Enlighteningly mystical, compelled by the bleary-eyed madness of religious conviction, the deeply personal and moving testaments to the mysteries of the inner life were embodied magically throughout Great Britten. From the American premiere of Rejoice in the Lamb to Illuminations, the early 20th century music of Benjamin Britten unfolded as a touching four-part series of spiritual devotion and the loftiest of loves.
Any visit by celebrated chanteuse Barb Jungr to a New York cabaret stage or theatre is a cause for jubilation. Slightly less than a year since she rocked 59E59 with her week long run of Dancing In the Dark, Jungr was back on that stage with a new show based on her recently released, highly-acclaimed CD, Hard Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan & Leonard Cohen. But where Dancing In the Dark was Jungr's introspective take on some classic pop songs (including some Dylan and Cohen), her Hard Rain set is truly dark and Jungr doesn't apologize for that. In fact, often during this collection of songs written by two of pop music's foremost dark poets of the soul (with stirring arrangements by Jungr and her CD Producer Simon Wallace), Jungr readily admits the set is depressing because her intent was to focus on Dylan and Cohen songs that were at once powerful, personal, political, philosophical, and often prophetic.
Prolific singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center tonight, November 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30, $45, $50 and are available online at www.whbpac.org.
Without a doubt, Soulpepper Theatre Company's Global Cabaret Festival is my favorite Toronto arts festival. It's like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get. Forrest Gump would dig it. Each year I'm tempted to bring my sleeping bag and just camp out for the weekend.
Backstage with Peter LeDonne broadcasts every week from the legendary Patsy's Italian Restaurant on 56th street, so why not interview the Jewish waiter Brad Zimmerman. Brad is appearing in his one man show at Stage 72 Triad Theatre and kept host Peter LeDonne and night life correspondent Jamie deRoy laughing with his steady stream of funny remarks.
Well-Strung is impressing audiences with their brilliant mash-ups of classical hits and modern pop standards. Touring their latest show POPSSICAL, Well-Strung visited New York City's 54 BELOW last night and left the assembled audience both awestruck and invigorated. Their pulled from the pages of a magazine looks, winning personalities, wonderful voices, and incredible instrumental skills easily dazzle and delight for their entire set.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Canadian duo Tegan and Sara.
On Sunday October 26, Clifford Bell presented the first Rick Starr Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert, entitled Starr Bucks, at Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City. The beloved Starr, who passed away about a year ago, worked at Hollywood Sheet Music and served the Los Angeles musical theatre community in a most unusual, endearing way. Not only did he assist singers over the years to find unpublished songs for their various club acts and cabaret performances, but would go out of his way to find material for them depending on their individual preferences...and would call each and every customer on his or her birthday every year, just to wish them a Happy Birthday. A rare and delightful human being! Starr was remembered fondly with anecdotes by the three cabaret stars of the evening Mary Jo Mundy, Todd Murray and Shawn Ryan. Affable virtuoso pianist/singer Michael Sobie served as accompanist/musical director throughout the 90 minute set.
59E59 Theaters has announced that renowned British cabaret star Barb Jungr returns to 59E59 with BARB JUNGR: HARD RAIN, accompanied on piano by Tracy Stark and on percussion by Mike Lunoe. BARB JUNGR: HARD RAIN begins performances tonight, October 28 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 9.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed a long-term worldwide deal with Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter and record producer T.I.
GRANHØJ DANS [www.granhoj.dk] returns to Montreal for a limited engagement of Dance Me to the End ON/OFF Love, a poignant, haunting celebration of the words and music of Leonard Cohen. The Danish company revisits Centaur Theatre for 5 shows only between November 19 and 22 inclusive. Created by the company's Founder and Artistic Director, Palle Granhoj, in close collaboration with the performers and Visual Designer, Per Victor, the award-winning (Danish Arts council prize) production explores the architecture of the body and abandons itself to the sensual and sorrowful music of Dance Me to the End of Love and other songs by the legendary wordsmith.
While reviewing What Makes a Man (WMAM), now playing at the Berkley Street Theatre, it's tempting to comment on what's not there, what could and should be there, rather than what is there. What is on display is a marvelous musical stage portrait of Charles Aznavour, the world renowned French singer/songwriter, actor and political activist/diplomat. A man of the world, he is capable of singing in five languages. One of the last surviving 'showmen,' he still is capable of filling the world's most prestigious concert halls. For example, a year ago he performed for the first time in 25 years at London's Royal Albert Hall. Demand was so great, a second concert was booked there for this past June.
The Who, one of rock's most legendary and defining bands, will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they return to Joe Louis Arena for their 'The Who Hits 50!' tour tonight, October 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Kevin Kadish to a worldwide deal.
This October 2014, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris opens at the Charing Cross Theatre for a strictly limited six-week run from today 16 October to 22 November 2014.
Prolific singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30, $45, $50 and are available online at www.whbpac.org.
The Who, one of rock's most legendary and defining bands, will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they return to Joe Louis Arena for their "The Who Hits 50!" tour on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 59E59 Theaters recently announced a line-up of shows for Fall 2014, which will take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). One of the selections is Alain Boublil's MANHATTAN PARISIENNE, directed by Graciela Daniele and running December 18 - January 4. Now according to the New York Times, the premiere will star star Boublil's wife, Maria Zamora.
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos are delighted to announce the revival of one of their most popular programs, Canciones, featuring flamenco dance set to traditional and popular songs. Guest artists Marina Elana, Manuel Gutierrez and Jesus Montoya join the ensemble in interpretations of music by Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, The Police and many more. Canciones runs for only two performances over Thanksgiving weekend, November 29 - 30, 2014.
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