Will Matthews

Netflix announced their new partnership with The Duffer Brothers, the creators of Stranger Things. The new play will be will be set within the 'world and mythology of Stranger Things' and produced by Sonia Friedman, Stephen Daldry, and Netflix. Daldry, known for his work on The Crown and Billy Elliot, will also direct the production.

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” explores and expands the untold story behind the fortress of Helm’s Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of one of Middle-earth’s most legendary figures; the mighty King of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand.

The 19-time Grammy-Awarded, 2018 Downbeat Readers Poll-winning Count Basie Orchestra will bring the most danceable swing of the Big Band era to Musco Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm. The Chapman University Big Band will open the concert as part of the Musco Master Class program. 

A beloved classic from the 80s marks its return as Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment network, will bring The Jim Henson Company's THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE exclusively to members around the world.

 Birdland is 63, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra is 80, and  Frank Sinatra is 100.  Gianni Valenti, Birdland owner announced the orchestra and the swinging engine of the Basie Band blasted off with "Come Fly With Me" at the "Jazz Corner of the World" last night. Regardless of how good the fidelity is on your Beats Headphones and McIntosh Amplifier, it doesn't come close to the sound being heard on 44th Street. The original charts might have some wear and tear from page turning by Basie musicians over the years, but the music was clear, precise, and  exciting as when the band made their home at Birdland in the 1950's. Scotty Barnhart is now the Director of The Count Basie Orchestra which has won 18 Grammy Awards and 20 Downbeat and Jazz Times polls. He follows in a long line of Jazz greats that have led the orchestra since Basie's passing in 1984. Thad Jones, Frank Foster, Brover Mitchell, Bill Hughes, and Dennis Mackrel have been prior directors.  Scotty pointed out that the band might have been formed in 1935, but they are very current and are on Facebook, and have a great website. Carmen Bradford, a Basie choice supplied the vocals. 

William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.

William 'Count' Basie started The Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become 'The greatest swing band in all the land!' A phenomenon was born in 1935 that is still going strong today! Harris Center for the Arts is proud to present this legendary orchestra.

"HOT PANTS, COLD FEET' written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd, The Middle) and Cassandra Smith (SKATE GREAT!, Fall of 1980), and directed by Leonora Gershman (Rita Rocks, The Freebie), will premiere at I.O.West in Los Angeles. The show will have an eight week run, Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, March 2 through April 20.

"HOT PANTS, COLD FEET' written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd, The Middle) and Cassandra Smith (SKATE GREAT!, Fall of 1980), and directed by Leonora Gershman (Rita Rocks, The Freebie), will premiere at I.O.West in Los Angeles. The show will have an eight week run, Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, March 2 through April 20.

"HOT PANTS, COLD FEET' written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd, The Middle) and Cassandra Smith (SKATE GREAT!, Fall of 1980), and directed by Leonora Gershman (Rita Rocks, The Freebie), will premiere at I.O.West in Los Angeles. The show will have an eight week run, Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, March 2 through April 20.

"HOT PANTS, COLD FEET' written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd, The Middle) and Cassandra Smith (SKATE GREAT!, Fall of 1980), and directed by Leonora Gershman (Rita Rocks, The Freebie), will premiere at I.O.West in Los Angeles. The show will have an eight week run, Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, March 2 through April 20.