Aurora Theatre Swing Nights, Featuring Metro Jazz Club, Continue 6/16
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 7, 2012
Aurora Swing Nights invites patrons to cut loose and have fun with another Flashback to the 70's concert on Saturday, June 16 at 8:00 PM. The Metro Jazz Club will be giving the big band treatment in their throwback tribute to such legendary recording artists as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, and many more favorites. Come decked out in bell bottoms and fringe, because with all the Rock, Disco and Soul things are about to get funky at Aurora Theatre.
LOMBARDI, CHRISTMAS OF SWING & More Set for History Theatre 2012-13 Season - Jim Detmar, Vince Lombardi & More to Feature
by James T Harding - Apr 24, 2012
History Theatre has announced its 35th season, which will kick-off with the Minnesota premiere of the Broadway hit Lombardi by Eric Simonson. The show will feature Jim Detmar as Vince Lombardi and Norah Long as Marie Lombardi, and promises to be a funny and passionate look at an American icon. History Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with the return of Christmas of Swing featuring the talents of Ruthie Baker, Patty Nieman, and Stacy Lindell as Patty, LaVerne, and Maxine - The Andrews Sisters.
Tickets Now Available for Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2012
Tickets go on sale today for Lincoln Center's 24th season of Midsummer Night Swing taking place Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 26-July 14. Swing's 15 dazzling nights of dancing, and one free daytime lesson for children, take place at the bandshell and elevated dance floor in Damrosch Park, on West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Midsummer Night Swing offers an array of dance music styles including salsa, swing, tango, rock 'n' roll, and bhangra. Because of the national holiday there will be no Swing on July 4th, so a special Monday night will be added on July 2nd.
Swing Night at Aurora Theatre Valentine’s Day Concert Set for 2/14
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 30, 2012
Aurora Theatre today announced the Swing Night at Aurora Theatre Valentine's Day Concert on Tuesday, February 14, at 8:30 PM. This special edition of the popular concert series will feature the Metro Jazz Club, a smokin'-hot 17 piece band performing an array of songs designed to get couples swinging with their sweetie this Valentine's Day.
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan to Appear Live at the Driehaus Museum, 1/26
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 26, 2012
On Thursday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m., the Driehaus Museum in partnership with Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra will present Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan in a celebration of the music of world-renowned French jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt. Formed in 2001, Swing Gitan continues Reinhardt's pioneering style from the 1930's, blending the swing rhythms of early jazz with the dark passion of gypsy music.
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan to Appear Live at the Driehaus Museum, 1/26
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2012
On Thursday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m., the Driehaus Museum in partnership with Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra will present Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan in a celebration of the music of world-renowned French jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt. Formed in 2001, Swing Gitan continues Reinhardt's pioneering style from the 1930's, blending the swing rhythms of early jazz with the dark passion of gypsy music.
SWING DAMES Comes to Arthur Newman Theatre, 10/2
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 2, 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 2011, 'Swing Dames' joins the long list of concerts presented by Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret at The Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center. The show pays tribute to the legendary Andrews Sisters and features songs, costumes, and stories from their career and the state of our Nation during their popularity, especially during WWII.
SWING DAMES Comes to Arthur Newman Theatre, 10/2
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2011
On Sunday, October 2, 2011, 'Swing Dames' joins the long list of concerts presented by Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret at The Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center. The show pays tribute to the legendary Andrews Sisters and features songs, costumes, and stories from their career and the state of our Nation during their popularity, especially during WWII.
SWING 39 to Play at Trustus, 8/12 - 20
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 9, 2011
'Swing '39,' the winner of the Trustus Theatre Playwrights' Festival, will have its debut on the theater's stage at 8 p.m. Friday.
Lincoln Center's MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING Enters Week 2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2011
Lincoln Center's 23rd season of Midsummer Night Swing enters Week Two on July 5 with the incomparable Gilberto Santa Rosa, an international star known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" - the Gentleman of Salsa.
SISTERS OF SWING Returns to The Stoneham Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2011
Stoneham Theatre presents Sisters of Swing: the Story of the Andrews Sisters. Performances run June 30-July 24: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm).
Lincoln Center Announces MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING, 6/27-7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2011
Lincoln Center's 23rd season of Midsummer Night Swing kicks off on Monday, June 27th with a FREE Dancer Appreciation Night. Fans of New York's hottest outdoor dance party can try out the new dance floor at the band shell in Damrosch Park as they lindy hop to the sound of the Jonathan Stout Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander.
Swing Night at the Aurora Theatre Flashback to the 1970’s June 25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 6, 2011
Swing Night at the Aurora Theatre invites patrons to cut loose and have fun this summer with the Flashback to the 1970's concert on Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM. It is easy to laugh at 70's fads like mood rings, Mr. Microphone, the pet rock, and 8 track players.
