Photo Flash: Rubicon Theatre Company Celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 26, 2017
Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues."
Rubicon Theatre Company Presents THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 9, 2017
Rubicon Theatre Company celebrates Black History Month with THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH, starring singer and actress Miche Braden of the original Off-Broadway production (named one of the 10 Best Off-Broadway productions of the year by the N.Y. Daily Times). Described by CBC as a, "bawdy, bluesy, boozy rollicking night out at the theatre," the show follows the life, loves and career of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith, called the "Empress of the Blues."
The Kruger Brothers Announce 2017 Tour
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 25, 2017
???????Known for inventive compositions and virtuosic performances, The Kruger Brothers have announced tour dates for 2017, with more dates to be added.
All-Female Band 'Jazz Women of New York' Available for Bookings
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 19, 2016
Jazz Women of New York is a new all-woman band conceived by vocalist Lee Torchia. The core group is pianist Jill McManus, saxophonist and flutist Carol Sudhalter, and bassist Melissa Slocum, with occasional subs from the female side of NY jazz.
Anna K. Jacobs Selected for 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 17, 2016
The Ziegfeld Club has announced that Anna K. Jacobs has been selected to receive the 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award. The award will provide Jacobs with a grant of $10,000 and a year of professional mentorship from mentors including Tony Award-winning producer Barbara Whitman. Zoe Sarnak and Shaina Taub are the honorable mentions chosen by the awards panel. Recipients will be honored during a reception that will feature distinguished speaker Jeanine Tesori and a special musical performance by Masi Asare, who is the recipient of last year's inaugural award, on Monday, November 7, at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Kruger Brothers to Perform at Joe's Pub on 9/2 and Delaware Valley Bluegrass Fest on 9/3
by Ashlee Latimer
- Aug 27, 2016
The Kruger Brothers bring their exquisite live show back to Joe's Pub on September 2nd. The trio packed the house in February when they first played the venue, sharing their unique classically-infused folk/acoustic stylings. On September 3rd, the group is on to the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival at the Salem County Fairgrounds near Woodstown, NJ.
John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Returning to Cafe Carlyle, 11/3-28
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 9, 2015
Cafe Carlyle is pleased to welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, November 3-28. They'll make their annual fall pilgrimage to The Carlyle with an all-new show entitled My Generation. My Generation features selections from Mitchell to McCartney, Simon to Sondheim. Additionally, they'll be performing tracks from John's acclaimed new album, Midnight McCartney.
2015 New York Hot Jazz Fest to Kick Off May 3
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 24, 2015
Following the success of the previous two festivals, the 3rd Annual New York Hot Jazz Festival -- produced by the impresario Michael 'Misha' Katsobashvili, performer Bria Skonberg, and composer/producer Patrick Soluri (of Prohibition Productions and The Salon) -- returns to The Players this year and promises some of the biggest stars of the Hot Jazz and swing scenes in a summit of uptown and downtown talent spanning three generations.
New Jazz Musical FOR THE LAST TIME to Receive Industry Reading This Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 10, 2015
FOR THE LAST TIME is a new jazz musical by celebrated writer/composer Nancy Harrow (Maya The Bee, This Side of Paradise), directed by Will Pomerantz (The Blue Flower) with music direction by Cody Owen Stine, will get an invite-only industry reading on March 13, 2015.
Louis Armstrong House to Honor Dick Cavett, Stephen Maitland-Lewis & Andrew P. Jackson
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 6, 2014
The Louis Armstrong House Museum announces 2014 Louie Award recipients! The Louie Award is the museum's annual award presented in honor of dedicated work to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong. This year the Louie Award will be bestowed upon Dick Cavett, legendary talk-show host and author; Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) Executive Director, Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center in Queens; and Stephen Maitland-Lewis award-winning author and jazz aficionado.
John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey to Return to Cafe Carlyle, 10/28-11/22
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 6, 2014
Cafe Carlyle will welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, October 28 - November 22. They'll make their annual fall pilgrimage to The Carlyle with an all-new show entitled Grown Up Songs. Grown Up Songs features sophisticated selections for the most sophisticated venue in New York City with music by Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Mercer, Paul McCartney, Alan Jay Lerner, Adam Guettel, Billy Joel and more.
July is Music Month at the Bridge Street Theatre Speakeasy
by Courtnie Mele
- Jul 6, 2014
Three great acts, all very different, bring their musical talent to the Bridge Street Theatre's SPEAKEASY on Saturdays in July. Jon B. Woodin on July 12 (for BST's second Afterstroll). The Teri Roiger Trio, a hit at the Closing Night Party for AVIARY (reimagined) on July 19. The amazing, challenging Michael Moss/Billy Stein Duo on July 26.
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