George Gershwin News

Two time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals, under the leadership of Michael P. Price, is thrilled to announce the 2011 musical season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. The 48th season includes three fantastic musicals that are sure to delight theatregoers: the tap dance filled Gershwin tuner My One And Only will run from April 15 - June 25; the monumental American classic Show Boat featuring such memorable songs as 'Ol' Man River', and 'Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man' will run from July 1 - September 11; and the film noir style musical comedy City of Angels will run from September 23 - November 27.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Chicago will be well represented on Sunday, December 5th, when Oprah Winfrey receives the coveted Kennedy Center Honors award for exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts, at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

Grammy Award-winner MELISSA MANCHESTER makes her Rubicon Theatre debut in the company's upcoming ballroom dance premiere entitled FASCINATING RHYTHMS.

Grammy Award-winner MELISSA MANCHESTER makes her Rubicon Theatre debut in the company's upcoming ballroom dance premiere entitled FASCINATING RHYTHMS.

The NEW YEAR'S SWING TIME concert features South Florida entertainer, Missy McArdle, backed by Glen Rovinelli's ten-piece orchestra, performing standard classics from the American Songbook. The concert includes music that spans the generations from World War II on, including favorites from Rosemary Clooney, and a selection of songs that will set the tone for a festive New Year's celebration.

Leapin' Lizards! Annie has been extended at Olney Theatre Center to Sunday, January 9.

Local Faves the Grandsons and John Eaton Return to The Barns During Thanksgiving Weekend

Grammy Award-winner MELISSA MANCHESTER makes her Rubicon Theatre debut in the company's upcoming ballroom dance premiere entitled FASCINATING RHYTHMS.

Daniel Reichard, original star of Broadway's "Jersey Boys" and the recent New York City Opera revival of "Candide," will return to the New York stage for one night only on December 10th at 9 PM at the Triad Theater for his annual Christmas concert.

Linda Lane Smith performs 'From Cows to Cadenzas' at The Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd Street (bet. Broadway & Columbus) NYC this Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. The musical director is Phil Hall.

Local Faves the Grandsons and John Eaton Return to The Barns During Thanksgiving Weekend

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

Do you 'like' to refer to yourself as the ultimate musical theater enthusiast? Do you happen to 'like' New York? Or perhaps, you 'like' to sing along to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Comden and Green, George Gershwin, among others? If so, then A Little Night Music's Hunter Ryan Herdlicka would 'like' to hear from you!

New Orleans Opera General and Artistic Director, Robert Lyall says of the company's 2010-2011 season. 'We are offering a season that includes something for long-time opera lovers and newcomers alike.' 'Each of the different musical and theatrical styles of these works, which range from the immensely popular musical treasures of an important historical landmark like PORGY AND BESS to the exquisite and exotic musical delights of Bizet's less-frequently performed PEARL FISHERS, has a special appeal. These musical treasures, surrounded by masterpieces from the pens of Verdi and Mozart, offer a truly sumptuous operatic menu.'

Linda Lane Smith performs 'From Cows to Cadenzas' at The Triad Theatre 158 West 72nd Street (bet. Broadway & Columbus) NYC this Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 pm. The musical director is Phil Hall.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center presents Manhattan Youth Ballet's Fall Season on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2 and 7pm at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street, NYC (between 10th and 11th).

International piano virtuoso Yefim Bronfman returns to New Jersey Symphony Orchestra stages from November 5-7, when he will perform Brahms' First Piano Concerto with the Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Jacques Lacombe.