Al Green News

I LEFT MY HEART...A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT, a musical by David Grapes and Todd Olson, will play Wesport's MTC MainStage from April 20 - May 6.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues the 25th Anniversary Season with 'I Left My Heart... A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett.' This jazzy new tribute to the man Frank Sinatra called the greatest singer in the world is from David Grapes and Todd Olson, creators of MTC's sold-out hit 'My Way,' and runs April 20- May 6 at MTC Studio Theatre in Westport.

On the heels of sold out European and Australian tours, Multi-Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Seal will embark on a North American tour this summer. Fresh off of touring in Australia, Seal is bringing his talents back to North America to perform fan favorites and songs from his eighth studio album, Soul 2, which debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard charts.

Shakespeare in Action proudly presents its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 31, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break so that families can share the story together.

Country music singer Darius Rucker will perform at the Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, March 31. Hailing from South Carolina, Rucker will channel his southern roots as he sings his latest hits inspired by Otis Redding, Al Green and Gladys Knight - musicians of his youth. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

Shakespeare in Action will present its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 31, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents the popular local 9-piece band, MENAGE A NEUF, in concert on The Club stage for a one-time event on Friday, March 30 at 8:30pm.

The Orpheum Theatre is set to welcome the AMERICAN IDIOT national tour this summer, the punk rock adaptation of Green Day's conceptual album of the same name from July 1 through the 8th. For more information on the national tour of AMERICAN IDIOT, visit www.americanidiotthemusical.com. Tickets are available at www.san-francisco-theater.com.

Shakespeare in Action will present its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 24, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break so that families can share the story together.

At an Upfront presentation this morning at New York City's Sony Club, GSN unveiled its first programming strategy and development slate under new EVP Programming, Amy Introcaso-Davis.

Through a collaborative effort in support of the new critically acclaimed CD release titled 'What The Funk?' that is receiving radio global airplay, '2012 Artists In Music Awards Winner as Best Jazz Artist' Stevie Hawkins, and Asteroid Funk will perform a live music experience and show on their "What The Funk? Tour 2012".

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents the popular local 9-piece band, MENAGE A NEUF, in concert on The Club stage for a one-time event on Friday, March 30 at 8:30pm.

Guitarist/keyboardist/producer Jack Petruzzelli continues his long collaborative relationship with multi-platinum artist Joan Osborne, as he co-produces Osborne's upcoming March 27th Blues covers CD 'Bring it on Home.' The collection of vintage blues, R&B and soul songs was recorded live in the Waterfront Studios in Hudson, NY by engineer Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz), who used an original 3M 24 track tape machine to recreate the warm analog sound of the era.

On last night's episode of Fox's AMERICAN IDOL, finalist Elise Testone chose to sing the classic Al Green song 'Let's Stay Together', a tune that President Obama recently sang at a fundraising event at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater. The show's producers decided to show a split-screen duet featuring the 28-year old New Jersey contestant and the President crooning the number.

Shakespeare in Action will present its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 24, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break so that families can share the story together.

Shakespeare in Action proudly presents its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 31, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break so that families can share the story together.

Shakespeare in Action will present its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 31, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break.

Shakespeare in Action will present its critically-acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman. Opening March 15 and running to March 24, at the Al Green Theatre in the Miles Nadal JCC, the show coincides with March Break so that families can share the story together.

Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman announced the festival's 2012 season, which offers more than 100 separate events exemplifying most musical genres, including the 77th residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The summer boasts a variety of music's legends from Philip Glass to James Taylor, along with 43 debuts, including Glee and Wicked star Idina Menzel, reggae master Jimmy Cliff, classic rocker Santana, Grammy-and-Oscar sensation Esperanza Spalding, and Musical America's "conductor of the year" Jaap van Zweden. Ravinia Music Director James Conlon celebrates the 35th anniversary of his own festival debut as his contract is extended through 2014.