Roberta Flack News

Review: Mary Porter Honors Her Home State in HATS OFF TO CAROLINA at 54 Below

by Andrew Poretz — November 17, 2025

Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them.

See David Yazbek and More Perform at 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

Darius de Haas New Holiday Album LET ME CARRY YOU THIS CHRISTMAS Out Now

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2025

Award-winning Broadway and jazz vocalist Darius de Haas has released his new holiday album Let Me Carry You This Christmas, now available digitally via Concord Theatricals Recordings.

Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall

by Gillian Blum — October 18, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

Interview: Victoria Lavan of THE AGE OF AQUARIUS ’67 TO ’72 at Theatre West

by Shari Barrett — September 17, 2025

Here's my interview with Victoria Lavan, Creator/Director/Producer about THE AGE OF AQUARIUS ’67 TO ’72 concert event filled with music was beautiful, fun, happy and cool, when singers sang from their souls and instrumentalists played like it was their last song.

Cabaret Roundup: September 22-28. 2025- Tony Danza, Ann Hampton Callaway & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — September 22, 2025

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Peabo Bryson Embarking on The Golden Touch Tour; New Album Arriving in 2026

by Josh Sharpe — August 11, 2025

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson will celebrate his life and 50-year musical legacy on the Golden Touch Tour through 2026, culminating with the release of his new album, Grace.

Etienne Charles Brings Creole Soul To Cooperstown

by Stephi Wild — August 7, 2025

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will present Trinidad-born trumpet virtuoso Etienne Charles for the festival's final concert of the 2025 season.

THE AGE OF AQUARIUS Comes to Theatre West in September

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2025

1967 to 1972 - The Age of Aquarius - An era when Rock N Roll evolved from popular music into a powerful force set against the backdrop of introspection, social unrest, and military action under a burgeoning umbrella of peace and love.

Photos: First Look at ROLLING THUNDER Musical Off-Broadway

by Michael Major — July 15, 2025

See the first official production photos of the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder.

TWISTED MELODIES to Close Northlight Theatre 2024-2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2025

Northlight Theatre will conclude its 2024–2025 season with the story of soul music icon Donny Hathaway in Twisted Melodies, written and performed by Kelvin Roston, Jr.

Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent and More to Star in ROLLING THUNDER at New World Stages

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 18, 2025

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder.

Elan Trotman Sets Sail For A Concert On Boston Harbor

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2025

Award-winning jazz saxophonist and Berklee College of Music alum, Elan Trotman, will be performing live on Boston Harbor as part of Boston Harbor City Cruises' City Cruises Live series.

Review: TRACIE THOMS Burns Down The Basement At Return To 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — June 7, 2025

The show to see this summer is Tracie Thoms and there's one show left.

Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Sets Fifth Anniversary Awards Gala

by Josh Sharpe — June 4, 2025

The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame will celebrate its milestone fifth anniversary with a two-day awards gala at the Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, DC Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025.

Review: PARSONS DANCE at The Joyce Theater

by Miranda Stück — May 17, 2025

At Parsons Dance, endurance and impressive physical demand is no surprise.

Review: Cynthia Erivo Brings Her Star Power to OPENING NIGHT AT POPS

by R. Scott Reedy — May 13, 2025

Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops set the mood for the recent Opening Night at Pops, featuring the luminous Cynthia Erivo, with a rhythmic “The Club” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” and the rousing “Gotta Dance” medley from “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.