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DUPAC Presents The Big Bad Voodoo Daddys In A swingin' Holiday Celebration 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2009

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY Brings Their Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party to DUPAC!

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra To Release CD Featuring Freda Payne and Denzal Sinclaire 1/19/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009

THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - introduces the groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, on January 19, 2010.

Napa Valley Opera House Announces Their Winter/Spring 2010 Season Line Up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009

Tickets for the Napa Valley Opera House's Winter/Spring 2010 Season go on sale to the public Monday, December 14! Please see the listings for our exciting Fall shows below.

Town Hall Theatre Hosts A 'Big Band Christmas Ball' 12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009

They come to swing dance, jitterbug, Lindy Hop, and shake, rattle and roll. It's hard to stand still when Joe Levesque's Big Band blows into town for the annual Big Band Christmas Ball.

THE IRISH TENOR CHRISTMAS Kicks Off Tour 11/27 In Red Bank NJ
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009

Since they first joined voices in 1988, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe new life and have proved themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material.

Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Performs Tonight 11/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2009

Special Performance at the Jazz Kitchen: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Join the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra for this rare 'club' performance at The Jazz Kitchen. Any dedicated fan of big band music and the 'Great American Songbook' will not want to miss seeing Indiana's premier repertory big band appearing at Indianapolis' premier jazz club.

Broward State Door Theatre's BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR Charms Audiences and Critics, Runs Thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009

ubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue written by Loften Mitchell based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire and featuring the music of numerous African-American artists who were popular during this period, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It was nominated for the Tony Award as, 'Best Musical.' The revue is scheduled through Nov. 22 at Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

The Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards Given At 11/24 WBT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009

On Monday, November 24, 2009, The Westchester Broadway Theatre will be hosting the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards

THE IRISH TENOR CHRISTMAS Kicks Off Tour 11/27 In Red Bank NJ
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009

Since they first joined voices in 1988, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe new life and have proved themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material.

The New England Center for the Performing Arts Presents Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band Jazz Brunch 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009

The New England Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its presentation of Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band Jazz Brunch at the renowned Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA on Sunday, November 15, 2009 hosted by WBZ'S Jordan Rich.

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009

How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009

How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

How Big Can You Get: 100 years Of Cab Calloway With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Plays 11/13, 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2009

How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm

The New England Center for the Performing Arts Presents Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band Jazz Brunch 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009

The New England Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its presentation of Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band Jazz Brunch at the renowned Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA on Sunday, November 15, 2009 hosted by WBZ'S Jordan Rich.

The Hartt School Announces Upcoming Events, Begins With The Adaskin String Trio 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009

The Hartt School presents the Music of Stephen Michael Gryc: An Anniversary Celebration The Adaskin String Trio, along with Hartt faculty and students, perform music of Professor Stephen Michael Gryc on Sunday, November 1, at 3:00 PM in Berkman Recital Hall.

Broward State Door Theatre's BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR Charms Audiences and Critics, Runs Thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009

ubbling Brown Sugar is a musical revue written by Loften Mitchell based on a concept by Rosetta LeNoire and featuring the music of numerous African-American artists who were popular during this period, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. It was nominated for the Tony Award as, 'Best Musical.' The revue is scheduled through Nov. 22 at Broward Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

Lime Kiln Hosts A Harvest Dinner Dance 10/24 At Evans Dining Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009

Theater at Lime Kiln will hold its second fundraising dinner dance at Evans Dining Hall at 206 West Washington Street in Lexington on Saturday, October 24th from 6:30 to 10:30pm. This year the theme is 'A Harvest Dance.' A cash bar reception runs from 6:30 to 7:30, with dinner from 7:30 to 8:30 and dancing to follow.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Hosts Cab Calloway Lifetime Acheivement Awards, 11/24
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009

On Tuesday, November 24, 2009, The Westchester Broadway Theatre will be hosting the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards. Cab Calloway was a resident of Elmsford, N.Y. for approximately 34 years. His career spanned over six decades and was highlighted by his work on stage, film, television and in the recording industry. The Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards are meant to honor his commitment to excellence in the performing arts as well as his dedication and support for young, rising talent. It is an honor that the award bears his name.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Lime Kiln Hosts A Harvest Dinner Dance 10/24 At Evans Dining Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2009

Theater at Lime Kiln will hold its second fundraising dinner dance at Evans Dining Hall at 206 West Washington Street in Lexington on Saturday, October 24th from 6:30 to 10:30pm. This year the theme is 'A Harvest Dance.' A cash bar reception runs from 6:30 to 7:30, with dinner from 7:30 to 8:30 and dancing to follow.

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