Freddie Mercury News

This summer, the North Carolina Symphony joins forces with conductor/arranger Brent Havens, vocalist Brody Dolyniuk and a full rock band to break down the boundaries between classic rock and classical music with "The Music of Queen."

On Saturday, April 30 at 7:00pm, members of the Bay Area Cabaret & Theatrical communities join forces to raise funds for, and honor the work of, cabaret columnist and award-winning director Mike Ward, facing the final months of terminal, inoperable liver cancer.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the return of One Night of Queen, a rock tribute concert that emulates the spirit and passion of rock icon Freddie Mercury, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater.

On Saturday, April 30 at 7:00pm, members of the Bay Area Cabaret & Theatrical communities join forces to raise funds for, and honor the work of, cabaret columnist and award-winning director Mike Ward, facing the final months of terminal, inoperable liver cancer.

Seattle Opera closes its 2010/11 season with The Magic Flute. Mozart's beloved fairy-tale celebrates the power of music, as a prince, a princess, and a bird-catcher try to find their own way in a world torn apart by the feud between a manipulative queen and a powerful priest.

After a sold out performance in NYC in Feb. 2011, Critically-acclaimed musical theater singer and comedic cabaret artist Carly Ozard presents a return engagement of her acclaimed cabaret show Somebody to Love: My Musical Tribute To Freddie Mercury.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the return of One Night of Queen, a rock tribute concert that emulates the spirit and passion of rock icon Freddie Mercury, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Nicolas King at The Metropolitan Room, Carly Ozard at Don't Tell Mama, Ann Hampton Callaway at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola and Sarah Louise Young, also at Don't Tell Mama!

the RRAZZ room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, The Four Piano Men, from February 18th through March 5th 2011. The Four Piano Men, an original musical production written, conceived and choreographed by Palace Theatre Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, brings to life the innovative and timeless music influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury.

Each night, actor Patrick Lewallen gets to live out his rock star fantasy. Currently traveling the country as the scene-stealing narrator Lonny in the First National Tour of ROCK OF AGES, this Kansas City native is busy putting audiences into a head-banging frenzy, as they sing along to a bevy of guilty pleasure tunes from the biggest hair bands of the 80's. His hilarious antics in this Broadway musical--a show now being prepped for its much talked about big-screen adaptation--will soon take center stage at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a week's worth of shows on March 1-6. The self-admitted Pepsi addict chatted briefly with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about life on the road and his role as a crowd favorite.

SHORTENED ATTENTION SPAN presents BY-INVITAION-ONLY INDUSTRY READING of THE PROVOCATIVE & HEART-BREAKING COMEDY "THE FATMAN COMETH" The Life and Death of Chris Farley

'Jazz & Cocktails' - the only weekly column in the SF Bay Area devoted to cabaret & nightlife - announced its Top 2010 Artists in a variety of categories. Found in the GLBT weekly paper San Francisco Bay Times, 'Jazz & Cocktails - the Lush Cabaret Life' is written by Mike Ward, a Bay Area director/choreographer and arts feature writer. A Facebook presence exists for the column, as does Twitter: LushCabaretLife.

The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, The Four Piano Men, from February 18th through March 5th 2011. The Four Piano Men, an original musical production written, conceived and choreographed by Palace Theatre Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, brings to life the innovative and timeless music influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury.

In honor of Sunday's broadcast of the 53rd annual Grammy Awards on CBS and today's early-morning premiere of Lady Gaga's newest single off of her forthcoming sophomore album (sharing the same title as the song) BORN THIS WAY, in this week's Flash Friday and Saturday we are taking a look at some of the most memorable Grammy moments from the past - and casting a glance towards the future as we take a listen to the new Gaga track. What we can expect from her highly-anticipated first live performance of the electronica anthem - as well as from performances by Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson and more - in the nearly-four-hour broadcast celebrating all genres of music on Sunday? Also, what will win best cast album? We can be sure we are in for one hell of a show - after all, some of us were just born to set the stage ablaze, as today's goo-goo-for-Gaga FLASH FRIDAY and tomorrow's super-special-Babs-blow-out SATURDAY SPECIAL surely do attest. Queens all around, yet who will take the crown?

Jazz & Cocktails - The Lush Cabaret Life, San Francisco's only weekly column devoted to cabaret, jazz & the nightclub entertainment experience, celebrates its One Year Anniversary on February 11, 2011.

TGP, LLC announces casting for a stage reading of a new rock musical: The Great Pretender. The Great Pretender, is inspired by the story of one of the most talented and influential singers in rock history; Freddie Mercury. The stage reading is planned for March 2011.

Jazz & Cocktails - The Lush Cabaret Life, San Francisco's only weekly column devoted to cabaret, jazz & the nightclub entertainment experience, celebrates its One Year Anniversary on February 11, 2011.

The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, The Four Piano Men, from February 18th through March 5th 2011. The Four Piano Men, an original musical production written, conceived and choreographed by Palace Theatre Artistic Director, Carl Rajotte, brings to life the innovative and timeless music influenced by Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury.

SHORTENED ATTENTION SPAN presents BY-INVITAION-ONLY INDUSTRY READING of THE PROVOCATIVE & HEART-BREAKING COMEDY "THE FATMAN COMETH" The Life and Death of Chris Farley