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Manchester Band elbow's 'The Best Of' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2017


On Friday, November 24 the band also released their latest full-length album The Best Of viaRepublic Records in North America.

Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar Top 2017 GRAMMY AWARD Nominations; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017


The Recording Academy kicked off the 60th GRAMMY Awards nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categories (Best New Artist, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Album Of The Year) live on CBS THIS MORNING.

Judy Collins to Sing A LOVE LETTER TO SONDHEIM at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017


Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes back the legendary Judy Collins for a ten-show residency, performing material from her celebrated project, A Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim. Collins gives Sondheim's treasured catalog her distinctive vocal treatment from Send in the Clowns to the lesser-known gems of his repertoire.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Announces February 2018 Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017


Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced events for February 2018. See the full schedule below:

BWW Review: HARD RAIN: BARB JUNGR SINGS DYLAN AND COHEN, Live At Z del
by Debbie Gilpin - Nov 16, 2017


Celebrated performer Barb Jungr put this collection of songs together a couple of years ago (alongside long-time collaborator and pianist, Simon Wallace) and has been taking the songs across the UK and the US, amongst other places, as well as appearing on the bill of the Art of Protest cabaret at the Donmar Warehouse earlier this year. Jungr describes the show as hundreds and hundreds of words packed together incomprehensibly , hoping to show the nice side of Dylan and the nastiness of Cohen.

Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater to Salute Folk Music with THE LONESOME TRAVELER
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017


Experience the enduring power and popularity of American folk music with The Lonesome Traveler, the stirring concert version of the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical at the Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, PA today, November 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Chita Rivera, Jim Dale, Lee Roy Reams and More Set for WINTER RHYTHMS 2017 at Urban Stages
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017


Urban Stages announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2017, which will begin Tuesday, December 12 and will feature some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music Makes Philadelphia Premiere at Kimmel Center's PIFA 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in association with Pomegranate Arts, will present Taylor Mac's epic A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC as part of the 2018 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA).

Taylor Mac's 24-DECADE HISTORY: HOLIDAY SAUCE Coming to Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


In 24-Decade History: Holiday Sauce, a concert at The Town Hall in New York City, on Tuesday, December 12th, Taylor Mac explores Christmas as calamity, celebrating the holiday season in all of its dysfunction.

Gregg Allman to be Celebrated at UGA Football Game this Weekend
by Emily Bruno - Nov 3, 2017


The extraordinary life and legacy of Gregg Allman will be honored by the University of Georgia with a very special halftime celebration during the highly anticipated SEC Football game between the #1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and the University of South Carolina Gamec*cks, set for this Saturday, November 4th at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. The UGA will honor Allman for his remarkable contributions to American music as well as his personal generosity towards the University.

Mary Fahl to Return to NYC at The Cutting Room This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project will perform at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St., New York, NY 10016) today, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

Irish Arts Center Presents US Premiere of THE WHISTLING GIRL this Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Irish Arts Center is set to present The Whistling Girl, the U.S. premiere of the collaboration between Dublin-based composer/keyboardist Trevor Knight and jazz singer/actor Honor Heffernan that sets the fabulously mordant words of 20th Century poet/critic/playwright/screenwriter/New York legend Dorothy Parker to song.

BJM Annonce une Représentation Supplémentaire Pour DANCE ME/LEONARD COHEN
by Julie Musbach - Oct 28, 2017


La compagnie BJM fera vibrer la sc ne du Th tre Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts pour une repr sentation suppl mentaire du spectacle Dance Me / Leonard Cohen, le samedi 9 d cembre 15h. Cette repr sentation s'ajoute celles d j programm es du 5 au 9 d cembre, par Danse Danse en Premi re Mondiale.

VIDEO: On This Day, October 24- Happy Birthday, Raul Esparza!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2017


Today we celebrate Broadway favorite, Raul Esparza, who is celebrating his birthday!

BWW Review: KING OF DOGS Commands the Stage at Beit Lessin Theatre
by Ronit Suzan - Oct 21, 2017


A crime tragedy with comic elements, a clever plot, Yiddish, Jewish identity struggles, gangsters, circus acts, singing, Leonard Cohen songs, dancing and even a puppet, all these and so much more is happening in Beit Lessin Theatre's new play, King of Dogs, directed by Irad Rubinstain.

Lyric Opera to Present Immersive CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2017


Lyric Opera of Chicago will present international singing phenomenon Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago) today, October 21 at 8pm.

Nana Mouskouri to Return to Toronto with 'Forever Young' Tour
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017


Nana Mouskouri attracts legions of admirers wherever she performs. With an estimated four hundred million albums sold, Nana Mouskouri is among the top 25 recording artists of all time.

Sony/ATV Signs Cardi B to Worldwide Publishing Deal
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2017


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a worldwide deal with songwriter and rapper Cardi B whose debut single Bodak Yellow has just spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Leonard Cohen Lives on at The Gladstone, 10/26- 11/4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2017


Bear & Co.'s No Way to Say Goodbye: Songs of Leonard Cohen showcases Cohen's work in all its power and delicacy. Four talented actor-musicians perform an evening of his songs, inviting you into the conversation as they explore their personal connections to the legendary poet and songwriter.

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