in a captivating performance titled 'Guangling Juexiang'. The outdoor staging transported audiences to the Bamboo Grove, with traditional music and nature's sounds intertwining to depict the journeys of historical figures from the Wei and Jin dynasties. The performance incorporated historical records and poetry inspired by the scenic landscape of Guilin, creating a unique …

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'Guangling Juexiang' captivates audience at Guilin Festival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Guangling Juexiang' captivates audience at Guilin Festival

China Daily  

Against the scenic backdrop of Yushan Park in Guilin, the China Coal Mine Art Troupe captivated audiences on Oct 29 with Guangling Juexiang, a musical play inspired by the famed "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove". Through music, drama, and historical records, the show traced the journeys of Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Ruan Xian, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, and Wang …

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Sheridan Smith is jubilant at the curtain call of her brand new West End musical Opening Night while a host of her celebrity friends turn out to see her performance
1 year ago

Sheridan Smith is jubilant at the curtain call of her brand new West End musical Opening Night while a host of her celebrity friends turn out to see her performance

Daily Mail  

Sheridan Smith looked delighted as she celebrated at the curtain call of her brand new musical Opening Night in London on Tuesday. Sheridan Smith looked delighted as she celebrated at the curtain call of her brand new musical Opening Night in London on Tuesday The actress was all smiles as she took a bow during the curtain call in the …

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2023 Tony Awards: Have the Tonys become too big to fail?
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 Tony Awards: Have the Tonys become too big to fail?

LA Times  

For a few days earlier this month, Broadway producers panicked at the possibility that the Tony Awards would not air on television. “‘This year in particular, when the theater is just coming out of a two-year catastrophic window from COVID, is there any way that you can allow our show to continue?’” Though it ultimately secured a compromise that will …

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Farewell to "The Phantom of the Opera," which welcomed outcasts
1 year, 11 months ago

Farewell to "The Phantom of the Opera," which welcomed outcasts

Salon  

To be a musical theater kid in the days before "The Phantom of the Opera" was a dark time. "Phantom" premiered in 1986 at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, racking up "every major British theatre award," according to the Broadway League. With lyrics by Charles Hart and a libretto by Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, "Phantom" is adapted from French …

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WATCH: Nita Ambani’s graceful performance at NMACC Mumbai
1 year, 11 months ago

WATCH: Nita Ambani’s graceful performance at NMACC Mumbai

Firstpost  

The opening act is a performance titled ‘The Great Indian Musical: Civilization to Nation’, by Feroz Abbas Khan Mumbai: After last night’s star-studded grand opening ceremony of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre left everyone awestruck, a video of Nita Ambani’s graceful performance at the centre’s Grand Theatre has gone viral on social media. In the post shared by NMACC’s …

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David Byrne stuns Oscars viewers with ‘out of tune’ musical performance wearing sausage fingers
2 years ago

David Byrne stuns Oscars viewers with ‘out of tune’ musical performance wearing sausage fingers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Talking Heads musician David Byrne stunned Academy Awards viewers with …

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Lea Michele looks ready for business in robe coat and leather pants on her way to perform Funny Girl
2 years, 1 month ago

Lea Michele looks ready for business in robe coat and leather pants on her way to perform Funny Girl

Daily Mail  

Lea Michele looked ready for business while on her way to to perform Funny Girl in New York City. As she walked on the city streets, the Glee alum wore a pair of black patent leather Mary Jane heels. On her way: Lea Michele, 36, looked ready for business while on her way to to perform Funny Girl in New …

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Appreciation: The genius of Angela Lansbury: She could play anyone
2 years, 5 months ago

Appreciation: The genius of Angela Lansbury: She could play anyone

LA Times  

Angela Lansbury, who achieved widespread fame as the star of the long-running CBS series “Murder, She Wrote” and was the recipient of six Tony Awards, was never to be confused with any other performer. She was Elizabeth Taylor’s older sister in “National Velvet,” a saloon singer rival of Judy Garland’s in “The Harvey Girls” and part of a love triangle …

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The sound of China
2 years, 10 months ago

