Mary J. Blige News

I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

World-renowned, Emmy-nominated choreographer Luther Brown has joined the creative team of Latin n' Soul Take Manhattan: The Musical, a bold new stage production currently in development.

Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.

Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.

Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

Jon Joseph Gentry's acclaimed solo show BLACK BASTARD, celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and character portrayal, will be staged at the LA LGBT Center on January 23, 2026. The one-night-only event follows a successful run at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival and includes a post-show discussion with Gentry.

“Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige, has announced her first Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency will kick off Friday, May 1, 2026 with 10 dates scheduled through July 2026.  

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

BroadwayWorld talks to Jon Viktor Corpuz, star of Jordan Ramirez Puckett's 'A Driving Beat' in its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 29 to November 23 in Mountain View.

While on a new episode of Hot Ones with Sean Evans, Keke Palmer joked about having to lean into her classical tone while starring in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. Watch video clips!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

The daytime show “Tamron Hall” will make its return for its seventh season on Monday, Sept. 8. The forthcoming season kicks off with exclusive interviews with Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors, Priscilla Presley, Jodie Turner-Smith, and more.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Classic Whitney: Alive! the critically acclaimed hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, returns home to Joe's Pub to celebrate with Classic Whitney: The Tenth Anniversary Edition!

Five powerhouse performers take the stage in a bold new revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis' electrifying play, The Motherf**cker with the Hat at Odyssey Theatre. Learn more!

The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its Los Angeles location on August 14 and launches the first season of show programming throughout 2025, with the grand opening by five-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper. 

South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently reside in New Jersey.