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Jack Jones is an important musical force known for his unparalleled voice and a career that spans jazz, popular songs and show tunes. Jones is considered one of the best exponents of the great American songbook.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
The Dvorak American Heritage Association will feature An Evening with George Mraz & Friends on Friday, February 26th. World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, to name a few, Mraz appears for the first time publicly performing a program consisting entirely of his own compositions with legendary drummer Joey Baron (Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson...) and stellar tenor saxophonist Rich Perry (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis now Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Chet Baker, and Billy Hart). This totally original program has been recently recorded on CD and DVD for release later this year.
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its first production of 2010, the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.
The Dvorak American Heritage Association presents An Evening Of Jazz With George Mraz & Friends at the Bohemian National Hall on Friday, February 26th at 7:30pm.
Following its five 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Nominations for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (including Best Musical Production - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theare Company is thrilled to announce its first production of 2010, the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and Book by Brian Hill, directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner (and nominated this year for Kiss of the Spider Woman), Nick DeGruccio.
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its first production of 2010, the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.
The Havok Theatre Company will present their production of the short-lived Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE, beginning February 26th. The show will begin previews on February 24th and will close April 4th. The two-man show will star Robert J. Townsend and Chad Borden.
Winner of the 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (Best Musical - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its first production of 2010, the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
Las Vegas Hilton Announces Upcoming Shows, Incl. Tony Bennett & Petula Clark.
Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.
Rosie Perez and Martha Plimpton are amongst the guests scheduled to honor WNYC's Leonard Lopate on his 25th Anniversary Roast.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops is thrilled to bring back the incomparable Jack Jones. With his effortlessly engaging wit and a vocal style that stands alone, Jack Jones has been hailed by the New York Times as 'arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer.' With an uncanny ability to make the largest halls feel intimate, he is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. Join Peter Nero and Jack Jones for a special program of sentimental songs from the heart.
In the great tradition of multitalented stars, Broadway's newest diva Ashley Brown will give a one night only performance at Feinsteins at Loews Regency on Sunday, February 14th at 8:30PM. She is set to perform songs from her first solo jazz vocal album, 'Speak Low'.
Minutes prior to the start of the Olympic games in Vancouver on Friday, February 12, NBC aired an abbreviated version of 'We Are the World 25 for Haiti', a recording to benefit the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The full video can be seen below. The single is available for download from iTunes with proceeds going directly to the We Are the World Foundation.
Jack Jones is an important musical force known for his unparalleled voice and a career that spans jazz, popular songs and show tunes. Jones is considered one of the best exponents of the great American songbook.
In the great tradition of multitalented stars, Broadway's newest diva Ashley Brown will give a one night only performance at Feinsteins at Loews Regency on Sunday, February 14th at 8:30PM. She is set to perform songs from her first solo jazz vocal album, 'Speak Low'.
ET has released new footage of Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie's all-star recording of We Are the World to benefit Haitian earthquake victims. The pair assembled 100 actors and musicians for the re-recording, which ET's Mary Hart, who was grated access to the recording, calls 'phenomenal again.' She reported that some filming of the even was done in 3-D. BroadwayWorld brings you this latest footage from ET, featuring Pink and Mary J. Blige.
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