Leo Manzari News

Randy Rainbow will bring The Pink Glasses Tour to The Brown Theatre, Friday, October 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m..

Versatile Chicago keyboard artist David Schrader, heard on more than two dozen Cedille Records albums, performs 20th- and 21st-century solo organ works by Frank Ferko and Leo Sowerby, prolific composers known for their organ mastery and strongly associated with the city of Chicago, on a new album due July 9, 2021, on Cedille Records.

Watch the original team of the world premiere production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS recently reunited for the 20th year anniversary! The online event featured never-before-told stories and two new performances of the musical's hit songs.

Northlight Theatre will present a special 20th Anniversary reunion event for Northlight Theatre’s world premiere of The Last Five Years. The event features performances and conversation with BJ Jones, playwright Jason Robert Brown, director Daisy Prince, and original cast members Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy.

Norbert Leo Butz, Broadway veteran who is known for his work on stage and screen, has signed with APA.

The inaugural MM Performer-Composer class will perform Wadada Leo Smith's Symphony No. 2 Winter in a live streamed, multi-location presentation.

La actriz Diana Golden leerá en voz alta el cuento El huésped de la escritora mexicana Amparo Dávila, durante el ciclo ¡Leo… luego existo!, el domingo 25 de abril a las 17:00 horas, a través de los enlaces de YouTube y Facebook de Extensión Cultural.

En el marco del 95 aniversario del natalicio de Jaime Sabines y de la campaña “Contigo en la distancia”, la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) invitan a la próxima sesión del ciclo de lectura en voz alta Leo… luego existo, en la cual la primera actriz Lilia Aragón leerá poemas del autor chiapaneco, el domingo 4 de abril a las 17:00 horas a través de la cuenta de Facebook.

BroadwayWorld had the privilege of speaking to Norbert about his new role, filming in Vancouver, his hope for the future of Broadway, and whether or not he thinks we're alone in the universe.

Iconic composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith has been named a 2021 USA Fellow by United States Artists. The award honors Smith’s creative accomplishments and supports his ongoing artistic and professional development. 

On this day we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to two- time Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz!

Gold-album selling South London duo, Oxide & Neutrino, return with new music and a freshly inked 3-single recordings deal with New State Music.

Kimberley Shoniker, a two-time Leo Award nominee in 2020, is slated to lead a virtual reading of REMIX, presented by 29th Street Playwrights Collective NEW WORKS SERIES on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:30pm on Zoom. Directed by Margie Haber.

Garry Marshall Theatre and Dark Blue Mondaze presents​​​​​​​ HOLIDAZE HARMONY, a virtual concert featuring recording artists and Broadway stars Terron Brooks and Kamilah Marshall. HOLIDAZE HARMONY's director/producer Joseph Leo Bwarie shares some backstory in creating HOLIDAZE HARMONY, playing Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, and his journey with Garry Marshall - the man and the theatre.

This Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 8pm (EST)/5pm (PST), 15 of Broadway's brightest stars will present a free virtual performance to benefit Summit Medical Group Foundation's Cancer Care Project (based in New Jersey), which provides compassionate - and essential - care and support to individuals and their families as they navigate the cancer journey.

Emma Thompson has joined the cast of upcoming sex comedy 'Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.'

Sterling K. Brown will take over the role of Leo in the upcoming HBO Max staged reading of an episode of 'The West Wing.'

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast. This year, for the first time ever, Miscast will go entirely digital, inviting in theater fans everywhere. The free, 90-minute broadcast will be captioned, and will feature all new performances, special guests, and more. Tune in right here at  tonight at 8pm to watch live! The show will be available to watch through Thursday, September 17.

Deadline reports that 'Ida Red,' a thriller filmed during the pandemic, has found its cast.

Acoustic guitar pioneer Leo Kottke and Phish bassist Mike Gordon have announced the release of their first new album together in 15 years. NOON arrives via ATO Records at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 28; the album’s physical release is set for Friday, November 20. Phish Dry Goods will have a limited pressing on clear vinyl with Red/Gold splatter. NOON is heralded by today’s premiere of new songs “Ants” and “I Am Random,” both available now at all DSPs and streaming services. American Songwriter premiered the songs earlier today with a Q&A feature.