Grammys

The Broadway-bound musical adaptation of 'Beat Street,' produced by Grammy-winning rapper Nas, has brought together its creative team, with playwright Kristoffer Diaz and director Schele Williams attached. The project adapts the 1984 film about hip-hop and breakdancing culture in the Bronx for the stage. The announcement has drawn attention from theatre and music watchers keen to see how the classic gets translated to Broadway.

Friends of Chamber Music will launch its 31st season with a performance by the Grammy-nominated American Patchwork Quartet. The quartet, known for reinterpreting traditional American folk music, serves as the season opener for the long-running chamber music series. Local coverage highlights the group's Grammy recognition and the organization's continued run of bringing nationally noted ensembles to its audience.