Paul Simon News

Alicia Keys Landmarks Live in Concert kicks off a new arts strand within the Great Performances series, beginning Friday, January 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.) This will be followed the next week by Brad Paisley Landmarks Live in Concert on Friday, January 27 at the same time. (Check local listings.)

Following its recent critically acclaimed premier at the North Carolina Stage Company this past May, BNW DEVELOPMENTAL, LLC will present a private developmental reading of BRAVE NEW WORLD: THE MUSICAL in Midtown Manhattan early December 2016.   

On Today, November 26, iconic American composer Philip Glass will be awarded The Eleventh Glenn Gould Prize at an exclusive concert in his honour, presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation and the NAC Orchestra.  The Genius of Philip Glass features the NAC Orchestra led by guest conductor Dennis Russell Davies performing a concert of music spanning the legendary composer's career.

Landmark on Main Street is proud to present Roger McGuinn in the Pete Fornatale Memorial Concert at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Port Washington on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

Chart-topping singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides will perform at the 90th Annual 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that the Wisconsin-based rock band BODEANS will perform at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their best-selling album, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams,” the group will also perform songs from their soon to be released CD “Lucky Man.” Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

The two-day celebration of Smokey Robinson's 50-year career—and his selection as the 2016 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song—began in the nation's capital with a touching trip down the keyboard of George Gershwin's piano and ended with a rollicking concert of his greatest hits.

Roy Thomson Hall will present the return of one of the biggest-selling American instrumental artists working today, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Chris Botti on Saturday, March 18 at 8pm at Roy Thomson Hall.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that South Africa's LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, who has warmed the hearts of audience worldwide with their uplifting harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter, will perform for one night only at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 8 p.m. With a deep respect for both their cultural and personal history, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is ever-evolving with an eye toward their long musical legacy.

Celebrate the holidays this year with Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician ROB MATHES at his annual ROB MATHES HOLIDAY CONCERT. Rob Mathes and his all-star band will showcase their holiday musical magic with two concerts Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, at 8:00 p.m. The lively holiday shows will take place in the Pepsico Theatre at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577.  Tickets are $40-$75 and available through the PAC Box Office at 914-251-6200 and artscenter.org.

The Public Theater presents the New York Premiere of PARTY PEOPLE by UNIVERSES (Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, and William Ruiz a.k.a Ninja). Developed and directed by Liesl Tommy with choreography by Millicent Johnnie, PARTY PEOPLE began performances on November 1 and runs through Sunday, December 4, with an official press opening tonight, November 15.

The King Center announces two new shows featuring ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK and AMOS LEE. See full details below:

The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, a tradition since 1993, finally comes to Manhattan this December for one concert only! Don't miss an afternoon with Emmy winner and Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Rob Mathes as he lights up the Schimmel stage with his all-star six-piece horn section and a backing band filled with studio legends from SNL, David Letterman's Late Show, and Paul Simon's band. Celebrated vocalists Vaneese Thomas and James 'D-Train' Williams round out the powerhouse cast. Expect an afternoon filled with high-energy reimaginings and a celebration of the holiday spirit!

CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the nation's #1 Sunday morning news program, posted a year-to-year gain in viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 6.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 9-20. Scroll down for details!

Much to the anticipation of music aficionados worldwide, renowned LA songwriter Bob Beland is releasing his new album “Left Of Center” on his own independent label Wrong Way Works!

The 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a reception and silent auction offering an exclusive and unparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP experiences, and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests.

'Live In The Vineyard' (LITV) presents the eighteenth installment of the exclusive music, food and wine festival, which will include Tony Award winning icon Idina Menzel, Epic Records artist Wrabel, Big Machine Label Group's Drake White and singer-songwriters BrenDan James and Zach Heckendorf.

Simon, however, says he's just following his musical instincts in an interview with Lee Cowan for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Nov. 6 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Produced by Simon and his longtime musical partner Roy Halee, Stranger to Stranger's innovative textures and thrilling beats provide an extraordinary new context for Simon's well-established genius as a singer and songwriter.