David Mann News

Kiki Ebsen, daughter of legendary TV/film/theater star Buddy Ebsen will be appearing live in New York City for one night only on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30 PM at The Metropolitan Room jazz club in a multimedia concert tribute to her dad. The live show, 'TO DAD, WITH LOVE -- A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY EBSEN,' will feature Kiki performing at the piano and singing with her jazz band including noted NYC musicians sax man David Mann, keyboardist Henry Hey and drummer Clint de Ganon.

Singer/songwriter/recording artist KIKI EBSEN, daughter of legendary TV/Film/Theater star Buddy Ebsen will be appearing live in New York City for 1 night only on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30 PM at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM jazz club in a multimedia concert tribute to her dad.

Renowned as a renaissance man of jazz-as an influential bandleader, sideman (on all of the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes), composer, arranger, record and radio producer, educator, writer, and editor-Bill Kirchner is also one of jazz's most deeply soulful soprano saxophone stylists. He plays soprano exclusively on his forthcoming album 'An Evening of Indigos,' a 2-CD package featuring Kirchner in the intimate company of pianist Carlton Holmes, a veteran of the leader's now-inactive nonet; Nashville-based bassist and vocalist Jim Ferguson; and longtime colleague Holli Ross on vocals. Jazzheads Records will release the set, Kirchner's fourth for the New York label, on October 16.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an uplifting, soul-stirring music performed by a stellar lineup of gospel superstars! The dream team of Mary Mary, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs and host David Mann brings inspirational song, comedy and more to the stage in this spiritual and spirited celebration, tonight, August 14, 2015 7:30 PM at Prudential Hall. 

Helly my Broadway World Minneapolis friends. I know it's been a while since I've shared anything with you, but that's because I've been all-consumed by the 174-show 11-day festival that is the Minnesota Fringe. If you have not yet sampled from this glorious smorgasbord, don't worry, the fest continues through August 9 with 4-7 shows offered each day at 15 venues in Minneapolis, plus 9 site-specific shows. Believe me, I understand that this can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Read on to see a list of my 10 favorite shows of the Fringe so far. Now get out there, open your eyes and your heart and your mind, and see some of the beautiful, challenging, hilarious, disturbing, silly, profound, amazing theater that this festival has to offer.

Thatcher Projects is pleased to present H O T S P O T S, the gallery's annual summer group exhibition featuring a selection of works that highlight the current studio practice of artists across the gallery program. Several artworks will introduce subtle shifts in the imagery or process of the artists, often times both, exhibited for the first time in New York. The exhibition will be on view today, July 23 - August 31, 2015.

Thatcher Projects is pleased to present H O T S P O T S, the gallery's annual summer group exhibition featuring a selection of works that highlight the current studio practice of artists across the gallery program. Several artworks will introduce subtle shifts in the imagery or process of the artists, often times both, exhibited for the first time in New York. The exhibition will be on view July 23 - August 31, 2015.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an uplifting, soul-stirring music performed by a stellar lineup of gospel superstars! The dream team of Mary Mary, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs and host David Mann brings inspirational song, comedy and more to the stage in this spiritual and spirited celebration. Friday, August 14, 2015 7:30 PM at Prudential Hall.. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Bounce TV -- the nation's first and only broadcast television network designed for African American audiences -- today announced its original programming plans for the 2015-16 upfront season. The network:

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present If/Then leading man James Snyder in his one-man show, 'James Snyder: Prince Charming' on the historic stage Sunday, May 3. Scroll down for photos!

BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) dominated this year's 30th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taped on March 28th in Las Vegas, winning half of the 28 categories with a total of 14 awards including most of the major categories: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Choir of the Year and CD of the Year. Celebrating wins for the #1 hits from Erica Campbell, Ricky Dillard, William McDowell and Michelle Williams, career honors were also bestowed with Bishop Paul S. Morton receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, and Pastor Shirley Caesar and Ricky Dillard inducted into the 2015 inaugural class of Stellar Honors honorees with special medallions. Scroll down for photos from the post-awards celebration!

Start your engines and join El Rey Network's turbo charged 'Carmageddon' movie marathon today, April 4th beginning at 10AM/ET.

The first and oldest televised awards show honoring gospel music artists, The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is heading to Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 28 with additional events held today, March 27.

Park Square continues its 2014-2015 season with a passionate, youthful rendition of William Shakespeare's greatest love story, ROMEO AND JULIET. Adapted and directed by David Mann, this production on the Boss Stage features a limited number of public performances tonight, February 27 - March 8, 2015.

The first and oldest televised awards show honoring gospel music artists, The Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is heading to Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 28 with additional events held on Friday, March 27.

Park Square continues its 2014-2015 season with a passionate, youthful rendition of William Shakespeare's greatest love story, ROMEO AND JULIET. Adapted and directed by David Mann, this production on the Boss Stage features a limited number of public performances February 27 - March 8, 2015.

This summer with great anticipation, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga took the stage for their first full live concert appearance in New York City and performed a special evening of songs, many of which from their Grammy nominated, #1 album, Cheek To Cheek. The DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download of 'Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!' will be released today, January 20th, 2015, and features 72 minutes of music and 19 songs - -showcasing both vocal duets and solo performances by these two legendary artists.