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Collierville High School Students to Represent Memphis at the Jimmy Awards on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Two Collierville High School students won Lead Actor and Lead Actress honors at the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and will compete at the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.

Review: A WINTER GATHERING WITH KATHY MATTEA at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Dec 10, 2024

Kathy Mattea remembers the time when she was moping around the house, worried about making “an album nobody would hear.” It was 1993 and she was making a Christmas album minus the usual holiday standards or well-known carols. Santa was nowhere to be found; jingle bells, as subject or sound effect, was absent. 

Classic Folk Singer Taylor Pie To Perform And Discuss Award-Winning Documentary In Cincinnati
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Join Susan Taylor, aka Taylor Pie, former lead singer of the Pozo-Seco Singers, in Cincinnati for a special performance and discussion of the award-winning documentary 'Nobody Famous.'

'RAYMOND SCOTT REIMAGINED' Releases on Violinjazz Recordings
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of 'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6.

The Morning After Presents COUNTRY ROADS at The Drama Factory Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

“Country Roads” will take you on a journey through some of the best of country music, classic hits, as well as modern favourites of iconic artists like Johnny Cash and Don Williams, 2 of the most beloved and influential singers in country music history, as well as the rock-tinged country sounds of Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Josh Turner, The Eagles and many more.

Interview: Nathan Carter of NATHAN CARTER LIVE IN CONCERT at Ames Center
by Jared Fessler - Oct 18, 2022

Irish phenomenon Nathan Carter brings his action packed live show to Minnesota for the first time! Backed by his stellar 6 piece band, a Nathan Carter show is a unique blend of Celtic, Irish, Classic Country and Pop favorites not to be missed. Performing with their Irish warmth and infectious energy, fans will hear hits like 'Caledonia', 'Wagon Wheel', 'The Rare Auld Times', and 'The Irish Rover'.

Festival Of Cinema NYC to Return For Its 6th Year, Showcasing 124 Independent Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

Festival of Cinema NYC will return for its 6th year, as a live in-person 10-day event, August 5 - August 14. Taking place at the Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, Queens, FOC NYC will showcase 124 independent films from more than 25 countries, with over 90 anticipated filmmakers to be in attendance.

See Students Become Stars At The Ridgefield Playhouse's Singer Songwriter Showcase, April 25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2022

Songwriting is an art and a craft, and over the past six weeks, a group of students led by Samantha Cole and A.J. Gundell have learned the craft, honed the art and are ready to take the stage for their Singer Songwriter Showcase at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Monday, April 25th at 7:30pm.

SOLITARY SOULS Announced At The Drama Factory
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2021

Johan Liebenberg, whose name is synonymous with his highly-acclaimed, sell-out Neil Diamond Tribute, is back with a nostalgic show, “Solitary Souls”, in which he pays tribute to musical icons Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton, Kris Kristofferson, Don Williams, Bruce Springsteen and naturally Neil Diamond … all lone wolves, one-man bands, rugged individuals and an island unto themselves, all travelling a solitary musical journey!

'Old School Country Legends Tribute' Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

Old School Country Legends Tribute comes to The Drama Factory!

Voice Coach Samantha Cole and Emmy-Winning Producer A.J. Gundell Bring Music Workshop to Ridgefield Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020

=Celebrity Voice Coach Samantha Cole and Emmy Award-winning musician/producer Andy Gundell present a professional one-day workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse Sunday, March 22 from 11am - 5pm.

The Ridgefield Playhouse to Hold Performing and Songwriting Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020

Write, Record and Promote like a pro! Celebrity Voice Coach Samantha Cole and Emmy Award-winning musician/producer Andy Gundell present a professional one-day workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse Sunday, March 22 from 11am - 5pm.

Nashville Symphony Announces 2019/20 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019

The Nashville Symphony has announced the lineup for its 2019/20 season, which kicks off in September and features an extensive variety of classical, pops, jazz and family concerts, including top-flight guest artists, film favorites with live orchestral accompaniment, unique speaker events and much more. At the heart of this concert programming, Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero will lead the orchestra in its flagship Classical Series, which includes everything from masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Berlioz and Beethoven to boundary-pushing contemporary American works.

Photo Flash: First Look at The York Theatre Company's CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2018

The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ('The Simpsons'), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) andmusic direction, music supervision, and arrangements by Logan Medland (National Tours of Cats and Crazy for You). The eight-member cast features Scott Ahearn (Under the Knife: A Farce, Theater for the New City) as Richard, Donna English (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Broadway)as Mrs. Huvey, Lori Hammel (Mamma Mia!, Broadway) as Galiana, Elijah Rayman (Oliver, Goodspeed Opera House) as Davin, Zak Risinger(The Cradle Will Rock, Howl! Arts) as Carl, Brandon Williams (Gettin' the Band Back Together, Broadway) as Lucifer, Dathan B. Williams (Show Boat, Broadway) as Detective Zanderhoff, and Ron Wisniski (Beauty and the Beast, Broadway) as Principal Bolton.

Photo Flash: Meet the Company of CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Julie Musbach - Nov 28, 2018

The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) and music direction, music supervision, and arrangements by Logan Medland (National Tours of Cats and Crazy for You).

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Julie Musbach - Nov 15, 2018

The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces November Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2018

Comedy, circus and music are on the programme as St Helens Theatre Royal as the venue gears up for a November to remember.

Photo Flash: Tracie Thoms, Eric William Morris and More Visit GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2018

The cast of GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER have had many guests from the Broadway community throughout its run. Among those were Lori Tan Chinn, Baayork Lee, Paul Shaffer, Andre De Shields, Denise Burse, Tracie Thoms, Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Alex Newell, Daniel K. Isaac, the kids from SCHOOL OF ROCK, Eric William Morris and his cast members from KING KONG.

Photo Flash: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Alex Newell and More Pay A Visit to GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2018

Last night, GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER welcomed some high-profile guests, including Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Jaygee Macapugay, Nikka Graff Lanzarone and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND's Alex Newell. GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER is playing through September 16 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway. Scroll down for photos of the visitors backstage.

Photo Flash: Broadway Legend Andre De Shields Visits GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Marianka Swain - Sep 3, 2018