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Count Basie

Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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Interview: Linda Purl Teases BIG BAND ROMANCE at Birdland

Linda Purl has had a long, storied career, playing iconic roles on Happy Days, Matlock and The Office. On Monday April 1, she’s back at Birdland Jazz Club with a one-night only concert called BIG BAND ROMANCE. The show will pay tribute to the big band greats with hit songs including “Pick Yourself Up” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Boston in May

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Boston for its annual performances this May. Learn more about the lineup here!

54 SINGS BROADWAY THE GOLDEN AGE Announced At 54 Below This April

Experience the music of Broadway's golden age with 54 SINGS BROADWAY THE GOLDEN AGE celebrating the most memorable moments of Broadway history.

Gin Blossoms & Toad The Wet Sprocket Set Co-Headlining Summer Tour

The 15-date trek kicks off Thursday, August 1 in Wisconsin and will see the “Hey Jealousy” and “Walk On the Ocean” hitmakers, respectively, take amphitheaters and theater stages across the Midwest and East Coast. Additionally, they'll be joined by special guest alternative rockers Vertical Horizon, the multi-platinum band.

Maria Schneider Orchestra, Christian Sands Trio, and More Play Birdland This Month

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.

New Jersey Symphony And Hackensack Meridian Health Announce Continued Partnership

Explore the ongoing partnership between the New Jersey Symphony and Hackensack Meridian Health, as they continue to foster a love for music and promote well-being in the community.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

New Jersey Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY, led by Music Director Xian Zhang, has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Comes to The Moss Center With PROMETHEAN FIRE

Experience the magic of dance as Paul Taylor Dance Company takes the stage at the Moss Center, showcasing the captivating performance of PROMETHEAN FIRE. Don't miss this mesmerizing spectacle.

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS

Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour

The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.

WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now

The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

The Nash Reveals $2.5 Million Expansion for Jazz in Downtown Phoenix

The Nash/Jazz in Arizona’s leadership has unveiled plans for an expanded center for jazz in downtown Phoenix, headquartered on Roosevelt Row.

Exclusive: Listen to 'We Make The Night' From WHISPER DARKLY

The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Programming For April Engagement At Auditorium Theatre

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.

27th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival to Take Place This Month

Celebrate 110 Years of the Lyric Theatre at the 27th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival in Miami. Learn more bout the festival and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: DAVID JACKSON & DAVID WHITE: COTTON CLUB CONFIDENTIAL Salutes Famed Club at 54 Below

Patrons of 54 Below glimpsed a special piece of New York City history with its presentation of DAVID JACKSON & DAVID WHITE: COTTON CLUB CONFIDENTIAL on February 15, 2024.  Each a Broadway veteran in their own right, David Jackson and David White brought the famed ambiance of the Cotton Club of the 1920’s and 30’s to life in 21st century midtown Manhattan.

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents 7 Comedy, Jazz, Chamber Music, & Family Friendly Programs In March

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a lineup of seven comedy, jazz, chamber music, and family-friendly programs in March 2024. Don't miss out on these exciting events!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Comes to The Music Center Next Month

 The Music Center continues its 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with a seven-performance engagement by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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