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Inspired by the enchanting melodies and powerful storytelling of Karen Carpenter, Laurie and guests share a delightful evening woven through Carpenters hits such as “Close to You.” We spoke with Roldan about the updated concert.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Laurie Roldan in A SONG FOR YOU: THE MUSIC OF KAREN CARPENTER & FRIENDS on April 30, with special guests Lianne Marie Dobbs and Gabriela Gomez joining previously announced vocalists.
The Green Room 42 will present the return of San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in an updated version of her concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter and Friends.'
A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.
Back in the day around this time of year, there used to be these things called variety shows which featured big musical artists singing their hearts out for the holidays. It wasn’t Christmas until Andy Williams, The Carpenters, and Perry Como came across our TV screens.
TheatreZone will launch its 2026 season of musicals on Jan. 8, with Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, the hysterically funny story about forgiveness, friendship, second chances, and the joy of rediscovering love.
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Holiday Spectacular on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Hershey Free Church.
El actor español, afincado en la capital británica, se incorpora al nuevo elenco del exitoso musical en Londres.
Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.
While the show wasn’t my cup of tea, others will probably really appreciate its content. Tickets might make a good Mother’s Day gift for some. Your mileage may vary. Playing now through May 18th.
The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala will honor Grammy Award-nominated jazz-cabaret singer Sandy Stewart, and more. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!
A&M/UMe has released Carpenters’ Christmas Once More, an all-new Christmas collection featuring 16 timeless Carpenters holiday classics personally curated by Richard Carpenter. Listen to it now!
The real strength of Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the cast – the excellent musician/performers who, while avoiding the imitation of certain obvious well-known character traits in their portrayals, manage to recreate specific elements of their real-life counterparts in a way that most of us will recognize and delight in.
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
Off-Broadway's longest-running and most beloved musical, The Fantasticks, will kick off Island City Stage’s 13th South Florida Season beginning October 17.
It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).
Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.
Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Catch the jukebox musical BURT & ME this June, featuring the iconic songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
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