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Date of Death: June 25, 1976 (66)

Birth Place: Savannah, GA, USA

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Billy Stritch, Carole J. Bufford, and Liam Forde to Star in HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD! at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023


BIRDLAND THEATER will present the New York debut of the musical revue “Hooray for Hollywood!” on Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 PM.

Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project Participants and Master Teachers Revealed
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


The Johnny Mercer Foundation’s (JMF) Songwriters Project will once again convene in-person June 18 to 24 at Northwestern University, continuing an 18-year partnership with the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP). 

Lane Marsh Named Director Of Operations For Broadway's GM Foresight Theatrical
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023


Foresight Theatrical, a leading Broadway general management company, under the supervision of partners Allan Williams, Aaron Lustbader and Mark Shacket, has named Lane Marsh as Director of Operations.  Marsh, also a general manager at FST, has been with the company since its formation in 2012.   The FST partners also announced that Nick Ginsberg and Jalaina Ross have been promoted to general managers. 

THE BRAT PACK Featuring Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins & Jelani Remy to Return to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of “The Brat Pack” — featuring Broadway stars Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy – on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Unveils New Exhibit THE POWER OF SONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has unveiled its expanded traveling exhibit 'The Power of Song: A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit,' which will be on display at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles now through September 4, 2023.

Carole King & Gerry Goffin Celebrated With 60th Anniversary Release of “One Fine Day” By Vocalist Staci Griesbach 
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2023


Vocalist  Staci  Griesbach  celebrates legendary  songwriting  duo  Carole King and Gerry Goffin with a 60th anniversary cover of “One Fine Day,”  originally  recorded  and  released  in  1963  by  The  Chiffons,  making  it  to  number  five  on  the  Billboard  charts.  Reimagined  through  the lens  of  Jazz, Griesbach's  cover  release is available  on  streaming  services  exactly  60  years  later  on  May  5th,  2023,  offering a  fresh  interpretation  of  the  classic,  while  underscoring the strength of the original melody and lyric. 

Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Michael Major - May 4, 2023


Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and John Rzeznik.

2023 Musical Writers Festival Announces Keynote Speaker Joey Contreras and Additional Events
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023


The 2023 Musical Writers Festival, sponsored by MusicalWriters.com, has announced its upcoming event on Friday, July 14, through Saturday, July 15, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown.

Phillip Officer to Present an Encore Performance of SECOND TIME AROUND at Birdland Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023


Birdland Theater will present an encore performance of Phillip Officer in Second Time Around, Thursday, June 8 at 8:30pm.

Joe Bonamassa Announces 26-Date, Coast-to-Coast U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2023


On the heels of the release of his sprawling and expansive live concert film and album ‘Tales Of Time,’ the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has announced a 26-date U.S. Fall Tour, which will take him from coast-to-coast and all points in between.

MR. YUNIOSHI Moves to August at Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023


Mr. Yunioshi will return for a limited engagement of six performances from August 4- August 13, 2023.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: AMANDA McBROOM IN CONCERT in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023


Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the first event in the company's May Concert series on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – “AMANDA McBROOM: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.” The legendary singer-songwriter and actress will captivate audiences with her stunning voice and masterful songwriting in an intimate and unforgettable performance.

Review: SETH SIKES & NICOLAS KING Buddy Up in THE NEW BELTERS at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - Apr 22, 2023


SETH SIKES & NICOLAS KING; THE NEW BELTERS is a high-energy, well-honed entertainment that has its audience buzzing with excitement and tapping its toes with joy.

Tony Nominee Ann Hampton Callaway Announces New Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2023


Tony Award-nominated Broadway legend Ann Hampton Callaway is heading out on tour in 2023 to promote her new album, Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration!

Billy Joel Concert At Madison Square Garden Rescheduled Due To New York Rangers Playoffs
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


Due to the New York Rangers Game 3 against the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel's concert scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Vancouver Singer Mathew V Makes Vocal Jazz Debut With New Album 'Anything Goes' Out Today
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023


Vancouver singer Mathew V seeks to reframe the assumed heteronormative narratives of the Great American Songbook on his new album,” writes JAZZIZ. His latest album Anything Goes out now on 604 Records finds him drawing out queer perspectives from timeless songs by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Henry Mancini, and also includes an original composition “My Boy” inspired by Marilyn Monroe. 

Jennifer Holliday To Headline Goodspeed's 60th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023


Come celebrate with Goodspeed Musicals at their 60th Anniversary Gala & Auction on Monday, June 12, featuring a special concert by Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday.

Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023


Watch Neil Diamond discuss his journey with Parkinson's disease and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning.

See Eliane Elias, Marquis Hill, The Kinsey Sicks & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Johnny Mercer Foundation Names J. Patrick Lundquist Winner of First Alan & Marilyn Bergman Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023


The Johnny Mercer Foundation will celebrate Patrick Lundquist as the FIRST EVER recipient of ASCAP Foundation Alan and Marilyn Bergman Lyric Award. The Award-winning lyric, The Way Back Home was written at the Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project at Northwestern under the mentorship of master teachers Andrew Lippa, Craig Carnelia, and the late Lari White. 

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