Steve Williams News

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are pleased to present the schedule for the month of February! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the iconic Lionel Hampton Big Band Featuring Jason Marsalis, current GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell, the Birdland debut of AGUAS Trio with Omar Sosa, Yilian Cañizares and Gustavo Ovalles, and iconic vocalist Jane Monheit. Internationally recognized trumpeter Rachel Therrien, the Seth Weaver Big Band, and The Voice contestant Melinda Rose Rodriguez will also be performing upstairs. 

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce in connection with its production of A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry, a free Panel Discussion titled RACE: Then and Now, There and Here. This hour-long special panel discussion will take place at Bay Street Theater on Saturday, November 23 at 11 am at the theater.  From there, audience members may continue the conversation with the panelists and a few cast members at Page (at own cost).  The matinee that day begins at 2pm.

The legendary "Bishop of Jazz", Rio Clemente, will present his debut of "Rio Plays Rio," full of original music mixed in with jazz favorites, the American Song book, full band numbers plus piano solos at the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum on Monday, April 8 at 7:30PM.

The Community College of Rhode Island Players will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Crimes of the Heart' by Beth Henley from Feb. 28 to March 3 in the Bobby Hackett Theater at the Knight Campus in Warwick.

The Community College of Rhode Island Players will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Crimes of the Heart' by Beth Henley from Feb. 28 to March 3 in the Bobby Hackett Theater at the Knight Campus in Warwick.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Kelly Wright in his debut of "Love, Freedom & Peace." on August 9, 2018 at 9:30pm. A nationally recognized TV News Personality and Recording Artist makes his solo debut in "Love, Freedom & Peace," an entertaining and inspiring show featuring soulful resistance and peace songs from Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross plus his original songs.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Kelly Wright in his debut of "Love, Freedom & Peace." on August 9, 2018 at 9:30pm. A nationally recognized TV News Personality and Recording Artist makes his solo debut in "Love, Freedom & Peace," an entertaining and inspiring show featuring soulful resistance and peace songs from Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross plus his original songs.

Different Stages has a reputation for bringing excellent theatre to the Austin stage and THE BOOK OF LIZ is no different. Supreme silliness and laughs galore fill the performance space at Trinity Street Theatre for the space 90 minutes of great, quirky entertainment.

This is a show executed by each practitioner in such a professional fashion it's definitely worth its brisk, entertaining 90 minutes.

From the company that most recently brought you the critical hit production of John Patrick Shanley's PRODIGAL SON, winner of Broadway World Austin's Best Leading Actor/Drama for Sam Domino AND Best Original Score for Michael Jarrott, now comes THE FATHER-a gripping drama that has captivated audiences and critics alike in Paris, London, New York, and now Austin, its Southwest Regional Premiere!

New York based vocalist Teri Roiger recently released her fourth recording as a leader, 'GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day', a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday. Since Ms. Holiday provided the initial spark that led to a lifelong commitment to jazz, this one is especially personal to Teri.

Vocalist, pianist, lyricist, composer and teacher Teri Roiger will appear at Mezzrow on September 12th at 8:00pm & 9:30pm along with Frank Kimbrough, John Menegon and Steve Williams.

New York based vocalist Teri Roiger recently released her fourth recording as a leader, 'GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day', a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday. Since Ms. Holiday provided the initial spark that led to a lifelong commitment to jazz, this one is especially personal to Teri.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is announcing a revised 2017/2018 Regional Arts MUSIC "At Eight" and MUSIC "At Two" Concert Series, featuring an incredible roster of world-class orchestras and performing artists. Leonard and Sophie Davis sponsor the popular series, for which subscriptions are now available for purchase.

Tolaro has brought together a fine cast for an intimate look at a family we can all understand in THE HERD.

Peggy Sarlin, who's written for Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, and Disney, will debut her new band at The Metropolitan Room on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 PM.

THE HERD takes place on Andy's 21st birthday. A small party is planned but two unexpected guests arrive-mom's ex-husband and sister's new boyfriend. What could possibly go wrong?

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Austin winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

After an almost 30-year absence, a star-studded pantomime, mounted by Qdos, returned to the London Palladium last night with well-known names including Julian Clary as Dandini, Paul O'Grady as Baroness Hardup, and Amanda Holden as The Fairy Godmother on the bill. A big set with even bigger production numbers had the audience primed and ready for mass cheers, boos and lots of laughs from start to finish in what can only be described as a spectacular return.