Bill Withers News

Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, actress and businesswoman Tayla Parx premieres an animated video for her holiday song “Ain’t A Lonely Christmas (Remix)” with Bryson Tiller. In addition, Parx will star as Donna Summer in the Casablanca Records biopic, Spinning Gold, which is scheduled to hit theatres on March 31, 2023.

The first trailer for Spinning Gold starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan has been released. The film also stars Casey Likes (Almost Famous on Broadway) as Gene Simmons, Tony winner Dan Folger, Tayla Parx (Hairspray) as Donna Summer, and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight. Watch the new video trailer now!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Gregory Porter on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Spring 2023 season.

The long-awaited Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Live at the Fillmore (1997) is out now. Taken from their legendary residency at the historic San Francisco venue, the extensive box set is available now in various formats on Warner Records. The box features a bold acoustic version of “American Girl” with Petty singing along.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Forever Fest presented by Percy Ellis Developments has just announced its latest round of Canadian talent scheduled to perform at this year's festival.

La MaMa in association with Split Britches presents the New York premiere of Last Gasp, a Recalibration from October 14 - 30, 2022 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa.

Following the success of last year's sold-out concerts, Gateway Theatre will open its 2022/23 Season with the highly anticipated, Songs of Summer, on Saturday, August 27.

On Friday, September 23rd, Flushing Town Hall will present GRAMMY-winning American jazz drummer and Queens native Lenny White & Friends for an exciting evening of jazz fusion at 8 PM EST.

Aja Dunn-Vereker and Hugo Dunn-Vereker have created 100 Years Of Song out of their own newly kindled romance. The project took shape during the global pandemic and began rolling out late last year. For the duo, it became a means of learning about each other through a shared passion for music. Watch the new music video now!

Teddy Grossman will be headed out on tour this fall supporting the War & Treaty and Ryan McMullan, playing songs from his debut album Soon Come. This tour follows up his album release show at Gold Diggers in April, debuting at the Troubadour with Joey Dosik the next month, and two nights supporting Mavis Staples at London’s Union Chapel in June.

Rite of Summer Music Festival continues its eleventh stellar season with violinist Curtis Stewart performing two free shows on Saturday, July 16th at 1pm and 3pm.

What did our critic think? Chris Cavazza as George and Lindsey Fabian as Dot are stellar in this production of one of Sondheim's most uncompromising shows.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced that celebrated comedian Arsenio Hall has been named this year’s host for the annual Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival (formerly Playboy Jazz Festival), presented by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl, June 25–26, 2022.

Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), known for bringing world-class entertainment close to home is announcing a line-up of diverse new shows that go on-sale Friday, June 10that 10:00 AM.

Pam Goldberg and Blair McMillen will present the 11th Season of the Rite of Summer Music Festival, taking place Summer 2022 on Governors Island, New York City. Rite of Summer will present four free outdoor concerts from May through September.

Twin Cities-based band FènixDion are excited to share their new single 'Sugar.' The song is the latest track to be lifted from the band's debut album due later this year. The song premiered today at The SPILL Magazine and will be available on all streaming platforms this Friday. Pre-save the new single now!