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Smoke Jazz Club Reveals May Line-up featuring Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, Billy Childs, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Violinist Kristin Lee to Make Weill Recital Hall Debut At Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Violinist Kristin Lee will make her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with pianist John Novacek. The performance is part of United in Sound: America at 250, the citywide festival presented by Carnegie Hall.

Celebrate 25 Years With Jazz in the Valley at Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Located just 90 minutes north of New York City in Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park, Jazz in the Valley (JITV), upstate New York's premiere festival, will celebrate its 25th anniversary for two days.

The Theatre Lab School of The Dramatic Arts 14th Annual DRAMATHON to Take Place on April 28th
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 24, 2025

On April 28th at 7:30pm the best arts education institution in the DMV will host one of their signature events and trust me, it’s something you really don’t want to miss.

SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals May Concert Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its concert schedule for May 2025. Some of today's top ensembles reunite on the SMOKE stage. Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: Apple TV+'s JANE Season 3 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from season three of the Emmy Award-winning original series Jane, set to premiere globally on Friday, April 18, with all five episodes. Watch it now!

Video: Apple TV+ Drop Trailer for Season 3 of Jane Goodall Series for Kids
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for season three of the Emmy Award-winning original series Jane, set to premiere globally on Friday, April 18, with all five episodes. Watch it now!

Jane Goodall Series Sets Season 3 Premiere on Apple TV+
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Apple TV+ has announced an all-new season three of the Emmy award-winning original series “Jane.” The mission-driven series for kids and families is inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall.

WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER to Release Original Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company will release an original cast recording for its World Premiere production of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event. Learn more!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WELCOME TO THE BIG DIPPER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The York Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical comedy based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, by Catherine Filloux). Check out photos from opening night below!

Apple TV+ Offers Halloween Programming for the Entire Family This Spooky Season
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024

Apple TV+ has lots to offer ghouls and goblins of all ages this fall, including the debut of the second season of DreamWorks Animation's adventure series, “CURSES!” on Friday, October 4. Guest voice stars on this one-of-a-kind spooky adventure series include horror legend Robert Englund, as well as James Marsters, Rhea Perlman, Phylicia Rashad, and more.

Megan Hayes and Dorothy Samuels Appointed to New York Pops Board of Directors.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2024

The New York Pops has just announced the appointments of Megan Hayes and Dorothy Samuels to its Board of Directors.

Franco Ambrosetti's New Strings Album 'Sweet Caress' To Be Released in Immersive Sound
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Franco Ambrosetti releases his second album of ballads with strings, Sweet Caress, arranged by Alan Broadbent and featuring John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Scott Colley, Sara Caswell, and Orchestra. Available August 9, 2024.

Flushing Town Hall Will Pay Tribute to Albert 'Tootie' Heath
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

On Friday, June 28, at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present The Queens Jazz Orchestra - A Concert for 'Tootie' Heath to remember and honor the late NEA Jazz Master Albert 'Tootie' Heath, who passed away last month on April 3, just shy of 90 years-old.

Video: Apple TV+ Drops New Trailer For JANE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Apple TV+ revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated season two of Emmy Award-winning “Jane.” Watch the video here!

Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Season 2 Trailer For JANE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Get a sneak peek into Season 2 of the Emmy-winning series JANE on Apple TV+, inspired by the life and mission of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Birdland Presents The Return Of Eric Comstock And Barbara Fasano For A Four-Show Residency, February 6-27
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of pianist and singer Eric Comstock and vocalist Barbara Fasano with their new show “The Songbook: From Sinatra to Sondheim to Sting.”

Interview: Bruce Winant on Reuniting With Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bruce Winant, who's starring as Tevye, to talk about his return to the role, his personal connection to the story, and more.

Full Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Gateway Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024

The return of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, is now in rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from January 26 – February 25, 2024.