Eartha Kitt News

What did our critic think of WHO IS EARTHA MAE? at Urbanite Theatre?

Urbanite Theatre will present WHO IS EARTHA MAE?, a solo work created and performed by Jade Wheeler, at its Sarasota venue. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Comme Une Folle (Torch Songs for Tough Times Because Gay) is not merely a cabaret act; it is an experience - equal parts mischief, melancholy, and musical brilliance!

Claybourne Elder has revealed that he has made the decision to step away from performing on Broadway as his son grows up, previously turning down a Broadway prodcution after an experience while performing in Company on Broadway.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her original version of ‘Santa Baby,’ the deliciously flirtatious Christmas classic, later famously recorded by Madonna.

Cabaret star Kim David Smith returns to Joe’s Pub on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Comme Une Folle – torch songs for tough times because gay (or else). Read a conversation with Smith about the show.

If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder, is now available in digital and streaming formats. Learn more about the album and listen to it in full here!

Claybourne Elder will release his debut album If the Stars Were Mine on Friday, April 3 on Center Stage records. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen of the song “I Wanna Be Evil.' Listen here!

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

The Lewis Family of New Orleans has announced the New York City premiere of Belle Noire, a theatrical concert celebrating the lineage, artistry, and community foundations of iconic Black female performers.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep) announced it will present Who Is Eartha Mae?, an intimate play with music created by and starring Jade Wheeler, April 8-19 at the BrickBox Theater.

Interview with Carisa Hendirx about Lucy Darling, the show 'Simply Darling' currently on tour and coming to the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on March 24th, and creating a community connection for audiences.

Center Stage Records will release If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder – best known for starring in HBO's “The Gilded Age” and Broadway's Company – in digital and streaming formats.

The Museum of Broadway has announced a redesign of its permanent costume exhibit will exclusively feature costumes worn by iconic Black performers in celebration of Black History Month.

FeinLine Academy will debut Once Upon A Song, a new one-day program where children's book authors collaborate with young artists to transform stories into original musical theatre, created and performed in a single afternoon.

Jeff Harnar, a multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning vocalist, will present his show 'BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH' at Don't Tell Mama on select dates from February 5 to 26. The performance will feature a collection of classic songs, showcasing Harnar's celebrated vocal talents in an intimate cabaret setting.

Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.

Theatre West will present A Sleighful of Songs, a holiday musical celebration created by John A. Goux and directed by Victoria Lavan, running December 12–14, 2025, at Theatre West in Los Angeles.

Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Chieli Minucci brings his acclaimed jazz-fusion ensemble Special EFX to Florida for two performances this spring — at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and the King Center Studio Theatre in Melbourne on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.