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Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

The Anderson Brothers Bring BIG BAND ROYALTY to Birdland Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

Peter and Will Anderson bring Big Band Royalty to Birdland Jazz Club on October 28. The twin saxophonists lead a 15-piece orchestra in a program celebrating Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and more.

The (Mostly) Unknown History of the Ed Sullivan Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 14, 2025

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Opens 30th Anniversary Season In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2025

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will launch its 30th anniversary season on Sunday, October 12, with Contrasts at First Presbyterian Church, featuring violinist Nicholas Eanet alongside pianist Jungeun Kim, cellist Natalie Helm, and clarinetist Bharat Chandra.

Interview: Lizzy Shaps on New Album LIZZY & THE TRIGGERMEN: LIVE AT JOE'S PUB
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 4, 2025

The 10-piece indie swing band Lizzy & the Triggermen played a show at Joe’s Pub last April that was so vibrant, they decided to turn the recording into an album. We spoke with bandleader Lizzy about the album, now out on all platforms.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS is Coming to The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz Houston will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

The White Theatre At The J Announces Lineup For 21st Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community. All productions are all presented in the state-of-the-art Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season in 2025-2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota (ASC) will celebrate its 30th anniversary during the 2025-2026 season. The season features a mix of emerging and renowned artists spanning classical, jazz, chamber music, and bold, boundary-crossing collaborations.

SWING! Comes to Servant Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Servant Stage will present the toe-tapping, heart-pounding Broadway musical SWING! as its summer MainStage production, bringing the infectious rhythms and exuberant energy of swing music to audiences across Lancaster County.

2025 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival revealed the 2025 summer concert season. The Festival will present ten live performances in five venues across Cape Cod. Learn more!

Algonquin Arts Theatre Launches 2025�"2026 Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 Concert Series, now officially on sale! From rock legends and iconic tributes to festive holiday favorites, this dynamic lineup of concerts will light up the stage with music that spans generations.

Review: THE KELTON HILL FAIR, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 29, 2025

Teenager Flora is on the run. Defiant but desperately alone, until she stumbles upon a mysterious fair run by the legendary Billy Marshall. Everyone says he’s “like 200 years old”. But that’s impossible. Isn’t it?

STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY is Coming to Delaware Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

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Delaware Theatre Company to Present STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) is inviting audiences to step into the timeless rhythm of Big-Band jazz in this World Premiere musical honoring the legacy of the Queen of Swing dance, Norma Miller. 

Michael Feinstein to Close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Kean Stage will present Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, which will close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics Unveils Five New Reissues
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

Craft Recordings have announced the first reissues of 2025 from Original Jazz Classics, the series that revisits seminal and rare jazz albums celebrated by critics and aficionados alike.

The Heavy Hitters Return To Chris' Jazz Cafe In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

Discover the November lineup at Chris' Jazz Cafe featuring The Heavy Hitters and more. Enjoy a month of captivating performances from renowned jazz artists in an intimate setting.

A WONDERFUL WORLD: SIMON TEDESCHI & FRIENDS To Be Presented At Great Synagogue
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

Join Simon Tedeschi and friends for an evening of jazz standards at the Great on November 5 and 6. Experience acclaimed performances hailed as 'true greatness' by the Sydney Morning Herald.

Review: San Diego Symphony Presents A Concert Of Works By Mahler And Larcher
by Ron Bierman - Oct 10, 2024

What did our critic think of SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY PERFORM WORKS BY MAHLER AND LARCHER at the Jacobs Music Center? There were only two pieces on the San Diego Symphony’s program for the second weekend of the new season, the first after the renovation of the Jacobs Music Center. But one of them was Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. At about 90 minutes, it is one of the longest ever written. In an exciting performance such as conductor Rafael Payare led, no one was nodding off, or even tempted to glance at a phone. Though a phone did elude its owner for three muffled rings before the transgressing audience member got it out where it managed one last defiantly louder, but futile ring before stifled.

Michael Feinstein to Perform at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex's 30th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Michael Feinstein will perform a tribute to Tony Bennett at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex's 30th anniversary gala, featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble and the Luckman Jazz Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.