Marvin Gaye

Interview: Crystal Starr's Singing for FREEDOM AT THE MOULIN ROUGE: A LAS VEGAS CIVIL RIGHTS STORY

Following a very successful production of Plenty of Heart, Plenty of Hope at The Wallis, MUSE/IQUE is presenting Freedom at The Moulin Rouge: A Las Vegas Civil Rights Story at The Huntington August 27th and 28th, and at the Skirball Cultural Center September 4th and 5th. MUSE/IQUE’s artistic director Rachael Worby will direct guest vocalists: Kenton Chen, LaVance Colley, Ashley Faatoalia, Jabu Graybeal and Crystal Starr. Crystal found some time to answer a few of my queries.

ROCKY HORROR & More Set for The Center For Performing Arts' 2024-25 Season

Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: '8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE '70S' at New Village Arts

“8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s” is a musical review that brings the colorful and varied song styles of the 1970s to life with a lot of love, musicality, and full of good-time summer vibes.  

Individual Tickets For North Charleston POPS! 2024 - 2025 Shows On Sale Next Week

Individual tickets for the North Charleston POPS! 2024 - 2025 season will be available starting Monday, August 26 at 10 AM. Learn more about the shows!

Review: Bandhouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends at Strathmore

Bandhouse Gigs, an outfit that assembles top local musicians to honor a variety of artists from Bob Dylan to the Stones, began its life outdoors at the Strathmore, honoring Nils Lofgren. For a big event Saturday with the full title “Strathmore Presents A BandHouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends,” an attempt was made to honor no less than 24 acts over three and a half hours, involving, by one count, 75 different musicians. 

Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.

Millbrook Playhouse to Close Out Summer With 8-TRACK: Sounds of the '70s In Concert

Millbrook Playhouse will wrap up the summer season with a lively 70s-themed show, featuring classic hits and vibrant performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

JOAT Festival International de Street Dance Set For Next Month

Labor Day weekend will once again be vibrating to the effervescent rhythm of the JOAT festival. Co-produced by Danse Danse, the festival promises to bring excitement to the indoor and outdoor stages of the Quartier des spectacles from August 27 to September 2.

Dance Concert Comes to Théâtre Maisonneuve as part of the JOAT Festival

The JOAT Festival, coproduced by Danse Danse, will present Groove, a 'dance concert' by Dutch companies The Ruggeds & Ghetto Funk Collective that will bring audiences back to the era of James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Returns to Parr Hall as the Show Turns 20

One of the UK's most popular touring Motown shows turns 20 today. The Magic of Motown has been seen by millions people since its launch in 2004 and is still a regular part of Parr Hall's programme due to its enduring appeal.

Spotlight: 8-TRACK at The Winter Park Playhouse

Boogie down this summer with 8-Track: Sounds of the 70's at The Winter Park Playhouse!

Carmel Jazz Fest Set For Next Month

Carmel Jazz Fest will return August 9 and 10 with top international, regional and local acts in Jazz, Blues and R&B. 

New Village Arts Announces 23rd Season

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, has announced three musicals and two plays that will encompass our 2024-2025 season. This, their 23rd Season and second full season in the renovated and renamed Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, focuses on diverse voices examining what it means to BELIEVE in something.

Karen Mason, Jarran Muse & More to Headline Paper Mill Playhouse's Front Row Center Series

Paper Mill Playhouse will present the Front Row Center series featuring solo shows by Karen Mason, Jarran Muse, and Nicholas Rodriguez in an intimate cabaret setting. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY Weekly Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series Kicks Off On June 27

NJPAC has announced an exciting lineup featuring DJ FELIX HERNANDEZ, CYRO BAPTISTA, KOFI KINAATA, GALACTIC, KRS-ONE, and BIG FREEDIA.

Youn Sun Nah Teams with Jon Cowherd on 'Elles,' a New Collection of Songs Made Famous by Iconic Female Artists

Award-winning vocalist Youn Sun Nah will release her groundbreaking new album, Elles, on August 30, 2024. Long hailed for her style-blurring renditions, Elles sees Youn Sun Nah bringing her remarkable voice and unique perspective to a range of songs that have deeply fueled her own indescribable musical approach, all made famous by iconic female artists.

An Evening With Gregory Porter Announced At The Chicago Theatre This December

Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will stop at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:00PM, as part of his 2024 Holiday Tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21 at 10:00AM CT.

Gregory Porter Comes to Detroit This Holiday Season

 Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will stop at the Detroit Opera House on December 12 as part of his 2024 Holiday Tour.

Review: THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS at McCoy Center For The Arts

Two questions almost immediately sprang up when people were told that the Temptations and the Four Tops were performing June 11 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany. People asked, Those two groups are still around? and How many of the original members are left?

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.