On June 7, 2018, Charles Strouse, the Tony Award-winning composer of Annie, Bye Bye and Applause, and some of the most popular music from the last 60 years of Broadway, film and television, turns 90. To mark the occasion, a year-long celebration of events, including tributes, concerts, revivals and international productions, will take place across the United States and around the world.
Soulful Productions presents a sizzling celebration of soul, Motown, funk, show tunes and drag with Sweet Bubbling Nights on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. The performance will bring together 23 of the city's most iconic musical talents, female impersonators and dancers in support of the LGBTI Pulse Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is the first of its kind in the United Nations system presented by International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, and is awarded to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (and Queer) youth worldwide who are in pursuit of a university or college degree.
Internationally-acclaimed jazz and blues singer, Kim Nalley, returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for a limited two-week engagementAugust 2-12, 2018. Joined by her band-Tammy Hall (piano), Michael Zisman(bass) and Kent Bryston (drums)-plus special guest, legendary jazz tenor saxophonist Houston Person, Nalley will present a memorable evening of jazz and blues standards.
Following the success of his residency at the world famous Metropolitan Room, NYC, new-breed vocalist John Minnock, known for putting modern twists on cabaret classics, is now proud to launch his 2018 John Minnock Series at Don't Tell Mama
The Marsh San Francisco extends performances by the Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks and side-splitting physical comedy, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and dancing through 2018.
Hailed by DownBeat as the embodiment of 'style, substance, soul, and swagger,' Reggie Quinerly is just the kind of drummer to take on a first-time challenge-like writing an album's worth of songs featuring vocalists. 'As a drummer, I'm always trying to write things you wouldn't expect,' says Quinerly. On 'Words to Love,' his third album as a leader which is set for April 20 release by Redefinition Music, Quinerly composed music and lyrics for eight songs exploring the many facets of love.
Fan-favorite vocalist John Minnock, known for his modern twists on cabaret classics, will be continuing his 'Every Day Blues' residency at the Triad Theater on Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 PM. The Triad Theater is located at 158 W 72nd St in New York City. Tickets are $20 and may be reserved here.
Innovative vocalist John Minnock, known for his distinctive contemporary twists on cabaret classics, is proud to present his 'Every Day Blues' series at Don't Tell Mama, the iconic institution located at in the heart of Restaurant Row at 343 West 46nd St, on Saturday, March 3rd at 9:30pm (Seating is at 9:00pm). Tickets available here. The evening will feature guest vocalist Lynda D'Amour and very special guest saxophonist Catherine Sikora.
:April Fools' Day will mark the return of Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow at The Marsh San Francisco. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks, side-splitting physical comedy and a free 20-minute Hambone and juggling workshop after each performance, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and ready to spring through the season. Fool La La! Over the Rainbow will be presented 1pm Sundays April 1 - May 6, 2018 at The Marsh San Francisco Studio, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. For tickets ($15-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 (open 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
What do Jay-Z, Kobe Bryant, Archie Bunker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ed Koch, Bart Simpson, Bruce Campbell, Bonnie and Clyde, and J-Lo have in common? The answer: Charles Strouse (and his hit songs)!
Legendary music producer and FAME Studios founder Rick Hall has died at the age of 85. Hall died this morning at his home in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, not far from his world famous recording studio.
Following the success of his residency at The Metropolitan Room, NYC, innovative vocalist John Minnock, known for modern twists on cabaret classics, is now proud to bring his 'Every Day Blues' series to The Triad Theatre, located at 158 West 72nd Street, New York on six separate dates between January and November of 2018.
For the New Year, The Marsh Berkeley extends Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks and side-splitting physical comedy, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and dancing through 2018. Fool La La! Over the Rainbow will perform three additional dates, 2pm January 14-21, 2018 at The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For tickets ($15-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 (open 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
For one night only -- Dec. 29 at 7:30pm -- travel through some of the greatest music hot off the Las Vegas Strip with Jimmy Mazz' smooth vocals, unique song selection and candid humor. Mazz has the incredible ability to capture the essence of these legendary performers. You don't want to miss his mastery as The Players Centre for Performing Arts once again hosts his talents in Legends & Laughter.
This holiday season, The Marsh Berkeley celebrates the return of the Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany holiday and New Year extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks and side-splitting physical comedy, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and dancing through the holidays and beyond. Fool La La! Over the Rainbow will perform at various times (see schedule below) from December 20, 2017 to January 7, 2018 at The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For tickets ($15-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 (open 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
For one night only -- Dec. 29 at 7:30pm -- travel through some of the greatest music hot off the Las Vegas Strip with Jimmy Mazz' smooth vocals, unique song selection and candid humor. Mazz has the incredible ability to capture the essence of these legendary performers. You don't want to miss his mastery as The Players Centre for Performing Arts once again hosts his talents in Legends & Laughter.
Celebrate the release of the Mark White Octet's debut recording with a live performance at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue, at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Featuring West Coast Swing with an East Coast vibe, the Octet includes Mark White (guitar), Scott deOgburn (piano), Jon Garniss (trombone), Kenny Hadley (drums), Rick Hammet (trumpet), Arnie Krakowsky (tenor sax), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Ken Reid (bari sax), world-class musicians whose performance r sum s include a long list of music royalty. THE BLACK BOX CD release party will also feature special guests Ben Whiting, Jeff Stout and Barry Smith. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
This holiday season, The Marsh Berkeley celebrates the return of the Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany holiday and New Year extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks and side-splitting physical comedy, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and dancing through the holidays and beyond. Fool La La! Over the Rainbow will perform at various times (see schedule below) from December 20, 2017 to January 7, 2018 at The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For tickets ($15-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 (open 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
Innovative vocalist John Minnock, known for modern twists on cabaret classics, will continue presenting his 'Every Day Blues' series now at the Triad Theater, located at 158 W 72nd St. The next show will take place today, October 14th at 9:30pm.
Innovative vocalist John Minnock, known for modern twists on cabaret classics, will continue presenting his 'Every Day Blues' series now at the Triad Theater, located at 158 W 72nd St. The next show will take place on Saturday, October 14th at 9:30pm.
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