Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1.
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Interview: Chris Lewis Explores Duke Ellington's Influences at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The concert DUKE IN AFRICA, exploring the influence of African music on Duke Ellington, plays through Jan.
Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.
Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The January 15-17 show pays tribute to the influence of African music on the work of renowned jazz artist Duke Ellington.
The George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet Come to Flushing Town Hall
On Saturday, February 7, Flushing Town Hall will present GLOBAL MASHUP: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet.
Hattiloo Theatre Partners with Renowned Market Theatre To Bring BLUES IN THE NIGHT To Johannesburg
Hattiloo Theatre will present its first African performance with the musical BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Johannesburg's Market Theatre from February 5-22, 2026.
Cabaret Roundup: January 12-18- Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway, Isabel Leonard & More
Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.
Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below
Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.
Robert Spano, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set For Nashville Symphony's February 2026 Concert Lineup
The Nashville Symphony’s February 2025 schedule features guest conductor Robert Spano conducting Bernstein’s Symphony No.
Stratford Festival 2026 Season Goes On Sale Saturday
Tickets for the Stratford Festival's highly anticipated 2026 season go on sale this Saturday, allowing audiences to secure their seats for a year of theatrical magic.
Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center.
Review: I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU at Bal Blomet
Just witnessed @FrederikSteenbrink's electrifying 'I Get a Kick Out of You' concert at Bal Blomet—a masterclass in big band jazz! Cole Porter classics meet original compositions, backed by Paris's finest young talents.
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues.
Dancer and Actor Carmen de Lavallade Dies at 94
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94.
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2026 - Where to Watch GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK & More
2025 has ended its run to make room for a brand new year.
John Pizzarelli to Present Tony Bennett Tribute Album, Out Early Spring
Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli will celebrate the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes.
Video: Melissa Errico Shares Holiday Song 'Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year'
Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album.
Opera Memphis Will Receive National Endowment For The Arts Grant For America250 Projects
Opera Memphis has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant as part of the America250 initiative.
HAVE YOURSELF A VERY BIG BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to the Rialto Theatre
The Rialto Theatre will present this year’s festive production, “Have Yourself a Very Big Band Christmas,” featuring the Cyprus Collective Big Band.
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