Louis Smith News

Transgressive Theatre-Opera announces its fifth season, bringing Chicago a staged version of a little-heard Sullivan cantata, an updated gender-rollercoaster of a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, a Count Ory transported to a new locale and time, and a concert of arias and ensembles revolving around letters of love and legal documents, the second half of which is Le Nozze di Figaro's Act II in its entirety, in the original Italian.

Virginia's own Kendall Street Company has announced a new tour date, as they'll be returning to Brooklyn, NY for a performance at the famous Knitting Factory in Williamsburg. The show, set to take place on Friday, March 2nd, will also feature an opening set by up-and-comers South Hill Banks.

Merkin Concert Hall's 2018 lineup features a wide range of events, from talks to concerts and everything in between. Check out some of their upcoming events!

Kaufman Music Center will host a diverse 2017-18 season at Merkin Concert Hall, highlighting Broadway musicals with celebrations of the fruitful partnership between STEPHEN SONDHEIM and HAROLD PRINCE, the musicals of LEONARD BERNSTEIN and JERRY HERMAN, and performances by Tony winner KAREN ZIEMBA and KATE BALDWIN.

Two Strictly Come Dancing champions and one beloved professional join forces for Fifties celebration RIP IT UP, coming to London Palladium on 30 September. Book tickets here from £34!

The King's and Theatre Royal jam-packed autumn season is already well underway with classics such as Cats and The Mousetrap earlier this with much more to come in the run up to the festive season and there's even got a glimpse as to what the new year will bring…

Professional ballroom and Latin dancer Robin Windsor became a household name through stage and screen hits like Burn the Floor, Puttin' On The Ritz and Strictly Come Dancing. He's now touring the UK with his new show Keep Dancing.

Brand new stage show KEEP DANCING, which celebrates the ever popular world of Ballroom and Latin dance, opened last night at New Wimbledon Theatre, with special guests Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani. Other Strictly stars appearing on the UK-wide tour include Lisa Riley, Chelsee Healey and Louis Smith, joining Robin Windsor, Anya Garnis, other professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing, and world-champion Ballroom and Latin Dancers.

Stephanie Blythe will perform in concert at The Glimmerglass Festival on Friday, August 5, at 4:30 p.m. The mezzo-soprano replaces Deborah Voigt, whose commitments have increased with her new position as a member of the full-time faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Freddie Louis Smith, a Veteran, retired US Postal Service worker, science enthusiast, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Amber Creatures': a gripping and potent work of science fiction, intrigue and mystery with several unexpected moments.

KEEP DANCING is a brand new dance show celebrating the ever popular world of Ballroom and Latin dance and is set to wow the UK on a major tour from August 2016.

A look at the upcoming shows at the King's Theatre and Theatre Royal Glasgow this autumn/winter.

Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe returns to Carnegie Hall with pianist Alan Louis Smith to lead an audience sing-slong concert, Sing, America!, on Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage as part of Carnegie Hall's annual series The Song Continues. Audience members have the opportunity to join in and sing along to some of America's most popular songs from the early 1900s including "Oh, You Beautiful Doll," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "By the Beautiful Sea," and many more.

Following in the footsteps of a musical family rooted in success can be a hard task to pursue, but not when you're Ron Louis Smith II.

Ron Louis Smith II-- is stepping into his father's shoes with his very first album titled “The Prince of Sunshine” being released via Sunpire Records on August 11th.

Stephanie Blythe--who's at the Met these days singing Baba the Turk in Stravinsky's THE RAKE'S PROGRESS--“abhors labels.” That's why, despite a cavernous voice that has become even deeper with age and could easily be termed mezzo or contralto, she tells me to call her “a girl singer.”

Young Sirena Abalian of Lexington is the shining standout in an otherwise lackluster production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Stoneham Theatre's misguided attempt to stage the bland Broadway version of the classic Judy Garland movie musical.

Bruce Williams Quintet will perform tonight, September 20 & Saturday, September 21 with 8pm & 10pm sets at Twins Jazz Club.

Bruce Williams Quintet will performon Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21 with 8pm & 10pm sets at Twins Jazz Club.

Here's winner Louis Smith's Charleston from tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final!