Thelma Houston

WBTT Will Host A 'Weekend Of Soul' During The Holidays
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a very special gift to the community: a Weekend of Soul, featuring the Soul Crooners and Sistas of Soul. Learn more here!

Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

Yellow Sound Label will release Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) this Friday, August 29. We have your exclusive first listen to the track “It Happens at Night,” which features Kristen Duerr, Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, and more. Listen here!

HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.

Barracuda Lounge, NYC Nightlife Hotspot, Closes Doors After 30 Years
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Barracuda Lounge, beloved Chelsea gay bar and drag performance space, will close its doors on March 23 after 30 years of operation.

Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!

Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.

David Burnham to Return to Catalina Jazz Club in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Master vocalist and Broadway sensation David Burnham will return to Catalina Jazz Club with his new show Burnham Sings Bublé for one night only on Saturday, September 7, at 8:30pm.

Outside Lands Details Lineup For Dolores'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2024

Outside Lands has unveiled the programming for the now-beloved, dance space Dolores’. The space celebrates queer and trans communities with the joy and vibrancy that the Bay Area is known for. Dolores’ will return to the Polo Field at the festival grounds and honor the rich history of queer arts, events and activism in San Francisco and beyond… Everyone is welcome at Dolores’! 

Varla Jean Merman To Play Catalina Jazz Club This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Drag icon and award-winning singer and comedienne Varla Jean Merman is set to bring her new show Stand By Your Drag to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood for one show only on Tuesday, April 23, at 8:30pm, it was announced by Catalina and Chris Isaacson Presents.

THE WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE to Play Oscar's Palm Springs & Catalina Jazz Club This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

The Winehouse Experience, starring acclaimed singer Mia Karter, paying musical tribute to Grammy Award-winning singer Amy Winehouse, has been set for Oscar's Palm Springs on Wednesday, April 17, at 7pm, and Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Sunday, April 21, at 7:30pm, it was announced by Chris Isaacson Presents, Oscar's, and Catalina.

TO JONI MITCHELL ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY: A LOVING TRIBUTE to Play Catalina Jazz Club Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023

Chris Isaacson Presents and Catalina Jazz Club have announced To Joni Mitchell on Her 80th Birthday, a special tribute concert, on Tuesday, November 7, at 8:30pm at Catalina. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the lifesaving services of MusiCares and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. Get all the details here!

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Set Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023

It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.

Blanche Ely House Museum to Present Living Room Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Experience an intimate concert series at the Blanche Ely House Museum, featuring local musicians and vocalists from South Florida. Tickets are $10.

Parnell Damone Marcano Joins For FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE At The Carl Sagan And Ann Druyan Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023

Beloved Los Angeles theater legend Parnell Damone Marcano is joining the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles.

FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE Announces Extension And Cast Additions
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Bazalaam Beats Productions has announced a second extension of the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles. Having been previously shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic in March of 2020, the musical reopened in February of 2023 for a limited engagement of twelve performances.

Star-Studded Let Me Help The Children Of The World 6 Hour Mega Music Festival Streams Globally
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2022

In an unprecedented globally streamed phenomena on Saturday October 1, International Music Day, artists from all over the planet joined together as FENIX360 and WOW TV presented the Let Me Help the Children of the World 6-hour benefit concert extravaganza.

Interview: Karla Gordy Bristol's Labor of Love: MOTOWN: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC, THE MAGIC, THE LOVE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 27, 2022

A descendant of Motown royalty, Karla Gordy Bristol will present Motown: Celebrating The Music, The Magic, The Love  October 1, 2022. This world premiere, created, produced and directed by Karla, will feature a panel and show that includes: Shelly Berger, Janie Bradford, Duke Fakir, William Goldstein, Iris Gordy, Brian Holland, Brenda Holloway, Thelma Houston, Miller London, Scherrie, Lynda  & Susaye (Former Ladies of The Supremes), Martha Reeves, Paul Riser, Claudette Robinson, Smokey Robinson and Otis Williams. Pat Harvey acts as master of ceremonies, with Shadoe Stevens announcing and Patrice Rushen as panel moderator. Karla managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2022

On September 15, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) honored Charlize Theron, Colin Farrell and Sheryl Lee Ralph with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala. GRAMMY®-winning Motown legend Thelma Houston performed at the event.

Morrissey Returns to NJPAC in December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced a performance by British singer-songwriter Morrissey set to perform on Thursday, December 1 at 8:00 PM. 

Colin Farrell to Join Charlize Theron & Sheryl Lee Ralph at Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS
by Michael Major - Sep 6, 2022

Colin Farrell will be honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala, joining previously announced honorees Charlize Theron and Sheryl Lee Ralph. All three will be honored with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award. GRAMMY®-winning Motown legend Thelma Houston will perform at the event.