Dean Martin News

Jack Jones, the renowned American singer and actor best known for his smooth pop vocals and contributions to the Great American Songbook, passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 86. Jones's career spanned over six decades, during which he won two Grammy Awards and received a total of five nominations.

Join in at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on December 7th at 1 PM for a performance of 'Swinging with THE RAT PACK!'

If you miss the style and grace of the greats – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole – then you need to come to Feinstein's next Friday, October 11, for the smooth, velvety, warm sound of Paul Hughes.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show, the Stylistics and a gala for the Beechman.

A memorable musical event, featuring a heartfelt tribute to the untimely passing of the accomplished music director Christopher Riddle, son of legendary arranger Nelson Riddle, as well as an inspiring interview with distinguished Sinatra Scholar Charles L. (Chuck) Granata, will be presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating his new album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?

Following a very successful production of Plenty of Heart, Plenty of Hope at The Wallis, MUSE/IQUE is presenting Freedom at The Moulin Rouge: A Las Vegas Civil Rights Story at The Huntington August 27th and 28th, and at the Skirball Cultural Center September 4th and 5th. MUSE/IQUE’s artistic director Rachael Worby will direct guest vocalists: Kenton Chen, LaVance Colley, Ashley Faatoalia, Jabu Graybeal and Crystal Starr. Crystal found some time to answer a few of my queries.

It All Comes Out in the Wash, is a warm, humorous, and skillfully written story staged by Backlight Productions, Theater Arts for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Living in Palm Springs sitting down with Broadway gypsy Joe Giamalva who has played in many arenas from stage to screen as a sought-after actor/dancer/producer. He also entertained several generations of television viewers on Saturday morning children’s classics H.R. PufnStuf, Land Of The Lost, and Disney Channel favorites. Joe is working on a brand new one-man show about his life and career.

Just at summer's end, MUSE/IQUE and Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby will present MUSE/IQUE's next show of their 2024 season Freedom at the Moulin Rouge, the incredible, under-told story of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country.

Just at summer’s end, MUSE/IQUE and Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby will present MUSE/IQUE’s next show of their 2024 season Freedom at the Moulin Rouge, the under-told story of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country.

On Friday, September 6th, the St. Catharine School PTA will host a one-night only performance, A Night At The Sands...Starring Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin.

Jeff Harnar first visited the music of Sammy Cahn with a CD 24 years ago and this re-visit was masterly done and is available on a new CD appropriately titled Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn..The Second Time Around. Harnar is celebrating the new album with shows tonight and last night at 54 Below. See highlights from last night's show.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including understudies, a disability pride show, and Sondheim Unplugged.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Acclaimed singer Jeff Harnar recently revised his out-of-print Sammy Cahn album. The MAC and Bistro Award-winner will be celebrating the new album with shows at 54 Below on July 26th and 27th. The new album, published by PS Classics, is currently available for pre-order. Harnar's show spotlights Cahn’s lyrics for Sinatra, Hollywood, and WWII.

Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.  

Funny, dated, and a bit lackluster; fans went wild.

A swingin’ insightful musical event featuring an interview with distinguished Sinatra Scholar Charles L. (Chuck) Granata, will be presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance.