Desmond Child News

?New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Mary Chapin Carpenter-Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 8PM; Chris Cornell Acoustic: Higher Truth Tour-Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8PM; Michael Bolton-Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 8PM; and John Caparulo Mad's Dad Tour-Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Fashion Designer Malan Breton takes home the prestigious Men's Wear Award for Malan Breton HOMME's - Malan Breton.  Breton states, “I am honored and elated to win this award.  I was amongst some strong colleagues and truly respect their work so was surprised when I won.”   This is an amazing acknowledgment to have in my career, I am overwhelmed at this incredible win,” says the designer.

Squeals of delight and blood-curdling screams of fright will fill the Allen Theatre as Cleveland Play House's (CPH) Centennial Season continues with a humorous and heartfelt production of Little Shop of Horrors. Hearkening back to its very first productions in 1915 that featured sophisticated marionettes, CPH is bringing the cheeky and blood-thirsty plant Audrey II to life in a production that will be every vocal coach's dream - and every hemophobic's worst nightmare!

INTRODUCING DARLENE LOVE, Love's first solo LP in 27 years, was released this fall on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and other retailers. Now, you can stream the full album via Spotify. Check it out below, plus scroll down for a list of Love's 2016 tour dates!

Squeals of delight and blood-curdling screams of fright will fill the Allen Theatre as Cleveland Play House's (CPH) Centennial Season continues with a humorous and heartfelt production of Little Shop of Horrors. Hearkening back to its very first productions in 1915 that featured sophisticated marionettes, CPH is bringing the cheeky and blood-thirsty plant Audrey II to life in a production that will be every vocal coach's dream - and every hemophobic's worst nightmare!

Maisy Kay is the 2015 recipient of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Desmond Child Anthem Award.

Popular vocalist Michael Bolton returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for a holiday concert on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8 pm. Michael Bolton: Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites will feature a selection of some of Bolton's best known hits ('How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,' 'When a Man Loves a Woman') as well as seasonal songs. Tickets are $60-100.

The 2015 La Musa Awards are just over a month away. On Oct. 15 at 7:00PM, the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame will honor notable Latin stars in the arts community, including Rita Moreno, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and many more. Click here to purchase tickets for the LA MUSA AWARDS in Fillmore, Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater (1700 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139).

Tonight, July 30 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage presents Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Visual/Vocal Impersonator Jimmy James in his award-winning show, Hearing is Believing.

On Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage presents Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Visual/Vocal Impersonator Jimmy James in his award-winning show, Hearing is Believing.

Guitar great/artist/producer/E Street Band icon Stevie Van Zandt has signed seminal pop legend Darlene Love to his Wicked Cool label, partnering with Columbia Records to release a new album by Love coming this fall, titled Introducing Darlene Love.

Second Stage Theatre has announced two New York Premiere productions for its upcoming 37th season.  The season will kick off in fall 2015 with the New York Premiere production of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews' new musical, INVISIBLE THREAD (previously titled Witness Uganda), in association with American Repertory Theater, directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin).  The season will continue in early 2016 with the New York premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's (Stick Fly) critically acclaimed play, SMART PEOPLE, directed by Tony Award Winner Kenny Leon (Fences, A Raisin in the Sun, Stick Fly). Two additional productions remain to be announced. 

Two-time 'Best Pop Male Artist' and multi-Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton, known for his sensational vocal chops and songwriting talents on hits 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You', 'That's What Love is All About', 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and so many more, is coming back to The Ridgefield Playhouse, after last year's sold-out event, tonight, March 25, at 8 p.m.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honored the songwriters and publishers of Christian music's most performed songs of the past year at the 37th annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards, held on Monday, March 23rd at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee. ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board Paul Williams was on hand to help celebrate the evening's honorees before an audience of distinguished songwriters, Christian music stars and music industry leaders. Top honors were awarded to the following:

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced that the new 2014/15 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play tonight, March 17-29 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston.

Playing her debut NYC solo show I Came From Jersey For This to a sold out house at 54 Below, Jessica Vosk took the intimate venue by storm. Dazzling audiences with her talent, energy, sincerity, and humor, she put up a perfectly crafted cabaret tribute to her journey from singing with her dad in the living room of their New Jersey home to landing roles on Broadway.

Two-time 'Best Pop Male Artist' and multi-Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton, known for his sensational vocal chops and songwriting talents on hits 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You', 'That's What Love is All About', 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and so many more, is coming back to The Ridgefield Playhouse, after last year's sold-out event, on Wednesday, March 25, at 8 p.m.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced that the new 2014/15 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play March 17-29 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston.

Originally from New Haven and now a resident of Westport, CT, Bolton continues to tour the world every year while writing, recording and taping for a wide array of music, film, television and theater projects. Known for his soulful voice and poignant lyrics, his timeless style, charm and good looks have also earned him a spot in several “People Magazine's Sexiest Man” issues, including the distinction of 2012's “Sexiest Man Alive”.

World-renowned Spanish singer Buika, named one of NPR's '50 Great Voices,' will release her highly anticipated book debut on November 17 in the U.S. A limited-edition, self-released project titled 'A los que amaron a mujeres dificiles y acabaron por soltarse'