Patti LaBelle News

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announces the world premiere of The House that will not Stand, a historical comedic drama commissioned from award-winning poet-playwright and Oakland native Marcus Gardley. Sensuous, witty, heartbreaking, and uplifting - The House that will not Stand unearths a story about free women of color in 1836 New Orleans, where black Creole women entered into common-law marriages with affluent white men. When her wealthy lover mysteriously dies, Beartrice Albans' foundation of security hangs precariously by a thread. She is left to fend for her three unwed daughters in a world where freedom must be carefully negotiated. Told in a rich and lyrical river of words, this new play was developed through The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work. It's helmed by Patricia McGregor, whose many credits include the celebrated production of Spunk at California Shakespeare Theater. The House that will not Stand begins previews on Berkeley Rep's intimate Thrust Stage on Friday, January 31, opens on Wednesday, February 5 and runs through Sunday, March 16, 2014.

Multi-Grammy-winning producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes and Emmy- and Grammy-nominated singer and percussionist Sheila E., joined by Brazilian dancers, will ring in the New Year at Walt Disney Concert Hall with two performances tonight, December 31, 2013, at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Motown Recording Artist KEM presents the KEM & Friends 'WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS' Holiday Tour - a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with a holiday-themed storyline directed by national playwright, Latteras R. Whitfield, and narrated on stage by actor/comedian Anthony Anderson. The 'WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS' Holiday Tour will feature KEM & his R&B friends performing their hits, as well as Christmas original & classic songs together on stage, that will take audiences on a never-seen-before uplifting holiday journey.

After the expansion of his first and highly successful Christmas album, What Christmas Means, KEM brings the What Christmas Means Holiday Tour to the Fox Theatre tonight, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Bringing faith, football and gospel music together, the 15 th Annual NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be in New York City, kicking-off Super Bowl XLVIII weekend on Friday, January 31, 2014

On Sunday, December 15, the Broadway at Birdland concert series presented multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his "2nd Annual Frank & Friends Holiday Concert." Joining Wildhorn onstage were Broadway performers Jeremy Jordan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Laura Osnes, Christiane Noll, Michael Lanning, Teal Wicks and award-winning jazz vocalist Jane Monheit. Check out a look back below!

BET Networks confirmed today that actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the 2014 'BET HONORS,' a star studded unforgettable night celebrating distinguished Africans Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education.

Motown Recording Artist KEM presents the KEM & Friends 'WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS' Holiday Tour – a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with a holiday-themed storyline written by national playwright, Latteras R. Whitfield, and narrated on stage by actor/comedian Anthony Anderson.

Grammy-winning legend Patti LaBelle stopped by THE TALK on CBS to remember the late Nelson Mandela. 'Meeting him was very very special...He was a gentle giant, a beautiful spirit,' she shared.

On Sunday, December 15 at 6pm, Broadway at Birdland is proud to present multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his "2nd Annual Frank & Friends Holiday Concert." Joining Wildhorn onstage will be Broadway performers Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Christiane Noll, Michael Lanning, Teal Wicks and award-winning jazz vocalist Jane Monheit

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 5, plus new shows through March 2014.

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts rings in the New Year with performances in comedy, cooking, and music in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa). The 2013-2014 season continues with a line-up of renowned comedians, including Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional (January 16), Larry the Cable Guy (January 29) and Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again (February 15). The star of TV's Restaurant: Impossible will cook up an entertaining evening in Robert Irvine Live! (January 17), while a legend of romance, Engelbert Humperdinck (February 9), and legends of rock, Chicago (February 11), perform just in time for Valentine's Day. Additionally, the 9th season of the Symphony Pops Series continues with Three Phantoms in Concert on February 23.

Singer, songwriter, and entertainer Paul Anka will perform at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 6th at 10AM through the Artist Series, the official presenter of the show. Tickets start at $58.50 and are available at the Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday, at (904) 442-BWAY (2929) and online 24/7 at www.artistseriesjax.org. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.

Birdland Jazz Club has announce its upcoming schedule for December 9-15, featuring Donna McKechnie, Shoshana Bush, Frank Wildhorn, Jazz Stories: Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Wallace Roney, and more!

Candice Glover, the American Idol Season 12 winner with the golden voice, releases her new single “Cried” today, November 25th. Produced by The Underdogs, “Cried” will be featured on Glover's debut album Music Speaks which is set for release February 18, 2014 on 19/Interscope Records. Listen to “Cried” HERE

MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome back "An Evening with Rachelle Ferrell" at Sound Board on Thursday, March 20th at 8:00 p.m.

Motown Recording Artist KEM presents the KEM & Friends 'WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS' Holiday Tour – a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with a holiday-themed storyline written by national playwright, Latteras R. Whitfield, and narrated on stage by actor/comedian Anthony Anderson.

After the expansion of his first and highly successful Christmas album, What Christmas Means, KEM brings the What Christmas Means Holiday Tour to the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their zesty line-up of impressive talent for the month of December 2013. Featuring: Michael Feinstein, Stacey Kent, Jazz Stories with Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Wallace Roney, Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Cabaret, Cheyenne Jackson, Donna McKechnie, Frank Wildhorn & Friends with Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Jane Monheit and more, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Native Soul, Victoria Shaw, Natalie Toro, Shoshana Bush, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!