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Photos: Jazz Power Initiative SYNCOPATED CELEBRATION 2026 Fundraiser

by A.A. Cristi — June 1, 2026

Jazz Power Initiative recently held its Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser, hosted by Christian McBride.

Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards

by Sabrina Wallace — May 14, 2026

The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck.

Carnegie Hall & WBGO Will Present Miles Davis Centennial Concert with Keyon Harrold

by A.A. Cristi — May 12, 2026

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold will headline a Miles Davis centennial concert at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, produced in partnership with WBGO, which will broadcast the performance live.

Jazz Power Initiative Honors Advocates of Jazz and the Arts at 2026 Syncopated Celebration

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2026

The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A.

Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street Players

by Sabrina Wallace — November 24, 2025

In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance.

Review: LIZZIE The Musical at Austin Playhouse

by Lynn Beaver — July 19, 2025

Rock operas are a rare breed.

Cast Set for LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Doctuh Mistuh Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2025

Doctuh Mistuh Productions has revealed the cast for Lizzie: The Musical playing as part of Summer Slam 2025.

Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre

by Lynn Beaver — April 12, 2024

The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew.

Review: Jarrott Productions DEATHTRAP Gives Us Classic Thriller Fun

by Joni Lorraine — November 1, 2023

What did our critic think of DEATHTRAP at Jarrott Productions?

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL Charms Audiences at ACC

by Sabrina Wallace — October 16, 2023

While Bat Boy: The Musical may not be a conventional piece of musical theatre, its unique blend of humor, heart, and social relevance makes it a must-see for theatre lovers looking for something refreshingly different.

Review: THE AUDIENCE at Creekside Theatre Fest is Riveting

by Tyler Hinton — June 18, 2022

The Creekside Theatre Fest production of THE AUDIENCE at Liahona Preparatory Academy in Pleasant Grove is riveting in its portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

The 10th Annual TD James Moody Festival Announced at NJPAC

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates the 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival showcasing an all-star lineup of the country's best musicians, held Nov 5-21, including the award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra, the New Jersey premiere of Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited, t

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces In-Person, Live Jazz Performances Beginning in September

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 12, 2021

NJPAC is welcoming live, in-person jazz back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter (Sep 24).

Kristine Mills Announces Single Release Show in July At Warehouse 72

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 30, 2021

Houston-based, award winning, singer/songwriter, Kristine Mills has announced the premiere of two new singles, 'Hold Fast' and 'Dip my Toe in Water,' from her latest and soon to be released album, 'Looking Back.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 15 - David Suchet Autobiography, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2021

This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!