James Brown News

Jazz band, Toph-E & the PussyCats are returning to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar (254 West 72nd Street) on Tuesday, May 4th at 8:30 pm. Their upcoming CD, 'No Ordinary Day' is set for release this month.

Appear with Patti Austin in a live music video that kick her 'Blue Skies in the Middle of the Night' tour. This historic event officially launches Patti's 'Blue Movement', which will inspire voices around the world to end the scourge of domestic violence.

Bay Street Theatre's Picture Show expands this Spring with a new series for lovers of both music and film! THE LEGENDS SERIES, sponsored in part by Long Island Radio Broadcasting WEHM 92.9/96.9, will feature four evenings of incredibly rare film footage of live performances by some of the greatest musical icons of all time.

Angelique Kidjo digs into her roots with her new Razor & Tie release, Oyo. Roots that reach far beyond her West African homeland of Benin, because Grammy Award winning singer,dancer and songwriter Kidjo is a definitive 21st century world artist.

Erst vor kurzem begeisterte Ron Williams als Gaststar der Show „The Blues Brothers' im Deutschen Theater das Publikum. Mit der „Sweet Soul Music Revue' kehrt der Entertainer, Schauspieler, Moderator und Sänger nun im September für vier Abende zurück auf die Bühne im Theaterzelt in Fröttmaning. Und neben der Moderation des Abends übernimmt er in dieser großen Revue über die unvergessenen Stars des Soul-Sounds natürlich auch den Part von Ray Charles, dem er seit vielen Jahren mit dem gleichnamigen Musical ein eindrucksvolles Denkmal setzt.

Charlie Rose has called her voice 'the most under-appreciated in all of music today.' Legendary producer Quincy Jones declared her his goddaughter upon hearing her sing. And sing she has her entire life - from her professional debut at the Apollo at age 5 and through 17 solo albums, 20 Billboard charting songs, multiple Grammy Awards, an Oscar nom and countless collaborations.

Jacob's Pillow announces today that Executive Director Ella Baff will soon present the fourth annual Jacob's Pillow Dance Award to Bill T. Jones, acclaimed choreographer, co-founder, and artistic director of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Tony Award winner for Spring Awakening, and director of the current Broadway hit FELA! The Jacob's Pillow Dance Award honors outstanding visionary artists and carries a prize of $25,000, one of the largest cash awards in the dance industry, to be used by the choreographer to enhance their artistry in any way they choose.

REDCAT's conversation series continues with Greg Tate: The Spiritual Crisis in Contemporary Black Art, Politics and PsychoAnalysis. With an introduction by award-winning poet and performer Douglas Kearney, Tate's illuminating talk will be held in the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 8:30pm and followed by a post-lecture Q&A.

Poncho Sanchez learned from the masters. As a youngster, he played alongside Cal Tjader, Claire Fisher, and Mongo Santamaria. Now as a bandleader for almost two decades, he has unswervingly preserved a bedrock style of Afro-Cuban Latin jazz pioneered half a century ago by his heroes, while infusing it with his own fresh and engaging interpretations.

Broadway's landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome JOSHUA JACKSON as 'Young Simba' and KHAIL TOI BRYANT as 'Young Nala' to the company. Jackson and Bryant made their Broadway debuts last night.

The following are the complete and current upcoming event listings for APRIL 25, 2010 - MAY 2, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announce an upcoming edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS, the return of the sexy new event featuring original strips from the hottest men and women currently on and off Broadway.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announce an upcoming edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS, the return of the sexy new event featuring original strips from the hottest men and women currently on and off Broadway.

The Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs is rehearsing 'Suds...The Rockin' Sixties Musical'. Starring Emily Senn as Cindy, Marissa Rosen and Rebecca Cesario as her guardian angels, and Justin Michael Lore as the Everyman in their lives, Suds is the musical comedy that the Los Angeles Times called 'Solid Gold Nostalgia.'

Cecil's Jazz Club Presents Charlie Apicella and The Iron City playing selections from their new album 'Sparks.' The Iron City features Charlie Apricella on guitar, Stephen Riley on tenor saxophone, David Mattock on organ and Alan Korzin on drums.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell present the latest edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS, the return of the sexy new event featuring original strips from the hottest men and women currently on and off Broadway, on April 11 at Splash. The theme for this latest installment is 'AROUND THE WORLD.' There will be two performances at 8 PM and 10 PM.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in association with MCG Jazz presents a rare and unforgettable performance of big band arrangements and compositions with Ahmad Jamal featuring the MCG Jazz Orchestra. This special event, part of the Trust's National Jazz Appreciation Month celebration, takes place at the Byham Theater on Saturday April 9, 2010, at 8pm. Cohen & Grigsby is the lead sponsor of the Trust Presents series.

Career Transition For Dancers announces the wrap up speaker - Rosalynde LeBlanc for 'Stepping into hope and change: A free career development seminar for dancers' this Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at the Actors' Equity Audition Center, 165 West 46th Street (at Broadway) 2nd floor NYC NY 10036.

Career Transition For Dancers announces the speakers and panelists for 'Stepping into hope and change: A free career development seminar for dancers' on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at the Actor's Equity Audition Center, 165 West 46th Street (at Broadway) 2nd floor NYC NY 10036. The all-day seminar begins from 9:30-10:00am with Registration.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announce an upcoming edition of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS, the return of the sexy new event featuring original strips from the hottest men and women currently on and off Broadway.