Irving Berlin News

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

In show business, there are very few sure things. But Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch singing songs by Hoagy Carmichael is about as close as it gets. The September 15th show was perfection.

For the first time in its history, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS to its Main Stage.

The Elmwood cast, directed with the requisite command of comic timing and savvy stagecraft by Director and Choreographer Jason Sommers, is comprised of an impressive array of skilled performers who seem to be enjoying their over-the-top antics as much as the audience does. 

Following their sold-out 2024 debut performances at Chichester and Cadogan Hall and after a busy summer of festivals, including Aldeburgh, Lichfield and Petworth, A Couple of Swells arrive in London to showcase their new album in the intimate surroundings of The Other Palace Studio for one week only, from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 October.

Matthew Martin Ward has made a name for himself as an accomplished Musical Director for many of New York’s cabaret performers, and now, he has taken center stage with his debut solo cabaret “What I Love” on Saturday September 14. When delivering patter, Ward’s distinctive wit was evident, with his deadpan comic delivery landing every time.

The 92nd Street Y will lead a two-day workshop devoted to the art of singing his music. Learn more and see how to attend.

Terrence McNally’s powerful Master Class opens the Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 38th mainstage season. We mean powerful – the book, the performances, the lighting, the sound – everything to make your afternoon or evening theater experience extraordinary.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point has announced its upcoming production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, set to open this season.

With the stage hit praised by BroadwayWorld as 'entirely entertaining and enjoyable,' a spooky, kooky, musical comedy makes its debut at Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in the Tony Award-nominated THE ADDAMS FAMILY. See photos from the production.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY has announced a change to its 2024/2025 season, replacing GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE with the world premiere tour of HERSHEY FELDER & JONATHAN SILVESTRI starring in RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR.

The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.

City Springs Theatre Company will present THE MUSIC MAN in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Guild Opera Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary with the first act of Puccini’s TOSCA and the spoof MEANWHILE BACK AT MARIO’S on September 7th at Salem Lutheran Church.

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?

Don’t Tell Mama will present Renee Katz in “Renee Katz Sings Irving Berlin---Lost In His Arms”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this Fall. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, festivals, and more.

Morgan will appear alongside Norm Lewis and Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein for the Pasadena POPS Season Closing Concert, Oscar Meets Tony (see below for show details). Morgan will be singing “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “On A Clear Day” and she will duet with Norm on “Anything You Can Do' by Irving Berlin.