Laura Nyro News

The Marsh Berkeley is celebrating Black History Month with special added performances of Unique Derique’s family-friendly Fool La La Gift, shining light on different African American entertainers who contributed to the performing arts – from Sammy Davis Jr. to The Nicholas Brothers and more.

Following two sensational nights in January, playing to packed houses and garnering a host of five-star reviews, Liza Pulman and her band return to The Other Palace this March with two extra performances of The Heart of It. 

The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) will welcome the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, America's beloved cultural ambassador to the world, for six performances only, March 8-12, 2023, during their 22-city North American tour. 

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will welcome back the Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, for added performances of Fool La La Gift. 

BroadwayWorld chats with master clown Unique Derique (aka Lance McGee) about 'Fool La La: Holiday Gift!' his whimsical show combining vaudeville and African American hambone at The Marsh Berkeley December 21 to 30.

The legendary band Three Dog Night, comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 7:30 pm.

Pangea’s holiday tree will be all a-blaze with garlands of mirthful Downtown artistry this December, featuring Sidney Myer, Tammy McCann, Roz White, and more.

Pilgrim House, Provincetown's destination for top-flight entertainment, have announced an exclusive three-night engagement of the world premiere of MADAME'S 'FACE-FOR-RADIO' HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has announced R&B and pop artist Shanice as Guest Artist for A Motown Holiday, which kicks off GMCLA’s Season 44.

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a diverse mix of entertainers in November.  

The Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, will return to The Marsh Berkeley with Fool La La: Holiday Gift! ​​​​​​​Fool La La: Holiday Gift! will be presented live on stage, December 21–30, 2022.

Tony Award-winning Broadway veteran John Rubinstein performs in his first one-man show Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground at Theatre West opening October 22, 2022. This world premiere (co-produced in association with New Los Angeles Repertory Company) is directed by Peter Ellenstein. John carved out some time to answer a few of my queries.

Don't miss the final world tour for The Manhattan Transfer, the most award-winning jazz vocal group in the history of recorded music. Since their first Grammy wins in 1981, this legendary vocal quartet has racked up numerous awards including 10 Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations. They were the first group ever to win Grammys in both Pop and Jazz categories in the same year, and the dozen Grammy nominations they received for their Vocalese album were second to Michael Jackson's Thriller as the most nominated album in one year.

The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents legendary band, Three Dog Night on Friday, October 14 at 8pm. Tickets range from $29-$99. 

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has announced its Season 44, which celebrates Motown, women, and the music of Disney.

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles has announcef its extraordinary Season 44, which celebrates Motown, women, and the music of Disney. GMCLA is thrilled to return to Glendale's Alex Theatre for the first two concerts of the season, starting with an all-new wintertime tradition: A Motown Holiday, featuring beloved hit songs from Motown legends.

The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul.” Plus, tour dates!

Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT. See THREE DOG NIGHT with special guest Danny McGaw at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m.

On a rare night off from her four-week Festival run with Fascinating Aida alongside fellow cabaret queens Dillie Keane and Adele Anderson, Liza Pulman will bring songs from her new album The Heart Of It with her brilliant six-piece band led by Musical Director Joseph Atkins. The performance will take place Sunday, 14 August 2022.

Cake Kemps is a New York based singer, songwriter and artist. With a soothing sound, her vocals put listeners in a chill mood. She incorporates honest lyrics and a unique approach to storytelling.