Tony Bennett News

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center  has announced an expansion of its Rush Ticket Program for more community members to enjoy the live performing arts.

The Hershey Symphony has announced the U.S. debut of the all-new official production “Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration,” a spectacular live show honoring the life and music of Tony Bennett, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

Join platinum selling recording artist Chris Pinnella as he brings his 12-Piece Big Band Project to the newly renovated Newtown Theatre on Sunday September 29th. The afternoon will boast an all new setlist of songs played through brilliantly by Pinnella's stellar 12-Piece Big Band in their Newtown, PA debut.

Equally engaging is the biographical tale of celebrated, award-winning composer, Henry Mancini, The Extraordinary Life of Henry Mancini, a beautifully illustrated tribute from award-winning animation studio, Fantoons.

When Grammy-winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap take the stage, an unforgettable experience awaits. With a repertoire that spans the greatest periods and genres in music, this dynamic duo delivers masterful performances of beloved songbook standards.

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The lineup has been announced for the Jazz Series at Dr. Phillips Center.​​​​​​​ Guests will immerse themselves in the world of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and others with the stylings of today’s most celebrated Jazz musicians.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party will return to the West Coast for one very special night, Wednesday, November 6 at 8:30.  The “extreme open mic” will take place at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre will open I Left My Heart - A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett on Friday, August 30th, at 8:00pm

Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer in 'You Fascinate Me So' at Birdland Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Harris Center for The Arts will present MICHAEL FEINSTEIN – Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, a special evening with the Grammy nominated recording artist performing on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30pm.

Feinstein’s Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael is honoring the talent of current and past musical greats. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Klea Blackhurst will present 'The Box Set,' at Chelsea Table + Stage featuring her acclaimed tribute to Hoagy Carmichael alongside Billy Stritch. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Chris Botti will perform at BBMan in February 2025. Learn more about Botti and see how to purchase tickets.

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 a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including jazz, gospel, a RENT reunion and a cabaret competition.

June L. Walker Rogers, Broadway singer, dancer, and comedienne, who appeared on television and authored thirteen published plays and musicals, died on Monday, July 8th, at her home in Westport, CT. She was 97. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Nelson Aspen and Allyson Briggs have a new tribute show to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away last July at the age of 96. You can catch Tony Bennett: A Tribute on August 7th at the Green Room 42 near Times Square. The Green Room 42 show will feature clips from his time with Bennett, reflections on his humanitarian work, career highlights, support of young musicians, and, of course, plenty of songs from the great American songbook that Bennett infused with his signature style.