Tony Award-nominated singer, actress and writer Melissa Errico, has starred on Broadway in 'Anna Karenina,' 'My Fair Lady,' 'High Society' and many other stellar productions. On March 1, 2018 she will make her New Orleans debut with the special Broadway @ NOCCA concert 'Sondheim & More' at Lupin Hall, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.
Two-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner, Vonda Shepard, will be performing at Feinstein's At The Nikko on Friday, February 2, at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m. before she embarks on her 2018 European tour. Shepard will perform a variety of hits from her 14 albums, like 'Maryland' and 'Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow,' as well as favorites from the TV series Ally McBeal in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Golden Globe winning show's premier.
With the success of his single and video, 'Rainy Night in Georgia,' multiple sold-out shows, a slew of strong reviews and Grammy considerations in 7 different categories, Frank Shiner will be hitting the musical landmark Iridium in New York City Friday, February 2, to perform his sophomore album Lonely Town Lonely Street produced by 12x Grammy Winner Jay Newland. The Rascals great and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Gene Cornish will be joining Frank on stage as a special guest for three Rascals hits 'How Can I Be Sure' 'Groovin' and 'Good Lovin.'
Legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins returns to Caf Carlyle with A Love Letter to Sondheim, March 27-April 7. Judy Collins' unique artistry has captivated audiences for over fifty years and landed her a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
Mikaela Bennett with NYFOS; photo by Karli Cadel On February 27 at 8:00 p.m., New York Festival of Song and Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center present a new program devised by Steven Blier, entitled, simply, PROTEST. A cast of young, diverse and brilliant singers that includes Mikaela Bennett who just wowed the world in Michael Gordon's opera Acquanetta at the Protoype Festival performs songs by a panorama of composers, from Marc Blitzstein and Joni Mitchell to Randy Newman and Mohammed Fairouz. (View the complete program below.)
The GC, Adelaide Fringe's biggest brick and mortar venue, is staging its second biggest program yet, jam-packed full of music, comedy and magic. With 240 performances, 44 different shows over the four weeks, audiences can enjoy their Fringe acts in air-conditioned comfort, complete with great food, cold beer and small queues.
Reimagining great popular music of the past 40 years is the goal of Songbook: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble. Page, co-founder and former lead singer of Barenaked Ladies, and Art of Time, an acoustic instrumental ensemble, will present their takes on contemporary songs at the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. The Toronto-based musicians will perform inventive arrangements of well-known rock and pop songs.
Award winning composer/singer/pianist extraordinaire John Thorn makes his La Boheme debut with his acclaimed original one man show BACKGROUND BOY. Well known in Adelaide from his work backing Meow Meow, Bob Downe, Caroline Nin (and nearly every other cabaret star) John finally has his turn in the spotlight with this sublime collection of original songs ranging from the witty (Lower Your Expectations) to the exposing (Things I Should Have Said).
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Randy Newman sat down behind the piano with Jimmy Fallon to discuss his prolific career, which included the 1986 western comedy THREE AMIGOS
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy settled behind Randy Newman's piano for a discussion about the acclaimed composer's signature piano shuffles, writing Three Amigos with Lorne Michaels and Steve Martin and the song both Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand rejected.
WFUV, New York (90.7 FM/wfuv.org), has a lineup of special programing to ring out 2017 and welcome in 2018. On December 19, WFUV DJs will share the results of the annual Listener Poll. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carmel Holt and Russ Borris will count down the Top 90 Songs of 2017, Following that at 6 p.m. Alisa Ali and Darren DeVivo will spotlight the Top 10 Albums as voted by WFUV's listeners with hourly sets, including a special FUV Live studio session at 8 p.m with St. Vincent, an artist who is earning 'Best of 2017' accolades for her album Masseduction.
Indianapolis Monthly Magazine named Gail Payne Best Cabaret Act in its December 2017 Best of Indy issue, which includes the editors' favorites in categories of Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Shopping & Style, and Health & Beauty.
The princesses are throwing a ball, and you're invited! After five sold-out engagements in New York City, The Broadway Princess Party is coming to the West Coast this December for three nights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and one special matinee at Citrus College!
This New Year's Eve, Live From Lincoln Center rings in 2018 with a celebration of the legendary Leonard Bernstein on the occasion of his centennial year.
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer/songwriter Christopher Cross ( Sailing and Arthur's Theme ), visionary musician/artist Kaki King and more.
Urban Stages presents this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2017, which begins tonight, December 12, featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).
Iconic film composer Philip Glass will receive The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) highest honor, The SCL Lifetime Achievement Award, Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at the SCL NY Chapter Holiday Dinner and concerto at the MIST HARLEM - 46 W 116TH St. Harlem, NY. Dinner at 7pm; Concerto at 8:30pm.
The princesses are throwing a ball, and you're invited! After five sold-out engagements in New York City, The Broadway Princess Party is coming to the West Coast this December for three nights at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and one special matinee at Citrus College!
Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40., availablehere. Info: (310) 833-7538 or visit https://alvasshowroom.com/event/20th-annual-carlos-vega-memorial-birthday-concert/.
Following an exciting and competitive search, the Columbus Symphony has appointed Stuart Chafetz as its principal pops conductor.
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