Michael Orland News

Upcoming shows at The Smith Center from November 1 to December 31, 2023. Get tickets now for a variety of performances including music, ballet, and comedy. Don't miss out on the high-quality entertainment!

The Stars In The House Labor Day Special that was presented on Monday, September 4 by SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky, his husband, Broadway producer James Wesley and Entertainment Community Fund Chair Annette Bening has raised more than $55,000 so far. See photos from the event!

I had the incredible pleasure of talking to Marilu Henner on her upcoming show at the Write-Off Room Music and Memories on September 23, 2023. She completely wowed me with her uncanny detailed memory of her illustrious career. Marilu is only one of twelve people in the world who has hyperthymesia, or in laymen’s terms: total recall memory. Accompanying Marilu on her one-nighter will be musical director Michael Orland on piano.

It's time once again for a bright light to shine on Broken Arrow as Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth returns to town-along with some of her Broadway buddies-for the eighth annual Broadway Bootcamp, coming to the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center July 19 to 29.

Matt Baker was in the Birdland basement once more last week to document another stellar night at THE LINEUP.

Check out photos from the closing night of Clint Holmes' sensational run at 54 Below, as well as an after party hosted by Producer Sunny Sessa saluting Director Will Nunziata, Music Director Michael Orland, and guest artists Nikki Renee Daniels and Kelly Clinton-Holmes.

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Peter Allen…. Clint Holmes. The music of the Aussie showman presented by the Vegas showman at 54 Below.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

54 BELOW will welcome back Clint Holmes in an encore run of his solo show Between the Moon and New York City – The Songs of Peter Allen from June 1 – 4 at 7:00pm.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, has announced special programming throughout the month of June. From Clint Holmes’ dazzling tribute to Peter Allen to the return engagement of Jenn Colella’s sold out show to Rebecca Clark’s uncanny Barbra Streisand concert, the PRIDE month events will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Master entertainer Clint Holmes will return this month to 54 Below with his smash-hit, nationally praised concert BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY: THE SONGS OF PETER ALLEN. 

This week, Feinstein's at The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel takes you on a journey through the songs of The Carpenters and on a trip from the Moon to New York City.

Broadway leading man James Snyder is set to appear, with his new intimate concert experience, for one show only at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Thursday, April 27, at 8:30pm. With charm, humor, leading man good looks and dynamic voice, Snyder will share highlights of his Broadway adventures. Audiences can expect to hear iconic tunes from shows such as Carousel, If/Then, and Hair, as well as selections of his original tunes.

On 'Daphne', Kian Blume partnered with Michael Orland, who is best known for his work with American Idol and producer Miklos Malek (Jennifer Lopez, Anastacia). Inspired by an eclectic mix of artists such as Mike Patton, Primus, Michael Bublé, Bobby Darin and composers Chopin and Satie, Kian Blume’s sophisticated multi-faceted sound is undeniable.

I don’t know if the Census Bureau keeps track of how many Open Mics there are in the United States but add another one to the list, Cafe Centro in Palm Beach. 

Susie Mosher's weekly show THE LINEUP is back and running regularly in the Birdland Theater in NYC. She invites her performing friends to join her every week for a variety style show featuring singing, dancing, and comedy. Every week is different, and every week is a guaranteed fun time.

This is not a “Best Of” list because it isn’t for me to say what is best, only what resonated with me, but after a lot, a lot, a lot of shows, this New Year's Eve, these shows are still on my mind.

54 BELOW will have Grammy Award nominee Clint Holmes – the consummate entertainer, writer, performer, recording artist, and one of the country’s finest vocalists – return June 1-4 at 7pm with a brand-new concert-event celebrating the songs of the legendary Peter Allen. 

Fellow “American Idol” alum Adam Lambert joins Jennifer, reminiscing about their “Idol” days and how their audition song selection turned into full circle moments later in their careers. The alums join their former “American Idol” pianist Michael Orland for a show stopping rendition of the operatic classic “Nessun dorma.” Watch a video now!