Lisa Fischer

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Artistic Director Announced For 2025

Adelaide Cabaret Festival announces the Artistic Director for 2025, bringing excitement and fresh vision to the celebrated event. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming festival lineup and highlights.

City Winery Boston Reveals Summer 2024 Event Lineup

City Winery Boston has announced over 100 shows on stage at Greater Boston’s  premier entertainment/culinary venue this summer.  From pop legends to cutting edge comedy, there’s something for everybody.

Review: ALONZO KING LINES BALLET: DEEP RIVER at Kennedy Center

The visionary eye of Choreographer Alonzo King creates such complex choreographic movement from his gifted ensemble of twelve contemporary ballet dancers, that you will miss a tantalizing moment if you avert your eyes for even a nano-second. Billed as the Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River ---the audience at the Kennedy Center was treated not only to the choreographic ebb and flow of the Deep River contemporary ballet work but was also treated to no less than twelve other contemporary ballet dance works that preceded this primary work (except for one achingly languorous, reflective, and sensual work entitled Epilogue Pas which was a stunning pas de deux that was the final work of the evening –danced beautifully by Adji Cissoko and Shuaib (Elhassan).

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season

Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

Registration Now Open For Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the opening of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Photos: Melba Moore And Kathy Sledge Sit Down for UNSCRIPTED LIVE At Lincoln Center

Tony Award-winning vocalist Melba Moore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer Kathy Sledge joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 6 for the fourth edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary and innovative artists. The evening was featured as part of Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook. See photos from inside the event!

Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop'

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash with Over 10,000 Fans in Attendance

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 drew over 10,000 fans for iconic performances by Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee. Plans for the 2025 festival are already underway.

Lauderdale Art Week Headliners Include ArtServe's 'New & Improved' January 26 Opening Night

ArtServe, Inc.'s 'New & Improved' exhibit and January 26 opening night reception will be among the headliners during Lauderdale Art Week, the largest celebration of all genres of art in South Florida. Join the free event for a night of art, robots, and a panel on artificial intelligence in art. Kids are welcome too!

'The Rolling Stones Live at the Wiltern' Out on Multiple Formats in March

This release features rare performances from November 2002. One of the greatest box-office successes of 2002/2003, 117 shows grossing over $300 million, The Rolling Stones' “Licks World Tour”—in support of their 40 Licks compilation—celebrated the band's 40th Anniversary, highlighted by this intimate Nov. 22 Los Angeles show at The Wiltern.

APAP|NYC 2024, The World's Premiere Gathering Of The Performing Arts Industry, Takes Place January 12-16

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals has announced early details about APAP|NYC 2024. The 67th annual conference APAP|NYC 2024 will take place in New York from January 12-16, 2024.

Virginia Gay to Host Adelaide Cabaret Festival's THE VARIETY GALA

Adelaide Cabaret Festival's iconic opening night celebration in 2024 will be hosted by none other than Artistic Director and Chief Mischief Maker️, Virginia Gay, with tickets on sale tomorrow, Monday November 13. 

Lincoln Center Presents to Continue This Winter/Spring With Expanded Free and Choose-What-You-Pay Performances

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ha revealed additional programming across the winter and spring, featuring expanded free and Choose-What-You-Pay performances.

Photos: Brenda Russell Interviewed For UNSCRIPTED LIVE At City Winery NYC

Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

TD James Moody Jazz Festival Adds Christian McBride, Savion Glover, and More to November Line-Up

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has added more exciting performers to its line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Fisher Center at Bard to Host Groundbreaking Concert for New Building Designed by Maya Lin

Discover the groundbreaking concert held at Fisher Center at Bard to commemorate the new architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Maya Lin. Get all the details on the concert date, and learn more about the innovative design of the new building.

12th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival Returns to NJPAC in November

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023. Learn more about the full program here!

Eisemann Center Presents Hosts Free Screening of 20 FEET FROM STARDOM

Eisemann Center Presents will host a free screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 FEET FROM STARDOM in the Bank of America Theatre on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 pm. Learn more about the film and find out how to attend the screening here!

Artist Submissions Now Open For Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024

Adelaide Cabaret Festival is inviting show creators and performers to submit their works and acts for consideration as part of Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024 – the world's largest cabaret festival of its kind.