Gloria Gaynor News

Cantus - a vocal ensemble, kicks off summer with a high-energy homage to those who advocate for change and freedom. Inspired by Sam Cooke's timeless anthem of the same name, Cantus' 15th Covers program blends the ensemble's smooth vocal harmonies with the music of Marvin Gaye, Lady Gaga, Gloria Gaynor, and more. Join Cantus in a new venue and experience a new side of the ensemble!

Preeminent Asian American playwright David Henry Hwang received an honorary doctorate during Commencement 2022 at Cal State LA.

Broadway Sacramento is closing out their 2022 Broadway on Tour season with the first national tour of Tootsie.  Based on the 1982 film of the same name, Tootsie features music and lyrics by David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and a Tony Award-winning book by Robert Horn.  Rolling Stone called it “musical comedy heaven” and they’re not wrong.   Easily the funniest show of the season, Tootsie is full of one-liners, sarcastic wit, and self-deprecating humor. 

Iconic Events Releasing, the fastest-growing name in event cinema, announced today that it is kicking off Pride Month with a special nationwide rerelease of MGM's classic film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Bass virtuoso Clint Bahr just released a new solo album “PUZZLEBOX” on Moonjune Records. The album features members of King Crimson, YES, Van Der Graaf Generator, Sun Ra and others! Clint Bahr’s new band, also named PUZZLEBOX, is a multidimensional “Tabula Rasa” in both compositional and improvisational formats.

PTC's Hello, Dolly!, led by Broadway actress and Emmy-nominated television host Paige Davis in the titular role of Dolly Levi, opened last night, May 13! Directed and choreographed by PTC Artistic Director Karen Azenberg, this turn-of- the-century romance bursting with some of the best-known showtunes of all time will run through May 28, 2022.

Pacific Symphony just added a special Valentine's Day show with blue-eyed soul pioneers, The Righteous Brothers (Feb. 10-11, 2023), to the 2022-23 Pops Season led by Principal Pops Conductor Laureate Richard Kaufman and underwritten by the Sharon and Tom Malloy Family.

New York City's Drom will celebrate its 15th year as Manhattan's unofficial home for global music by programing a special series of 15 shows, festivals and events featuring acclaimed acts and legendary performers throughout 2022.

Pacific Symphony announces its highly-anticipated 2022-23 Pops Season led by Principal Pops Conductor Laureate Richard Kaufman and underwritten by the Sharon and Tom Malloy Family.  

Pianist and Producer Harrison Sheckler announced that The Sheckler Virtual Choir has recently teamed-up with the world-renowned 2x GRAMMY Award winning recording artist Gloria Gaynor to create a virtual choir rendition of her hit song 'Talkin' 'Bout Jesus' from her 2019 GRAMMY Award winning album 'TESTIMONY.'

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre closes a sell out run of a celebratory production of La Cage Aux Folles, the musical farce showcasing drag culture with the optimistic, universal message “I Am What I Am.”

Kylie Minogue has shared the music video for 'Can't Stop Writing Songs About You,' featuring Gloria Gaynor. 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)' features extended mixes of every track from the original release, plus new collaborations with Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Years & Years, and Gloria Gaynor. Watch the new music video now!

OVO's production of 'A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM'  here opens the festival on May 24th at 7.30pm; The Dream runs to June 11th and is co-directed by Adam Nichols and Matt Strachan.

This April, Queens Theatre will present three days of dynamic performances to anchor its first-ever Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta - encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate culture through song, dance, comedy, and fantastic music.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announces a brand-new season of shows on sale on Friday 25 March, with priority booking for Friends of the Grand and members from Wednesday 23 March at 8am online.

Chart-toppers, laughs and nostalgia await musical theatre patrons as The Winter Park Playhouse continues its 3-show Spring Series with a throwback to hit music of the late 60's and 70's eras in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On - playing on the theatre's mainstage March 18 - April 16, 2022.  

SISTAS THE MUSICAL has announced its return on April 2 at Off-Broadway's The Actors Temple Theatre for an open-ended run. This live musical production is written by Fulbright Scholar and Columbia University professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic, based on interviews with Black women over several years

Henson's performance of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' was part of the 'Nonsense Karaoke' game, which presented her with a random lyrics version of the song. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, “That’s My Jam” is an hourlong music and comedy variety game show that draws inspiration from the most popular “Tonight Show” games.

Kyile Minogue has released 'DISCO (Extended Mixes)'. The new album features extended versions of each track from Minogue's recent album, 'DISCO'. Minogue recently released her 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)' featured new collaborations with Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Years & Years, and Gloria Gaynor. Listen to the new album now!

Kylie Minogue and Jessie Ware recently appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show to perform their hit single, 'The Kiss of Life'. The track is from Minogue's 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)'. which features extended mixes of every track from the original album release, plus new collaborations with Ware, Dua Lipa, Years & Years, and Gloria Gaynor.