Billy Strayhorn News

Join Della Reese, George Takei, Christine Chavez, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Del Shores, Billy Porter, Erin Hamilton and Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles as they welcome special guests (to be announced) to celebrate the launch of their 30th anniversary season with a choral repertoire of jazz, pop, classical, Broadway and more.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30PM, in an exclusive New Jersey appearance, the world-renowned New York City Gay Mens' Chorus brings its hit concert, 'Take the A-Train: The Music of Billy Strayhorn,' to the Victoria Theatre at NJPAC - with special guest Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel.

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will commence recording of Jason Danieley and The Frontier Heroes on Thursday, April 10 in a New York studio. The group's critically acclaimed concert, 'Love: A Work in Progress' was most recently performed at New York's famed Birdland Jazz Club in February 2008, and will now make its way to disc.

Friday, December 7, 'The After Party' welcomes Obie Award-winner Darius De Haas, who will perform a few numbers as only he can.

Jessica Molaskey, actress and radio personality, will perform selections from her new PS Classics CD, 'Sitting in Limbo,' at the jazz club Birdland on November 13. She will be joined by her husband, celebrated jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli.

Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night began its exclusive San Francisco engagement at Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street) on August 7; ready for its Opening Night on August 15.

The Fresh Fruit Festival present 'Can't Prove It On Me: Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Jazz Greats' on Monday, July 9 at 9:30PM at Joe's Pub.

Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night will return for an all-star San Francisco production.

For their 27th annual Gay Pride concert, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus offered a one-night-only celebration of the music and lyrics of Billly Strayhorn Monday, June 18 at 8PM at The Nokia Theatre.

Darius Dehaas To Appear with Judy Blazer in 27th annual Gay Pride concert by The New York City Gay Men's Chorus

The legendary jazz vocalist's open ended engagement is dreamy way to spend the early evening.

PS Classics will release Sitting In Limbo, the fourth solo recording from Broadway and cabaret star Jessica Molaskey, on May 8, 2007.

The hit Broadway musical GREY GARDENS - recently proclaimed the #1 Show of the Year by Time Magazine - will have its Original Broadway Cast Recording recorded and released by PS Classics.

The 37th season of Lyrics & Lyricists at the 92nd Street Y opens January 6-8 with 'The Last Girl Singer: Rosemary Clooney...And Her Way with Words,' the first New York tribute to Rosemary Clooney since her death in 2002

PS Classics will release a CD of A Midsummer Night's Dream music by GrooveLily, the musical group who recently received acclaim for their musical Striking 12, which opened on November 12th at the Daryl Roth Theatre

Amas Musical Theatre 'As the World Turns' star Elizabeth Hubbard and international dancer and choreographer Sarita Allen will present awards at Amas Musical Theatre's November 13th Gala benefit evening featuring 'Broadway Soul,' a star-studded tribute to America's great jazz composers

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 38th year with a Gala evening on November 13th featuring a special 'Blast from the Past' performance of 'Broadway Soul,' a star-studded concert of song and dance in tribute to America's great jazz composers; Maurice Hines will also be honored

Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason, who recently appeared as Muriel Eubanks, in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, will write and direct 'Take the A Train: NYCGMC Sings Billy Strayhorn,' a concert for the New York City's Gay Men's Chorus that will be presented in June

Singer/Songwriter/Rockstar-turned-vocalist Elvis Costello plays 2 sets with Piano Jazz's Marian McPartland. A very pregnant Diana Krall, made a surprise appearance and delighted the Tanglewood audience by singing two numbers as well.