Sting News

Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) next free OSL@DMC event at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music will feature American composer Sean Shepherd previewing his new commission for St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble. Mr. Shepherd will share his thoughts, insights and inspirations, and members of OSL will play excerpts from his new composition. The world premiere of Mr. Shepherd's Quintet will take place at OSL's next chamber series program, entitled Spin Paris, March 3 - 8, 2013. This is his first composition for OSL.

Barter Theatre is busy making preparations to open what critics are calling 'a bona fide gut-busting laugh-a-thon.' The fun of 'Unnecessary Farce' begins May 8 at Barter Stage II.

The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) today announced that it will be naming its building to honor the generosity of Herb Alpert, Lani Hall Alpert and the Herb Alpert Foundation.

Harry Belafonte, Gay Talese, Michael Shannon and Ellen Burstyn have joined Christine Vachon, Fred Schneider, Sofia Coppola, Todd Solondz, Barbara Kopple, Scott Foundas, Eric Kohn, Emily Russo, Jenny Lumet, Darren Aronofsky, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Hal Hartley, Peter Saraf, Nancy Savoca, Amy Ryan and Martin Scorsese as participants in First Time Fest.

Noella Coursaris Musunka, founder and CEO of the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF), hosts their 2nd annual New York Reception celebrating Congolese culture, fashion and music on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Asellina, in the Gansevoort Hotel in New York City.

Today we are shifting our focus from the stages of Broadway and beyond to the stages of the previous 84 Academy Awards telecasts that have transpired to date, in anticipation of Sunday night's big, big, big show. After all, this year's Academy Awards is of particular interest and excitement to theatre fans around the globe, especially because super-producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are behind it - the men responsible for the hit stage-to-screen adaptations of CHICAGO and HAIRSPRAY, as well as the small-screen successes GYPSY, LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME & MY SHADOWS, ANNIE, and, most recently, NBC's musical series SMASH, to name a few of their many marvelous musical-friendly credits. They told me themselves earlier this week that this year's telecast would be the most music-packed Academy Awards show to date, and, just judging from the announced tributes, performers and presenters thus far it is clear to see that they were not kidding - reunions of the casts of the film versions of CHICAGO and LES MISERABLES live onstage, singing their film's most famous songs to Jennifer Hudson leading a DREAMGIRLS tribute all the way to a James Bond 50th anniversary celebration featuring Adele and Shirley Bassey on some famous Bond themes, as well as Barbra Streisand herself singing 'The Way We Were' in memory of friend and collaborator, three-time Oscar-winner Marvin Hamlisch.

Winning a Guthrie Theatre commission, and chosen for development by The Katselas Theatre Company's INKubator program, the West Coast Premiere of SEXSTING is the inaugural production for KTC's 2013 season. Opening at the popular Skylight Theatre Complex tonight, February 23rd, the stellar cast includes Gregory Itzin (Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award nominee), JD Cullum (Stones in His Pockets-Mark Taper Forum, Of Equal Measure-Kirk Douglas Theater), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Geffen Playhouse).

El proximo 13 de mayo el actor y director Daniel Angles ofrecera un concierto en Barcelona en el que interpretara las canciones que el publico le sugiera. En breve se anunciaran mas detalles pero de momento todos aquellos que quieran pueden enviarle sus propuestas.

The popular series 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' featuring updates on some of the biggest newsmakers and most memorable 'Oprah' show guests of all time, returns with all-new episodes on Tuesday, March 19 from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Stamford Center for the Arts brings back Irish music legends Paddy Moloney & The Chieftains on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8 PM at Stamford's Palace Theatre. Opening acts include The Low Anthem, Sultans of String and Bagad New York. Tickets are on sale now at www.SCAlive.org. Six time Grammy winners, The Chieftains, are now recognized for bringing traditional Irish music to the world's attention.

Author Angela Lemanis invites her readers to join her in Contemplating Life From The Back Step. In this book, she tells an uplifting tale of the life lessons she learned from three passionate, energetic and wise Boxer dogs that popped into her life and imparted their knowledge and doggie wisdom at times when she needed it most.

BET Networks and Wonder Productions have joined forces with the United Nations to present Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace.

It seems that filmmaker David O. Russell and Academy award-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence are ready to join forces once again. The 'Silver Linings Playbook' helmer will take another turn directing the actress in his upcoming film THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

'Locomotive,' one of the bonus tracks from the forthcoming expanded edition of Above (the first and only album to be completed by Seattle-based rock supergroup Mad Season), premiered as a stream on RollingStone.com.

Britain's iconic singer LULU will make her NYC concert debut with tonight's February 16th performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, backed by an All-Star Band, featuring Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino and Rich Pagano from The Fab Faux, plus Paul Shaffer.

It's a good thing Jack Hart's childhood was so adventurous, for the award-winning author uses his memorable experiences to populate his engaging new collection of short stories, "...Life In A Northern Town: Small places in a big world. Big worlds in small places." (published by Trafford Publishing).

The Louis C.K. performance originally scheduled for Friday, March 8 at MGM Grand has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts related to the comedian's current movie project. A new performance date may be scheduled in the future. All tickets purchased can be refunded at the original point of purchase.

Using recreations and interviews with the exes featured, 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER premieres as a one-hour special on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14 at 9 PM E/P.

Wayde King and Brett Raymer of TANKED are back and building dreams! In an installment of all-new episodes, the guys who deliver jaw-dropping aquariums to clientele worldwide are about to take on the biggest tanks of their careers and an extra-special type of clientele who gives them a run for their money! When 'Jackass' producer Jeffrey Tremaine hires ATM to build a tank for his man cave, Wayde and Brett's typical antics might just take a backseat to the infamous daredevil crew in 'Pranks and Dranks,' the premiere episode airing on Friday, March 22, at 9:00 PM (ET/PT).

Nine-time Grammy Award winner, Sheryl Crow will perform in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on February 15, 2013, as part of the Van Wezel Foundation's 12th Annual Gala. Not only have her talents been recognized by the Grammy voters, but also by many of her musical peers, allowing her to perform duets with musical icons such as The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Sting, B.B. King, Tony Bennet, and Luciano Pavarotti. Having released seven hit studio albums, her live repertoire is loaded with hits that are definitive of the style and progression off this mainstream pop rock diva with a sexy folky twist! Featuring special guest Holly Williams!