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Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Line-Up For 2018 Off Center Festival, 1/19-2/3
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2017


Segerstrom Center's annual Off Center Festival returns January 19 February 3, 201 8 for another thrillin g walk on the wild side of new theater, music and avant - garde performance art.

Chloe Kohanski Named Champion of NBC's THE VOICE
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2017


Twenty three-year-old psychedelic rock singer Chloe Kohanski from Nashville, Tenn., was crowned champion of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series THE VOICE last night.

ETHEL String Quartet Announces Winter/Spring Season
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2017


String Quartet ETHEL, known for their enlivened playing and consistently groundbreaking redefinition of concert music, announces their upcoming Winter/Spring 2018 season. Described as an adventurous quartet with a rock band's zest by the New York Times and deemed a genre unto itself by the Village Voice, ETHEL's new season offers the world premiere of Circus: Wandering Cityin Sarasota, Florida.

Clinton Jackson Comes to ComedyWorks This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2017


After graduating high school, Clinton began to hone his craft in San Francisco's thriving comedy scene, quickly moving up the ranks to become one of the city's youngest headliners.

James Monroe Iglehart and Capathia Jenkins to Join NY Pops for HEART AND SOUL
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017


The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke are joined by Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (currently appearing asMarquis 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.

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Comes To Eisemann Center
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017


Eisemann Center Presents is proud to host the Broadway musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Tickets range from $46-$64 and are available for purchase online at www.eisemanncenter.com or by calling the Eisemann Center Ticket Office at 972-744-4650 and group discounts are available for 10 or more persons. The Eisemann Center is located at 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas.

Bid Now with Charitybuzz to Win the Definitive GRAMMYS Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2017


This is a rare chance to bid on the definitive GRAMMY experience with tickets to both the 60th GRAMMY Awards Telecast & MusiCares Person of the Year concert. This package not only includes tickets to the both events but also features two official after-parties and a suite at the New York Hilton Midtown!

E.Faye Butler & Felicia P. Fields To Perform Limited Run Cabaret Concert At Chicago's Biograph Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2017


Steve Abrams and Kicky Productions announce that a brand new cabaret-concert, Lettin' the Good Times Roll featuring the dynamic duo, E. Faye Butler, Felicia P. Fields and a host of renowned musicians in a very special limited engagement for 9 performances at The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.

Monty Alexander, John Pizzarelli, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for January 2018 at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its January 2018 lineup, featuring An Evening with Monty Alexander - From Kingston to Harlem, Vijay Iyer Sextet, John Pizzarelli, Vincent Herring's The Story of Jazz: 100 Years, David Murray Infinity Quartet, La Tanya Hall and The Andy Milne Trio, Fleurine, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Quincy Jones QWEST TV, 'The Netflix of Jazz,' to Launch Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Qwest TV, the world's first subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired music forms founded by music legend Quincy Jones in collaboration with French jazz impresario and television producer Reza Ackbaraly, announced today its official global launch date set for December 15, 2017.

E.Faye Butler & Felicia P. Fields To Perform Limited Run Cabaret Concert At Chicago's Biograph Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Steve Abrams and Kicky Productions announce that a brand new cabaret-concert, Lettin' the Good Times Roll featuring the dynamic duo, E. Faye Butler, Felicia P. Fields and a host of renowned musicians in a very special limited engagement for 9 performances at The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.

BWW Review: LOOKINGGLASS ALICE at Center Stage - A musical treat for all ages
by Charles Shubow - Dec 15, 2017


Leave your troubles at the door and just enjoy this entertaining spectacle.

Suzanne O. Davis to Bring Carole King Tunes to MPAC in 'TAPESTRY'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017


Suzanne O. Davis re-creates the sound and vibe of a 1970s Carole King concert when Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 8 pm.

Daughtry Comes to Worcester This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


Set to hit 30+ cities across the U.S., Daughtry will come to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m.

Muddy Magnolias Returns To Memphis Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2017


Nashville-based rock band MUDDY MAGNOLIAS, will play the Halloran Centre Saturday, January 13th at 7:30pm. Memphians last saw this group supporting Gary Clark Jr. at Minglewood Hall in February 2016. Single and group tickets are on sale now.

X Barks the Spot! PAW PATROL LIVE!'s New Pirate Adventure Sailing to Worcester
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


X barks the spot in the new tour, PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, coming to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts for two shows, Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdinck Coming to Worcester This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Music icon Engelbert Humperdinck will perform at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Vanessa Williams to Join Rob Mathes for Holiday Concert at Schimmel Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-nominated singer and actress Vanessa Williams will join Emmy winner and Grammy and Tony-nominated arranger and composer, music producer/director, and singer/songwriter Rob Mathes for his return to the Schimmel Center on Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Neo Soul Artist Liyah Bey Shares New Single + Video 'Million Dollar Girl'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2017


Los Angeles-based neo soul artist Liyah Bey released her newest single 'Million Dollar Girl' along with a wild music video featuring explosives and cloak-and-dagger espionage. Known for blending her love of classic R&B with modern pop aesthetics to create powerful settings for her extraordinary vocal chops.

Danny Howard Releases Dynamic Remix of Riton & MNEK's Single 'Deeper'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2017


BBC Radio 1 DJ and producer Danny Howard has unveiled his new after-hours mix of Riton and MNEK & House Gospel Choir collab 'Deeper' - out now.

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