Cece Winans News

20th Annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition winner Kerensa Gray will perform 'Jazz Legends: The Essential Women of Jazz' today, October 23 at 7:30 pm in the Ware Center's atrium. Kerensa Gray is often compared to the likes of jazz royalty - Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and contemporaries such as Diana Krall. This performance is a look back at the women of jazz who continue to captivate generations with their unique voices and stories woven into the history of this country, as well as a glimpse of some favorite contemporaries. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with concerts beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.

Six-time Grammy Award winner BeBe Winans and Broadway's Motown the Musical director Charles Randolph-Wright will debut the world-premiere American musical Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story at Arena Stage in summer 2016 as part of a co-production with Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Featuring new music by BeBe, the musical chronicles the early days of his career with sister CeCe Winans and their rise to fame through Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise the Lord network television show.

20th Annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition winner Kerensa Gray will perform 'Jazz Legends: The Essential Women of Jazz' on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 pm in the Ware Center's atrium. Kerensa Gray is often compared to the likes of jazz royalty - Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and contemporaries such as Diana Krall. This performance is a look back at the women of jazz who continue to captivate generations with their unique voices and stories woven into the history of this country, as well as a glimpse of some favorite contemporaries. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with concerts beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.

First announced back in 2009, BroadwayWorld.com broke news earlier this year about the long gestating BAT OUT OF HELL Musical - revealing exclusively that musician and producer Todd Rundgren joined the team and that the show was hoping to make a 2016 world premiere in Toronto. Producers Michael Cohl and David Sonenberg have joined the project as co-producers, alongside the previously announced Elva Corrie.

NBC's annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" celebrates the nation's birthday with all-star performances from Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Flo Rida and Meghan Trainor.

Grammy Award-winning producer and premiere bassist, Andrew Gouche, releases debut solo album, We Don't Need No Bass, the anticipated contemporary jazz project featuring vocalists Fred Hammond and Jackie Gouche on Prayze Connection Entertainment, available now at iTunes.

Announced today, RCA Inspiration signed an exclusive partnership agreement with prolific music producer, musician and praise leader, Phillip Bryant.

First announced back in 2009, BroadwayWorld.com has learned some updates today about the long gestating Bat Out of Hell, the Musical.

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth are pleased to announce the 2015/16 Season for the Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage, Theatre for Youth and Families, and Theatre for the Very Young series. The 47th season includes five world premieres, a musical by BeBe Winans and Charles Randolph-Wright, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, a literary classic featuring an all-Atlanta cast, and exceptional productions for youth and families.

New York Gospel vocalist Jenifer Thigpen and the multicultural ensemble Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) will bring their musical talents to Trinity Grace Westside for a special Christmas service this Sunday December 7th, 2014. The congregation meets at the Alfred E. Smith School Auditorium located at 163 West 97th Street, New York, NY 10025. The service will begin at 10a. All New Yorkers are invited to join them at this special Holiday Service as they uplift their souls though music in this holiday season.

Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning gospel greats Fred Hammond ('Blessed') and Donnie McClurkin ('We Fall Down') unite on stage for the Festival of Praise Tour 2014, an evening of soul-stirring music.

Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning gospel greats Fred Hammond ('Blessed') and Donnie McClurkin ('We Fall Down') unite on stage for the Festival of Praise Tour 2014, an evening of soul-stirring music. Two of the country's most inspirational singers are joined by musicians and vocalists in spreading an almighty message of faith and love. 'This show is sure to be one music lovers, church lovers and gospel music fans will be talking about for years to come,' says The North Dallas Gazette.

Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning gospel greats Fred Hammond ("Blessed") and Donnie McClurkin ("We Fall Down") unite on stage for the Festival of Praise Tour 2014, an evening of soul-stirring music. Two of the country's most inspirational singers are joined by musicians and vocalists in spreading an almighty message of faith and love. "This show is sure to be one music lovers, church lovers and gospel music fans will be talking about for years to come," says The North Dallas Gazette. Don't miss these Gospel greats on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 8PM. Reserve your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning gospel greats Fred Hammond ("Blessed") and Donnie McClurkin ("We Fall Down") unite on stage for the Festival of Praise Tour 2014, an evening of soul-stirring music.

The Pasadena Playhouse announced their 2014-2015 Season today, which includes the critically acclaimed STOP KISS by Diana Son; William Gibson's rarely produced TWO FOR THE SEESAW; a new production of George Bernard Shaw's PYGMALION; and an Artistic Director's Choice to be announced at a later date.

CHRIS ISAAK HOLIDAY SHOW, December 16, 2013, Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts. Take a moment from the holiday rush to enjoy the music of Chris Isaak. A music sensation, his sultry voice dominated charts in the 1980s and 90s with songs interwoven into our culture including 'Wicked Game' and 'Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing.' Isaak was nominated for 2 Grammy awards. He will entertain with his greatest hits and include Yule favorites in his own style!

This holiday season, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at some of our favorite shows playing across the country. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and treat your family to some of our theatrical favorites, now playing nationwide.

Joe's Pub has announced its lineup for this week, November 4-10, 2013, featuring Son Lux, Griffin House, Turnpike Troubadours, Polkabjorn & Kleine Heine, Ed Kowalczyk, Words & Music by Dan Wilson Co-Presented with WFUV, Mark Olson, The Hot Sardines, Never Sleep Alone, Marcelle Davies-Lashley, Joe's Pub 15th Anniversary Celebration featuring Bridgett Everett: Rock Bottom a Night to Benefit New York Voices, Nora York: Water Water Everywhere / Nay Any Drop to Drink, and The Joey Arias Experience. Details below!

Tickets are on sale now for Cyndi Lauper, who makes her Belk Theater debut on Nov. 12 with the She's So Unusual Tour, commemorating the 30th Anniversary of her iconic debut album of the same name which spawned four Top-5 hits on the Billboard 100 (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop and All Through the Night).