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Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Danza, Linda Eder, and many more. See the full July lineup!

Review Roundup: SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026

Sinatra The Musical is now open at the Aldwych Theatre. The production stars Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as the movie goddess Ava Gardner, and more. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 25, 2026

Backyard Renaissance Theatre's San Diego premiere of Jim Cartwright's “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is a curious blend of broad comedy and intimate drama. Anthony Methvin's production is elevated by a remarkable cast that finds genuine humanity beneath the script's extremes.

Review: SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Aldwych Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 24, 2026

The stories about Francis Albert Sinatra are endless. Two decades before Beatlemania hit the States, thousands of girls queued around the block so they could see the short, skinny kid from Hoboken sing while they cried, screamed and fainted. He had a thick New Jersey accent and a thin skin, punching one critic in the back of the head and physically threatening other members of the press. His friendship with mob members and their goons supposedly helped him out of a recording contract and for decades the FBI kept a file on him running to thousands of pages. He was close friends with Marilyn Monroe and gifted her a dog; she named it “Maf”, short for Mafia Honey, just to wind him up. At the age of 48, he dated a teenage Mia Farrow and the two eventually married in 1966.

THE SONG OF LIP AND TARANTULA to Return in Workshop Production at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

The Tank will present workshop production of The Song of Lip and Tarantula written by Aviva Pearl Ocean Creation, directed by Kelley-Marie Van Dilla, and starring Aviva Pearl Ocean Creation and Airen Guevara.

Review: Stephanie Nakasian Brings Warmth and Depth to Chelsea Table + Stage
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 23, 2026

Stephanie Nakasian brought warmth, wit, and deep jazz chops to Chelsea Table + Stage, blending swinging standards, personal stories, and guest appearances by Meri Ziev and mouth trumpeter Robert Gurland.

Review: OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE at Rose Theater (Jazz At Lincoln Center)
by Rob Lester - Jun 22, 2026

The OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE at Jazz at Lincoln Center was a lovely 100th anniversary embrace of his legacy by admirers. Read a review of the May 8 show.

BLACK, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL to Celebrate Black Women at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

BLACK, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL, a cabaret blending jazz, R&B, Broadway, gospel, spoken word, and comedy, will take the stage at 54 Below, featuring Richmond, Virginia artists honoring Black women through music and storytelling.

GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ to Headline Princeton Festival's Juneteenth Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas will perform tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at Morven Museum & Garden, alongside a quilt exhibit and civil rights talks.

Photos: Joel Harper-Jackson and More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

All new photos have been released of the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the photos here.

SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.

Eric Carle Museum to Open Jerry Pinkney Retrospective Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present 'Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,' a retrospective of over 75 works exploring music's influence on the late illustrator's career.

Relive 10 of the Most Emotional Acceptance Speeches in Tony Awards History
by Michael Gioia - Jun 1, 2026

Grab a tissue — these Tony Awards speeches may make you teary-eyed!

THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL to Open at Morven Museum with Sierra Boggess and More
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The Princeton Festival will open at Morven Museum & Garden with a weekend featuring Sierra Boggess, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, American Repertory Ballet, and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

Apollo Theater to Relight Iconic Marquee, Honor Kiki Shepard With Walk of Fame Induction
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

The Apollo Theater announced a marquee relighting ceremony marking a milestone in its ongoing restoration, alongside a posthumous Walk of Fame induction honoring the late Kiki Shepard.

Bees Deluxe to Perform at MONDAY NIGHT BLUES Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Bees Deluxe, a British/American modern blues band and winners of the 2025 New Hampshire State Blues Challenge, will perform at Park St Grille in Rockland, Maine as part of the Monday Night Blues Concert Series.

PERFORMA LIVE ON BROADWAY to Feature Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger & More at Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

Performa will present a one-night-only variety show at The Town Hall in New York, featuring twelve acts spanning music, dance, comedy, and performance, hosted by Casey Jost. The fundraiser includes Julio Torres, Barbara Kruger, Anne Imhof, and Yvonne Rainer.

Music at the Odyssey to Present A LIFE IN JAZZ Celebrating Billie Holiday, John Coltrane and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Music at the Odyssey will celebrate the inspiring canon of jazz masters with A Life in Jazz, a one-night-only musical journey curated and directed by John Snow.

NYC Releases Artist Proposals for Permanent Billie Holiday Monument in Queens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs revealed six finalist proposals for a permanent public monument honoring Billie Holiday at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Queens, with public feedback being accepted.

Photos/Video: Joel Harper-Jackson, Ana Villafañe, and More in Rehearsal For SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

New rehearsal photos and footage have been released from the West End premiere of Sinatra The Musical, the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon. Check out the video and photos here!