Jerry Williams

Review: Mary Porter Honors Her Home State in HATS OFF TO CAROLINA at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 17, 2025

Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them.

See David Yazbek and More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED Now Available on Digital
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2025

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, a new documentary about singer, songwriter, and record producer Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg, is now available on digital. 

SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED To Premiere at Belcourt Theater
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

The Nashville premiere of Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted will take place at the historic Belcourt Theater in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 12, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.

Video: SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED Documentary Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Magnolia Pictures has released the trailer for Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, a new documentary about singer, songwriter, and record producer Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg. Watch it now!

SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED Documentary Sets Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Magnolia Pictures has acquired the North American rights to SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED, a documentary about convention-defying singer, songwriter and record producer Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg. The film will be released in theaters starting May 2.

Swamp Dogg's New Album to Feature Jenny Lewis, Margo Price, Vernon Reid & More
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

Produced by Ryan Olson (Poliça, Gayngs) and recorded with an all-star band including Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan, the 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane in typical Swamp Dogg fashion.

Swamp Dogg Releases New Single From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2022

Don Giovanni Records has announced the release of the new album from Soul + R&B legend Swamp Dogg titled I Need A Job... So I Can Buy More Autotune. Swamp Dogg has released lead single 'Soul To Blessed Soul' across all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. The album is available for pre-order now!

Marie Osmond Debuts At #1 On Billboard Classical Crossover Albums Chart With 'Unexpected'
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2021

The album features the lead single, 'Unexpected Song' from the musical Song and Dance. With theatrical credits that include Anna Leonowens in the Broadway production of The King and I, Osmond also performs numbers from Into the Woods, West Side Story, The Sound of Music and more. Listen to the album now!

VIDEO: Marie Osmond Sings 'The Prayer' on the KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2021

The 'Unexpected' album featured musical theatre favorites. With theatrical credits that include Anna Leonowens in the Broadway production of The King and I, Osmond also performs numbers from Into the Woods, West Side Story, The Sound of Music and more. Watch the performance, which also featured America's Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet, now!

LISTEN: Marie Osmond Releases 'Unexpected' Album
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021

The album includes tracks such as Children Will Listen (from the musical Into the Woods), Somewhere (from the musical West Side Story), On My Own (from the musical Les Miserables), Over the Rainbow (from the film The Wizard of Oz), If I Loved You (from the musical Carousel). Listen to the album now!

Virginia Arts Festival Presents Marie Osmond
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 29, 2021

Multiple gold and platinum selling artist Marie Osmond is spreading the holiday cheer to Norfolk on December 13th at Chrysler Hall! Featuring special guests David Osmond and America’s Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet, fans will delight in the festive performance featuring holiday tunes and music from Marie’s newest album Unexpected. Tickets are on sale now and available by phone at 757-282-2822 or online at vafest.org.

BWW Review: MASH NOTE TO THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT AND CORPUS CHRISTI at Henley Street Theatre Company And Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - May 20, 2020

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BWW Feature: A mash note to OLYMPUS ON MY MIND 2002 at Barksdale Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - May 4, 2020

Haubenstock's COVID-19 pastime is reminiscing about her favorite shows of the past 18 years, more or less

BWW Interview: Daniel Emmet of DANIEL EMMET: ALL THAT I AM at Cleopatra's Barge Inside Caesars Palace
by Debbie Hall - Aug 21, 2019

Daniel Emmet, Season 13 Top 10 finalist on NBC's 'America's Got Talent,' will return to Caesars Palace to headline an exclusive six-night limited engagement. 'Daniel Emmet: All That I Am' will be performed at Cleopatra's Barge inside Caesars Palace Aug. 25-26, Sept. 1, Sept. 6, and Sept. 22-23.

Acclaimed Singer and Entertainer Marie Osmond to Perform at the Deer Valley Music Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 14, 2019

Marie Osmond will bring her signature style and exuberance to the stage for the Deer Valley® Music Festival on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 PM at the Deer Valley® Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in her first orchestra concert in more than a decade. She will perform with the Utah Symphony conducted by Jerry Williams. Daniel Emmet, 2018 America's Got Talent finalist known for his unforgettable performance with Plácido Domingo, and Marie's nephew, David Osmond, will also perform on the program.

Jerry Williams Reveals Official Video For 'David At The Bar'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 29, 2019

British musician and songwriter Jerry Williams returns today with the video for her latest single, 'David At The Bar,' which premiered over on Earmilk. Directed by James Robert Sharp and filmed on location at The Marmion in Portsmouth, UK, the very pub where Jerry first met the titular David, the accompanying video beautifully supplements Jerry's warm, true to life story telling.

Review Roundup: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Virginia Rep
by Leah Windahl - Feb 22, 2018

Virginia Rep presents Lorraine Hansberry's classic, A RAISIN IN THE SUN! Set in the south side of Chicago in 1950s, A RAISIN IN THE SUN begins when the Younger family receives ten thousand dollars following the death of the family patriarch. Though everyone in the family wants to use the money in order to better themselves, tensions brew when it becomes unclear how best to make that happen. A RAISIN IN THE SUN opened February 16th, and will run through March 11th.

LA.-A-GO-GO Celebrates California's Rock, Soul and Surf Pioneers
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

When the history of Los Angeles rock 'n' roll is told, bands like the Beach Boys, the Byrds, and the Doors typically are mentioned as founding fathers. As great as those bands are, many other acts have played important roles too. The inaugural LA-A-GO-GO concert shines a spotlight on some of these beloved local music heroes in a remarkable gathering happening November 4, 2017 at the Regent Theater in downtown L.A.

TheatreLAB Announces Extension of MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 30, 2016

TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, is proud to announce that Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, is now extended due to popular demand. Directed by TheatreLAB Artistic Director, Deejay Gray, the production will now run through August 13th at TheatreLAB's venue, The Basement (300 East Broad Street). For extension performances, the roles of Colleen and Jenny will be played by Addie Barnhart and Liz Earnest. Added performances are on August 11th, 12th, and 13th at 8pm. TheatreLAB is also introducing a Special Second Viewing Rush Rate. Anyone who wants to see the show a second time can bring their receipt from their first viewing to get a half-priced ticket at the door.