Michael Bolton News

Popular vocalist Michael Bolton returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for a holiday concert on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8 pm. Michael Bolton: Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites will feature a selection of some of Bolton's best known hits ('How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,' 'When a Man Loves a Woman') as well as seasonal songs. Tickets are $60-100.

After a sold-out engagement in January, Broadway veteran Franc D'Ambrosio returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko to ring in the holiday season with his acclaimed show, Franc D'Ambrosio's Christmas in New York, for one performance only - Thursday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Franc D'Ambrosio's Christmas in New York is a joyous celebration of the magic of the holiday season filled with seasonal pop standards from the Great American Songbook and other favorites, including 'We Need A Little Christmas' and 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.' Familiar carols and the beloved 'Ave Maria' and 'O Holy Night' round out the program. Tickets for Franc D'Ambrosio range in price from $25 - $40 and are available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Actress Rae Dawn Chong* (Quest for Fire, The Color Purple, The Chosen), in her first foray into Los Angeles theater, leads a cast of stage and screen personalities in the world premiere of Lisa Phillips Visca's suspense thriller Climax. 

Mitch Albom will host an evening of entertainment and storytelling to benefit S.A.Y Detroit and the launch of his newest novel “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. The event will be a mix of performances and conversations between Albom and a wildly impressive line-up of music-related guests including Earl Klugh, Ted Nugent, Michael Bolton, JK Simmons (Oscar winner for 'Whiplash) jazz guitar star John Pizzarelli, Phredley Brown (musical director for Bruno Mars), Roger McGuinn (founding member of the Byrds) and local musicians Olivia Millerschin and Vito Lafata, as well as others. (Lineup is subject to change.)

Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz has captivated millions of theatre lovers with his iconic songs from Broadway musicals such as Wicked, Pippin, and The Baker's Wife. He will perform solos as well as duos and trios with friends, spanning the course of his magnificent 40-year career in Stephen Schwartz and Friends, at Queensborough's Performing Arts Theatre (QPAC) on September 27 at 3 pm.

Road tested everywhere from Brooklyn clubs to Electric Elephant festival, 'It's EZ' and 'Deep Into It' deliver the goods, from hands-in-the-air hooks to speaker rattling bass and emotive keys.

Round Hill Music has entered a worldwide administration deal with Grammy-nominated writer/producer/drummer, Adam Deitch. Deitch's musical genius has led him to share the stage and pen tunes with R&B sensation Ledisi, hip hop mogul 50 Cent, and jazz legend John Scofield.

Audiences who can't get enough of reality television can take their obsession to the next level when the spectacular dancing and singing extravaganza BALLROOM WITH A TWIST performs live on stage at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST featuring celebrity pros from 'Dancing with the Stars,' dancing with finalists from 'So You Think You Can Dance' along with live vocals provided by finalists from 'American Idol,' and 'The X Factor,' will play three performances only this weekend, July 23 - July 25.

Audiences who can't get enough of reality television can take their obsession to the next level when the spectacular dancing and singing extravaganza BALLROOM WITH A TWIST performs live on stage at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST featuring celebrity pros from 'Dancing with the Stars,' dancing with finalists from 'So You Think You Can Dance' along with live vocals provided by finalists from 'American Idol,' and 'The X Factor,' will play three performances only from July 23 - July 25.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Brickman's Comfort & Joy Holiday Tour to the 2015-16 Season. Brickman will perform Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Dedications - Starring John O'Hara will play two shows only as part of Hayes Theatre Co's Cabaret Season on June 9 and 10.

Kathy Evans, Founding Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, announced the 17 writers and 8 new musicals selected for the fifth summer of weeklong retreats. For eight consecutive weeks beginning July 5th, each writing team will have a residency in Rhinebeck, New York. Writers are provided a private home, transportation, food, and a $400 stipend. This year's writers include Obie winner Kirsten Childs, Tony nominee Elizabeth Davis, and 2015 Jonathan Larson award-winners Charlie Sohne, Tim Rosser, and Sam Willmott, who also just won the Kleban Prize. 

Hot off the April release of their debut EP THE LOST FILES MIXTAPE (available everywhere digitally), indie music duo Zoe & The Bear are playing their first live show tonight, May 15th at The Hotel Cafe.

Hot off the April release of their debut EP THE LOST FILES MIXTAPE (available everywhere digitally), indie music duo Zoe & The Bear are playing their first live show this Friday, May 15th at The Hotel Cafe.

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On last night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER , nobody likes the IRS, but recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job.

Adam Spiegel Productions, Robert G. Bartner and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that award-winning singer and platinum selling artist MICA PARIS will star as 'Sylvia' in the UK and Ireland tour of "LOVE ME TENDER" - the new musical inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley.

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, concludes its 2014/2015 season with 'Little Shop of Horrors' the hit rock musical comedy about a hapless florist shop worker, the girl of his dreams and one very voracious plant. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. Performances are April 17-May 3, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at The Melissa & Doug Theatre at The New MTC, 509 Westport Avenue (behind the Jones New York and Nine West Outlet) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $30-$50 ($5 discount for seniors/students) and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com

Two-time 'Best Pop Male Artist' and multi-Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton, known for his sensational vocal chops and songwriting talents on hits 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You', 'That's What Love is All About', 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and so many more, is coming back to The Ridgefield Playhouse, after last year's sold-out event, tonight, March 25, at 8 p.m.