The Actors Fund, the nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, will present the 2013 edition of Nothing Like a Dame: Lorna's Pink Party, a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and the Dr. Philomena McAndrew Fund of Tower Cancer Research Foundation. This highly anticipated event, starring entertainment legend LORNA LUFT with her special guest LIZA MINNELLI will take place for two nights only on Monday, October 14th at 7 pm, and Monday, October 21st at 7 pm, at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, New York City.
The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Donna McKechnie's new bi-monthly talk & variety show will premiere on January 6 at 7pm. Broadway legends Tommy Tune, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and Jerry Mitchell have all signed on to be part of the series, with dates to be announced.
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and All-Star Gala Concert will take place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16. The 2013 Competition and Gala is made possible through generous support from Cadillac, the presenting sponsor for the weekend.
On September 2 (7pm), the Broadway at Birdland Concert Series will present Christopher Sieber in 'Minnesota Boy Does Well: Tales From Back & Center Stage.' Sieber will be making his nightclub debut on the historic stage with musical director Joey Chancey.
Individual tickets to most of Wharton Center's 2013-2014 season, are on sale to the general public as of today, Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The on-sale includes MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center attractions such as FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS and MAMMA MIA! Individual tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE BOOK OF MORMON will have separate on-sale dates closer to the productions. However, you can purchase tickets to these two productions by becoming a Wharton Center subscriber. Subscription packages start at three shows or more.
Individual tickets to most of Wharton Center's 2013-2014 season, go on sale to the general public Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The on-sale includes MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center attractions such as FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS and MAMMA MIA! Individual tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE BOOK OF MORMON will have separate on-sale dates closer to the productions. However, you can purchase tickets to these two productions by becoming a Wharton Center subscriber. Subscription packages start at three shows or more.
Returning to Las Vegas for a record-smashing 54th consecutive year, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles will return to The Orleans Showroom September 28 and 29.
Elvis Costello embarks on SOLO East Coast U.S. Tour with Philadelphia Stop at Merriam Theater on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Costello's performance includes new work from Wise Up Ghost (to be released September 17, Blue Note Records), the collaborative album of Costello and The Roots, produced by longtime Roots associate Steven Mandel along with Costello and ?uestlove. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m.
Single tickets for the 2013-14 season at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis go on sale August 9, and additional Just Added performances will be part of the mix: Diana Krall, Pink Martini Holiday Concert, Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show and a third performance by the San Francisco Symphony.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy Award-winning, multiple- platinum album jazz artist Diana Krall in a one-night-only concert on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. The concert is part of Krall's Glad Rag Doll world tour. Her return to the Center will include selections from her latest album, which features modern renditions of vintage songs from the 1920s and '30s complete with Krall's signature sultry sound.
The Coachella Valley's premiere theatrical venue, The McCallum Theatre, has added an exciting new array of offerings to its' already jam-packed upcoming seaon. Comedy, jazz, world music, country royalty, pop icons and first ladies of American song have been added to the roster of McCallum Theatre's 2013-2014 season. 'We are always looking to add performances with the broadest appeal to Valley audiences,' said Mitch Gershenfeld, President & CEO of the McCallum. 'We are pleased that several terrific shows became available after our subscription brochure went to press and delighted to add them to what is already an exciting and diverse season of world-class entertainment.'
Tonight, August 3rd, fans of internet star Miranda Sings are in for a real treat. Her sold out concert at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, was taped for a special one-day-only pay per view event. To order the concert, click here: http://voiceamerica.tv/.
On Saturday, August 3rd, fans of internet star Miranda Sings are in for a real treat. Her sold out concert at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, was taped for a special one-day-only pay per view event. To order the concert, click here: http://voiceamerica.tv/.
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!
Macklam Feldman Management and A&F Music are pleased to announce that Darren Gilmore has recently been promoted to President and full partner at Watchdog Management.
Legendary actor/comedian Don Rickles will be honored with the Friars Club's Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at a star-studded awards gala which will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Among those scheduled to participate in honoring Rickles through their songs or words will be Bob Costas, Tony Danza, Kathy Griffin, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers and Bob Saget.
