Billie Holiday News

First AILEY SPIRIT GALA To Be Held At Jazz At Lincoln Center On May 24

by A.A. Cristi — May 10, 2023

For the first time, the Ailey organization's annual Ailey Spirit Gala will be held in the home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Broadway's N'Kenge Headlines The Richmond Symphony In LEGENDS – A Salute To The Divas Of Jazz, Opera, Pop, And Soul On May 13

by A.A. Cristi — May 4, 2023

From Broadway to Motown to Hollywood and the Concert Stage, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Nominated Songstress, N'Kenge salutes the divas of jazz, opera, pop, and soul.

Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May

by Blair Ingenthron — April 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

The Melbourne Cabaret Festival Returns in July

by Stephi Wild — April 27, 2023

The Melbourne Cabaret Festival will make its highly anticipated return from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 9 July 2023.

Crossroads Theatre Company Announces The 2023 SPRING FESTIVAL Lineup With The World Premiere Of STARCHILD

by A.A. Cristi — April 26, 2023

The Spring Festival returns to Crossroads Theatre Company, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and runs through June 11, 2023.

The Spring Festival Returns To Crossroads Theatre With World Premieres From Beyonce's Former, New Artists And More!

by A.A. Cristi — April 26, 2023

The Spring Festival returns to Crossroads Theatre Company, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) and runs through June 11, 2023.

American Theater Group Announces New Board Appointments

by A.A. Cristi — April 25, 2023

American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ's professional theater company, has announced the following appointments to its Board of Directors.

ROCK OF AGES, CAMELOT & More Lead Philadelphia's May 2023 Theater Top Picks

by BWW Staff — April 25, 2023

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Terence Blanchard to Receive George Peabody Medal and Speak at Peabody Conservatory Graduation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 24, 2023

Seven-time GRAMMY winner, two-time Oscar nominee, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America and will address the graduates during the Peabody Conservatory’s 2023 Graduation ceremonies on Wednesday,

Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 2023-24 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 18, 2023

Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) - Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists - has announced its 2023-24 and 58th concert season.

Over 80 Festivals, Concerts, Shows & Exhibits Are Coming to Philadelphia This Spring and Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2023

When they say there's nothing to do this weekend - they definitely do not mean Philadelphia! The guide to spring and summer will keep you busy every single weekend for the new three months - and give tourists over 80 reasons to visit Philly in 2023.

Album Review: Opera Troubador Joshua Blue Proves Those Who Sing Can Also Jam On His New Album BLACK & BLUE

by Bobby Patrick — April 19, 2023

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Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2023-2024 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 17, 2023

2023-24 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre.

World Premieres & More to Complete Pittsburgh Public Theater 2023/2024 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 17, 2023

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the remaining four titles of the 2023/2024 season at The Public, including world premieres, exciting adaptations and stories from Broadway stars.

651 ARTS in Partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents SONG SALON

by A.A. Cristi — April 14, 2023

651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts- in partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) - one of the nation's preeminent arts and culture organizations – will present a new innovative live performance series this Spring with the Song Salon.

A Double-Bill of Ex-CBGB Musical Artists, Arthur Lamonica, Rome 56, and Conrad Warre, Bees Deluxe Announced at the Shrine

by A.A. Cristi — April 13, 2023

Two iconic musicians, Arthur Lamonica and Conrad Warre, will take the stage at Shrine World Music Venue in New York on Saturday, May 20th, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.