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It's a new season full of new experiences at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The 2019 20 seaon is jam-packed with legends of world music, acclaimed dance companies, renowned classical musicians, returning favorites and more.
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra from New-York will perform one night only in Raleigh as they tour the world, bringing timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra, Glenn Miller's music is alive and well.
As Jordan Berman pounds the New York City pavement searching for Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close-knit girlfriends. As singles' nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan must face his own capacity to love and be loved. This hilarious and heart-wrenching Broadway comedy dives into the trenches of urban single life and the aspirational gay wedding, reminding us that you can't hurry love-no matter how much you wish you could.
The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The ensemble will be performing in the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Uihlein Hall on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 pm. This event is FREE and is sponsored by WaterStone Bank.
Under The Streetlamp - the critically acclaimed musical group that's returning to Nashville this weekend for a trio of performances with The Nashville Symphony - was formed when four friends, who had appeared together in the Chicago production of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, decided they should continue their collaboration after the show was shuttered.
Black Violin brings their 2019 http://blackviolin.net/shows/ to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$59.
Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta's second-oldest professional theatre, proudly announces its 2019-2020 Season, which also marks the final season under the leadership of Artistic Director Tom Key. The season promises to be a powerful representation of the kind of work Key loves to produce at the theatre's home in the heart of downtown Atlanta:
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents America's Big Band musical, In The Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue, on Wednesday, April 17 at 7p.m.. Ticket prices range between $29 - $59, plus applicable fees. Purchase online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, an icon born of the 1940's Big Band era, returns to Alberta Bair Theater on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. with its signature sound. Led by vocalist Nick Hilscher, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many original arrangements like "In The Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade," in addition to some modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound where clarinet creates the melody.
Roaring 1940s big band sound, tight vocal harmonies, and fabulous tap dancing is the great gift of The Satin Dollz, a group of 6 sparkling beauties whose charismatic USO-styled salutes have inspired audiences to swing around the world.
“Inherit the Wind” is a fictional construction inspired by the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial and as a screed against the “Red Scare” activities of Wisconsin Senator (R) Joseph McCarthy during the early 1950s.
The McCallum Theatre presents the annual "Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Big Band Leaders" on Wednesday, March 27, 8:00pm. This year's tribute, stars the Tex Beneke Orchestra and features The Satin Dollz and Madeline Vergari.
California Pops Orchestra, celebrating it's 30th season as the country's only all-request pops orchestra, joins forces with the Black Tie Big Band to perform Swingtime at the Pops at Flint Center for the Performing Arts. The Pops' Great American Big Band tribute and a perennial audience favorite features the hits of the 30's, 40's and beyond - when swing was the thing! This concert includes masters of yesteryear such as Ellington, Miller, Dorsey, Goodman, Artie Shaw as well as pieces from newer composers and musicians with the Big Band sound.
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Bravo Bass ensemble will perform a memorable performance titled "Brass by Popular Demand" today, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Church in Center City Philadelphia. St. Mark's is located at 1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra swings into the WYO on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30pm.
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band-the one that lives on today-in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a 'hit' ever since.
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Bravo Bass ensemble will perform a memorable performance titled "Brass by Popular Demand" on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Church in Center City Philadelphia. St. Mark's is located at 1625 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA.
Full of 1940s music, dancing and old-time sound effects, the play portrays the final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade on the New York radio station WOV in December 1942.
The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College present the 14th edition of The Big Broadcast! on Saturday, March 2 at 2PM & 7:30PM at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, in South Hadley, MA.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents vintage American jazz big band, The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra, on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range between $29 - $49 plus applicable fees and are available online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.
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