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John Cameron Mitchell Will Perform Holiday Dinner Series At 701 West
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025

For two nights only this December, 701 West at The Times Square EDITION will host an exclusive holiday dinner-and-show series led by Tony Award-winner John Cameron Mitchell.

ENCORE! BRYANT PARK PICNIC PERFORMANCES Returns For Summer 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city's vibrant arts and culture, is making its encore on May 30 with a better-than-ever lineup.

SCAT! THE COMPLEX LIVES OF AL & DOT, DOT & AL ZOLLAR to be Presented At Bard Fisher Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

Urban Bush Women will present SCAT! THE COMPLEX LIVES OF AL & DOT, DOT & AL ZOLLAR, a dynamic performance exploring identity and histor, at Bard Fisher Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators Will Perform CROSSROADS FROM CUBA TO NEW YORK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators will take the stage at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, April 26, for a magical musical journey “Crossroads from Cuba to New York.”

THE SOUND OF (BLACK) MUSIC at McCarter Theatre Center
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 13, 2023

Special Offer: A Must-See for Musical Theater Lovers:

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Be Reimagined in Afrofuturism Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining of the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical through a utopian, afrofuturistic lens full of love. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Carnegie Hall Citywide Announces 2023-2024 Season With Free Performances Across NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

The Carnegie Hall Citywide free concert series continues throughout the Hall's 2023–2024 season with a wide-ranging lineup of performances in celebrated community venues across New York City.

Review: MAHINDRA BLUES SPECIAL at Jazz At The Lincoln Center
by Chris Struck - Jul 27, 2023

Aayushi Karnik, Brianna Thomas and Ella Sang The Blues, and Corey Harris Band impressed at the Mahindra Blues Special by Jazz at the Lincoln Center

Review: PUSH THE BUTTON at The Keegan Theatre
by Olivia Murray - Mar 31, 2023

Learning to question what you believe to be morally right and wrong is something I think we all need a little bit of.

Cast Announced for PUSH THE BUTTON World Premiere at The Keegan Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the upcoming hip-hop musical, PUSH THE BUTTON.

National Jazz Festival Vocal Jazz Summit Returns To The Z
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

 The Z (Zeiders American Dream Theater) has announced the return of the internationally renowned Vocal Jazz Summit. The Vocal Jazz Summit brings together emerging and established artists, industry leaders, and vocal jazz fans for a unique, intensive weekend dedicated to performance, connection, and education.

The McKittrick Hotel Announces January Concert Lineup at Manderley Bar Featuring Ondara & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, has announced an incredible lineup of not-to-be-missed concerts this month in Manderley Bar.

Mercedes Ellington joins New York Choral Society's Sacred Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

 The New York Choral Society, New York’s pioneering symphonic chorus that explores unique collaboration and dynamic repertory, announced earlier today the addition of Mercedes Ellington to the cast of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts, November 18 and 19 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School. 

2-Time GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell to Perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022

Catherine Russell has a full schedule of performances slated throughout the East Coast and in Europe to finish off the year. Among them include her annual four-night residency at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center from September 29 through October 2, with two shows nightly.

Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts Back On Stage After 35 Years
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

​​​​​​​The New York Choral Society, New York's pioneering symphonic chorus that explores unique collaboration and dynamic repertory, in partnership with The New School College of Performing Arts, presents Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, November 18 and 19 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School. 

Ellington's Sacred Concerts Returns To Stage After 35 Years
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

The New York Choral Society, New York's pioneering symphonic chorus that explores unique collaboration and dynamic repertory, in partnership with The New School College of Performing Arts, presents Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, November 18 and 19 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School.

Eyal Vilner's New Record, 'The Jam!' Released Today and Album Release Concert Announced At Birdland Jazz Club
by Grace Cutler - Jul 1, 2022

The Jam!, the latest sparkling release from the Eyal Vilner Big Band is out today. Multi-instrumentalist Vilner, founder and leader of one of New York's finest large ensembles, takes direct inspiration from New York's swing dance renaissance, presenting a selection of vibrantly swinging originals that further cement his status as an innovative voice on the modern day big band scene.

Twice Grammy Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell's New Album, Send For Me, Is Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2022

Twice GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell, when asked to characterize her new album, replied, 'I love romance that swings.'

The Flynn Announces The 2022 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022

The 2022 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival—produced by the Flynn in association with Burlington City Arts, and presented by New England Federal Credit Union—takes place June 3-12, with events all over Downtown Burlington and beyond. The Flynn will welcome Michael Mwenso, leader of the captivating band Mwenso & The Shakes and co-founder of Electric Root, and his creative partner Jono Gasparro as the curators for this year's festival.