Dolly Parton News

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for the week of April 20 - April 26, featuring Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, The Beegie Adair Trio with Monica Ramey, Natalie Douglas in "Hello Dolly…The Music of Dolly Parton," and more. Scroll down for details!

'Fierce Females" is a one night only benefit concert, to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer research. The concert will feature Broadway alumni, as well as other talented vocalists singing powerful songs written and or originally performed by "FIERCE" women.

Boy George and Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), producers of longstanding reality franchises Real World, Project Runway and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, are partnering with Boy George's Manager Paul Kemsley and award-winning producer Cindy Cowan to develop a reality docu-series chronicling the icon's move from London to Los Angeles.

Remember When Rock Was Young stars the multiple award winning, multi-talented singer, actor, and pianist Craig Meyer. He is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the world, whose strong vocals, striking resemblance and amazing talent on the piano has audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that singer Natalie Douglas will return to Birdland for a new monthly series, 'Hello Dolly...The Music of Dolly Parton,' on Mondays, April 20, May 18, July 6 and August 10 at 7pm. The concert is a celebration of the beloved singer, actor, and songwriter.

?One year after meeting its crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter and more than two years of development, 59 Days in New York launched its season finale on Youtube last week. Click below to watch the final episode, which follows Amy's last day at her internship and whether or not she'll get to pursue her dream!

Two special industry-only readings of ZAPATA! The Musical have been announced and will take place in New York City on April 15 and 16. Luke Caliente Productions will present the new musical which has music and lyrics by Peter Edwards with a book by Peter & Ana Edwards. Direction will be helmed by J. Scott Lapp.

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced critically-acclaimed sing-songwriter Ben Folds will make his Santa Rosa debut on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 8:00 PM .

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater on Sunday, April 19 at 9:30 PM to continue the Winter/Spring 2015 Season. The April show will be a celebration of The Indigo Girls. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director with special guests will be announced.

Bay Area Cabaret, the organization dedicated to presenting world renowned artists who expand the definition of cabaret, presents the versatile Tony-nominated Broadway and television star Annaleigh Ashford in her West Coast cabaret debut.

In the video below, country superstar Dolly Parton makes a little boy with Down Syndrome's wish come true

Raise your glasses Las Vegas! The men are singing, celebrating and toasting 100 years of the American Popular Songbook by showcasing female lyricists and songwriters in Guys Sing Dolls - A Feminine Toast with a Twist of Testosterone for two performances only at Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The unique show will put a twist on some classics and explore many popular genres of music including songs from the movies, Grammy winning pop tunes, Broadway, Country, Jazz & Inspirational standards, performed by some of the best male singers from Broadway to Las Vegas.

The cast of Riverside Center's 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL works hard to elevate the material. Popular TV star Sally Struthers returns to the dinner theatre after her leading role in HELLO, DOLLY! and a turn in THE FULL MONTY. This time, Struthers sexes up her comic turn as office snitch Roz in the workplace and women's lib musical comedy based on the hit movie. Dolly Parton watches over the show (sort of) and provides the pleasant score.

Every season brings a completely new experience for Dollywood guests, and the park's 30th anniversary celebration provides six spectacular festivals and a number of surprises to delight visitors in 2015. From amazing stage shows and award-winning roller coasters to a nightly summer fireworks display and the seven-time winner for Best Christmas Event, guests can enjoy seasons of fun at Dollywood!

Director Elaine Gatchell presents Robert Harling's skillfully crafted story of strong women in the small-town South of the 80's, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, beginning today, March 20 and continuing through March 29.

?The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will make its SAN FRANCISO debut to OASIS (298 Eleventh Street, San Francisco CA) on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 PM.

Birdland Jazz Club is proud to present Ms. Lisa Fischer for THREE NIGHTS ONLY, April 23-25, 2015.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its April 2015 schedule, featuring Sheila Jordan with the Steve Kuhn Trio, Ms. Lisa Fischer, Eliane Elias, James Carter Organ Trio, Barbara Carroll, The Beegie Adair Trio with Monica Ramey, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts, the entertainment mecca of Plymouth, presents widely acclaimed songwriter Paula Cole on Friday, April 17 at 8 pm, at Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. The concert opens with singer/songwriter Mark Erelli.