The Czech Philharmonic, under Chief Conductor and Music Director Semyon Bychkov, commemorates the centennial of the Year of Czech Music in 2024 with a variety of programs around the world, with performances at major world concert halls featuring renowned guest soloists.
Denver Arts & Venues’ annual Five Points Jazz Festival will return for its 21st year on June 8 starting at noon, celebrating the music, culture and roots of Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood.
'wit, charm and elegance' are the words used to describe the work of Royal Ballet founding choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988). English ballet, or rather style wouldn't exist without him, so The Frederick Ashton Foundation have understandably instigated the Ashton Worldwide (2024-2028) international festival to celebrate the man, his work, and the impact it continues to have on the ballet world.
International Festival of Arts and Ideas will present world premiere of Compagnia de' Colombari's KING LEAR, beginning Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. at the University Theatre.
Adam Sank will present Blue Comedy: A Night of Standup to Support Democracy on Sunday, July 7, at 7:30PM at Upstairs at the Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014.
The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra will make its American debut at Carnegie Hall on November 3, showcasing young musical talent from Greece in a prestigious performance.
Walking into the Soho Theatre Upstairs for Jamie Finn: Nobody’s Talking About Jamie, you are greeted by a bit of an unusual sight - an exercise bike. Finn enters wearing an outfit one might find someone wearing at the gym, with a Blondie t-shirt and bright green gym shorts, and the show begins with him yelling, “Soho Theatre are we ready to rock?'
Chin Wang: Wang’s Republic begins with Wang filling out an online form, the site projected onto a screen behind her. The first question? “What’s your country or region?” It’s a strange question, and anyone who has lived in a different country can definitely relate to Wang’s confusion.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Too Bright, originally released on September 23, 2014. To celebrate this milestone, Perfume Genius has announced the Too Bright 10th Anniversary Tour, with dates kicking off September 16 at The Atlantis in Washington, D.C. and concluding with a two-night stand at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27.
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.
The Honens Festival will return to Calgary, featuring diverse music events including solo recitals, late-night cabaret, and family-friendly concerts with performances by acclaimed pianists and WindSync.
What did our critic think of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall? There is a reason the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a Golden Age classic. The text, suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and written by Authur Laurents, is economical and succinct. Jule Styne’s music varies from catchy tunes to lush, foreboding orchestral maneuvers, and Sondheim’s nascent lyrics are simple and accessible, yet cut to the core of each scene’s objective.
The Broadway League Foundation just announced that EMMY, two-time TONY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban will host the 15th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony taking place on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Minskoff Theatre in Manhattan. We have all of the details!
Tammie Brown, known from RuPaul's Drag Race, will celebrate 25 years in entertainment with the New York premiere of JUBILEE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cassandra Jenkins has released the single Petco, from his upcoming album My Light, My Destroyer. 'Petco is about looking for connection & coming up a little short. Writing from a pointedly angsty and existential place allowed me to be more playful with songwriting,' the artist says. Listen to the new track!
This 2022 revival of the 1964 musical is quite enjoyable, not because of its new changes (via director Michael Mayer and Harvey Fierstein's new book) but thanks mostly to its lead star McCrimmon, who is reason enough to see this touring iteration. The show continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (with co-star Melissa Manchester) through June 9.