Louis Armstrong News

Chicago Cabaret Professionals has announced their 2024 schedule for “Musical Mondays”— with three unique Monday evening cabaret concerts showcasing the talents of more than 40 cabaret artists. Learn more about the series here!

Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY.  Find out who is starring in the show here!

Satellite Collective presents Satellite Tribeca, at Satellite Gallery, 101 Reade Street, Tribeca, NYC from May 9 - 21, 2024 with two weekends of premieres and events from artists across all disciplines, as well as new prints, projections, film and photography from featured artists Kevin Draper and Lora Robertson. For more information, as well as ticketing and registration.

Queens College will celebrate Black History Month with a full calendar of events, including exhibitions and performances. Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library and the Queens College SEEK Program are marking the month by cosponsoring “Struggle to Learn, Learn to Struggle”:

Miami's New World Symphony presents the 'I Dream a World' Festival from Feb. 4-25, celebrating the life and work of jazz legend Mary Lou Williams. The festival features acclaimed artists and the world premiere of Williams' 'History: A Wind Symphony.'

Rapper singer-songwriter Paul Russell shares his new track 'Say Cheese' and encourages listeners to celebrate life. “Say Cheese” follows Russell's highly acclaimed track “Lil Boo Thang'' which Billboard raved, “it is impossible to sit still when this infectious ditty comes on” and selected it on their 100 Best Songs of 2023: Staff Picks list.

The New York Public Library will open a new exhibit, The Ways of Langston Hughes: Griff Davis and Black Artists in the Making. The exhibit will continue until July 8.

Gunhild Carling and her family of all stars were an absolute hit - from swapping instruments to juggling to tap dancing and balancing on stacked up chairs, this family knows how to entertain.

Following a comprehensive search, the board of New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) has announced Anglo-American producer and librettist Lila Palmer as its new General and Artistic Director. Her term begins on May 15, 2024.

60 years ago today, on January 16, 1964, Hello, Dolly! arrived on Broadway. Check out some videos to celebrate the show!

Jumaane Smith takes the Sitnik stage to open Winter Thaw Concert Series for Centenary Stage Company. Concert by Jumaane Smith titled 'Louis! Louis! Louis!' on January 13 at Sitnik Theatre.

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland from January 8th to January 21st. Birdland features live performances from talented jazz musicians in a vibrant and intimate setting.

Reprising their roles from the Goodman Theatre in Chicago are Alison Luff as Mrs. Walker, Adam Jacobs as Captain Walker, John Ambrosino as Uncle Ernie, Bobby Conte as Cousin Kevin, and Christina Sajous as The Acid Queen. They join previously announced Ali Louis Bourzgui as Tommy Walker, also reprising his Jeff Award-winning role from the Goodman. 

Jazz returns to Scottsdale Arts in 2024 with performances by Delfeayo Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and more. Experience the joy and fun of big band jazz and explore new sounds at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Don't miss the Mardi Gras celebration on February 9th!

Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson will bring Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's Ella & Louis album to life and audiences to have the opportunity to see them perform together at four different venues around the metro area.

Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival. Tickets on sale now!

Commissioner Laurie Cumbo has highlighted the accomplishments of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) for 2023.

If you are craving some of the smooth sounds of Count Basie or Louis Armstrong, come down every Friday night to THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND AT BIRDLAND and have a wonderful night and hear “all that jazz!”

TuneIn offers listeners a festive holiday soundtrack with eight new and free stations featuring holiday hits from various genres and star-studded programming. Celebrate the season with Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Garth Brooks, and more.

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!