Count Basie News

Join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on their extensive summer tour. Experience the unforgettable performances of this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter live. Stops include Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, St. Louis' The Factory, Kansas City's Uptown Theater, Minneapolis' State Theatre, Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre, and more.

Renowned musician Don Was forms a new band, Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Get the latest updates on their music and upcoming performances. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem's collaborator keyboardist Luis Resto.

Catch the latest updates on THE PRETENDERS' US Headline Tour and their special guest appearances at the Foo Fighters' stadium dates. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza! The upcoming live run will further be highlighted by an array of US stadium dates as special guests of Foo Fighters, including New York, NY's Citi Field.

Linda Purl has had a long, storied career, playing iconic roles on Happy Days, Matlock and The Office. On Monday April 1, she’s back at Birdland Jazz Club with a one-night only concert called BIG BAND ROMANCE. The show will pay tribute to the big band greats with hit songs including “Pick Yourself Up” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.”

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Boston for its annual performances this May. Learn more about the lineup here!

Experience the music of Broadway's golden age with 54 SINGS BROADWAY THE GOLDEN AGE celebrating the most memorable moments of Broadway history.

The 15-date trek kicks off Thursday, August 1 in Wisconsin and will see the “Hey Jealousy” and “Walk On the Ocean” hitmakers, respectively, take amphitheaters and theater stages across the Midwest and East Coast. Additionally, they'll be joined by special guest alternative rockers Vertical Horizon, the multi-platinum band.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.

Explore the ongoing partnership between the New Jersey Symphony and Hackensack Meridian Health, as they continue to foster a love for music and promote well-being in the community.

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY, led by Music Director Xian Zhang, has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season.

Experience the magic of dance as Paul Taylor Dance Company takes the stage at the Moss Center, showcasing the captivating performance of PROMETHEAN FIRE. Don't miss this mesmerizing spectacle.

Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.

The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

The Nash/Jazz in Arizona’s leadership has unveiled plans for an expanded center for jazz in downtown Phoenix, headquartered on Roosevelt Row.

The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.

Celebrate 110 Years of the Lyric Theatre at the 27th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival in Miami. Learn more bout the festival and see how to purchase tickets!