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SANTA KOZ Is Coming To Town! Dave Koz Brings His 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour To The McCallum
by David Green - Nov 27, 2017


A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum Theatre on Tuesday, December 19, at 8:00pm, as the Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Dave Koz will be joined by special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White, and introducing Selina Albright. Two decades ago, Grammy nominee Dave Koz a nice Jewish boy launched his first-ever Christmas tour. Now, fans and families across the country await his arrival with the kind of anticipation formerly reserved for St. Nick himself, earning the saxophonist extraordinaire the nickname Santa Koz.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; FrederickTowne Players Leads Best Theater!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Baltimore Awards; DORIAN'S CLOSET Leads as Best New Work!
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Playhouse Square Announces Updates to December Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017


This Playhouse Square announces new December programming.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the Palace
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2017


The Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour promises to be extra-special, reuniting Koz with two members of the original lineup David Benoit and Peter White and Rick Braun, a guest on many of Dave's holiday jaunts dating back to the early years.

Drum Legend Simon Phillips to Release 'Protocol 4' Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Drum legend & producer extraordinaire Simon Phillips will be releasing Protocol 4 on October 27th on Phantom Recordings, distributed by AMPED. Simon Phillips is by far one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility.

Drum Legend Simon Phillips to Release 'Protocol 4' 10/27
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2017


Drum legend & producer extraordinaire Simon Phillips will be releasing Protocol 4 on October 27th on Phantom Recordings, distributed by AMPED. Simon Phillips is by far one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility.

Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz to Play the Van Wezel This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Nine-time Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 8PM.

BWW Interview: Dave Koz Celebrate 20 Years of Christmas Tours with New CD
by Tory Gates - Oct 5, 2017


'...there was something about the saxophone that really connected with me. It became my sort of best friend and trusted ally, still to this day, it's right there for me all the time.'

Selina Albright's 'Conversations' Makes Christmas Tour with Koz 'Possible'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2017


It is mid-September yet R&B-jazz singer Selina Albright has already booked her holiday season travel plans thanks in part to a pair of buzzworthy singles at multiple radio formats along with enthusiastic reviews for her debut album, Conversations,

Tickets on Sale This Month for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is currently on North American tour and stops in Memphis November 29 December 10 at the Orpheum Theatre. Individual tickets will go on sale on Monday, September 25 at 10am.

Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz Releases New Christmas Album, Announces Christmas Tour And Teams Up With Salvation Army To Donate Proceeds To Provide Service To LGB
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2017


LOS ANGELES, Sept.8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ After twenty years of sold out Christmas tours and five celebrated holiday albums within as many years, saxophonist Dave Koz has done his share and then some to help to make the season bright. This year he has reassembled his original holiday lineup pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun and acoustic guitarist Peter White for the making of Dave Koz and Friends 20 th Anniversary Christmas, an album that features brand new recordings of classic Christmas songs.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Bring 'The Music Of The Night' To Ottawa
by BWW Intern - Aug 15, 2017


The North American tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will land at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from October 17 through the 29.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour Welcomes New 'Christine' Tonight in Alberta
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017


Beginning July 18, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kristie Dale Sanders took over the role of 'Madame Giry.' Tonight, July 26, Eva Tavares will take over the role of 'Christine Daae' at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour Welcomes Kristie Dale Sanders as 'Madame Giry' in Vancouver
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group recently announced that Eva Tavares and Kristie Dale Sanders would join the cast of the spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera currently on tour in North America.

New York Wine Events Presents Jazz in the Vines: Summer Contemporary Jazz Concert Series Returns to Jamesport Vineyards in L.I. Wine Country
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 1, 2017


New York Wine Events is pleased to present its second summer season of Jazz in the Vines at Jamesport Vineyards located on the North Fork of Long Island on Saturdays July 22, August 5, and August 26. Doors open at 6pm; show time is 7pm.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour to Welcome New Leads This July
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group announced today that Eva Tavares and Kristie Dale Sanders will join the cast of the spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera currently on tour in North America.

Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz Christmas Tour 11/29. Tickets Go on Sale This Saturday!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2017


Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and for the first time, Selina Albright on Wednesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 3 at noon.

Mesa Arts Center 17-18 Performing Live Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2017


Mesa Arts Center today announced its 2017-18 Performing Live season. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office, at 480-644-6500, or mesaartscenter.com.

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