Dionne Warwick News

Lisa Donahey took ten minutes to discuss with BWLA's Gavin Glynn about her RETRO REWIND Divas of the 60s with the UK's leading ELVIS Tribute Artist, Andy James. Get ready to twist, shout, and swoon as powerhouse vocalist Lisa Donahey takes you on a groovy journey back to the swingin’ '60s! With her signature charm and velvet vocals, Lisa celebrates the unforgettable Divas of the decade—from Dusty to Dionne, Aretha to Petula—with a fresh twist and a whole lotta heart. And it wouldn’t be a proper retro party without the King of Rock 'n' Roll royalty! Joining Lisa on stage is the UK's leading Elvis Tribute Artist, Award-Winning:Andy James. It’s a jukebox jam of soulful serenades, rockabilly rhythms, and nostalgic hits that’ll have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night. Tickets $35, plus $35 for food & beverage

As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend.

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival will return for its 56th year this June, featuring performances from Jagged Edge, Kirk Franklin, Charlie Wilson, and more. Check out the lineup here.

As usual, Jenn Colella has brought a not-to-be-missed show to 54 Below, where a Colella concert is appointment programming.

The Beverly Hills Film Festival will return April 12–19, 2026 with a record 450 films from more than 65 countries. The festival will feature screenings, panels, and events at venues including TCL Chinese Theatres and The Beverly Hilton.

Ben Jones sung 100 Years of the American Songbook in the 3/9 performance of TIMELESS. With the tender intimacy of his singing—balanced by bursts of theatricality and thrilling key changes—Jones holds the audience with him every step of the way.

At the 52nd Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 150 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored in a program under the artistic direction of Adrian Abel Azevedo.

Legendary Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love will be honored and serve as the distinguished guest speaker at Bergen Performing Arts Center's annual Women's Spring Luncheon.

The World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, has entered its final week of performances. Going Bacharach is a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway! 

Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick has shared a new single, his version of the jazz classic “I’m Old Fashioned,' originally written by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Check it out here.

Amas Musical Theatre will present a one week extension for the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Amas Musical Theatre officially opened the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Find out what the critics are saying!

Amas Musical Theatre will open the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach, on January 12 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Check out all new photos from the show here!

A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

Prolific songwriter and producer Jerry Ragovoy has been inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ragovoy, who passed away in 2011 at age 80, was honored during an intimate ceremony held in New York City.

For the first time in South Africa, world-renowned saxophonist Andrew Young will bring his brand-new show Roll Over Beethoven, which debuted to rave reviews in Europe earlier in 2025.

Andrew Young will bring SAXMAN to the Drama Factory next month. The performance is set for 25 January 2026. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

Amas Musical Theatre and Jack Lewin will present the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.