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Tune-in to your local PBS station for an amazing line-up of special programs. Watch these online previews and get a taste of what's scheduled.

BWW Interview: The 54 Below Staff of 54 DOES 54: THE FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW STAFF SHOW Photo BWW Interview: The 54 Below Staff of 54 DOES 54: THE FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW STAFF SHOW at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - February 07, 2020

The wonderful and talented employees of Feinstein's/54 Below are at it again! A new edition of the infamous 54 DOES 54 staff show is coming up in a few days, and Stephen Mosher wants to get to know these gifted artists, so he sent each of them four questions to answer about their lives in show busi...


Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September Photo Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2022

Returning to Birdland after the sold-out debut of this show in April, Akers once again takes a look back at some of the songs that first brought her attention in cabaret as well as on Broadway, television, and recordings: works by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim, among...


Annie Moses Band Releases 'Tales From My Grandpa's Pulpit' Photo Annie Moses Band Releases 'Tales From My Grandpa's Pulpit'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 16, 2021

Tales From My Grandpa’s Pulpit finds the multi-instrumentalist sibling string band visiting their rich heritage, sharing stories of their family, their faith, and the musical journey that has made them one of the most beloved bands to grace a wide array of stages from the Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie ...


VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!...


CABARET CONVERSATIONS with Michael Kirk Lane Announces Errico, Lewis, and Harnar as F Photo CABARET CONVERSATIONS with Michael Kirk Lane Announces Errico, Lewis, and Harnar as Future Guests
by Stephen Mosher - March 30, 2022

Michael Kirk Lane's cabaret interview program through 92Y announces impressive new guests for the spring and summer season....


Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum Photo Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum
by David Green - February 07, 2020

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2...


CHICKEN & BISCUITS Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast! Photo CHICKEN & BISCUITS Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2021

CHICKEN & BISCUITS officially opens on October 10, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast here and learn more about who is starring in this new play!...


Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala Photo Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Shubert New Haven announces that Broadway’s NORM LEWIS will be the featured performer for the Shubert Theatre’s 2022 Gala on June 8. Chita Rivera – who was originally scheduled to headline the Gala – has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform. Tickets for the Gala are available t...


BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Jeff Harnar Photo BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Jeff Harnar
by Nicholas Adler - April 18, 2020

Jeff Harnar is chock-full of the guy-next-door magnetism of the bygone era of Hollywood's Golden age of male stars.  He is someone that the audience knows they can trust, is easy to enjoy with just a hint of mischievousness to keep things interesting.  He is the modern day equivalent to film stars V...


Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5 Photo Boch Center's Wang Theatre Welcomes Straight No Chaser, December 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2021

A cappella megastars Straight No Chaser are getting back on the road for the first time in two years for the “Back in the High Life” tour. The band will perform at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre Sunday, December 5, 2021....


Emmy, Tony, Grammy & SAG Award Nominee Norm Lewis to Headline Skylight Night 2022 Photo Emmy, Tony, Grammy & SAG Award Nominee Norm Lewis to Headline Skylight Night 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2022

Acclaimed stage and screen actor Norm Lewis will headline Skylight Night 2022, an annual fundraiser supporting Skylight Music Theatre. It will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the main ballroom of the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin....


THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris! Photo THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris!
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2022

The American Theatre Guild will present the South Bend engagement of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take the Morris Performing Arts Center stage November 5, 2022. ...


Trinity: Classically Irish Celebrates St. Patrick's Day at the Lied Center Photo Trinity: Classically Irish Celebrates St. Patrick's Day at the Lied Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2023

Spend St. Patrick's Day experiencing beloved Irish music! Straight from its brand-new hit PBS special, Trinity: Classically Irish is the next big thing in Irish music from the creator and producer of the Irish Tenors. ...


Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum Photo Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum
by David Green - February 07, 2020

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2...


Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum Photo Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum
by David Green - February 07, 2020

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2...


Hoxton Hall Announces #CLASS Season Celebrating Working Class Entertainment Photo Hoxton Hall Announces #CLASS Season Celebrating Working Class Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2022

Celebrated arts venue Hoxton Hall has curated its vibrant new season #CLASS. Inspired by conversations about what class means in 21st century London, this incredible anthology of theatre, music, debate, film and comedy is firmly rooted in the celebration of working class voices and brings fresh and ...


Jeff Harnar Will Make His Feinstein's/54 Below Debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HAR Photo Jeff Harnar Will Make His Feinstein's/54 Below Debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2020

JEFF HARNAR will make his solo FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW debut with I KNOW THINGS NOW: JEFF HARNAR sings SONDHEIM. Drawing from the words and music of Stephen Sondheim, Mr. Harnar creates a self-portrait of the emotional landscape of an openly gay New Yorker....


VIDEO: Watch 'Do You Love Me?' From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago Photo VIDEO: Watch 'Do You Love Me?' From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Watch 'Do You Love Me?' here!...


Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum Photo Michael Feinstein Brings The Legends Of The Great American Songbook To The McCallum
by David Green - February 07, 2020

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2...


The Texas Tenors to Bring Their 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR to The Green Room 42 Photo The Texas Tenors to Bring Their 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 23, 2019

Celebrating 10 years together, the chart-topping The Texas Tenors bring their'10th Anniversary Tour' to New York's Green Room 42, Monday, January 13, at 7 PM. The Green Room 42 is at 570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street inside the Yotel Hotel....


Feinstein's/54 Below Presents THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT Photo Feinstein's/54 Below Presents THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Four Phantoms In Concert on January 9, 10, and 11, 2020. An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms brings together four former Phantoms from the Tony Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an ...


Karen Akers to Present ABOUT TIME at Birdland in April Photo Karen Akers to Present ABOUT TIME at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Karen Akers, who returns to the venue with the special evening “About Time,” on Monday, April 24 at 7:00 PM....


George Perris Releases Cover of WEST SIDE STORY's 'Somewhere' Photo George Perris Releases Cover of WEST SIDE STORY's 'Somewhere'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2021

Acclaimed Greek vocalist George Perris has released his stunning cover of  West Side Story’s 'Somewhere' from his upcoming third PBS concert special 'George Perris: A Sunset in Greece' premiering December 15th. ...


Straight No Chaser to Bring 25th Anniversary Tour to Overture Center in December Photo Straight No Chaser to Bring 25th Anniversary Tour to Overture Center in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 23, 2022

The a cappella group Straight No Chaser, from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., is touring in celebration of their 25th anniversary with a stop at Overture Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall....


Jesse Cook Announces Release Of 11th Studio Album, Libre, Out December 3 Photo Jesse Cook Announces Release Of 11th Studio Album, Libre, Out December 3
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2021

What happens when you let multi-Platinum/Gold award-winning producer, composer, and guitarist Jesse Cook's Spanish guitar off-leash with Algerian multi-instrumentalist Fethi Nadjem and some 808 trap beats? You get Cook's newly-announced album, Libre - coming December 3rd....






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