NJPAC to Welcome Grammy Winner Gladys Knight & The Spinners in January
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 9, 2014
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents two of the greats – seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight (“Midnight Train to Georgia”) and the smooth, sophisticated Spinners (“I'll Be Around”) – in a memorable evening of R&B hits Friday, January 23, 2015 8:00 PM in the Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).
Official: Roger Ebert Musical, 'MOSES FLEETWOOD WALKER' Premiere and More Set for Black Ensemble Theater's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 3, 2014
Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the 2015 "Stir Up The Pot" Season. The season opens with a World Premiere non-singing drama with music, The Trial of Moses Fleetwood Walker, by Ervin Gardner. The season continues with a new musical that highlights girl groups, past and present, Sounds So Sweet, followed by A Tribute to the Incomparable Bill Withers. The Black White Play is a tribute to Roger Ebert and the music will speak to his philosophy of life. The 2015 season will close with a Black Ensemble Theater classic in true Black Ensemble Theater-style, Dynamite Divas: Gladys, Aretha, Roberta, Nina and Nancy.
Billy Porter, Kathy Najimy, Constantine Maroulis & More Coming to Feinstein's at the Nikko in January 2015
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 2, 2014
Feinstein's at the Nikko kicks off 2015 with a bang with an exciting lineup of artists, including Tony Award winner Billy Porter; actress, feminist and activist Kathy Najimy; world-renowned artist Vonda Shepard; Broadway star Constantine Maroulis; and the dynamic cabaret duo Amy and Freddy. Additional artists will be added at a later date. Tickets for all performances are on-sale now and available by calling ?866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.
VH1 to Encore BEHIND THE MUSIC: AALIYAH This Sunday
by TV News Desk
- Nov 21, 2014
VH1 is revisiting the all-too-brief life story of urban pop icon Aaliyah in an encore presentation of 'Behind the Music: Aaliyah' on Sunday, November 23rd at 6PM* and 10PM*. Aaliyah's family members participated in the original production in 2001 and her brother approved the additions made in the updated 2012 version, which will be seen on Sunday.
R&B Vocalist L RENEE to Open Kem's 'Promise to Love Pt. 1 Tour'
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 13, 2014
Detroit R&B/Soul Vocalist, L Renee, will head out on her first major tour, as the opening act on the “PROMISE TO LOVE TOUR - Part 1” tomorrow, Friday, November 14. The tour stars Motown Recording Artist, KEM, with special guest Joe.
L Renee to Open for KEM During 'Promise to Love Pt. 1' Tour
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 13, 2014
Detroit R&B/Soul Vocalist, L Renee, will head out on her first major tour, as the opening act on the“PROMISE TO LOVE TOUR - Part 1” tomorrow, Friday, November 14. The tour stars Motown Recording Artist, KEM, with special guest Joe.
Aretha Franklin to Perform at Verizon Hall, 12/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 10, 2014
The incomparable 'Queen of Soul' and eighteen-time Grammy© Award winner Aretha Franklin makes her Kimmel Center debut on Monday, December 29 at 8 p.m. in Verizon Hall in support of her recent album release, Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics (RCA Records, Oct. 21). Franklin will perform a range of greatest hits as well as selections from the new album.
BWW Interview: Cult 'Caberlesque' Favorite Lady Rizo Graces The Stage Of The Copa Palm Springs 11/1
by David Green
- Oct 30, 2014
Grammy-winning Chanteuse and Comedienne, Lady Rizo, appears for one 'standing room only' performance at The Copa palm Springs on November 1 at 8:00 pm. The cult entertainer New York magazine hails as a 'Cabaret Superstar' has made her mark creating vintage arrangements & theatrical explorations of pop songs from every decade. Lady Rizo (nee Amelia Zirin-Brown) co-created the cult caburlesque spectacular Lady Rizo & the Assettes in 2005.In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released on a Holiday album featuring Diana Krall, James Taylor and Alison Krauss among others. She also sings and records with multi-platnum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. I had the cahncr to chat with Lady Rizo about her upcoming performance at The Copa and more. Here are a few highlights form that conversation:
Apollo Theater and World Music Institute Presents AFRICA NOW! South Africa Festival, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 9, 2014
Karen Sander, Artistic & Executive Director, World Music Institute and The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, presents AFRICA NOW!, South Africa, showcasing today's South African music scene, today, October 9-12, 2014.
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