The sound of China

China Daily  

Student's passion for the erhu brings its beautiful melodies to a wider global audience. Chen Yimiao gives a speech and erhu performance, illustrating the charm of the traditional Chinese two-stringed, bowed instrument, to the audience of a cultural event held at Bowers Museum in California earlier this year. Known as a key Chinese traditional bowed instrument, the erhu dates back …

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Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway
2 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

Raw Story  

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it. Will Smith’s angry, ugly confrontation with Chris Rock might become the most talked-about moment of the night, but Troy Kotsur’s acceptance speech for best supporting actor for CODA, delivered in …

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Independence Day celebrations: Indian Armed Forces Band gives musical performance at North Block | Watch
4 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day celebrations: Indian Armed Forces Band gives musical performance at North Block | Watch

India TV News  

Ahead of the 74th Independence Day and part of its ongoing celebrations, the Indian Armed Forces Band gave a musical performance at North Block on Sunday. Meanwhile, security has been tightened after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to enhance the existing security measures at all civil aviation installations like airports, airstrips, airfields, Air Force stations, helipads, flying schools and …

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Andrew Lloyd Webber throws major shade at James Corden's 'unfunny' performance in Cats
4 years, 9 months ago

Andrew Lloyd Webber throws major shade at James Corden's 'unfunny' performance in Cats

Daily Mail  

Last year's movie adaptation of popular stage musical Cats was universally savaged by critics, despite featuring an all-star cast. And now months on, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of the original Cats musical, has thrown major shade at James Corden's performance in the 2019 film. Not impressed: Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of the original Cats musical, has thrown major …

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Cymbal of unity
4 years, 11 months ago

Cymbal of unity

China Daily  

Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. As he taking off his headphones, Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto smiles to the camera and signs off with the words, Dajia Jiayou, while bidding farewell to his audience. Featuring a variety of musical instruments, including piano and percussion, as well as soundscapes generated by synthesizer, the impromptu performance, about 30 minutes long, received warm feedback …

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Golden Globes Awards 2020 full winners list
5 years, 2 months ago

Golden Globes Awards 2020 full winners list

India TV News  

The prestigious Golden Globes Awards 2020 were held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Renee Zellweger won the Best Actress Golden Globe while Joaquin Phoenix won the best actor award. In the television sector, Hotstar's intense drama Chernobyl won Best Miniseries or TV Film. The event was hosted by actor-comedian Ricky Gervais for the fifth time and …

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Golden Globes 2020 nominations: Full list of shortlisted actors, films and TV shows
5 years, 2 months ago

Golden Globes 2020 nominations: Full list of shortlisted actors, films and TV shows

The Independent  

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They are musical icons, but they’ve never won a Grammy Award
7 years, 2 months ago

They are musical icons, but they’ve never won a Grammy Award

Associated Press  

NEW YORK CITY — Remember when the cast of the TV series “Glee” earned a Grammy nomination for their version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” at the 2011 Grammys, pitting them against Sade, Maroon 5 and Paramore? — Notorious B.I.G, 4 nominations: It’s sort of heartbreaking that Biggie lost two Grammys at the 1998 show, which occurred almost a year …

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Review: With a heroic performance by its injured star, ‘Groundhog Day’ limps through opening night
7 years, 11 months ago

Review: With a heroic performance by its injured star, ‘Groundhog Day’ limps through opening night

LA Times  

Theater Critic Andy Karl, the star of the new Broadway musical “Groundhog Day,” reported for duty on Monday night at the August Wilson Theatre for the production’s official New York opening. “Groundhog Day: The Musical,” which has a book by Danny Rubin and a score by Tim Minchin, is built around Karl as much as the 1993 Harold Ramis film …

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'Birdman' leads 72nd Golden Globe film nominations
10 years, 3 months ago

'Birdman' leads 72nd Golden Globe film nominations

India TV News  

Los Angeles: American black comedy film "Birdman", starring Michael Keaton, has bagged a maximum of seven nominations for the 72nd Golden Globe awards, with "Boyhood" and "Imitation Game" coming close on the heels with five nominations each, it was announced here Thursday. "Birdman", stands to win prizes in for the best motion picture - comedy or musical, best performance by …

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