Billie Holiday News

In response to its overwhelming popularity, VERONIC Voices, named by USA Today one of "Las Vegas' Don't Miss Shows," is announcing an extended run. Veronic DiCaire, one of the world's most versatile singers, will continue to headline her hit show in the iconic Jubilee! Theater inside Bally's Las Vegas through Dec. 21, 2013.

After Midnight will reintroduce this exciting tradition by presenting stars of today in limited engagement appearances throughout the musical's run. Grammy Award-winning recording artist Fantasia, who was last seen on Broadway in her stunning and universally praised star turn in The Color Purple, has been confirmed to kick off the excitement as the first such guest star in After Midnight.

Jazz greats and iconic stylists will take New York stages by storm this fall. Details below

After Midnight will reintroduce this exciting tradition by presenting stars of today in limited engagement appearances throughout the musical's run. Grammy Award-winning recording artist Fantasia, who was last seen on Broadway in her stunning and universally praised star turn in The Color Purple, has been confirmed to kick off the excitement as the first such guest star in After Midnight.

Diana Ross' magical and record breaking sell out in San Francisco in 2011 marked her first performance in the city by the bay since she performed with The Supremes in 1969 at The Fairmont Hotel. To celebrate her triumphant return to San Francisco 40 years later, Mayor Ed Lee proclaimed September 16, 2011 Diana Ross Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Now the magic returns to San Francisco with two exclusive Northern California performances by Diana Ross, August 6 & 7, 2013 at the historic SHN Golden Gate Theatre.

ANDREA MARCOVCCI is turning sixty-five this November! The tour kicks into high gear when it arrives on the east coast where Andrea debuts at both Joe's Pub (at the Public Theatre) in New York City and The Landmark Theatre in Pt. Washington, NY (Andrea's only scheduled Long Island appearance.) Plus - a return, after eight years, to the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, NY. (More details below.)What better way to celebrate her birthday, than to honor the singers and songwriters of the 1940's and '50's that inspired the current Queen of Cabaret. The new show, 'Moonlight Cocktail,' began in Los Angeles at Tom Rolla's Gardenia in preparation for Andrea's debut at Michael Feinstein's latest club - Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco. "Moonlight Cocktail" is on its way to Davenport's in Chicago this summer.

The future of the Great White Way was featured in one unforgettable night with the brightest talent selected from some of the nation's finest theatrical institutions: AMDA, University of Cincinnati, Circle in the Square, Marymount, The New School, NYU's Cap 21, Steinhardt, and Tisch, and Pace University. The event was directed by Nightlife Award winning vocalist Scott Coulter. BroadwayWorld brings you complete photo coverage below!

GLORIA ESTEFAN: THE STANDARDS is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning August 3, 2013

Edmund Gaynes in association with Daryl Sledge/Mother's Boy LLC present the Off-Broadway premiere of Rain Pryor's one-woman show, Fried Chicken and Latkes, beginning its last two weeks of a one year engagement on at the Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The final performance will be Saturday July 20th at 2pm

Abstract Sentiment Theatre Company, founded by Artistic Director Viktoria D. King, presents its first production of the 2013 Season. 'Legacy: Marilyn Monroe meets Shakespeare ' by Viktoria Dana King, will run tonight, July 11- July 13th, 2013 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory Studio B in New York City.

Emmy-winning television star Jackee joins the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for one-week only ? Friday, August 23rd through Tuesday, August 27th. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From Honey Boo Boo to Paula Deen, the budget crisis to The Long Island Medium, marriage equality to Kim and Kanye's baby, NEWSical The Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song.

Star of screen, stage, concert and recording star Andrea Marcovicci will be making a special concert appearance at Chicago's premier venue for music, Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago with MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL. The six special performances will take place Wednesday July 31 through Monday, August 5 at 8pm, and Sunday august 4 at 7pm.

Nightlife fixtures Joey Arias & Raven O are joining forces for the first time in a decade. This summer the two will bring their burlesque star-status to Provincetown with their new show Wanted Live at The Art House from today, July 6 to Sept. 1.

Abstract Sentiment Theatre Company, founded by Artistic Director Viktoria D. King, presents its first production of the 2013 Season. 'Legacy: Marilyn Monroe meets Shakespeare ' by Viktoria Dana King, will run July 11- July 13th, 2013 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory Studio B in New York City.

Female solo artist K.Flay is confirmed as direct support for the chart topping Swedish duo Icona Pop during their North American 'Iconic Tour' this summer.

The biggest stars in Las Vegas came together to hear the world's biggest voices Friday, June 28, at the exclusive premiere of VERONIC Voices at Bally's Las Vegas. Vocal phenomenon Veronic was joined on the red carpet by her co-producers Celine Dion and Rene Angelilfor her Las Vegas debut. Scroll down for photos from the opening!

Join Alexis Cole, Kat Gang, Terese Genecco, & LaTanya Hall with special guest Kimberly Hawkey as they wrap their spine-tingling vocals around classics such as 'That 'Ol Black Magic,' 'What a Difference a Day Makes,' 'Mr. Wonderful' and 'Strange Fruit,' accompanied by the Barry Levitt Trio.

Nightlife fixtures Joey Arias & Raven O are joining forces for the first time in a decade. This summer the two will bring their burlesque star-status to Provincetown with their new show Wanted Live at The Art House from July 6 to Sept. 1.

David Ayers (Wicked and SILENCE!) in the role of 'Robert,' Billie Holiday's Manager along with newcomer Rafael Poueriet in the role of the 'Assistant Stage manager' as well as Jim Cammack (veteran bass player for legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal), Ken Hitchcock (NY Saxophone Quartet & Manhattan Jazz Orchestra's acclaimed tenor sax player), Jerome Jennings (performer & drummer for Benny Golson and Sonny Rollins) and Bill Jolly (three-time Emmy Award winning pianist/composer/arranger) in the speaking roles of the onstage musicians complete the acting ensemble for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical 'Lady Day' starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productions the show's creative team also includes Mr. Jolly, who will also serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).

Following a critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater this past fall, One Night with Janis Joplin returns for a summer run. Leading the production is Mary Bridget Davies. Davies is joined by Sabrina Elayne Carten as the Blues Singer. Created, written and directed by Randy Johnson, the production is produced in partnership with The Pasadena Playhouse and Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, The Estate ofJanis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc. One Night with Janis Joplin runs June 21-August 11, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.