Quincy Jones News

Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!

Legendary trumpeter, composer, and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert is bringing his iconic sound back to the stage for an evening with his brand-new Tijuana Brass at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The Criterion Collection has revealed the June 2025 lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1978 musical film adaptation of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne.

Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert will release a special 60th Anniversary Edition of his seminal album Whipped Cream & Other Delights on April 25th, 2025.

Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown for three performances only, Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6. Also in April, audiences can step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm.

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.

Following Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's breathtaking performances at the 97th Oscars, BroadwayWorld has learned that many viewers are flocking to Spotify to check out some of the original renditions of the Ozian-themed songs.

Take a look inside Hollywood’s biggest night! Throughout the ceremony, Broadway alums and past Oscar winners, including Rachel Zegler, Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey, Jr., and more, took the stage to present awards.

At the 2025 Oscars, Queen Latifah took the stage with an ensemble of dancers to perform a tribute from the Broadway musical The Wiz as a tribute to Quincy Jones. Watch it now!

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed four new shows. Boston R&B/Soul singer Jen Kearney will play on May 15. See additional upcoming performances and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cynthia Erivo has shared the recording of her performance from The 67th GRAMMY Awards earlier this month. At the ceremony, the Wicked star took the stage to perform a rendition of Fly Me to the Moon with Herbie Hancock in honor of the late Quincy Jones. Watch it here!

The LA Phil has announced engagement extensions for two longtime collaborators: Herbie Hancock will continue his role as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins will continue his role as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028.

The Jazz Studies department and the Intercultural Institute at NEC present a full-day event of The Legacy Of Istanbul In America featuring guest performers saxophonist Sam Newsome and drummer and faculty member Nasheet Waits.

Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!

Check out photos of Broadway star Eva Noblezada as she joins the Pacific Jazz Orchestra in concert. Noblezada shared the stage twice in the evening, welcomingher longtime partner Reeve Carney to sing “All I’ve Ever Known” from the Tony-winning Hadestown.

Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!

Several Broadway alums were in attendance at The 67th GRAMMY Awards last night, including Cynthia Erivo who performed a rendition of Fly Me to the Moon in honor of the late Quincy Jones. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

It's an Emerald City reunion. The dynamic Jeff Goldblum, who stars as The Wizard in the two-part adaptation of Wicked, has set the release of a new album, featuring musical selections performed by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and others. Check out the first single now!