Nina Simon News

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their fourth fantastic UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Yvette Cason, Von Smith and Katy Mixon will be performing their own selections while highlighting the music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince, under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach in a one-night-only concert - THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8PM.

Summer's here! Let your hair down and take in the sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library. From our Summer Reading Kickoff to swing dancing on the plaza, we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, please note that all exhibitions can be found on the last page.

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their fourth fantastic UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Yvette Cason, Von Smith and Katy Mixon will be performing their own selections while highlighting the music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince, under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach in a one-night-only concert - THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8PM.

Wigs, weaves and pop culture! Unicorn Theatre closes out its production of AND HER HAIR WENT WITH HER on May 23rd.

Wigs, weaves and pop culture! Unicorn Theatre closes out the 36th season of BOLD NEW PLAYS with a funny and poignant 'blowout' of African-American sisterhood and identity.

SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents the world premiere "Days of Late," written and directed by Braden LuBell. The show plays the Viaduct Theatre from April 15 to May 22, 2010.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital American 'Cultural Ambassador to the World,' will inspire, enlighten and entertain Jacksonville at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:30PM, continuing the celebration of the legendary Judith Jamison's 20th year as artistic director.

Jim Caruso is proud to announce the return of seven time MAC Award winning vocalist, Natalie Douglas, in her new show, 'To Lena...A Tribute To The Lady And Her Music.' Natalie will be joined by longtime musical director and arranger - Sondheim On Sondheim's Mark Hartman - and her band of Broadway All-Stars. The show will take place on Monday, May 17 at 7pm at Birdland (315 West 44 Street, NYC). This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.

Under the masterful direction of Hugo Jon Sayles & Michael Williams (the same team behind last season's Smokey Joe's Cafe), Shadow Theatre Company brings to life child prodigy, jazz superstar, civil rights activist, and political exile Nina Simone. Using the voices of four female singers representing various stages of Nina's life and rich artistic legacy of the music icon. Songs include 'I Love You Porgy', 'The Look of Love' and 'I put a Spell on You', among others.

The Beatnik Café: Musical Revue of the Jazz Beat Generation is scheduled to perform on June 20th at 7:30 pm. Beatnik Café will play at the 80 seat Richmond Shepard Theater (309 E 26th St. at 2nd Ave). Tickets are $25 and include one drink.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mary J. Blige will channel famed jazz singer Nina Simone in Cynthia Mort's 'Nina,' biopic. Allegedly, the film will center around the singer's relationship with her assistant, Clifton Henderson. David Oyelowo is said to be filling that role.

Jim Caruso is proud to announce the return of seven time MAC Award winning vocalist, Natalie Douglas, in her new show, 'To Lena...A Tribute To The Lady And Her Music.' Natalie will be joined by longtime musical director and arranger - Sondheim On Sondheim's Mark Hartman - and her band of Broadway All-Stars. The show will take place on Monday, May 17 at 7pm at Birdland (315 West 44 Street, NYC). This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.

SOUL DOCTOR, The New Musical about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach is holding its Regional Premiere in New Orleans at Muriel's Cabaret Space at Le Petit Theatre (616 St. Peter Street) from Friday, May 7th through Thursday, May 12th, before heading to Broadway in 2011.

Using the voices of four female singers representing various stages of Nina's life and rich artistic legacy of the music icon. Songs include 'I Love You Porgy', 'The Look of Love' and 'I Put a Spell on You', among others.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces June 2010 Concerts

SOUL DOCTOR, The New Musical about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach is holding its Regional Premiere in New Orleans at Muriel's Cabaret Space at Le Petit Theatre (616 St. Peter Street) from Friday, May 7th through Thursday, May 12th, before heading to Broadway in 2011.

Led by Artistic Director Judith Jamison, now celebrating her 20th year as artistic director, stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising young dancers of Ailey II, and gifted students from The Ailey School will perform together on Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage, where stars are born and legends are made.

Summer's here! Let your hair down and take in the sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library. From our Summer Reading Kickoff to swing dancing on the plaza, we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, please note that all exhibitions can be found on the last page.

The well known chanteuse Barb Jungr makes her Little Angel debut with a brand new production for children from three years up and their families. Little Angel's Artistic Director Peter Glanville directs. Puppet design is by Roger Lade, scene design by Anne Tilby and lighting design by David Duffy.