Marcus Elliott

Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.

FOR THE CULTURE A Celebration of Hip-Hop Comes to Detroit
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2017

In a celebration of Hip-Hop Culture, Detroit's Motor City Street Dance Academy (MCSDA), directed by B-Boy veteran Benito "Mav One" Vasquez, will be hosting a B-boy/break dance competition for the Celebrating Southwest concert series at the Ford Resource and Engagement Center, aka "The Mercado" at 2826 Bagley in Southwest Detroit. Mav One is a long-time B-boy practitioner, community and cultural organizer and Hip-Hop enthusiast. Supported by the beats and spinning of DJ Soul Rane, dozens of B-boy crews from across the Midwest will compete in a 2 vs. 2 breaking battle, all competing for credibility and a $600 grand prize. Winner takes all!

NUTTY PROFESSOR Reunion, John Pizzarelli Quartet and More Coming Up at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for February 15-21, including the John Pizzarelli Quartet, The Nutty Professor Reunion Concert, Marcus Elliott Quartet, and more. Scroll down for details!