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Carolina Calvache's VIDA PROFUNDA Features Luba Mason, Ruben Blades And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020


Pianist, Composer and Arranger Carolina Calvache had released her second album as a bandleader, Vida Profunda on Sunnyside Records. On this dynamic new release, Calvache explores meaningful poetry by world-renowned poets, augmenting the text with her stunning compositions, lush instrumentation and striking vocal performances by Ruben Blades, Claudia Acuña, Haydee Milanes, Aubrey Johnson, Marta Gomez, Sofia Ribeiro, Luba Mason, Lara Bello, and Sara Serpa.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Will Present Chick Corea: The Spanish Heart Quartet with Special Guest Ruben Blades
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020


New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC) presents Chick Corea: The Spanish Heart Quartet with Special Guest Ruben Blades on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.

Resonance Works Brings New Opera To Pittsburgh In 2020-2021 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020


On October 23 & 25, RESONANCE WORKS will open its 2020-2021 season with I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams at the New Hazlett Theater on Pittsburgh's North Side. 

Julie Halston, Michael Longoria and More Are Coming to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020


Below is the upcoming schedule at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater February 3 through February 16: 

February 2020 Lineup Announced At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are pleased to present the schedule for the month of February! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the iconic Lionel Hampton Big Band Featuring Jason Marsalis, current GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell, the Birdland debut of AGUAS Trio with Omar Sosa, Yilian Cañizares and Gustavo Ovalles, and iconic vocalist Jane Monheit. Internationally recognized trumpeter Rachel Therrien, the Seth Weaver Big Band, and The Voice contestant Melinda Rose Rodriguez will also be performing upstairs. 

Gregorio Uribe To Appear In Hackensack On January 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2020


The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) continues its popular PAC the House Series with the Latin Music sensation Gregorio Uribe, on Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 and $60.00.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Makes Segerstrom Center Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2019


As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra makes its Segerstrom Center for the Arts debut on December 21, 2019 in Samueli Theater for two performances at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Known for setting the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa, the renowned band rings in the holidays with a festive show: Salsa Navidad. Spanish Harlem Orchestra keeps the musical legacy of salsa dura (hard salsa) alive, and most recently garnered a 2019 Grammy Award for Anniversary , its latest release and 6th album. 

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Returns To The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2019


It's the most wonderful time of year! The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and music director Marcus Printup continue a beloved annual tradition with Big Band Holidays. Featuring soulful, big band versions of classics like a?oeJingle Bells,a?? a?oeJoy to the World,a?? and a?oeBrazilian Sleigh Ride,a?? Big Band Holidays is an uplifting holiday program that plays to sold-out audiences around the country every December.

BWW Interview: We Get the Inside Scoop on John Leguizamo's KISS MY AZTEC! at La Jolla Playhouse
by Matthew Blank - Oct 8, 2019


With a successful Berkeley world premiere under its belt, the new musical Kiss My Aztec! headed to the southern end of California for a late summer run at the famed La Jolla Playhouse.

HACPAC Announces PAC The House Series
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2019


The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has announced the third annual PAC the House Series featuring concerts by popular artists including Valerie Simpson, Donnie McClurkin, Gregorio Uribe, James Maddock, and Bria Skonberg. Ticket prices range from $40.00 to $60.00 with special series pricing available.

BWW Interview: Maria-Christina Oliveras Talks KISS MY AZTEC!, the Importance of LatinX Stories and Our World "Getting Browner"
by Matthew Blank - Jul 16, 2019


Maria-Christina Oliveras takes us through her involvement with the world premiere musical KISS MY AZTEC!

VIDEO: Get A First Look at LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST at the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
by Alan Henry - Jun 21, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Veteran performer Philip Hernandez, the only actor in Broadway history to play both Valjean and Javert in 'Les Miserables,' headlining the 2019 Shakespeare Festival St. Louis production of 'Love's Labors Lost,' through June 23, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Get a first look at the video!

SALSA NIGHT AT UNION STATION Brings an Evening of Music and Dance to the South Patio
by Julie Musbach - Jun 18, 2019


Metro Art Presents the return of 'Salsa Night at Union Station,' an evening of vibrant dancing and music in the South Patio, Friday, July 5, from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Popular Los Angeles bands Son Mayor, Rumbankete and SitaraSon will provide music, noted instructor Kati Hernandez will give dance lessons and Super DJ Robby will spin in between sets.

Photo Flash: LOVE'S LABORS LOST at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
by Alan Henry - Jun 6, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Veteran performer Philip Hernandez, the only actor in Broadway history to play both Valjean and Javert in 'Les Miserables,' headlining the 2019 Shakespeare Festival St. Louis production of 'Love's Labors Lost,' through June 23, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Get a first look at production photos!

VIDEO: AMC Releases Opening Minutes of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Season Premiere
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019


AMC released today the opening minutes of the highly-anticipated “Fear the Walking Dead” Season 5 premiere, launching this Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The network also announced the full episode will be available 48 hours before air on AMC Premiere.

Craft Latino Kicks Off Celebration For Icon Antonio Aguilar's Centennial With 100-Song Playlist
by Tori Hartshorn - May 17, 2019


Craft Latino proudly pays tribute today to one of Mexico's greatest stars, Antonio Aguilar, on what would have been his 100th birthday, with the release ofAntonio Aguilar Centenario: Colección de la Familia—a 100-song playlist curated by his sonPepe Aguilar and family. Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms, the career-spanning playlist includes the Aguilar family's personal favorites from Don Antonio's extensive catalog, including his biggest hits (“Albur de Amor,” “Un Puño de Tierra”) as well as songs made popular by his iconic films (“Heraclio Bernal,” “Caballo Prieto Azabache”). Listeners will enjoy a variety of styles like rancheras (Mexican folk songs), corridos(storytelling ballads), tambora (a style of banda music from Aguilar's home state of Zacatecas) and the popular mariachi.

IFC Center Announces Lineup for 2019 Split Screens Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019


IFC Center today announced an impressive and wide-ranging lineup for the third annual Split Screens Festival (www.splitscreensfestival.com) taking place Wednesday, May 29 through Monday, June 3, 2019, at the IFC Center in New York City. The festival consists of special events offering a variety of looks at history, identity and the mystery of existence itself, including panels on series that explore dystopian realities and alternate timelines, and screenings that transport us into any number of time periods and places, be it a late-1800s South Dakota town or the height of 1980s ballroom culture in New York City.

VIDEO: AMC Releases Sneak Peak of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Season Five
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 6, 2019


AMC released today the official key art and a sneak peek clip from the highly-anticipated fifth season of “Fear the Walking Dead,” premiering Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Photo Coverage: Get a First Look at Season Five of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 17, 2019


AMC released today a series of new action-packed images from the highly-anticipated fifth season of “Fear the Walking Dead,” premiering Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

David Yazbek, Bob Martin & Rick Elice Join Writing Team for Disney's THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that three Broadway favorites are set to bring The Princess Bride to life onstage. A Disney Theatrical spokesperson has confirmed that that David Yazbek (Tootsie, The Band's Visit) will write the score, and Bob Martin (The Prom) and Rick Elice (The Cher Show) will co-write the book for the new musical.

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