HEADLINER SHEILA E. IS READY TO LEAVE IT ALL ON THE SAN DIEGO PRIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
by andrew j. stillman San Diego Pride isn’t messing around with the entertainment this year, and couldn’t be more excited to welcome Sheila E. as the festival headliner. The world-famous drummer and percussionist recently released her first salsa-inspired album, Bailar — Spanish for “to dance” — that is part of her ever-evolving collection of music. […]
FROM RIVALRY TO RAINBOWS: THE SICKENING SAGA OF MONÉT X CHANGE
by kevin perry When you emerge from darkness into light, the sensory overload can be bracing. The rods and cones in your retina churn valiantly to process a spectrum of candy-colored splendor, waltzing in kaleidoscopic precision from your irises to your suddenly magnified mind. And once your vision is vibrant, there’s no going back into […]
BEN PLATT EMBARKS ON A PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH HIS ‘HONEYMIND’ TOUR
by tony reverditto Ben Platt was born on September 24th, 1993, in Los Angeles, the fourth of five children of Julie and Marc Platt. His father is a film, television, and theater producer whose credits include the likes of Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, La La Land, Mary Poppins Returns, and the musical version of […]
SWEENEY TODD: DAN HOY CO-STARS IN STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S MUSICAL TALE ABOUT THE INFAMOUS BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by tony reverditto Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, after its Broadway premiere in 1979. Pacific Symphony will present a semi-staged production of the ever-popular show on June 15 and 15. With lyrics and music by the legendary […]
THE LIFE & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL HITS THE STAGE: CONCERT-STYLE SHOW HONORS LATE SINGER
photos by Timothy Norris by tony reverditto George Michael, in my opinion, is one of the greatest singers of all time. I saw him perform with Wham! on March 5, 1983 on American Bandstand. They were literally an overnight sensation. He sang “Young Guns” with Andrew Ridgeley, and they both wore matching leather jackets, white […]
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS RETURNS TO LA JOLLA FOR TWO HOLIDAY-THEMED SHOWS
by andrew j stillman Davina and the Vagabonds Return To La Jolla for Two Holiday-Themed Shows Experience the unmatched talent of Davina and the Vagabonds as they grace The JAI stage at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla for two spectacular holiday-themed shows like no other! Davina and the Vagabonds have become […]
DAVID ARCHULETA IS READY TO CELEBRATE HIS JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY AT SAN DIEGO PRIDE
by dan renzi It’s a big year for David Archuleta, filled with new beginnings, new music and a new outlook on life. Archuleta entered the public eye when he placed second in the 2008 season of American Idol. He then amassed legions of fans in the Christian music scene, as he balanced his career while […]
JAKE SHEARS IS READY TO BRING DOWN THE HOUSE
by andrew stillman Fans of Jake Shears may know him best from the pop rock band Scissor Sisters, where the music is a little more melancholy. The Sisters have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2017, but that hasn’t kept Shears from keeping busy. Now living in London, Shears recently did the “Tammy Faye” musical […]
A JOURNEY THROUGH GEORGE MICHAEL’S MUSICAL CAREER
by andrew j stillman George Michael is an icon of fashion and a legend in the music industry. His death in 2016 was felt by many, but his legacy lives on. Fortunately, fans of his music can head out for another live showing of The Life and Music of George Michael, a concert set up […]
GETTING GROOVY WITH TODRICK HALL
by jay jones – American rapper, singer, songwriter, Broadway actor, director, choreographer and YouTube star Todrick Hall first gained national attention after his appearance on Season 9 of American Idol. He has continued his musical journey ever since and just released his latest album Femuline. He plans to set out on his new world tour […]