David Byrne News

I remember how shocked and surprised I was when the Shakespeare Theatre announced it would be presenting the Tony-nominated musical Fela! I was fortunate to see this unique and unforgettable evening of theater on Broadway.

The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, opens at DeVos Performance Hall today.

THIRTEEN's Great Performances puts the spotlight on one of America's finest dance companies in Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp on Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. ET.

Following critically acclaimed performances of their musical theater piece Persephone, Mimi Goese & Ben Neill will be performing at Joe's Pub tonight.

Portland Ovations brings the performing arts to the streets during the October 7th First Friday Art Walk with a performance along Congress Street by Asphalt Orchestra.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Barb Jungr returns to New York from London for her ninth Metropolitan Room engagement.

Following critically acclaimed performances of their musical theater piece Persephone, Mimi Goese & Ben Neill unveil Songs for Persephone August 30 on Ramseur Records.

By popular demand, Joe's Pub (Director Shanta Thake) and The Annie O. Music Series (Annie Ohayon) have announced a second Martha Wainwright show as part of the Summer Salon Series at The Cooper Square Hotel on August 22nd, at 9:30 pm.

The 'relentlessly inventive' (New York Magazine) new music institution Bang on a Can will celebrate its 25th anniversary season in 2011-2012 with performances around the world, featuring a broad selection of brand new musical adventures alongside a recommitment to acclaimed projects from past years.

Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

Following critically acclaimed performances of their musical theater piece Persephone, Mimi Goese & Ben Neill unveil Songs for Persephone August 30 on Ramseur Records.

By popular demand, Joe's Pub (Director Shanta Thake) and The Annie O. Music Series (Annie Ohayon) have announced a second Martha Wainwright show as part of the Summer Salon Series at The Cooper Square Hotel on August 22nd, at 9:30 pm.

COME FLY AWAY launches its North American tour today at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Direct from the original Broadway cast of COME FLY AWAY and the Las Vegas production of Sinatra Dance With Me are principal dancers Matthew Stockwell Dibble, Cody Green, Laurie Kanyok, Marielys Molina, John Selya and Ron Todorowski.

Two unique Memphis acts were so popular at the annual Theatre Memphis fundraising gala in May that they will be returning to perform individually in August.

Joe's Pub (Director Shanta Thake) and The Annie O. Music Series (Annie Ohayon) have announced the final additions to the already impressive salon series at the Cooper Square Hotel.

Following critically acclaimed performances of their musical theater piece Persephone, Mimi Goese & Ben Neill unveil Songs for Persephone August 30 on Ramseur Records.

The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, will open at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Lincoln Center Festival will present irrepressible Brazilian artist Tom Ze returns to New York after 12 years with "Studying Tom Ze," featuring songs from the celebrated series of albums Estudando o Samba, Estudando o Pagode, and most recently Estudando a Bossa.

The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and by special arrangement with the Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, will open at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, October 4, 2011