Cleo Laine News

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.

Denzal Sinclaire will perform a special Valentine's Day concert at Ironwood Stage & Grill, offering an evening of romantic music and charm. The event promises a memorable night with one of Canada's premier jazz vocalists.

BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Whether you're gearing up for a backstage call or settling in with your morning coffee, we've got all the big Broadway headlines you need to know. Today, take a sneak peek at the electrifying new musical MEXODUS as it heads to New York City, and go backstage with Phillip Taratula from Ginger Twinsies for all his pre-show routines.

The Broadway In Memoriam Committee, composed of theatre owners in consultation with industry service organizations, has confirmed a September 9th marquee dimming to honor artists and industry members George Wendt, Beth Newburger, Edie Cowan, Mark Brokaw, Paul Libin, Richard Greenberg, Cleo Laine, Jack Batman and Lloyd Williams.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Cleo Laine, the Tony-nominated performer and acclaimed jazz singer, has passed away at 97. She was predeceased by her husband and collaborator, John Dankworth, in 2010.

Donna McKechnie's TAKE ME TO THE WORLD – THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM continues 4/26 at 54 Below. When it comes to interpreting Sondheim, the Chorus Line star is in a league of her own.

For Earth Day, award-winning vocalist Celia Berk has released the first commercial recording of I Can’t Understand, with lyrics by Michael Colby and music by Michele Brourman. Listen to it here!

Lorna Dallas will return to Chelsea Table + Stage for an encore performance of her all-new show in ”Snapshots”, her latest collection of musical memories. The debut of the show this past fall was welcomed with glorious acclaim.

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester, will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the annual dance festival, LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS 2025 (LDIF25). Learn more here!

Lorna Dallas will present her new show, SNAPSHOTS, at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall. The performance will feature a selection of songs and stories from her career. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.

100 BLACK WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE A MARK is a new art exhibition created and produced by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in Leicester that will run at Leicester Gallery from October 1st 2024 to January 4th 2025. 

Lorna Dallas will bring her latest musical offering, “Snapshots” to Crazy Coqs for two nights only.

The Invisible Theatre Managing Artistic Director Susan Claassen will pass “the torch” of Artistic Leadership to Betsy Kruse Craig, Associate Managing Artistic Director.

Rian Keating's stories are very careful observations of what it means to be kind, strong, nurturing, independent, and free. It is a feminist show from a source you wouldn’t immediately expect. He tells stories about teachers, mentors, and family members that are vivid and empowering. We should all be so lucky to have such women in our lives.

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Chelsea Table + Stage will present Lorna Dallas in her new show “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days” on Sunday, February 25 at 7:00 PM.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.