Count Basie News

New Jersey Symphony will perform John Williams' GRAMMY-nominated score live to the film at three venues across New Jersey, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos.

Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will bring his Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour back out on the road this September and October, featuring several Broadway musicians.

The New Jersey Symphony announced tickets are on sale for its 2026-27 special events season, including Hollywood film concerts, a Rick Steves symphonic journey, Handel's MESSIAH, and a Lunar New Year celebration.

Kansas City Ballet will present THE GREAT GATSBY at the Kauffman Center with guest artists and live jazz. The production will feature Lonnie McFadden, Eboni Fondren, and Tanner Rose.

Lucinda Williams will perform two East Coast concerts this spring, appearing at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey on May 27 and at Beacon Theatre in New York City on May 29.

Today’s subject Bill Sherman is currently living his theatre life as the Musical Supervisor, Orchestrator, and Arranger for Signature Theatre’s new musical Safety Not Guaranteed. The production plays through April 12th in Signature’s MAX space.

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival will return for its 56th year this June, featuring performances from Jagged Edge, Kirk Franklin, Charlie Wilson, and more. Check out the lineup here.

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

Big screen showings of the comedy classic Airplane! will take place across the US, followed by a live Q&A with co-stars Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays. Tickets are on sale now.

The global tour dates for “Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands” have been revealed. The tour will take place this fall, stopping in more than 75 cities across the United States and Europe.

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Duane Betts and his band Palmetto Motel will continue to tour through the fall, with newly confirmed stops at New York’s Gramercy Theatre, West Hollywood’s Troubadour, Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre, and more.

Music Director Xian Zhang, now in her 10th season with New Jersey Symphony, will take the podium for concerts that include Richard Strauss' epic tone poem, Ein Heldenleben, and the debut of young Italian American violinist Francesca Dego.

Lucinda Williams has announced a US headlining tour in support of her critically acclaimed new album, World Gone Wrong. The Spring dates will include stops in Asheville, NC, Philadelphia, Groton, MA, New York City and more. 

THE MUSIC OF US: FROM THEN TO NOW on 3/13 celebrated America's 250 years in music. The trio of phenomenal guest singers - Max Clayton, Nova Payton and Ephraim Sykes brought down the house at the famed venue. Bravo!

Two River Theater will host their 3rd Annual Women’s Wellness Fair– a free, vibrant gathering of community partners and small businesses. This event is open to female-identifying individuals of all ages and their allies.

The Spicy Pickles Jazz Band will bring their vibrant swing music to the WYO Theater in March 2026, offering a lively performance filled with classic jazz tunes.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

RIAA Gold Certified a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their summer tour titled “Straight No Chaser Beach Bash.” The nine-member group will perform songs of summer from the last six decades.

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.