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OFC Creations Theatre Center will present for the first time in New York State, the exciting Broadway in Brighton season opener, The Boy From Oz, running September 12-29, 2024.
Blake McIver Ewing and Tony Award Nominee Marcia Mitzman Gaven will headline THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Mid Island Initiative Presents world-renowned composer/songwriter Randy Edelman who will be performing his show 'Waltzing on a High Wire' at the Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET.
ElevenLabs now features the voices of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier on their Reader App. The app allows users to listen to any digital text on the go, including articles, PDFs, ePub, newsletters, or e-books, all powered by ElevenLab's AI voices. Watch a promo featuring Judy Garland!
In 2025, BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book for BearManor Media, called Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp. Learn more.
Celebrate Judy Garland's legacy with Hannah Timm in 'Judy at 100' at Trinity Street Playhouse in Austin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
This week, the Hollywood Museum’s Annual and LGBTQ+ Exhibit opening and Awards, Hollywood’s first LGBTQ+ Tribute/Exhibit and Awards, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum) announced its 2024 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry. Check out photos here!
Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and composer Ingrid Michaelson has released a brand new single, 'Backyard' listen now!
Never-before-heard alternate takes for the songs on Judy Garland’s well-loved 1956 Capitol album entitled “Judy' are set to be released. These recordings were recently discovered by award-winning designer and collector Raphael Geroni on a unique set of acetate discs that he owns, preserving the original recordings made in late March, 1956.
Michelle paid tribute to Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Stockard Channing, Dionne Warwick, and many others, each song revealing new sides of Alexis and showcasing her range as both a singer and an actress. With the change of a lyric, she could shift from funny to touching, from charming to deep. Alexis exudes star quality.
The No Name Pops will kick off their second season on November 16th, featuring a diverse range of performances and musical styles. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA. Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.
Radio show whodunnit blends murder mystery parlor game and old-time radio for old-fashioned family fun.
Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running Birdland June 24th - July 7th.
Linda Eder is a talent so magnificent, she doesn't seem real. Song after song, with a constant sparkle in her eye, Eder drops to the lowest lows and soars to the highest heights with ease. To be in a room with that voice is a privilege. One moment, her rich tones carry you away; the next, they break your heart.
The Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire one of the pairs of ruby slippers worn by Garland in the The Wizard of Oz
Vocalist and rising artist Stella Cole will release her first studio album on August 30, 2024 via La Reserve Records. A highly anticipated debut, Stella interprets a collection of classics in a variety of settings, including many highlighted by an orchestra arranged by multiple Grammy-winner Alan Broadbent. Listen to her new rendition of the timeless song 'Moon River!'
Music Theatre of Connecticut continues its annual summer performance series, MTC’s Hot Summer Nights with world-renowned performer, David Maiocco in his brand new show, Classical Laughs!
A jam-packed evening of sensational music.
We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.
