James Taylor News

The world premiere of Emmy-winning writer Peter Lefcourt 's CAFE SOCIETY deserves credit for attempting a hostage situation as a satisfying sitcom dramedy. A frequent collaborator, Terri Hanauer directs her game cast of seven. Kudos to Yee Eun Nam for her novel, innovative projection design utilizing the two huge menu boards as video screenshots of various text messages, incoming Caller IDs, web searches and TV news programs.

Tonight, August 20 at 7:30pm, The Private Music Network will present 'A Night for James: A Concert Tribute to James Taylor' at Performance Network Theatre. Come and celebrate the legacy of an artist who continues to redefine the term 'singer­songwriter' ­ folk legend James Taylor. Featuring an incredible line­up of Michigan's finest, watch as the Performance Network stage transforms into a live concert experience saluting Taylor's greatest hits, spanning his profound career. Tickets are $20 and are available online at w?ww.privatemusicnetwork.com/network­events.?

Sporting a name that may raise an eyebrow or two, 'Jazz is Dead Reunion- a jazz exploration of the Grateful Dead' comes to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) tonight, August 20 at 7:30pm to the delight of jazz aficionados who are fans of The Grateful Dead.

Circle Theatre closes the 2015 season in September with CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, a splashy musical spectacle that follows the high-flying adventures of a globe-trotting con-artist.

This week's topics included the evolving relations between the United States and Cuba, including the placement of the American flag over the U.S. embassy, New Zealand's push for a redesign of its flag, and the exploitation of people's faith for monetary gain by televangelists.

Sporting a name that may raise an eyebrow or two, "Jazz is Dead Reunion- a jazz exploration of the Grateful Dead" comes to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm to the delight of jazz aficionados who are fans of The Grateful Dead.

On Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm, The Private Music Network will present "A Night for James: A Concert Tribute to James Taylor" at Performance Network Theatre. Come and celebrate the legacy of an artist who continues to redefine the term "singer­songwriter" ­ folk legend James Taylor. Featuring an incredible line­up of Michigan's finest, watch as the Performance Network stage transforms into a live concert experience saluting Taylor's greatest hits, spanning his profound career. Tickets are $20 and are available online at w?ww.privatemusicnetwork.com/network­events.?

HBO continued presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues with a new edition of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER on SUNDAY, AUG. 9 (11:30-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

This summer the NYMT is presenting three major productions, including a new commission from the exciting young musical theatre writing partnership, Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary.

For their 2015-2016 season SHOWTUNES Theatre Company will expand their offering from two to three concerts. They are adding the long-awaited reunion choral concert of The Washingtonians on December 5 and 6, 2015; the season continues with two rarely produced concert version musicals Finian's Rainbow on March 19 and 20 and Working on May 7 and 8, 2016.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Tours of 'Persuasion,' 'Pippin' and '42nd Street,' dueling productions of 'American Idiot,' Michael Kingston and Jane Lynch solo out, 'Bette' adds a date, Theo Ubique announced 'Blood Brothers,' Porchlight sets the season, and 'The Wiz Live!' gets movin' down the road!

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall (Sept-Oct 2015) performances. Scroll down for details!

This week's topics included the secretive death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar and his successor, how teenage girls in Chechnya scammed ISIS, a scandal in the UK involving a British lawmaker, and the inequities inherent in living in Washington, D.C.

Arizona Musicfest announces the lineup for its 25th Anniversary year, with superstar violinist Joshua Bell to headline the 6 week-long music event.  

Joel Rinsema, who served as President & CEO of the Phoenix Chorale for 15 years, has resigned to focus his full attention on responsibilities as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Denver-based choral ensemble Kantorei.

PITTSBURGH – Performing in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1977, Randy Newman, whose music speaks to multiple generations, closes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Summer with the Symphony: Today Night Icons series tonight, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

For the fourth show in their 44th annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the Central New York premiere of the new mystery/comedy 'Sherlock Holmes & the West End Horror' by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and Anthony Dodge, adapted from the novel by Nicholas Meyer. Performances will run from July 29th - August 8th with evening performances at 7:30 PM. Matinees are available on July 31st, 4th, and 5th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the network's fall premiere schedule, which includes the seven-night landmark television event “Belief” (Oct. 18-24) plus all-new episodes and seasons of returning favorites beginning this September.

She is known for bringing magic and song to life on Broadway in her award-winning role in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Now Laura Osnes has brought a bit of her own fairytale singing to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Earlier this month, Osnes joined the Choir and Orchestra in two gala performances entitled 'Music for a Summer Evening,' their annual concert held in conjunction with community-wide Pioneer Day celebrations. Below, check out her full concert!

This week's topics include the challenges the Obama administration faces to get the Iran deal through Congress, the website AshleyMadison.com and how it impacts Ottawa and the unfairness of the mandatory minimum sentencing laws.