Gladys Knight News

SHAKEN: A James Bond Cabaret Comes to Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2018

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2018

Perfect for newbies and know-it-alls alike, Shaken plunges head first into over 50 years of James Bond iconography.

Chicago Sinfonietta Presents Praise + Punk in a Smashing Battle of the Bands May 12 & 14

by Macon Prickett — April 23, 2018

One of the most diverse classical musical organizations in the nation, Chicago Sinfonietta, is closing their 30th anniversary season with Praise + Punkin a smashing 'battle of the bands' against Mucca Pazza, an absurdist marching band, with special guest Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir.

Jazz Piano Star Mark Berman Band Headlines Club Bonafide 

by Julie Musbach — April 3, 2018

Mark Berman, renowned pianist and composer, presents his power jazz trio at starry jazz club Club Bonafide, 212 East 52nd Street, Friday April 6 at 8 pm.

The RRazz Room At Mizner Park Cultural Center Spring 2018 Cabaret Series Continues

by A.A. Cristi — March 27, 2018

This 2018 season, the talent performing at The RRazz Room at Mizner Park Cultural Center is a diverse mix of world class artists.

Steven Tyler, Alanis Morissette Among New Artists Added to Wolf Trap Summer 2018 Season

by Macon Prickett — March 22, 2018

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces new Summer 2018 performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, including additional acts on the Filene Center stage and a promotional events schedule.

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Comes to The Soraya, 4/5

by A.A. Cristi — March 12, 2018

The Grammy-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, which captures the infectious fun of big band music, will perform at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) on Thursday, April 5 at 8:00pm.

From the Author of Beaches, Iris Rainer Dart's THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE is Set to Make its West Coast Premiere

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2018

The acclaimed Broadway musical The People in The Picture is heading west! Having garnered Tony winner Donna Murphy a best actress nomination, the show will begin its run at the famed 3 Below Theater in San Jose, CA, on April 12th.

Lupita Nyong'o Added to Black Panther Event Tomorrow at the Apollo

by Tori Hartshorn — February 26, 2018

The Apollo Theater in collaboration with The Atlantic announced that Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o will join her Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER co-star Chadwick Boseman for a sold-out conversation about the film, taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30PM EST at the Apollo.

BWW Interview: Michelle Johnson of SPOTLIGHT: THE MUSIC OF ICONS at Myron's Cabaret Jazz At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts

by Debbie Hall — February 26, 2018

International vocalist Michelle Johnson has worked with some of the biggest music legends.

Apollo Hosts A Special Conversation with Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman & Ta-Nehisi Coates 2/27

by Tori Hartshorn — February 23, 2018

As Black Panther continues to land rapturous praise and smash box office records in its opening days, the Apollo Theater in collaboration with The Atlantic will present a discussion about the film with its star Chadwick Boseman in conversation with The Atlantic's national correspondent and autho

Karine Hannah Has FABULOUS BABS At 54 Below In April

by Stephi Wild — February 8, 2018

The two-time Billboard Dance Chart Top 10 singer-songwriter Karine Hannah continues to emerge as a category-eluding nightclub torch singer as she returns for the third time to Feinstein's/54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, on Thursday April 19 at 9:30pm.

The Apollo Celebrates Black History Month

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2018

This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will host a series of artistic and community programs celebrating Black History Month.

REMEMBERING LUTHER: THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE to Headline in Las Vegas

by Julie Musbach — February 1, 2018

One man's voice… became everyone's music… The incomparable Luther Vandross, the man, THE VOICE, the legend! Luther's voice shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all believe in "The Power of Love.

RPO 2018/19 Season to Present Leslie Odom, Jr. and More

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2018

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announced its 2018/19 season to a packed house in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre earlier this evening.

Main Street presents SONGS OF PROTEST: REFRAMING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE IN AMERICA

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2018

How do we talk about race in America? How do the protest songs of our times reflect the evolution of this conversation?

BWW Review: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL at Fred Kavli Theatre

by Cary Ginell — January 26, 2018

'Motown: The Musical' is, plain and simply, Berry Gordy's revenge on 'Dreamgirls.

Black History Month Programming Announced At The Arsht Center

by A.A. Cristi — January 22, 2018

RAGTIME Comes to Axelrod PAC in March; Luis Salgado of In The Heights To Direct

by A.A. Cristi — January 18, 2018

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Deal Park, NJ, in cooperation with Salgado Productions, will bring Ragtime, The Musical to the stage from March 3-25, in a new production directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, who is returning to the theater after last year's successful production

David Bowie & More Among 2018 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees; Full List!

by Caryn Robbins — January 16, 2018

Continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings, the Recording Academy has announced the newest inductions to its distinctive GRAMMY Hall Of Fame

Under The Lake Resurfaces with 'Jazz, Groove & Attitude'

by Caryn Robbins — December 19, 2017

Like the name of one of their seminal influences, The Crusaders, Under The Lake has crusaded in the name of rhythm and groove, making jazz-funk records that don't fit neatly into any box.