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N'Kenge to Tribute LEGENDS! at The Pierre's Two E Bar
by Julie Musbach - Sep 6, 2018

Broadway's MOTOWN: The Musical and Award Winning Songstress N'Kenge brings LEGENDS! to The Pierre's Two E Bar, Oct 1, 2018 at 8:30PM. N'Kenge will be the first soloist to open up the Broadway Series this season and was the first to give a Solo Show last season.

Relive The Classics When Neil Berg's 50 Years Of Rock & Roll Returns To The Hanover Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018

Following a successful and crowd-pleasing 2018 engagement, Neil Berg is back with an all new lineup of hits! Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll Part 2 comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, September 11 at 10 am.

DIAVOLO: Architecture In Motion Comes to the Hanover Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018

Diavolo | Architecture in Motion comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, September 25 at 10 am. Seen by over 95 million people as one of the top 10 finalists on NBC's "America's Got Talent," Diavolo shatters boundaries and soars beyond the grasps of gravity.

Sydney Opera House Presents HEAR ME ROAR
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018

The Sydney Opera House today announced a sensational new music event that will bring together some of the greatest songs ever written by women, performed by some of Australia's leading female artists. Taking its inspiration from Helen Reddy's legendary lyric, this brand new show is a musical tribute to female empowerment and plays for two nights only in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on 13 and 14 December 2018. Tickets go on sale at 9am Tuesday 11 September 2018.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN at 59E59
by Walter McBride - Sep 6, 2018

Hershey Felder brings his wildly acclaimed one-man show, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin to 59E59 Theaters. The production, featuring music and lyrics by the great American songwriter Irving Berlin, book by Hershey Felder and directed by longtime Felder collaborator Trevor Hay, will play from August 24 through October 28, 2018.

Harris Center Presents A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018

Anyone who has heard Janis Joplin knows her immediately - the give-all intensity, the great songs, and that rawly emotive voice. A Night With Janis Joplin presents an imagined concert, held a week before her untimely death, with the legendary performer joined by some of her most significant influences - from Aretha Franklin to Nina Simone to Bessie Smith to Odetta. "Exhilarating…Remarkable…A joyful ruckus" (Washington Post).

A.R.T. Announces September/October OBERON Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018

American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.) announces September and October 2018 programming at OBERON, its club space for cutting-edge performance and thriving incubator for local and emerging artists. Upcoming events include A.R.T.'s Live @ OBERON, Breakout (formerly OBERON Presents), and Afterglow @ OBERON series, as well as independently-produced events.

Ada Vox Releases New Single, Tour Dates and More
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 5, 2018

Ada Vox isn't messing around. She put judge Katy Perry, and America, on notice: she is in this life to win it! A San Antonio based drag queen who sang her heart out on ABC's 'American Idol,' Ada became a Semi-finalist, something that would have been unheard of several years ago. Her appearance marks a first for the show, and people still talk about her performance of The Animals 'House of the Rising Sun' here! as one of the stand-out auditions of the season. Listen on Spotify here!

Bollywood's MASH Comes to The Hanover Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

Experience the best actors, comedians, singers and dancers from one of the world's largest film industries when Generation Bollywood presents MASH 2018 comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, October 26 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers Come to Worcester
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

"The most famous bagpipe band on the planet," the Red Hot Chilli Pipers comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 4 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, September 11 at 10 am.

Harris Center Soweto Gospel Choir Honors Nelson Mandela
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018

"Nothing can really prepare you for the riot of exuberance and depth of the emotion of the Soweto Gospel Choir" (The Scotsman). In this special program, South Africa's five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel choir celebrates the Nelson Mandela centenary. Drawing upon the best talent from churches in and around Soweto, the internationally acclaimed choir shares the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. "Spirited and spectacular"(New York Times), the concert is entitled Songs of the Free; it includes South African classics as well as freedom songs and gospel music much loved by Mandela, for whom the choir had the privilege of performing on multiple occasions. 

Jazz Night at Hoff-Barthelson Music School - 09/28
by Marianka Swain - Aug 31, 2018

Janet Jackson Named 'BMI Icon' at 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 31, 2018

Last night, BMI® (Broadcast Music, Inc)® celebrated the songwriters, producers and publishers of the year's most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs during the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at The Woodruff Arts Center's Symphony Hall in Atlanta. Multiple award-winning superstar Janet Jackson took home the night's highest honor of BMI Icon in recognition of her groundbreaking career as one of the most influential entertainers of all time.

Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at Blue Note Hawaii
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018

The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed by the Na Hoku “Female Vocalist of the Year” Kimié Miner. Paula Fuga returns with a tribute to Aretha Franklin and soul-singer DeAndre Brackensick is back with Shawn Pimental. We welcome Willie K back to the stage following a successful mainland tour and present the Blue Note debut of Kamuela Kahoano. The youngest of the family, Rodney Cazimero joins us later in the month followed by local giants Kumuhau,Brother Noland & John Cruz and Kuana Torres Kahele presenting 'Kakuhihewa, his tribute to O'ahu.

BET Networks to Broadcast Live, Commercial-Free Coverage of Aretha Franklin's Funeral Service
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018

From 'I Say A Little Prayer' to 'Think' to her signature classic 'RESPECT,' Aretha Franklin was a musical phenomenon and a transcendent figure in American culture. As the nation mourns the passing of the 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin, BET Networks will commemorate her life and legacy by broadcasting Aretha Franklin's funeral service in its entirety beginning Friday, August 31 at 10 AM ET on BET, BET Her and BET.com

Brandon Coleman Shares New Track ALL AROUND THE WORLD, Lifted From His Forthcoming Funk Odyssey RESISTANCE
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 30, 2018

Brandon Coleman has unveiled a video for new track “All Around The World” lifted from his forthcoming funk odyssey Resistance, released September 14th via Brainfeeder. With his inimitable vocoded vocal front and centre, reclining on a sleek, instantly danceable uptempo jam, it is abundantly clear why his friend and bandmate Kamasi Washington refers to him as “Professor Boogie”.

Laila Ali, Bobby Bones, Jessie James Decker, Randy Jackson, Soledad O'Brien, Alli Webb and Carnie Wilson Comprise the Celebrity Judge Panel of The 2019 Miss America
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 30, 2018

Laila Ali, Bobby Bones, Jessie James Decker, Randy Jackson, Soledad O'Brien, Alli Webb and Carnie Wilson Comprise the Celebrity Judge Panel of The 2019 Miss America

Harris Center Welcomes Aida Cuevas, 'The Queen Of Mariachi'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2018

Two giants of traditional Mexican music: Aida Cuevas, dubbed "The Queen of Mariachi," is an esteemed figure in Mexico, beloved for her devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her Grammy Award-winning mastery of its demanding vocal forms. On October 7, she pays loving tribute to the music of her dearest friend and greatest mentor - Mexico's bestselling artist of all time, Juan Gabriel, who passed in 2016 - two years ago yesterday. Ms. Cuevas, the only artist given permission by the Juan Gabriel estate to perform such a tribute, "is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation's spirit" (Kansas City Star).

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