Interview: Deborah Zecher of BROADWAY BIBLE at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 6, 2026
Bistro Award winner and multiple MAC and Broadway World nominee Deborah Zecher returns to Don’t Tell Mama with a new cabaret show BROADWAY BIBLE: A SERMON IN SEQUINS on 10/18, 11/1 and 12/9. We spoke about the upcoming shows.
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA: A TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES to Open
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Ventura Music Festival will present the Pacific Jazz Orchestra performing arrangements of Quincy Jones' early work from the 1950s and 60s, featuring vocalists Nayanna Holley and Adam 'Aejaye' Jackson, led by Grammy-nominated arranger Chris Walden.
Review: A FABULOUS 50TH Celebrates CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE Golden Anniversary
by Michael Quintos - Apr 23, 2025
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of two groundbreaking, iconic musicals CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with Spot-On Entertainment presented a one-nigh-only star-studded concert featuring the music of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Marvin Hamlisch. The lineup included Tony Award nominees Tony Yazbeck and OC native Eden Espinosa, plus Max Clayton, Jason Graae, and original A CHORUS LINE cast member Kay Cole. The event was hosted by Scott Coulter and featured pianist John Boswell and the Fabulous 50 orchestra under the direction of Rob Istad.
Review: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Revives Classics at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Oct 28, 2024
The Cabaret Convention's three multi-performer shows are done for this year. Concluding our recaps, here's the word on what we heard during the third night: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, presented on October 24th. So many songs, so many singers, jammed into three nights, is the cornucopia of the Cabaret Convention concerts.
CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024
CELLOVOCI, featuring BRANDEN & JAMES and EFFIE PASSERO, released their debut album 'THE PRAYER' today. The trio will perform at Carnegie Hall on October 17, showcasing their classical-crossover style.
Video: Take a Look Inside Allyson Briggs' New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024
Explore the behind-the-scenes documentary of Allyson Briggs as she celebrates the release of her new Burt Bacharach album, PROMISES, PRAYERS, AND RAINDROPS, offering an intimate look at her creative process.
CelloVoci to Release Debut Album HAPPY DAYS in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – will release their debut album Happy Day. Learn ore.
Review: DIONNE WARWICK Dazzles at Cabot Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 23, 2024
From the moment Dionne Warwick took the stage at her recent concert at Beverly’s Cabot Theatre, accompanied by a thunderous, sustained standing ovation, it was clear that there was a legend in the house.
Review: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates A Life On Stage with I GOT THE JOB at 54 Below
by Analisa Bell - Jul 22, 2024
Lucie Arnaz has had a long and varied career. The crowd at 54 Below on Thursday, July 20 was treated to a setlist of songs from a bevy of roles she has played or desired to play. Overall, Arnaz proved why she indeed got so many jobs, and how she continues to shine on stage today!