Louis Armstrong News

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring N’Kenge. N’Kenge, who conceived the musical, will direct alongside Broadway veteran Christina Sajous.

Axelrod Performing Arts Center will soon present the premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring and directed by N’Kenge. The cast recently met the press ahead of their first rehearsal. Check out photos here!

Festival Napa Valley has announced that Wynton Marsalis will headline its 2026 Arts for All Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary season. The annual gala supports the festival’s education, wellness, and community music programs across Napa Valley.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Birdland Jazz Club will present a series of performances from January 12 to January 25, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The iconic venue continues to host top-tier jazz talent, offering a diverse array of musical evenings.

Broadway's Andy Karl and Brandon Victor Dixon will join jazz artists Champian Fulton and Catherine Russell for 'Louis Armstrong: A Celebration of the Father of Jazz' at the Kaye Playhouse.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances running December 29 through January 11, featuring cabaret, big band jazz, vocalists, and instrumental ensembles across both venues.

On December 16 and 17, Darius de Haas celebrated the release of his holiday album Let Me Carry You This Christmas with a concert kick-off at 54 Below. See shots from the December 17th performance of the show

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award.

Opera Memphis has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant as part of the America250 initiative. The funding will support two performances honoring American cultural figures during the company’s 2025–2026 season.

New York City officials have detailed nearly $2 billion in cultural investments made through the Department of Cultural Affairs over four years. The funding includes record expense and capital support for more than 1,100 cultural nonprofits, major renovations, and new citywide initiatives. The Adams administration says the investments strengthen access to arts and culture across all five boroughs.

Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine’s Day 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The movie will be presented on a huge screen, while its soundtrack is performed live by a full band and orchestra.

Sleepless in Seattle will be performed live in concert for the very first time on Valentine's Day 2026 at London's Royal Festival Hall. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances spanning cabaret, vocal jazz, big band, swing, and holiday programming during the second half of December.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more. 

The Queens College Choral Society (QCCS) will present Duke Ellington’s The Best of the Sacred Concerts for its 85th annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 14, at 4 pm in Colden Auditorium.

It was a marvelous Saturday afternoon full of songs and stories, as folks gathered to celebrate Frank Sinatra, the man and his music, along with a nod to one of his most popular films, High Society.

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.