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59E59 Theaters hosts CROSS THAT RIVER, a new musical composed by renowned jazz artist Allan Harris, with a book by Mr. Harris & Pat Harris, and directed by Regge Life. Produced by Love Productions Records, CROSS THAT RIVER begins performances tonight, November 30, for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 31.
The world premiere of LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE is running now through December 3 at People's Light Theatre. When his groundbreaking NBC variety show failed to attract a national sponsor, Nat 'King' Cole famously declared that 'Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark.' In this theatrical exploration into the soul of an American icon,Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregorimagine Nat as he faces his final Christmastime broadcast, and weighs the advice of his friend Sammy Davis Jr. to 'go out with a bang.'
Join Van Wezel for a special evening with Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli with their tribute to Nat King Cole at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, January 10 at 8PM.
Lightwire Theater returns to Music Hall- and the place who commissioned their first presentation Dino-Light (Formerly, Darwin The Dinosaur ) with the PERFECT family Christmas show that will blow everyone's mind, A Very Electric Christmas one night only, Sunday, December 10th at 4PM .
On last night's LATE SHOW, Grammy Award-winner Gregory Porter sings 'Mona Lisa' and 'L-O-V-E' from his album 'Nat King Cole and Me.' Watch the appearance below!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its December 2017 lineup, featuring Eliane Elias, Stacey Kent, Freddy Cole Quartet, The Birdland Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Veronica Swift, 'A Swingin' Birdland Christmas,' Fleur Seule, Billy Stritch, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Black Friday Sale, giving patrons the opportunity to scoop up a great deal with up to 50% off select shows. The sale begins Friday, November 24 at 10AM and ends Sunday, November, 26 at 11:59PM. Shows in the sale include: We Three Kings An Irish Tenors Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Salute to Vienna, Peter Cetera, Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli Nat King Cole Tribute, Chita & Tune, Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire, BalletBoyz, Travis Wall's Shaping Sounds After the Curtain, The Hot Sardines, National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, Rick Springfield, The Four Phantoms, Motown The Musical, Illusionist Rick Thomas, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Let It Be, Bill Engvall, and Mummenschanz you & me.
California-based Mexican roots band Los Cenzontles is set to release a recording of the classic 'He'll Have to Go', their most recent collaboration with singer-songwriter, and Los Lobos front-man, David Hidalgo.
The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and The NOCCA Institute present Aspen Santa Fe Ballet for three performances at NOCCA's Freda Lupin Memorial Hall today, November 10 at 8PM and Saturday, November 11 at 2PM and 8PM.
Overture Center for the Arts is proud to present Gregory Porter in Capitol Theater for one night only on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. This soulful singer-songwriter won GRAMMY Awards in 2014 and 2017 for 'Best Jazz Vocal Album.' Tickets start at $45 (10+ tickets purchased together receive group discount) are available in person at the Overture Center Ticket Office (201 State Street), online at overture.org or by phone at 608.258.4141.
Industry readings of The Road to Ruin, a new musical by William Zeffiro, will be presented November 9th and 10th at Manhattan's Swing 46.
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra welcomes Gregory Porter, for his Pops debut at Music Hall on Sunday, November 19.
Industry readings of The Road to Ruin, a new musical by William Zeffiro, will be presented November 9th and 10th at Manhattan's Swing 46.
No matter if she's a good witch on Broadway, a sassy press secretary on TV or a show-stopping singer on stage, Tony- and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is always absolutely mesmerizing.
Artists Lounge Live presents AN UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE CHRISTMAS at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza December 7-17.
Diablo Ballet kicks off the holidays in style as the Company presents the opening program of its 2017-2018 season with A Swingin' Holiday and More, November 10 - 12 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek.
The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and The NOCCA Institute present Aspen Santa Fe Ballet for three performances at NOCCA's Freda Lupin Memorial Hall on Friday, November 10 at 8PM and Saturday, November 11 at 2PM and 8PM.
In a career spanning over five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation for exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. He has performed and recorded with a wide array of distinguished artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, and Quincy Jones, and as a leader, Monty has recorded over 70 albums.
LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE runs through December 3 at People's Light Theatre, and the critics are weighing in!
When Michael Feinstein, who travels the world, walks out on the Feinstein's/54 Below stage, I love it when he says Hello New York and the audience roars back their welcome. Issac Sutton the international theater and concert star from Israel got that same kind of reaction when he greeted a full house of fans saying Shalom New York !
