Ralph Ellison's INVISIBLE MAN Now Available as a Free Download at Audible
by Christina Mancuso
- Oct 27, 2016
Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced that in honor of Ralph Ellison's influence on its formation, Invisible Man, Ellison's masterpiece about an African-American man's struggle to succeed in a segregated society, will be available free on Audible for the remainder of the year. The audiobook, which is performed by Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Morton in a rendition lauded by Audible customers in over 1,000 reviews on Audible's website, can now be downloaded free at audible.com/ellison.
Miller Theatre to Open Jazz Series with Vijay Iyer Trio
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 22, 2016
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts opens the 2016-17 Jazz series with the Vijay Iyer Trio, featuring Vijay Iyer, piano, Stephan Crump, bass, and Tyshawn Sorey, drums, on Today, October 22, 2016, 8:00 p.m. at Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street).
The San Francisco Symphony Announces Annual Holiday Concert Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 18, 2016
The San Francisco Symphony's 2016 holiday season at Davies Symphony Hall offers a festive array of concerts for all ages, from its traditional Christmas classical concerts to classic pop vocalists Gladys Knight and Patti Austin performing with the Orchestra; favorite films like Singin' in the Rain, The Snowman, and a Rodgers and Hammerstein music and film night; family-friendly events like A Charlie Brown Christmas-Live!,the circus feats of Cirque de la Symphonie, and the Orchestra's annual Deck the Hall concerts for children. Traditional Christmas and holiday music lovers can enjoy presentations such as Handel's Messiah, Holiday Brass, and A Classic Christmas. Linda Ronstadt narrates Prokofiev'sPeter and the Wolf with the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, Mariachi Sol De Mexico® de Jose Hernandez presents A Merri-achi Christmas, and the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock brings its unique and uplifting holiday show. To ring in the new year, television and Broadway stars Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess (of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and 30 Rock fame) join the SF Symphony in their first-ever concert collaboration.
San Francisco Symphony Announces Holiday Concert Schedule
by Molly Tracy
- Oct 18, 2016
The San Francisco Symphony's 2016 holiday season at Davies Symphony Hall offers a festive array of concerts for all ages, from its traditional Christmas classical concerts to classic pop vocalists Gladys Knight and Patti Austin performing with the Orchestra; favorite films like Singin' in the Rain, The Snowman, and a Rodgers and Hammerstein music and film night; family-friendly events like A Charlie Brown Christmas-Live!, the circus feats of Cirque de la Symphonie, and the Orchestra's annual Deck the Hall concerts for children.
Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Concert Announces Line-Up for 10/30
by Ashlee Latimer
- Oct 18, 2016
Fifteen of the state's brightest and most-talented young musicians will display their impressive virtuosity and remarkable musicianship at the 2016 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Fall Concert on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets are $20.
Judy Kaye to Showcase Cole Porter at NJPAC This November
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 12, 2016
Two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye sings all the great Cole Porter numbers ('Love For Sale,' 'Let's Do It,' 'Begin the Beguine') in a 125th anniversary salute hosted by Porter biographer Robert Kimball.
GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS Comes to Great Performances This Month
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 5, 2016
In collaboration with The Recording Academy, Great Performances presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends,' a special all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for The Academy's 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients.The celebration and tribute concert features rare performances by honorees and never-before-seen renditions by those they've inspired.
The Lyric to Dim Lights Tonight in Honour of Thriller Songwriter Rod Temperton
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 5, 2016
The lights at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue will be dimmed for five minutes tonight at 7.25pm before THRILLER LIVE starts to pay tribute to Rod Temperton the British writer of Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller, one of the UK's most successful songwriters, who sadly passed away last week.
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks & More Set for ABC's TAKING THE STAGE
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 23, 2016
The ABC Television Network celebrates the unveiling of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture with a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word called “Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America.”
Miller Theatre to Open Jazz Series with Vijay Iyer Trio
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2016
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts opens the 2016-17 Jazz series with the Vijay Iyer Trio, featuring Vijay Iyer, piano, Stephan Crump, bass, and Tyshawn Sorey, drums, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, 8:00 p.m. at Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street).
Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl and Usher Announced as Performers at ABC's TAKING THE STAGE �" CHANGING AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 14, 2016
ABC announced its lineup of exceptional talent to be seen at the opening of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Stars will include Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl with Trouble Funk, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Common, NeYo, Patti Austin, The Alvin Ailey Dancers, Gary Clark Jr., Gladys Knight and The Howard Gospel Choir.
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