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Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Catch TERRY FATOR: ON THE ROAD AGAIN performing live at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS on March 23. Don't miss this unforgettable night of entertainment.

The World Premiere of Like They Do in the Movies, written and performed by Laurence Fishburne, directed by Leonard Foglia, will begi performances at The Perelman Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 10.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole. 

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Explore the sounds of Luke Grimes' debut self-titled album. This fresh release marks a significant step in Grimes' musical journey, showcasing his unique talent and passion for music. Produced by Dave Cobb, of the album's 13 songs, ten were co-written by Grimes who “has repeatedly proved that he's a for-real country artist” according to MusicRow.

The Green Room 42 will present Nelson Aspen & Allyson Briggs in 'Tony Bennett: A Tribute,' Sundays July 21 & August 4 at 1pm and Wednesdays July 24 & August 7 at 7pm. 

Shelby Lynne joins Monument Records and marks the 25th anniversary of her iconic album I AM SHELBY LYNNE with a special reissue. Since her 1989 debut, Lynne has been named Top New Female Vocalist at the 26th Annual ACM Awards, been featured in numerous movies and TV shows (including Golden Globe-winning film, Walk The Line).

Inviting was recorded mostly at Boyle's home in Kenai as well as in Anchorage, and was engineered by her husband Nelson Kempf, who also played electric guitar on the record. Boyle brought in Carmen Rothwell and Abbey Blackwell (Alvvays) on bass, Machado Mijiga on drums, and Joseph Shabason (War on Drugs) on saxophone.

Como muchas otras áreas de trabajo, el Teatro Musical ha sido tradicionalmente una industria en la que los hombres dominaban la cartelera y rara vez se daba a las mujeres la plataforma para expresar su creatividad más allá del escenario. Aunque todavía queda mucho por hacer en este campo, por suerte esto está cambiando y hoy hay nombres de mujeres muy prevalentes en Teatro Musical tanto nacional como internacionalmente, trayéndonos algunos de los títulos más relevantes, rompedores y exitosos de la actualidad.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL. A fun-filled show perfect for the entire family.

First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Dolly Parton & Rachel Parton George will release their new cookbook, GOOD LOOKIN' COOKIN'. In Good Lookin' Cookin', Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.

Discover the acoustic version of the new single 'DREAMING' by TONES AND I. This stripped-down rendition showcases the artist's unique vocal style and songwriting talent. Tones And I is currently supporting P!NK on her 2024 Australia Stadium Tour. Check out tour dates and watch the music video now!

Comedy-Drama Vanities Opens March 8

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The Company Theatre will present Tennessee Williams' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF from April 12-21, directed by Artistic Director Carl Del Buono.

Evangeline, follows up her recent collaboration with Vulfmon (Jack Stratton of Vulfpeck), 'Letting Things Go,' and her 2023 shimmering debut EP, Fuzzy, with the announcement of new EP, When Demigods Go..., and its first single. Produced with 'I Would Now' collaborator and producer, Max Shrager (The Shacks, Say She She).

Winter Opera continues it’s seventeenth season with another iconic operetta—Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta.  This lovely old show premiered in 1910. It was produced by the first Oscar Hammerstein (the grandfather of you-know-who).  In 1935 a movie version was made—with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.