tella Adler Los Angeles Theatre Collective (John Jack Rodgers, Artistic Director) announced full casting today for their inaugural production of the world premiere play THE CHARM OF MAKING by Collective company member and Award-winning playwright Timothy McNeil (Anything - 2007 LADCC Award / Best Play). Collective company member and Academy Award-winner Milton Justice (The Day I Stood Still - U.S. Premiere) directs a cast of nine in this new play that focuses on love, history, life and death in a small Southern town. Preview performances begin March 12 with an official press opening on Friday, March 19 at the Stella Adler-Los Angeles Theatre (6773 Hollywood Boulevard) in Hollywood.
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart and his band The Grogs will hit the road in March for a series of tour dates in support of Banhart's current album What Will We Be, which was released by Reprise Records on October 2009. Please see below for all dates.
World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming, who has sung many different genres including jazz, show tunes, holiday music, and film soundtracks, will now tackle the music of indie-rock bands including Muse, Arcade Fire, Band of Horses, and Death Cab For Cutie.
Joe's Pub has announced its lineup for March 29th-31st. Scheduled to appear are The Webb Sisters, Lauren Ambrose & The Leisure Class, Julia Haltigan, Josh Charles, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed and Amy Ziff.
This week, we are taking a listen to a pair of crossover theatre/pop stars who have two timely new releases. Both performers have been featured in the Olympics this year, Wilkinson's 'This Is The Moment' from the JEKYLL & HYDE concept album and Brightman's Olymptic green theme, 'Shall Be Done', playing prominent roles in the proceedings. Also, both performers were involved in the original 1985 Sydmonton workshop of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and just this week the curtain went up on the sequel to the Andrew Lloyd Webbber mega-hit, LOVE NEVER DIES. Both engaging entertainers continue their winning streaks, so to say, with these recent efforts...
Barb Jungr, one of the most inventive, original and critically acclaimed singers performing in New York today, returns to the Café Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel for two weeks only, from February 25 to March 4, to launch a new series of late shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Barb Jungr, one of the most inventive, original and critically acclaimed singers performing in New York today, returns to the Café Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel for two weeks only, from February 25 to March 4, to launch a new series of late shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Barb Jungr, one of the most inventive, original and critically acclaimed singers performing in New York today, returns to the Café Carlyle at the Carlyle Hotel for two weeks only, from February 26 to March 4, to launch a new series of late shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
The New Year brings many resolutions and one that apparently has been adopted by DPAC, the new Durham Performing Arts Center, is to have the most diverse season to date, a little something for everyone and can we say it- busy?
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
