Ray Charles News

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

This year’s Mainstage Series features a madcap musical caper, a heartwarming play about tailor-made suits and fresh starts, an imaginative comedy about the men behind the moon landing, and a Broadway hit capturing the extraordinary moments of everyday life.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Tony-nominated performer Brandon Victor Dixon has released the latest single from his forthcoming album, a new rendition of the classic rock song “Hotel California,' originally recorded by the Eagles. Listen to it now.

Following the release of his self-penned R&B-inspired power pop ballad, “Maybe,” Tony-nominated performer Brandon Victor Dixon is now set for his next single: a new rendition of the Eagles' Hotel California.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Cleo Laine, the Tony-nominated performer and acclaimed jazz singer, has passed away at 97. She was predeceased by her husband and collaborator, John Dankworth, in 2010.

New York Theatre Workshop will host a celebration of local legend and photographer Alex Harsley of 4th Street Photo Gallery. Learn more!

New Village Arts (NVA) kicks off their 24th season with the delightfully quirky and self-referential musical [title of show]. This one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell, is a love letter to musical theatre and the creative process itself.

Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!

SMOKE Jazz Club has revealed its concert schedule for August 2025. SMOKE will present two album release shows this month. See the full lineup and learn how to attend.

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

A new auction has just opened, which benefits Exploring the Arts (ETA), the nonprofit organization founded by Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto to increase equitable access to arts education in public schools. ETA currently partners with over 62 schools across the US.

The Ed Sullivan Show has reached another new milestone, having surpassed one million subscribers on its popular YouTube channel as it continues to preserve and showcase the breadth of what the pioneering show had to offer.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed three new shows. Ten-time Grammy-award winning band Asleep at the Wheel will play in August, plus more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This, the 24th season and third full season in the renovated and renamed Ray Charles Stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, celebrates stories of resilience and friendship: tales of grit, growth, and the powerful joy that comes from facing life’s challenges together.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss the unique single, what fans can expect from the full album, and finding the right collaborators for the project.

Leslie Grace, Muni Long, Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and Santana band member Andy Vargas have been added to the lineup for the GRAMMY Museum’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala taking place May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

A composition competition that pairs composers and librettists to write ten-minute operas in five teams, the 96-Hour Opera Festival is designed specifically to broaden cultural perspectives in opera.

Conan Gray and legendary GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp are now set to perform at the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala.

The performer lineup has been revealed for the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s® 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala, taking place Friday, May 16, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, including Broadway alum Leslie Odom Jr., Ledisi, and more.