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Gospel recording artists VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez will each make a special guest appearance at select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre now through November 14.
Richard Myrle Buckley, aka Lord Buckley, was an American lounge comic (1906-1960), who had a cult following in the 50s; he went in for hip semantic and scat, associated with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald. His word play was delivered with a cool one-of-a-kind lightening-like speed, making him a forerunner of the Beat Generation. He influenced such comics as Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and Robin Williams. Bringing him to life requires formidable skill: bold, fearless and hypnotic, all rolled into one. Jake Broder, who essayed Louis Prima on stage in Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara to critical and popular acclaim, is currently getting under the skin of Lord Buckley and creating an intense, furiously fast and deliriously brazen characterization through word and song that manifests a truly dizzying brilliance. On November 2 and 3 - back by popular demand - Broder brought the show to the Inner Circle of the Magic Castle for the second time this year.
Double Grande Pianos present a One Night Only! Special Engagement of LEGENDARY DUETS starring Wayland Pickard and Deborah Johnson, America's Premier Vocal/Piano Duo and 2009 Grammy contenders, on Saturday, November 6 at 7:29 pm at the Grove Theatre in Upland.
Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars in all of Oz - Australia, that is - the dashing leading man and internationally renowned solo recording artist David Campbell! In this enthusiastic and ingratiating interview, Campbell talks about his life on the stage - having starred in SUNSET BOULEVARD, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, URINETOWN, SHOUT! and many hit musicals in his homeland - as well his extensive recording and concert tour career, with a special focus on this week's US release of his stellar show tune album ON BROADWAY which features the world premiere recording of one of the best Broadway eleven o'clock numbers of the last twenty years - maybe ever - coming from the forthcoming Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman score for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (which opens on Broadway near the end of this season). Plus, he addresses the rumors of taking on the role of The Phantom in the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES and gives us an update on his upcoming US concert appearances. Check out our chat, then be sure to pick up ON BROADWAY which is in stores and on iTunes now! He may sing 'Goodbye' like nobody‘s business, but we are just saying hello to the charismatic David Campbell.
Double Grande Pianos present a One Night Only! Special Engagement of LEGENDARY DUETS starring Wayland Pickard and Deborah Johnson, America's Premier Vocal/Piano Duo and 2009 Grammy contenders, on Saturday, November 6 at 7:29 pm at the Grove Theatre in Upland.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announced that two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy will star in the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
Following up her performances to a packed house for two nights at the historic Lenox Lounge, and this week's guest slot with Mike Longo's New York State of The Art Big Band celebrating Dizzy Gillespie's Birthday, Antoinette Montague keeps the momentum going this Saturday, October 30, 2010, as the featured performer in the First of the Season Jazz Vespers Series, Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 South 7th Street at South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, Phone: 973-242-1015.
Gospel recording artists VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez will each make a special guest appearance at select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre now through November 14.
Following up her performances to a packed house for two nights at the historic Lenox Lounge, and this week's guest slot with Mike Longo's New York State of The Art Big Band celebrating Dizzy Gillespie's Birthday, Antoinette Montague keeps the momentum going this Saturday, October 30, 2010, as the featured performer in the First of the Season Jazz Vespers Series, Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, 286 South 7th Street at South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, Phone: 973-242-1015.
What a glorious evening of song and mirth is to be had in the company of supertalents Wayland Pickard and Deborah Johnson in Legendary Duets! Facing each other at dueling pianos, Pickard and Johnson play, cavort and sing. As one gets up to solo, the other assists with background accompaniment. Pickard is most definitely the comic and Johnson is straight-man. Behind is a screen with projections of the singing artists in question. And there is a variety of music explored: rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s, country, the classics, Hollywood film tunes and Broadway pop.
The National Jazz Musuem in Harlem has announced its events for October 25-31:
The live orchestra, stunning showgirls and five concert grand pianos that make up Lionardo Piano Follies, including a special appearance by Shades of Sinatra vocalist Carmine Mandia, will thrill audiences of all musical tastes at the Suncoast Showroom October 23 and 24, each evening at 7:30 p.m.
UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce the performers for their first concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce that their one-of-a-kind, unique, cabaret experience is expanding and will now be performing in Thousand Oaks at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
The live orchestra, stunning showgirls and five concert grand pianos that make up Lionardo Piano Follies, including a special appearance by Shades of Sinatra vocalist Carmine Mandia, will thrill audiences of all musical tastes at the Suncoast Showroom October 23 and 24, each evening at 7:30 p.m.
Double Grande Pianos' on Tour show LEGENDARY DUETS starring Wayland Pickard and Deborah Johnson, America's Premier Vocal/Piano Duo and 2009 Grammy contenders, sold out last night at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in NoHo, California. Upcoming Southern California engagements include November 6th at the Grove Theatre in Upland, and November 20th at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts in Rolling Hills Estates.
Nine-year-old pianist, composer and entertainer Ethan Bortnick has been making headlines as one of the youngest musicians to have his own PBS special, and is now bringing the show to fans across the country with an upcoming CD/DVD release and national headlining tour.
The National Jazz Musuem in Harlem has announced its events for October 25-31:
New Tribute Show Features The Music & Lyrics of 2010 Kennedy Center Honoree Jerry Herman. Songs from Broadway's Greatest Musicals: Hello Dolly!, Mame & La Cage Aux Folles
Double Grande Pianos on Tour presents LEGENDARY DUETS starring Wayland Pickard and Deborah Johnson, America's Premier Vocal/Piano Duo and 2009 Grammy contenders. Upcoming Southern California engagements include October 21st at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in NoHo, November 6th at the Grove Theatre in Upland, and November 20th at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts in Rolling Hills Estates.
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