Ricky Martin News

Music heals, music inspires, music transcends; artistic director Paul Caldwell has selected a broad repertoire of pieces for the 2019-2020 season that do all these things while also reflecting upon the times in which we live. Voting rights, racial equality and sexual freedom are just a few of the important topics the Choruses will touch upon with the songs and anthems they perform this season.

North Carolina Theatre's production of West Side Story will be led by Broadway's Zach Adkins as Tony, opposite Addie Morales as Maria. West Side Story plays October 15-20 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

Award-winning journalist, anchor and author Maria Elena Salinas is joining CBS News as a contributor, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer. Salinas, one of the most recognizable and respected journalists in the country, most notably served as co-anchor of Univison's evening news program for more than 30 years.

Su nombre es sinonimo de cine y teatro musical. Ha creado las bandas sonoras de la epoca dorada de Disney como LA BELLA Y LA BESTIA o ALADDIN, y tambien musicales inolvidables como LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS o NEWSIES, por el que gano el Premio Tony.

At just 16 years of age, Los Angeles based multi-talented composer, musician, and producer ASTROJAXX has quickly cemented his studio prowess among an exclusive group of rising musicians. The classically trained pianist turned producer is now aiming to force a sizable dent into this summer's airwaves as he returns with his inaugural release of 2019, 'Universe' featuring one of Argentina's most promising artists, Mechi Pieretti. 'Universe' is available now across all digital streaming platforms. 

Cannery Casino Hotel's The Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock music festival with Woodstock Weekend in August, featuring performances by John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute Fortunate Son, Santana tribute Evil Waze, Crosby, Still and Nash tribute CSN Express and Janis Joplin tribute Kelly Sheehan.

The renowned award-winning composer, arranger, producer and orchestra conductor Jorge Calandrelli has joined Máximo Aguirre Music Publishing, Inc. (MAMP). MAMP will manage the broad library of his work, many of it with iconic artists from the U.S. and around the world.

Performances of The Golden Girls Musical Parody: PRIDE Edition begin Wednesday, June 19 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) for a three-week engagement through July 6. Hailed 'hilariously outsized' by The New York Times, the musical comedy - updated with new story elements for PRIDE and featuring an original pop score - is written and directed by Nick Brennan with music, lyrics and movement also by Mr. Brennan.

-The Latin Recording Academy® today announced 23-time Latin GRAMMY® and two-time GRAMMY-winning singer, composer, musician, and philanthropist Juanes will be the 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year as part of its milestone 20th anniversary.

We chat with Max von Essen about his starring role in FALSETTOS. The show plays Kennedy Center June 11-23.

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) Board of Directors announced additional themes and tributes that will make up its 2019 celebration.  Under the theme, "One People, Many Voices," the Parade will continue celebrating the best of Puerto Rican culture and history, paying tribute to key historical figures and raising awareness on issues of importance in the community.  The Parade also announced several distinguished Puerto Ricans that will round out its roster of honorees to march up Fifth Avenue on June 9.  

On Saturday, June 1, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) continues its Jazz Masters music series with internationally known, Grammy-nominated musician Enrique Haneine whose album, The Mind's Mural, reached #1 on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Charts. Haneine and his band will be appearing for two sets at 7:30 and 9 pm. Accompanying Haneine on piano and Udu Drum will be Jeff Lederer on sax, Pat Hall on trombone and euphonium, Melisa Slocum on upright bass and John Clay on drums.

Modern Drummer magazine today announced one of the industry's most sought-after drumming aficionados, David Frangioni, will become its new publisher.

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser (SNC) has announced plans for a U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour." Straight No Chaser will take stage at the Washington Pavilion's Mary W. Sommervold Hall on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8 p.m.

Neurogate Entertainment, LLC (Nolan Doran and Nick Corley, producers) and Van Horn Group, today announced the return of The Golden Girls Musical Parody: PRIDE Edition to be performed at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) from June 19-July 6, for three weeks only.

Straight No Chaser is coming to Hershey Theatre for two performances on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at 2:30 and 7:30 pm.

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced plans for another epic U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour." The dates begin October 25th at Biloxi, MS' IP Casino and include a St. Louis engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 8 p.m. Fan pre-sales begin Tuesday, May 7th; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10th. For complete details, please visit www.sncmusic.com/tour.

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced plans for another epic U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour." The dates begin October 25th and then continue through the holiday season including a stop for two shows at the State Theatre in Easton on Sunday, December 22. Ticket sales for State Theatre Members begin on Wednesday, May 8th, with sales open to the general public on Friday, May 10th.

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced plans for another epic U.S. concert tour, 'The Open Bar Tour' including a stop at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced plans for another epic U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour" - coming to the Van Wezel on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 7 p.m.! Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. For complete tour details, please visit www.sncmusic.com/tour.