Taj Mahal News

Legendary composer and performer Yanni is set to continue his world tour which includes a stop at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta for one night only, Saturday, November 30 at 8 PM. Tickets range from $49.50 - $125 and are available tomorrow, Friday, October 11, at www.foxtheatre.org, by calling 855-285-8499, the Fox Theatre Ticket Office, all Atlanta area Whole Food Markets and Ticket Alternative outlets.

Famed female impersonator Randy Roberts returns to San Francisco by popular demand with two not-to-be-missed shows in two different venues. Beginning with a limited engagement of only 12 performances of Randy's signature show RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! at the Alcove Theatre - 414 Mason St. (at Geary St.), 5th Floor, in SF 94102 - Oct. 10 - Nov. 2, 2013 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 9:00 pm).

The Boulder Theater has announced its upcoming lineup as of September 30th. Details below!

OK, so we're all sick of the trend of movies turned into musicals but, Dear Readers, just as movies have to keep remaking themselves, Broadway will keep culling from film vaults for new musicals. Let's face it, it ain't going anywhere. But if they're going to do it, such as with the current production of 'Secondhand Lions' being tried out on the stages of the 5th Avenue Theatre, let's make sure it can be done on a stage and still make sense. Yes, the fanciful stories and budding and heartfelt relationship between the two old curmudgeons and their young nephew are still there and done quite well in moments. But the attempt to jam that title down our throats without even the slightest hint of the actual lion storyline feels a bit insulting to anyone who saw the film. But we'll get to that in a minute.

Sampradaya Dance Creations, renowned for its innovative dance productions under the artistic direction of Lata Pada, originally created the spectacular dance-theatre production TAJ, written by the Governor General Award-winning playwright John Murrell, as a commission for Toronto's 2011 Luminato Festival.

Vancouver Island's David Gogo returns today, September 17th with his 13th album, Come On Down (Cordova Bay Records).

Check out the exciting special performances coming up at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Details below!

Cast member Natasha Lewis takes us behind the scenes of rehearsals for the brand new actor-musician production of Our House, which opens at the New Wolsey, Ipswich this month.

Famed female impersonator Randy Roberts returns to San Francisco by popular demand with two not-to-be-missed shows in two different venues. Beginning with a limited engagement of only 12 performances of Randy's signature show RANDY ROBERTS LIVE! at the Alcove Theatre - 414 Mason St. (at Geary St.), 5th Floor, in SF 94102 - Oct. 10 - Nov. 2, 2013 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 9:00 pm).

From paintings and sculptures to decorative arts objects and textiles, Realms of Wonder spans 1300 years of art making. On public display for the first time will be many works of art from the Art Gallery's holdings, as well as works on loan from private collections.

Check out the exciting special performances coming up at Westchester Broadway Theatre. Details below!

Single tickets for 30 of Omaha Performing Arts' 2013/2014 performances will go on sale today, August 9, 2013. The performances, scheduled for October 2013 through and May 2014, include: The swingin' big band group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; the hilarious Broadway musical ELF; the inspirational African Gospel group Soweto Gospel Choir; and violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. The on-sale date for single tickets to WICKED will be announced at a later date.

Single tickets for 30 of Omaha Performing Arts' 2013/2014 performances will go on sale Friday, August 9, 2013. The performances, scheduled for October 2013 through and May 2014, include: The swingin' big band group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; the hilarious Broadway musical ELF; the inspirational African Gospel group Soweto Gospel Choir; and violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. The on-sale date for single tickets to WICKED will be announced at a later date.

Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall (Enlow Hall) at Kean University 2013-14 Season presents 12 one-night-only concerts featuring today's leading musicians in classical, jazz, pop and world music.

I have to admit, at first I thought I was being lied to when I was told that Stephen King and John Mellencamp collaborated on a musical. I mean, I love the musical CARRIE, but I've never thought of Stephen King writing as fodder for musicals. Needless to say, my curiosity was piqued. I simply couldn't hide my excitement about getting the opportunity to listen to the concept album-like soundtrack for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY, a musical with a Book by Stephen King, Music and Lyrics by John Mellencamp, and Musical Direction by T Bone Burnett. With one listen, it was more than apparent that the bluesy, folk-rock music on the disc expertly captures Americana in a sinister and foreboding way.

As the summer heats up so do the food options in Atlantic City. Eight new restaurants (six at Tropicana alone) are opening in July offering everything from Boardwalk bites to gourmet fare. Also in July, Caesars hosts the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival a weekend long feast of culinary experiences.

Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) and HERE have announced programming for the second annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now festival, running January 8-18, 2014.