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Date of Death: June 15, 1996 (78)

Birth Place: Newport News, VA, USA

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Highways Festival Returns to the Royal Albert Hall for Two Days in 2024 With a Stellar Lineup of Country and Americana Stars
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023


Highways 2024 is set to elevate the excitement over two unforgettable days, featuring a star-studded lineup of top Country and Americana artists headlined by Brett Young and The Cadillac Three and featuring Shane Smith & The Saints, Grammy-nominated The War & Treaty, Tanner Usrey, Josh Ross, BOWEN * YOUNG and William Prince.

Review: DORRANCE DANCE: NUTCRACKER SUITE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 4, 2023


The New York City based tap ensemble Dorrance Dance roared into Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theatre this past weekend with their take on Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite as arranged by Billy Strayhorn. For those of you not familiar with this recording, do yourself a favor and look it up. You have not lived until you have heard “Waltz of the Flowers”, or in this case, “Floreodores” played with a swinging horn section. Trust me on this one

Review: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY at Le Son de la Terre
by Patrick Honoré - Dec 4, 2023


Callaway has a way of finding new depths to even though most familiar songs, exerting a warmth that Winter in Paris needs.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Thirty - The Gold Standard
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 30, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE GOLD STANDARD.

Stephanie Nakasian With the Matt Baker Trio to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present acclaimed jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM.

The Green Room 42 to Present Santa Claire in New Show Directed by Marilyn Maye
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents rising vocal star SANTA CLAIRE in a new show directed by the legendary MARILYN MAYE.

The Apollo Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with the Opening of The Apollo Stages at the Revitalized Victoria Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


The Apollo announced that it will officially open the doors to The Apollo Stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater on Thursday, February 1—marking the first physical expansion in the institution’s 90-year history.

LJR Productions To Present ALL JAZZED UP! Cabaret, November 16
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023


Join us for an autumnal evening of jazz standards and musical theater songs in All Jazzed Up! Featuring 11 musical numbers, this show will take you on a journey through ballads and upbeat songs that will leave you wanting more. Don't miss this unforgettable performance.

BOTH SIDES NOW: Joni Mitchell And Leonard Cohen Extended at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Signature Theatre will present a one-week extension of Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, now running December 5 through December 23.

Brenna Whitaker Comes to Catalina Jazz Club This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Acclaimed Universal recording artist Brenna Whitaker will bring her new, intimate concert Her Voice and Jazz Piano to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one show only on Tuesday, November 14, at 8:30pm.

Jim Caruso and Matt Baker Come to the Wallace Hotel Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


For one night only, singer Jim Caruso and pianist/singer Matt Baker will croon the night away at the new Lounge at The Wallace Hotel on the Upper West Side in New York City.  The two performers will entertain with an evening of swinging standards on Wednesday, November 22 from 7pm – 10pm.  Reservations may be made on Resy.

Helena Hallberg Sparks Joy With Single 'Surprisingly Disco'
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023


Helena Hallberg releases single 'Surprisingly Disco' and debuts music video filmed at Brooklyn's Honore Club. Drawing from Motown and 70s icons like ABBA and the BeeGees, the string arrangements were skillfully written by arranger/composer Red Hawley, and, true to form, the strings were recorded in the “Motown-room” at Power Station at BerkleeNYC.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Twenty - The Proficient
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 20, 2023


Today, we return to last year's Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE PROFICIENT.

Audra McDonald to Kick Off Utah Symphony Pop Series This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


Utah Symphony kicks off the Pop Series with Audra McDonald this weekend! Check out the details and get ready for an extraordinary performance.

Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.

COMPANY's Kathryn Allison Debuts New Solo Show In Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Kathryn Allison, who is currently playing Sarah in the first national tour of Company; kicks off her Something Real Piano tour in Chicago, at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret on November 6th at 8PM. She will be accompanied by Chicago native Vijay Tellis Nayak.

Now Hiring: Head Sound Technician, Stage Manager, and More - BWW Classifieds
by - Nov 2, 2023


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/2/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Review: FIRST LADY OF SONG: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 29, 2023


You will be blown away by First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches sings Ella Fitzgerald. @metrojournalist.

Arctic Lake Drop New EP 'How Do You Make It Look So Easy?'
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023


Arctic Lake's new EP, 'How Do You Make It Look So Easy?' is out now. Find out more about this exciting release. Across the EP's seven tracks, the London-based duo – composed of vocalist Emma Foster and multi-instrumentalist/producer Paul Holliman – further solidify their sonic niche of emotive, intimate, expansive yet earwormy alternative pop.

Sydney Festival Launches 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023


The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of World Premieres, extraordinary immersive experiences, cutting-edge public art, Australian exclusives, free events, trailblazing First Nations programming and an epic live music offering. 

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