AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBroadway Buzz: Dolly Parton’s life-story musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” lands Broadway with previews starting Dec 7 at the St James Theatre and an official Jan 19 opening on her 81st birthday. Big Stage, Big Names: “James Brown: The Musical” is in development for a national tour and Broadway run, co-written by Deanna Brown Thomas and playwright Jeremy E. Cormier, with the show tackling Brown’s triumphs and tough chapters. Local Music & Community: Minnesota’s John Denver spotlight at the Music Hall of Fame and a 24-hour musical fundraiser in Waukesha highlight how live performance keeps growing. Global Culture: Zimbabwe’s Mapfumo faces a high-stakes offer tied to Jah Prayzah’s wedding, sparking debate over legacy vs money. Music Industry Watch: Spotify’s Top 50 shows a sharp drop in explicit tracks since 2018, while The Lion & Lamb pauses events after cutting ties with co-founder Andre King amid abuse allegations. Health & Inclusion: Giggs launches a school for neurodivergent youth in Kent, aiming to open an assessment centre as soon as Sept 2026.
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