Dianne Reeves Joins NYO Jazz for Carnegie Hall Debut and European Tour
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 12, 2018
Carnegie Hall today announced that world-renowned jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and critically-acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordonwill join NYO Jazz as special guest artists for the ensemble's Carnegie Hall debut on July 27, 2018. Following its New York concert, NYO Jazz will embark on its first-ever tour to Europe, which includes performances in The Netherlands, Germany, and Great Britain, July 30 - August 10, 2018. Dianne Reeves will also be featured as a guest artist on NYO Jazz's European tour.
QUEENS OF SOUL Tribute Concert Comes to The Triad
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 12, 2018
AnthonyKen, LLC (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) presents the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REIGNING DIVAS. Featuring some of New York City's best vocal talent - culled from Broadway stages and church choirs alike - performing the beloved songs of soul singers such as Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige and many more, QUEENS OF SOUL will be performed on Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 8th at 7:00 PM at The Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, between Amsterdam & Columbus). For tickets and information, visit www.AnthonyKen.com or call 212-279-4200.
Blossom Music Center Turns 50 and Announces Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 11, 2018
Blossom Music Center, The Cleveland Orchestra's summer home, marks its 50th anniversary this summer. The Cleveland Orchestra will present a special season for its annual Blossom Music Festival and a summer-long celebration for this milestone year.
Lillias White, Sasha Allen, and More Join QUEENS OF SOUL Concert
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 9, 2018
You want to talk about singers? This lineup is something to look forward to. The Dynamic Duo ANTHONYKEN, LLC. (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) are pleased to announce TONY Winner Lillias White, The Voice's Sasha Allen, The Color Purple's Jeannette Bayardelle and R&B Soul Singer Monifah will join the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REGNING DIVAS which will be performed for two shows exclusively the first weekend of April (April 7th & 8th). Additional powerhouse vocalists will include Jacqueline B. Arnold (PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Enga Davis (AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Rashidra Scott (BEAUTIFUL), DeAnne Stewart (MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL), Lady Pepper (A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS), Trish Divina, Milah Jae, Kareema Khouri and many more surprise guests as well.
Actor, Musician, Composer Delights at Seattle Rep in
HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 9, 2018
The story and music of America's Composer come to life on stage with Seattle Repertory Theatre's presentation of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, a play-with-music written and performed by award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder (Broadway's George Gershwin Alone, Off-Broadway's Maestro; Our Great Tchaikovsky, and others). Directed by Trevor Hay, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will play the Bagley Wright stage February 23-March 18, 2018 (opening night is February 28, 2018), and tickets are on sale now through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 and online at SeattleRep.org.
T.S. Monk Comes to The Bickford Theatre, 2/22
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 8, 2018
The Bickford Theatre celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz legend Thelonious Monk on Thursday, February 22, with a concert featuring his son, the acclaimed drummer, educator and composer T.S. Monk who will perform with his sextet introducing vocalist April May Webb.
COMMITTED Begins Performances Tonight
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 6, 2018
Committed, presented by New York Theater's Winterfest, begins performances tonight at 6.15pm at The Hudson Guild Theater (441 West 26th Street), with additional performances on Saturday, February 10th at 8.30pm and Sunday, February 11th at 1.00pm. Written by award winning director, Tricia Brouk (Romance and Cigarettes, "Sublets," This Dinner is Full), Committed features 10 original songs by lyricist/composer Andrew David Sotomayor (50 Shades of F***d Up).
Photo Coverage: The New York Pops Presents HEART AND SOUL, Featuring James Monroe Iglehart and Capathia Jenkins
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Feb 3, 2018
The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke were joined by Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (currently appearing as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton, and previously seen as the Genie in Aladdin and Bobby in Memphis) and Broadway regular Capathia Jenkins (Medda inNewsies, as well as appearances in Caroline, Or Change, and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) for Heart and Soul on Friday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Orna Banai, Miri Mesika, Ester Rada, Hadar Levi and more at Holon Theatre's WOMAN FESTIVAL 2018
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 2, 2018
In a special show for the festival: Degibri Big Band will host Miri Mesika, Ester Rada and Leena Makhoul in a tribute to the great jazz singers: Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin and more. March 8, 21:30.
The Public Announces Joe's Pub Working Group
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 31, 2018
Joe's Pub at The Public announces the new class of Joe's Pub Working Group (JPWG), the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists. Entering its fourth year, JPWG welcomes five artists - playwright and songwriter Dan Fishback, classically trained bandleader Juliette Jones, violinist and composer Dana Lyn, jazz composer and pianist Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes and cabaret darling Tori Scott - as the core group that represents the diversity and scope of the nightly programming at Joe's Pub.
Ivoryton Playhouse Announces 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 31, 2018
On March 21st, 2018 The Ivoryton Playhouse opens its doors for a new season - a year full of exciting, affordable professional theatre. Plays for romantics and plays for cynics; shows for families and shows by and about women; music from the movies and Broadway as well as timely new comedies and shocking stories of dark secrets - the Ivoryton Playhouse 2018 season has something for everyone and more than you ever expected.
RPO 2018/19 Season to Present Leslie Odom, Jr. and More
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 31, 2018
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2018/19 season to a packed house in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre earlier this evening. The Orchestra's fourth-annual, free Season Preview Concert once again featured the entire orchestra onstage performing selected excerpts, with emcees Music Director Ward Stare and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik.
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