Interview: Phil Geoffrey Bond on Recently Released Album THE BILLY JOEL PROJECT
The Billy Joel Project, the debut album from The Broadway Ensemble – a cast with a combined 48 Broadway credits – was recently released on streaming and digital formats with the CD version out 9/26. Read a conversation below about the album....
Interview: Eli Leonard Explores Jewish Stereotypes in GOOD SHOWBIZ at SoHo Playhouse
The show, described as “The King of Comedy meets Fiddler on the Roof,' runs August 12-13 & 19-20. Read a conversation with writer and actor Eli Leonard about the new show....
Interview: Juliet Hawkins And Emma Jo Bring LIGHT THE WAY Tour to Crystal Lake
The Country & Blues storyteller queens will stop at Brooklyn's Crystal Lake on 9/23 as part of their ‘Light The Way’ tour through Massachusetts and NY. Read a conversation with Juliet and Emma about the show....
Interview: ZaZa Flamenca on International Cabaret CHANSONS ET TANGO at Pangea
The international duo ZaZa Flamenca and Gabriel Hermida will “set off a fireworks display of romantic songs from France and Argentina” in a new show this month, Chansons et Tango on 8/21 and 8/28. Read a conversation with ZaZa about the show....
Interview: Jaime Lozano Builds Community Through SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3
When composer Jaime Lozano stepped onto the stage at Two River Theater in 2018 to debut three songs he had written, he didn’t realize he was planting the seeds for a movement. “This project was born as a necessity to tell our own stories.” SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3, drops August 22....
Interview: Rachael Sage's JOY = RESISTANCE TOUR Comes to NYC's Mercury Lounge
The alt-folk-pop singer, whose upcoming album CANOPY releases later this year, will play NYC's Mercury Lounge on 7/24 with her longtime band The Sequins and singer-songwriter Kristen Ford for their joint Joy = Resistance Tour....
Interview: Colin Hancock's New Album Is a Living Restoration of Early 20s Jazz
Out 8/15, Cat & the Hounds is a bold new album that revives the spirit of early 1920s Black jazz and blues with historical insight and contemporary urgency, featuring GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell. Read a conversation about the album....
Interview: Lauren Henderson Explores Identity and Heritage in New Album SONIDOS
On 8/1, award-winning vocalist Lauren Henderson releases her latest album, Sonidos. This carefully curated collection represents a profound exploration of how sound connects us with our roots, identity, and development....
Interview: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO's Ashley Wool on THE BROADWAY ERA at The Beechman
In The Broadway Era, Ashley Wool reflects on her journey to becoming an original cast member of the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, celebrated for its groundbreaking representation of neurodiversity. Read a conversation about the upcoming show...
Interview: Sue Matsuki's Show at The Cutting Room Is a "Love Letter to NYC"
This 8/7 show with the Gregory Toroian trio doubles as a bon voyage party for Matsuki. We spoke with the Bistro, multi-MAC and Julie Wilson Award-winner about the show, her upcoming move to the Caribbean and more....
Interview: Derek Klena Dives Deep into Fatherhood in His New Show at Sony Hall
The 7/12 show features highlights from Klena's Broadway career and other favorites. We spoke with Klena about the new show, his journey through fatherhood, what he’s been up to lately and more....
Interview: Allan Harris Talks His Timeless New Album, THE POETRY OF JAZZ
The album, out on 7/11 from Blue LLama Records interweaves classic poetry with timeless music. We spoke with Harris about the new album, what’s coming up next for him, and more....
Interview: Laura Benanti Brings MOTHERS KNOW BEST Back to 54 Below
The touching show about mother-daughter relationships runs 7/16 to 7/19. We spoke with Laura Benanti (SUPERGIRL, THE GILDED AGE) about dragging her Mom out of retirement, the upcoming show, and more....
Interview: Jane Monheit Celebrates Great American Songbook at Smoke Jazz Club
The acclaimed jazz singer will be backed by her outstanding jazz trio – pianist Michael Kanan, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Rick Mantalbano – at her 7/16 to 7/20 residency. We spoke with Monheit about the upcoming show....
Interview: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Song & Never-Told Stories to 54 Below
We spoke with Charles Kirsch, host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, about the 7/7 show, featuring Broadway luminaries Len Cariou (SWEENEY TODD), Annie Golden (XANADU) and more reprising songs they originated and sharing stories....
Interview: PJ Adzima on Variety Show STAGE TIME at The Slipper Room
Stage Time is a monthly show at the Slipper Room in the LES that features “the best of Broadway, drag, standup, burlesque, circus, and more – all in one vaudevillian extravaganza!” We interviewed Stage Time founder PJ Adzima about the show....
Interview: Composer Micah Young & Friends Celebrate Pride at Pangea
On 6/14, join composer and music director Micah Young for an intimate evening of his original songs paired with classic pop & Broadway tunes featuring special guests Mary Page Nance (Lempika), and Vishal Vaidya (Merrily We Roll Along, Groundhog Day)....
Interview: Vincent Gardner on BEST OF THE JLCO at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The trombonist shared some of the background on the 6/13 and 6/14 show, a spirited “best of” concert packed with standout selections and crowd favorites which is set to tour the Northeast and Canada after its NYC run ends....
Interview: Kendal Hartse Refuses to Be Commodified in UH OH! at The Gym At Judson
Featuring songs from Jeff Buckley, Golden Rainbow, Puccini, and beyond, UH OH! is a wild journey through the sacred soul of the artist in a capitalist world that demands she be commodified. Read a conversation with star and writer Kendal Hartse....
Interview: Brian De Lorenzo Debuts New Album TOAST OF THE TOWN Volume 1
The album releases 6/13 featuring beloved big band favorites associated with the greatest singers of mid-century standards, including Frank Sinatra; Sammy Davis, Jr.; Tony Bennett; Rosemary Clooney; Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland....
Interview: Joe's Pub Director Alex Knowlton on the Club's 2025-26 Season
Joe’s Pub curates a collection of emerging and established artists representing the colorful fabric of New York City’s millions of residents. We spoke with Joe’s Pub’s director Alex Knowlton ahead of their 2025-26 season about their mission and goals...
Interview: Zena Wood & Kit Goldstein Grant on WITCHES AND ALIENS at The Duplex
June 12 to 14 at pm, see a double-header of two supernatural musical comedies at the Duplex in the West VIllage. Read a conversation with the writers behind these two new works....
Interview: Maria Corsaro & Leslie Vincent Bring JAZZ À DEUX to Chelsea Table + Stage
The accomplished pair team up for a night of superb jazz on 6/20 at the Midtown hotspot. The show, comprised of a wide range of jazz styles, is their first collaboration together....
Interview: Dorian Woodruff Celebrates FOREVER ME WITH LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage
The 6/5, 7 pm concert at Midtown hotspot Chelsea Table + Stage will feature songs from Woodruff's new album of the same name. The album features a mix of timeless classics and hidden gems from lesser-known composers....
Interview: James Jackson Jr Celebrates BIRTH THE ALBUM in Concert at Pangea
The Obie Award-winning star of Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger will sing tracks from his upcoming album BIRTH at the 6/7 concert. BIRTH comes out on 6/6 and is now available for pre-order. ...
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