Ella Fitzgerald News

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.

New York City: The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kevin F. Harrington's Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc. will present the world premiere of an original new musical, GO-GO BEACH, at 37 ARTS THEATRE from September 14th - 23rd. GO-GO BEACH is an official juried Next Link selection of the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival, one of only 15 shows chosen from over 350 submissions.

In her first outing at the JVC Jazz Festival - Newport, Jane Monheit created her own Newport moment

Singer/Recording Artist Russ Lorenson Opens in New Show BENEDETTO/BLESSED

New York cabaret star Mary Cleere Haran, whose vocal stylings have been compared to Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Doris Day and Rosemary Clooney, will bring her new show 'I Love Lyrics' to Caramoor in Katonah, NY for two performances, Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3 in the Donors' Dining Pavilio

Lea DeLaria will fly to Joe's Pub for a concert in August; she will be joined by the Dirty Martini Band

Johnny Mathis is a 'sure bet' for the audience at Foxwoods