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Review: Champian Fulton FLYING HIGH Delivers Vibrant Jazz & Cabaret at Birdland
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 6, 2026

Champian Fulton’s FLYING HIGH delivered a vibrant blend of jazz and cabaret, pairing her elegant pianism with a stellar ensemble and standout vocalists. The set moved effortlessly from intimate moments to full-band swing.

'The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band' Album Available Today
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Marking the 80th Anniversary of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band, Hindsight Records is excited to release the new historical album, The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band which contains fifteen hits newly recorded with strings.

Album Review: Out Of The Past Comes Rose Marie's 1st Ever CD Collection For Her 100th Birthday on ROSE MARIE SINGS
by Bobby Patrick - Aug 28, 2023

For those of us for whom she represents more than kitsch, this album is an essential.

Photos: First Look At The World Premiere of DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023

Doris Day was one of the biggest box office draws of her day. Her sunny disposition, and light hearted comedies turned her into America’s sweetheart but her personal life was far from a fairytale. In Paul Adams' new play Doris Day: My Secret Love, Doris is thrust into the spotlight again.  See photos from the production.

LA Big Band Alumni to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Select Sunday Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Join the renowned LA Big Band Alumni as they celebrate their 25th anniversary with a series of monthly performances at Hollywood Post 43. Don't miss the opportunity to witness their musical excellence and enjoy their iconic Big Band Jazz, Swing, and Classic Vocal Pop Standards. For more information, visit their website.

Emerging Artists Theatre To Premiere Three New Off-Broadway Plays Running In Repertory September 4 To October 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023

The award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), currently celebrating their 30th anniversary, has announced three new Off-Broadway plays having their World Premiere this fall at the 28th Street Theatre (also known as TADA). The two month engagement will feature the following plays running in repertory: Anne Being Frank by Ron Elisha, Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams, and Sex Work Sex Play by Caytha Jentis.

El Portal Theatre Presents Three Special Shows For The Holidays!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2022

El Portal Theatre presents three special shows to celebrate the holidays onstage at the historic El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA.

Park Theatre Will Show Bob Hope 1969 Christmas Special on Veterans Day
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022

The Park Theatre will continue its tradition of presenting a free film in honor of Veterans Day. The year they will present the “Bob Hope 1969 USO Christmas Special” on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, at 12:30pm.

See Eva Noblezada, James Jackson Jr. & John-Andrew Morrison and More at The Green Room 42 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their September line-up for in-person cabaret performances, featuring See Eva Noblezada, James Jackson Jr. & John-Andrew Morrison and more. See the full lineup here!

Hershey Area Playhouse Presents The Unforgettable Big Band
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022

Swingin' big band music is always alive at the Hershey Area Playhouse, with an unforgettable performance from the Unforgettable Big Band on April 1 and 2, 2022. 

Madison Theatre At Molloy College Presents SWINGTIME BIG BAND: LOVE NOTES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2022

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College presents Swingtime Big Band: Love Notes, February 13, 2022.

Hershey Area Playhouse Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2021

Hershey Area Playhouse has announced its schedule of theater for its 2022 season.  Learn more about the full season lineup!

DORIS DAY: MY SECRET LOVE Headlines Emerging Artists New Work Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021

Emerging Artists Theatre presents a workshop production of the new full length play Doris Day: My Secret Love by Paul Adams.

BWW Review: BLAX THE MUSICAL at Lucernaire
by Patrick Honoré - Sep 29, 2021

Playing at the arthouse venue Le Lucernaire just off of Luxembourg Gardens until October 31st, you won't want to miss this wild, action packed, musical tribute to blaxploitation, soul, and funk.

MetropolitanZoom Presents Jeff Franzel in THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2021

MetropolitanZoom presents JEFF FRANZEL in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show.

Kaley Cuoco Will Play Doris Day in New Limited Series
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2021

Kaley Cuoco is set to star as Doris Day in a limited series based on A.E. Hotchner’s 1976 biography, “Doris Day: Her Own Story.” The project will be produced by Cuoco’s Yes, Norman Productions with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

MetropolitanZoom Presents Jeff Franzel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2021

MetropolitanZoom will present Jeff Franzel in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show. Jeff Franzel is a multi-talented songwriter and composer with over 30 years' experience in the music business.

MetropolitanZoom Presents Jeff Franzel in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021

MetropolitanZoom will present Jeff Franzel in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show. Jeff has been a Yamaha artist since 2011, and recorded his CD and DVD, Mood of the Moment, in front of a live audience at the Oscar Peterson Hall in Montreal on a Yamaha CFX Piano.

Pamela Kawada Collaborates With 20 Authors on New Book OWN YOUR DREAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2020

Pamela Kawada, president PK Media, collaborates with 20 other prominent authors in new book, 'Own Your Dreams.' With a foreword by Les Brown, a world-renowned motivational speaker, the book is filled with stories designed to inspire personal strength and evoke the achievement of dreams and goals.

Joan Merrill Says LET'S GIVE DORIS DAY HER DUE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 7, 2020

Renowned film critic Molly Haskell said, “I think Doris Day is the most underrated, underappreciated actress that has ever come out of Hollywood.” And Will Friedwald, popular singing guru, says “At her very best, she's worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Frank Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald, yet she's never gotten a fraction of their respect.”