George Gershwin News

James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra and The Spirituals Project will perform American Spirit at the Lone Tree Arts Center, featuring works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Copland, and Florence Price.

American Contemporary Ballet will present SPECTACULAR BALANCHINE! June 4-20 at Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles, featuring works including Stars and Stripes and Who Cares?, performed with live music.

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!

Palm Beach Opera concluded its 2026 season with an intimate Cabaret featuring Grammy-award winning pianist, arranger and coach Craig Terry. This event was underwritten by The Sandy and Isanne Fisher Musical Theatre and Cabaret Fund.

Violinist Edward W. Hardy performed a diverse set including works by Ariana Grande and Queen during his Subway Series at Grand Central Terminal. The event took place on March 14-15. Check out the video here!

On April 30th, pianist and composer Guy Mintus will return to Manhattan's Upper West Side for a special performance commemorating International Jazz Day at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue.

The Houston Symphony and Music Director Juraj Valčuha revealed details of the 2026−27 Season, Valčuha’s fifth as music director. Valčuha leads eight of the eighteen classical subscription programs in the season.

Opera singer Amy Bouchard will make her debut at The Marsh San Francisco with the world premiere of Amadeus Never Gives Me the Blues, a new musical solo show tracing the genesis of her artistry.

Muzzy Ridge Concerts will return for its sixth season of summer performances in July 2026. Muzzy Ridge Concerts expands this year from four to six performances over the month of July, offering three programs, each performed twice.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara and HFP Live will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer present the Southern California premiere of Hershey Felder starring in a new play, The Piano & Me.

British vocal ensemble Apollo•5 will present a series of concerts in Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, and Hawaii, showcasing a diverse repertoire from classical to contemporary music.