Billie Holiday

Production Team Revealed For 52nd Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

At the 52nd Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 150 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored in a program under the artistic direction of Adrian Abel Azevedo.

Blues Challenge Winners Bees Deluxe Bring High-Energy Matinee To Cambridge
by Gillian Blum - Mar 9, 2026

Fresh off a major showing in Memphis, Boston's genre-bending blues band Bees Deluxe returns to the stage in Cambridge for a special Saturday afternoon performance at McCarthy's Toad on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m.

Interview: Richard Maltby Jr. is Coming Full Circle with ABOUT TIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 8, 2026

Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper About Time, his new revue written with collaborator David Shire which, alongside Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, completes the writing team’s trilogy. They also chat about friendship with Stephen Sondheim, how Off-Broadway has evolved since the 1960s, the role Yale University has played, and more.

Review: Venus Cuffs' STRANGE FRUIT Ripens at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Yang - Mar 6, 2026

Strange Fruit, directed by Venus Cuffs at Joe's Pub on 2/26, is a multimedia protest performance inspired by Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching anthem. An all-LGBTQIA+ cast of Black artists explores resilience and resistance.

Hunter College to Host Industry Reading of A GOOD FIT by Maia Matsushita McBride
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Hunter College's Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program will present an industry reading of A GOOD FIT, a play by Maia Matsushita McBride, on March 6th. The event, directed by Awoye Timpo, will explore themes of gentrification, racism, and class dynamics in NYC.

Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Cabaret Classics will release 'Toast of the Town, Vol. 2,' the second big band album from Boston-based vocalist Brian De Lorenzo, available on CD and streaming on all mainstream digital platforms.

Andra Day To Receive Humanitarian Award at Annual Chapin Awards Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Andra Day will be honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s Chapin Awards Gala on May 6, 2026, at Cipriani 25 in New York City.

Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at LA Opera
by Amanda Callas - Mar 2, 2026

I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July.

Classical Theatre Of Harlem Appoints Chris Berry As Managing Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced Chris Berry as its new Managing Director, bringing extensive experience to the role. Learn more about Berry here!

Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.

Review: 'TIERGARTEN' EXPLORES THE PAST at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
by Lydia Rose - Feb 2, 2026

Tiergarten, a cabaret hosted by Kim David Smith and produced by Death of Classical on January 16th, presented a look into the past across several art forms.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Feature Marion Powers in NOTHIN; BUT SWING at Arvada Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will present Nothin' But Swing with vocalist Marion Powers at the Arvada Center, showcasing a vibrant selection of swing classics.

South Carolina New Play Festival 2026 to Debut Production Featuring Drew Gehling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The South Carolina New Play Festival will premiere its first full production The House That I Live In; Josh White's America, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, taking place as part of the fifth anniversary season of the festival.

Interview: Marc Shaiman Talks SOME LIKE IT HOT, His Just-Published Memoir, and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and More Lead 2026 Programming at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

The Billie Holiday Theatre Opens 2026 Season with TWELVE ANGRY BLACK WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

The Billie Holiday Theatre will present a staged reading of TWELVE ANGRY BLACK WOMEN, an unflinching, experimental, and richly speculative theatrical work from award-winning playwright and storyteller Andrea Ambam.

Interview: BILLYE JOHNSTONE of RONSTADT & KING at VITELLO'S swanky MARTINI LOUNGE with LISA DONAHEY!
by Gavin Glynn - Jan 14, 2026

Join LA-based powerhouse vocalists BILLYE JOHNSTONE & LISA DONAHEY with JAMIN GREEN and JAYME PALMER for a soul-soothing afternoon celebrating the timeless songs of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. With heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous harmonies, and the iconic hits that shaped generations, this nostalgic musical journey brings two legendary catalogs to life—filled with warmth, emotion, and unforgettable melodies. From soaring ballads to feel-good classics, Lisa & Billye deliver a charming, intimate concert experience that invites you to reminisce, sing along, and rediscover the magic of these beloved artists. A perfect blend of nostalgia and artistry—your heart will be humming long after the final note. Sunday Italian Brunch 1/18/26 12:30pm Showtime 2:00pm

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL to be Presented at MusicalFare
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026

Written by Lanie Robertson and directed by Thembi Duncan, with music direction by George Caldwell, MusicalFare’s 2023 smash-hit returns—this time to the Shea’s Smith Theatre stage.

Cabaret Roundup: January 5-11- Ann Hampton Callaway, John McWhorter & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 5, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including understudies and standbys from current hit Broadway shows, a reconstruction of a rare early Broadway show presented by renouned writer and linguist John McWhorter and more.