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MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE Doc Now Available On iTunes
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 28, 2014

The sensational recent PBS American Masters special spotlighting EGOT recipient Marvin Hamlisch's life and career is now available to order on iTunes.

World Premiere Harp Concerto by Michel Legrand, with Catherine Michel & Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Set for 2/9-11
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2014

World-renowned and award-winning harpist Catherine Michel will perform as soloist for the world premiere performances on February 9, 10 and 11.

THIRTEEN's American Masters Series to Feature Writer/Activist Alice Walker
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014

Writer/activist Alice Walker (b. Feb. 9, 1944) made history as the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her seminal novel The Color Purple (1982), for which she won the National Book Award.

Matt Forger Joins Brad Sundberg for 'In the Studio with MJ'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 28, 2014

What was it like to be in the recording studio as Michael Jackson created the iconic tracks for such monumental albums as 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Dangerous,' 'HIStory,' and 'Blood on the Dance Floor'? Truly dedicated fans will find out from two of the recording engineers who were there with MJ, Quincy Jones, and all the famous musicians as Matt Forger joins Brad Sundberg for the next 'In the Studio with MJ' session scheduled for February 8, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.

Elton John AIDS Foundation to Present 22nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 22 nd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

High-tech Spectacular iLUMINATE Opens Tonight at New World Stages
by Robert Diamond - Jan 27, 2014

The new 2014 edition of ILUMINATE (formerly titled ARTIST OF LIGHT), is set to open tonight, January 27th at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street.

Kenny Werner Trio Set for Harris Center Feb 14-15
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2014

Considered "a clear virtuoso" by the New York Times and "My kind of musician" by Quincy Jones, world-class pianist and composer Kenny Werner brings his piano jazz mastery to Harris Center in Folsom on February 14 and 15. Joining him will be the rest of his long-standing trio, Ari Hoenig and Johannes Weidenmueler.

Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion Wrap Centenary Stage's January Jazz Fest Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2014

Wrapping up Centenary Stage Company's annual January Jazz Fest is the legendary Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion tonight, January 25th at 8 p.m.

INSTANT FAIRY TALES: THE LONGEST WINTER Debuts This Weekend at Espace DbD
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2014

The Rachel Rosenthal Company (RRC) presents Instant Fairy Tales, a brand new quarterly series of original fairy tales for the 21st century at Espace DbD in Los Angeles. Instant Fairy Tales: The Longest Winter, the series' inaugural offering, which features an allegorical tale about learning to care for the environment, will be held today, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, 2014.

New 2014 Edition of iLUMINATE Set to Open 1/27 at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2014

The new 2014 edition of ILUMINATE (formerly titled Artist of Light), is in performances now with the official Opening Night set for this Monday, January 27th at New World Stages, 240 West 50th Street.

Carmen Bradford to Join Capitol Jazz Orchestra for Ella Fitzgerald Tribute, 3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 24, 2014

With performances on 4 Grammy Award-winning albums, sold out concerts the world over, and sixteen recordings, Carmen Bradford is considered to be one of the greatest jazz vocalists alive today. On Sunday, March 9, this celebrated vocalist joins the Capital Jazz Orchestra as they pay tribute to “The First Lady of Song”, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. For over sixty years, Ella set the standard for vocalists of all genres and has been influential to singers from Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and Mel Torme' to Michael Buble', Natalie Cole, and Harry Connick, Jr. Don't miss this incredible evening as the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald is honored by one of today's greatest jazz singers.

Tickets to Smith Center's Spring 2014 Season to Go on Sale Today; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014

Tickets for the 2014 Spring Season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts go on sale today, Jan. 24. The all-star lineup boasts award-winning musicians, speakers, famed dance troupes and returning favorites.

TCM Classic Film Festival to Honor Legendary Actor, Filmmaker and Humanitarian Jerry Lewis
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2014

The 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival will honor legendary actor, filmmaker and humanitarian Jerry Lewis with a multi-tiered celebration of his remarkable career.

Tickets to Smith Center's Spring 2014 Season to Go on Sale 1/24; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014

Tickets for the 2014 Spring Season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts go on sale Jan. 24. The all-star lineup boasts award-winning musicians, speakers, famed dance troupes and returning favorites.

ILUMINATE Extends Through 9/7 at New World Stages
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2014

iLuminate Productions today put a new block of seats on sale through September 7, 2014 for their new live show iLUMINATE (formerly titled Artist of Light), following a dramatic increase in post-holiday ticket sales. iLUMINATE is in performances now with the official Opening Night set for Monday, January 27th at New World Stages, 240 West 50th Street. iLuminate wowed the nation with their groundbreaking light suits and innovative dance moves on NBC's "America's Got Talent," where the dance-in-the-dark sensation was selected as one of the hit show's top finalists after judge Piers Morgan called them "The Best New Act in America!"

STOMP Steps Into to Morris Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2014

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to The Morris Performing Arts Center as a special engagement of the 2013-14 Broadway in South Bend Series. 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.

Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion to Wrap Centenary Stage's January Jazz Fest, 1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2014

Wrapping up Centenary Stage Company's annual January Jazz Fest is the legendary Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion on Saturday, January 25th at 8 p.m. Sammy Figueroa has long been regarded as one of the world's great musicians. Well-known for his versatility and professionalism, he is one of the few percussionists equally comfortable in a multitude of styles, from R & B to rock and pop to bebop, Latin to Brazilian, and New Age.

MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE Doc Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 14, 2014

The sensational recent PBS American Masters special spotlighting EGOT recipient Marvin Hamlisch's life and career is now available to order.

Celebrity Series of Boston to Present Newport Jazz Festival: NOW 60, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2014

Celebrity Series of Boston will present Newport Jazz Festival: NOW 60, on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 8pm at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue Boston. Sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan. Media partner is Boston Public Radio 89.7 WGBH.

MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE Doc Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 14, 2014

The sensational recent PBS American Masters special spotlighting EGOT recipient Marvin Hamlisch's life and career is now available to order.

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