Ray Chew News

Throughout the season, Kloots and her partner, Alan Bersten, received praise from the judges and viewers alike, also paying tribute to her late husband, Nick Cordero, who died of COVID-19 in 2020. Watch a complete roundup of her performances on the show, including dances to, Britney Spears, Grease, Janet Jackson, and more!

Harlem Stage today announced the return of its fall 2021 season. Featured artists in Harlem Stage’s 2021 fall season include choreographer/dancer Drew Dollaz (a Harlem Stage WaterWorks Emerging Artist); jazz prodigy and pianist/organist Matthew Whitaker; and more.

The 57th annual festival, dedicated to co-founder Dr. Billy Taylor in honor of his 100th Birthday, takes over stages across the city to present a diverse roster of jazz icons and emerging artists.

Carnegie Hall today announced the lineup for the summer 2021 season of Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings live music to all five boroughs of New York City. The series continues the Hall’s 45-year tradition of bringing free concerts throughout New York City’s neighborhoods.

Carnegie Hall’s free streaming series Live with Carnegie Hall will present a program titled “Be the Light: A Joyful Celebration” produced and hosted by Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 13-14, 2021.

Bergen Performing Arts Center Annual Gala and premiere fundraising event is more critical this year than ever. It is nearly a year since our stage went dark due to the pandemic. This one special night of unique performances is a mission to Save Our Stage and to Save Our School!

Bergen Performing Arts Center Annual Gala and premiere fundraising event is more critical this year than ever. It is nearly a year since their stage went dark due to the pandemic. This one special night of unique performances is a mission to 'Save Our Stage' and to 'Save Our School!'

Bergen Performing Arts Center Annual Gala and premiere fundraising event is more critical this year than ever. It is nearly a year since their stage went dark due to the pandemic. This one special night of unique performances is a mission to Save Our Stage and to Save Our School!

Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) Annual Gala and premiere fundraising event is more critical this year than ever. It is nearly a year since our stage went dark due to the pandemic. This one special night of unique performances is a mission to Save Our Stage and to Save Our School!

Third Street Music School Settlement today announces that InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO) will come under its umbrella to form the largest and most expansive youth ensemble program in New York City. 

Vanguard Theater Company will partner with Montclair Film to present a conversation with acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris, author of the Broadway sensation SLAVE PLAY, as he discusses the art of writing, the power of representation, and the works that have made him one of the theatre's most electrifying voices.

Just in time for Hannukah, Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is officially opening their multimillion dollar campus in the Upper East Side. The congregation is a historic global leader in Jewish music and arts, both in preserving and innovating Jewish expression. 

The Women's Association of NJPAC is marking its 25th anniversary with a star-studded edition of the Arts Center's Spotlight Gala on Saturday, September 28th at NJPAC in Newark.

Music legend Tito Jackson is scheduled to perform at the 2019 Living Legends oundation's (LLF) Annual Awards Dinner and Gala. This year's event will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents The Music of Ray Charles on Saturday September  28, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.

The dynamic musical team of Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew (Dancing with the Stars, American Idol) have worked with Carnegie Hall for the past five seasons to produce some of the most popular concerts in memory, including Night of Inspiration and Sing Along: The Music of Stevie Wonder. You'll be uplifted when they lead a host of great musicians for a day of inspirational music from diverse traditions. Outstanding soloists, a great instrumental ensemble, and some unforgettable surprises await as the music moves you and your spirit rises. The performance will feature Anthony Brown & group therAPy and The String Queens.

Carnegie Hall today announced the 2019-2020 season of Carnegie Hall Citywide, a free concert series that brings music to all five boroughs of New York City. Presented in partnership with local community organizations, the performances showcase outstanding mainstage artists and rising stars, tapping into the pulse of the city and bringing people together to share in the joy of music. Carnegie Hall Citywide builds on Carnegie Hall's tradition of bringing free concerts to New York City neighborhoods for more than 40 years.

The Apollo Theater today announced details for its 2019 Apollo Spring Gala, the historic Theater's largest annual fundraising event, taking place on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. In honor of the Theater's 85th Anniversary, this year's gala theme is "Icons Revisited," which will explore iconic Apollo performers through the lens of contemporary artists.