Jon Pareles News

With Charge, Glasser's compositions both simulate and make use of the most personal sound source - the body - with beats and sound effects generated by her own breath and fingertips. Jonathan Turner's synchronized visual language will be replete with living and detailed organic imagery that references the natural world-images recognizable in texture and composition, yet abstract and alien in scale. Each sequence engages and augments a specific feeling and sensory organ, deepening the sacrifice of performer to audience. The duo premieres Charge at The Kitchen October 23-24.

A charismatic new force in contemporary dance, Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company comes to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's intimate Ted Shawn Theatre, this weekend, August 5-9.

A charismatic new force in contemporary dance, Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company comes to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's intimate Ted Shawn Theatre, August 5-9.

If there is such a thing as Cumbia Kings, the crown should probably go to Chilean group Chico Trujillo.

If there is such a thing as Cumbia Kings, the crown should probably go to Chilean group Chico Trujillo.

Madonna's 13th studio album Rebel Heart will be released today, March 10th on Interscope Records.

Cafe Carlyle will welcomed back iconic R&B songstress Bettye LaVette last night for a two-week engagement, January 27-February 7, where she will showcase her inimitable style, gut wrenching vocals and songs from throughout her five decade career, as well as the world premiere of selections from her new album, Worthy.The album, which Cherry Red releases on January 27, features Bettye's reflective, visceral interpretations of classic tracks by Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones amongst others.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances from January 29 - February 8, 2015. Details below!

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running now through February 1, 2015. Details below!

Motown legends, THE TEMPTATIONS and THE FOUR TOPS, began their special one-week engagement on Broadway last night, December 29, 2014. The show runs through January 4, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Café Carlyle will welcome back iconic R&B songstress Bettye LaVette for a two-week engagement, January 27–February 7, where she will showcase her inimitable style, gut wrenching vocals and songs from throughout her five decade career, as well as the world premiere of selections from her new album, Worthy.The album, which Cherry Red releases on January 27, features Bettye's reflective, visceral interpretations of classic tracks by Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones amongst others.

Sting, 16-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Joe Mantello, two-time Tony Award-winning director joined TimesTalks with New York Times chief pop music critic, Jon Pareles last night.

World renowned, multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto will heat up the summer season with her trademark blend of warm Brazilian rhythms and ethereal vocals when her first new studio album in five years, Tudo, is released today, August 19 on Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks.

SummerStage continues their summer programming of free concerts. They recently released their lineup of free shows for the week of August 18-24th. See the full details below!

Queen + Adam Lambert performed last night, July 17, at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, today, June 11 through the 22nd. Scroll down for the lineup!

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its upcoming performances, June 11 through the 22nd. Scroll down for the lineup!

World renowned, multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto will heat up the summer season with her trademark blend of warm Brazilian rhythms and ethereal vocals when her first new studio album in five years, Tudo, is released August 19

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced performances from June 4-15, including John Cameron Mitchell, Penny Arcade and more. Check out full details below!

Joe's Pub at The Public is known for the most eclectic and diverse programming in New York City. Coming up at the Pub is a slate of extraordinary women performers and artists that span the gambit of genre and style - from the irreverent and explosive alt-cabaret star Bridget Everett to the visionary jazz vocalist and composer Kavita Shah to the prolific and singular singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier. See below for a full list of their leading ladies through June 2014.