Quincy Jones to Join Justin Kauflin for Q&A at The Wallis This Friday
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 21, 2016
On Friday, January 22, Clark Terry protege and jazz pianist Justin Kauflin will be joined on the stage of the Bram Goldsmith Theater by lauded musical producer Quincy Jones for a special Q&A at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. The Q&A will follow the 8pm film screening of Keep On Keepin' On, Alan Hicks' ode to the friendship between the prodigious lifetime Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Clark Terry and Kauflin, and a rousing performance by Kauflin on piano.
Jazz Sensation Justin Kauflin Coming to The Wallis
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 12, 2016
Quincy Jones and Clark Terry protege, jazz pianist Justin Kauflin, will launch the Next Generation @ The Wallis series on Friday, January 22 at 8pm. Kauflin's performance is the first in a series that focuses the spotlight on rising artists across the performing arts spectrum. Two additional artists, Sean Chen and Steven Lin, will continue the series in February and March 2016.
The CW Presents MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION Tonight
by TV News Desk
- Jan 12, 2016
Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION tonight, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).
MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE Opens Tonight at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 11, 2016
MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE is a swinging, song and dance musical that celebrates the astonishing showmanship of one of the last great tap dancers of a by-gone era still working today and whose collaborators were a jaw-dropping, who's who of theatre, music, film and television. Co-starring the fierce tap dancing Manzari brothers and the all female vivacious Diva Jazz Orchestra, the show is directed by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Deaf West's Big River, Grease). Performances began December 23rd at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street), and opening night is tonight, January 11th.
Steve Tyrell Returning to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 3/10-13
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 7, 2016
Following a sold-out engagement in April 2015, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes back Grammy Award-winning vocalist, Steve Tyrell, for four performances only: Thursday, March 10 (8 p.m.); Friday, March 11 (8 p.m.); Saturday, March 12 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 13 (3 p.m.).
Keep Memory Alive's 20th Annual Power of Love Gala, Celebrating Tony Bennett, Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2016
On Saturday, May 21, 2016, Keep Memory Alive will host its extravagant 20th annual Power of Love gala at the new Las Vegas Arena honoring Tony Bennett with a spectacular 90th birthday celebration. True to its now-legendary style, the Power of Love gala will feature one-of-a-kind performances, exciting live auctions, remarkable wine and cocktails and exquisite cuisine by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Now in its 20th year, the gala continues to raise funds in support of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Armand Hutton Scores GRAMMY Nomination for Work with A Capella Group Committed
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 11, 2015
Accomplished artist, writer, composer and label head Armand Hutton has received his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. The Recording Academy selected Hutton's arrangement of Committed's 'Do You Hear What I Hear' from the album Home for Christmas (Mixed Bag Music Group, LLC) for the honor. This is also the first GRAMMY nomination for a capella group Committed, who won Season 2 of NBC's hit series The Sing-Off!
The CW to Present MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 9, 2015
Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION on Tuesday, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).
STOMP Slates Return to The Orpheum; Tickets on Sale Friday!
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 7, 2015
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre for two performances on Saturday, February 20th, 2016. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.
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