David Benoit News

Jazz Forum Arts Presents 9-Time Grammy-Winner! EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE Friday, March 26 at 8pm Tarrytown Music Hall.

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

Blue Note Recording Artist and Multi-Grammy-Award Winner Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer. At heart Cassandra is a Mississippi girl whose art reflects her deep musical and cultural roots. After studying with Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, she established her career in New York City. She has since moved back and rediscovered her Mississippi roots. Cassandra makes her return to The Music Hall on the heels of her 2009 Grammy-Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Loverly.

Blue Note Recording Artist and Multi-Grammy-Award Winner Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer. At heart Cassandra is a Mississippi girl whose art reflects her deep musical and cultural roots. After studying with Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, she established her career in New York City. She has since moved back and rediscovered her Mississippi roots. Cassandra makes her return to The Music Hall on the heels of her 2009 Grammy-Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Loverly.

A 10th year celebration of the anniversary of the restoration of the Morris Performing Arts Center will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

A 10th year celebration of the anniversary of the restoration of the Morris Performing Arts Center will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, December 22nd, Danny will return to the well known jazz haut, Iridium Jazz Club, in New York for a special night with special guest vocalist and current 'Gypsy of the Month', Jazz/Broadway singer Devin Richards, from Broadway's newest hit, 'Finian's Rainbow' . Shows are 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café, is pleased to announce upcoming performances in January, including performances by Carey Anderson, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Dowdy, Joan Treacy Egan, Karen Finely, Judy Gold, Steven Lutvak, Liz McCartney, Laura Osnes & Joan Rivers.

Spreading holiday cheer among the smooth jazz masses, Dave Koz and friends bring their special renditions of Christmas favorites for a relaxing, sentimental, and uplifting evening.

Multi-Grammy Award nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to Columbus with his smooth jazz hits, holiday favorites, and a special reunion of the original tour lineup. Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell, and Peter White, who recorded 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas by Dave Koz & Friends' in 2001, will perform hits from their respective catalogs and join together with Koz on a variety of holiday standards.

On Tuesday, December 22nd, Danny will return to the well known jazz haut, Iridium Jazz Club, in New York for a special night with special guest vocalist and current 'Gypsy of the Month', Jazz/Broadway singer Devin Richards, from Broadway's newest hit, 'Finian's Rainbow' . Shows are 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00.

The Best Of The Performing Arts Close To Home Brings You A Variety Of Entertainment At Its Best In December, January and February at MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Best Of The Performing Arts Close To Home Brings You A Variety Of Entertainment At Its Best In December, January and February at MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Due to Demand, It is Extended to Nov. 15 at Washington's Studeio Theatre

Multi-Grammy Award nominee and pop instrumentalist/saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to Columbus with his smooth jazz hits, holiday favorites, and a special reunion of the original tour lineup. Rick Braun, David Benoit, Brenda Russell, and Peter White, who recorded 'A Smooth Jazz Christmas by Dave Koz & Friends' in 2001, will perform hits from their respective catalogs and join together with Koz on a variety of holiday standards.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season November 3-8, 2009 8 Shows Individual Tickets On Sale: NOW Tues & Wed 8pm, Wed & Sat 2pm: Orchestra $58 Grand Tier $58, $48, $35

The following are the October-December events at the King Center.

The Fall theatre season in the DC area is in full bloom. As the leaves are turning, there is a colorful group of shows opening this month. There are so many, so where do I begin? Here are shows that I am looking forward to seeing, and remember I am a musical theatre lover who likes to sprinkle in a play or two - here and there - so don't get mad if I don't choose one of the plays you are looking forward to seeing. You have your chance at the end of this article to share your 'must sees' also with our readers. Hopefully, you'll make the trip down to the DC area to see some of these wonderful productions.

The Van Wezel's 2009-2010 40th Anniversary Season is going to be fierce! It features a lineup of the hottest stars, performers and acts for everyone.