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Bruce Clough Returns With FROM OUT OF THE BLUES at Don't Tell Mama This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023


An encore performance of a new show featuring music from or about New Orleans. The show, which premiered Sunday, March 26, includes songs of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Fats Domino, B.B. King, Randy Newman, Gary U.S. Bonds, Allen Toussaint, Tom Waits, and more!

New Musical THE NAVIGATOR to be Presented at Joe's Pub in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023


Joe’s Pub will present a work-in-progress presentation of The Navigator, a new musical by musician Alynda Segarra and playwright C. Julian Jiménez on June 9 and 10, 2023.

Bruce Clough FROM OUT OF THE BLUES To Encore At Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2023


Bruce Clough returns to Don’t Tell Mama with From Out of the Blues, a timely, therapeutic celebration of blues music.

Tanglewood Adds Elvis Costello To The 2023 Popular Artist Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton as special guest have joined the lineup for the Popular Artists Series at Tanglewood. This will be the 2003 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee's first appearance at Tanglewood.

NRBQ's Terry Adams & Steve Ferguson Announce Expanded Reissue of 2006 Album 'Louisville Sluggers'
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2023


Omnivore Recordings has announced the expanded reissue of Louisville Sluggers, the 2006 release from NRBQ co-founders Terry Adams and Steve Ferguson, will be available on May 12 on CD and Digital. The album contains 4 previously unissued bonus tracks and features updated artwork.

Bruce Clough Brings FROM OUT OF THE BLUES To Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023


Bruce Clough returns to Don't Tell Mama with From Out of the Blues, a timely, therapeutic celebration of blues music related to the New Orleans region.

Bruce Clough to Present FROM OUT OF THE BLUES at Don't Tell Mama in March & April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023


Bruce Clough returns to Don't Tell Mama with From Out of the Blues, a timely, therapeutic celebration of blues music related to the New Orleans region.

Bob Malone Returns To His Native New Jersey For A One-Night-Only Special Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2023


The Sieminski Theater welcomes International Piano Sensation Bob Malone and his band to the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 PM. 

Kevin Smith Kirkwood Returns To Joe's Pub With CLASSIC WHITNEY: THE SEASON OF LOVE SHOW!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022


CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE!, the critically acclaimed hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, returns to Joe's Pub with its newest incarnation-- CLASSIC WHITNEY: THE SEASON OF LOVE SHOW!

Celebrated Pianist George Winston Returns to Madison This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2022


An Evening with George Winston is a chance to step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wonder. Winston has inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. He will share his music mastery at Overture Center's Capitol Theater on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($25-$55) are available at overture.org. 

Vince Guaraldi's 'Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus' Sets 60th Anniversary Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2022


Craft Recordings celebrates the 60th anniversary of Vince Guaraldi’s Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus, with a variety of reissues. A deluxe, expanded edition of the 1962 album—featuring “Cast Your Fate to the Wind”—offers 16 bonus tracks, including 12 previously unreleased selections, with outtakes and alternate takes of tracks on the album.

Parsons Dance is Coming to the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022


Parsons Dance will thrill audiences with their energized, athletic and joyous style of dance on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Fred Kavli Theatre.

Review: Pacific Northwest Ballet Trades Timeliness For Timelessness at The David H. Koch Theater
by Lora Strum - Jun 23, 2022


To designate something as a “classic,” like a diamond, is to guarantee its significance forever. The Pacific Northwest Ballet is by this definition, wholly classic, @lorastrum writes.

Weston Theater Company Announces Artists For WALKER FARM MUSIC: SUMMER EDITION 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022


Weston Theater Company announces the artists for their summer concert series at Walker Farm in Weston.

VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Balanchine's DIAMONDS Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

Eddie Palmieri, Bria Skonberg & Jesse Cook Come To SOPAC
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2022


In May and June, experience Latin music pianist Eddie Palmieri, trailblazing trumpeter Bria Skonberg and global guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Crystal Pite's PLOT POINT Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - May 4, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

VIDEO: The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

Christina Sajous, Wesley Taylor & More to Star in CO-FOUNDERS at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022


TheatreC & Rhyme Combinator announced today the complete cast for CO-FOUNDERS, a new hip hop musical about the two most unlikely partners in Silicon Valley, that will have a one-night-only concert on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00pm at Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street).

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