Duke Ellington News

JAZZ AT NAZ Returns to the Soraya in February

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2025

The Soraya’s signature festival, Jazz at Naz, will return or a month of performances from legendary masters to up-and-coming stars and more.

Interview: Melissa Errico's Valentine's Day Residency Returns to Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 29, 2025

In cabaret master Melissa Errico's hands, familiar songs are recast as 'intimate conversations and private reflections,' perfect for a Valentine's Day weekend with your family, partner or friends.

Soho Theatre Walthamstow Reveals Initial Programme

by Stephi Wild — January 28, 2025

First programming has been announced for Soho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new 960-seat venue opening in May 2025 that will house the very best UK and international comedy, theatre, cabaret and panto, alongside a creative engagement programme.

Songbook Sundays Continue at Dizzy's Club With JUST IN TIME FOR JULE STYNE

by Stephi Wild — January 23, 2025

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Just in Time for Jule Styne.

Michael Feinstein to Close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2025

Kean Stage will present Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, which will close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 season.

The Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet Opens 2025 Season At The Westfield Athenaeum

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will launch its 2025 Westfield Athenaeum season with a performance by the Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet in February.

ALL BLOOD RUNS RED Comes to Leeds Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — January 21, 2025

The little-known story of a pioneering black fighter pilot who later worked with iconic French dancer Josephine Baker and American jazz legend Duke Ellington has inspired a new show by imitating the dog.

Composers Concordance to Present OCTOGENARIANS at Gallery MC

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2025

On Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 7pm, Composers Concordance will present Octogenarians at Gallery MC in Hell's Kitchen.

Review: RONALD K. BROWN’S EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years with Return to The Joyce Theater

by Elizabeth Blosfield — January 17, 2025

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The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 16, 2025

The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Comes to Overture

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

Experience the world's premier big band, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Inside Broadway To Receive $25,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2025

Inside Broadway has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to Open at Arizona Theatre Company in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 13, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company will welcome in 2025 with the Tony Award- nominated musical Blues in the Night by Sheldon Epps.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Return to The Auditorium

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to The Auditorium, Chicago’s landmark stage in four performances only.

The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall

by A.A. Cristi — January 7, 2025

The New York Pops continues its 24-25 season with Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — January 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING

by A.A. Cristi — January 3, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.