Ella Fitzgerald News

Arena kicks off performances in this temporary location, known now as Arena Stage in Crystal City, with the swinging new musical Ella, conceived by Rob Ruggiero and Dyke Garrison with book by Jeffrey Hatcher.

Holiday musical revue celebrates popular and holiday hits from the 30's through the 70's. Toby's of Baltimore offers BWW readers exclusive discount to this special original show! Save $10.00 of each admission/dinner! See article for details!

Molly Pope brings back her madcap cabaret show 'The Diva-lution of Molly Pope' to Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th St) on Friday October 26 and November 2 at 9:15PM. For reservations call 212-757-0788

Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue their Fall 2007 season with the return engagement of Mary Cleere Haran from October 16 - 27. The world premiere of her new show 'Mary Cleere Haran Sings Doris Day' will celebrate the movies and music of the biggest female box office attraction in Hollywood history.

The West Bank Café announces our October, 2007 line-up of live entertainment, to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Only a handful of performers can claim the ability to captivate an audience from the opening notes through the resounding ovation of an appearance on stage, and the always lovely Rachel York can indeed count herself among such a select few...

From emerging new talent to the legends, the 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival brings the artists and the crowds.

'Blues in the Night,' now playing 8-weeks at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre, offers an evening from the loneliest pages of the American song-book performed by three stunning ladies in a dimly-lit hotel.

'Ella,' the musical play that weaves myth and memory, comedy and drama, mystery and music about the heart and soul of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the world's most beloved jazz singers. Performances begins June 23, opening June 29, through July 22.

'Not to brag, but I've stood upon some pretty rarified podiums,' writes Glen Roven. 'But to be honest, nothing competes in the thrill department with playing a piano for a Broadway legend who is recreating an original performance. Talk about musical comedy heaven.'

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

'Newport '57 Revisited: The Legacy of Ella, Billie & Basie' is the theme of the 2007 Jazz Festival Newport

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith recently announced the lineup for the Arena Stage's 57th theater season, her 10th as Artistic Director.

Broadway song and dance man Jeffry Denman will debut his cabaret act 'Jazz Turns' on Birdland (315 West 44th Street) on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM.

After making her Broadway debut in 'City of Angels' over 15 years ago, the talented Rachel York has starred in an impressive collection of shows, including 'Victor/Victoria,' 'Kiss Me, Kate,' and 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' Now as Guenevere in 'Camelot' (a role originated by her mentor, Julie Andrews), Rachel looks back on some of the successes and pivotal moments in her life and career on-stage and screen.

The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles has begun planning its line-up for the 2007/2008 season, which will include the West Coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's final play, Third, and a world premiere musical co-conceived by Larry Gelbart and David Zippel entitled The Best is Yet to Come, featuring songs by the legendary Cy Coleman.

Broadway song and dance man Jeffrey Denman will debut his cabaret act 'Jazz Turns' on Birdland on Monday, February 19th at 7 PM

This one is for the girls-and the boys, and the adults, and the kids...once you accept this show for what it is, you'll be in for one heck of a fun ride, complete with some of your favorite songs from the twentieth century.