Tony Bennett News

The League of Chicago Theatres is presenting the return of Tickets for a 20. Now through Sunday, September 14, theatregoers can grab $20 tickets to some of Chicagoland’s most exciting shows, exclusively through Hot Tix.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Cotuit Center for the Arts is closing out the summer and stepping into fall with a bold and eclectic lineup of performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA will launch its 2025–2026 season with an international lineup featuring Gladys Knight, Aída Cuevas, Isabella Rossellini, and the Los Angeles debut of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Sutra.

In the August 13th show, jazz singer and musician George Bugatti took an appreciative audience through THE GREAT STORY OF BROADWAY JAZZ, with a voice built for the Great American Songbook and an endearing stage presence

54 BELOW will honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Marriott Theatre and Artists Lounge Live will welcome Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Sean Allan Krill to Marriott Theatre for THE BEST IS YET TO COME: SEAN ALLAN KRILL SINGS TONY BENNETT. Learn more!

Barnsdall Art Park Foundation's iconic fundraiser, Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting, is continuing its 16th iteration to round out the summer season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

Carnegie Hall+ will premiere Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett, a concert film featuring Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band, on Friday, August 1.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gary Smith, the Emmy-winning television producer whose credits included six Tony Awards broadcasts, passed away on Saturday, July 18, in Los Angeles.

The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development. Applications are now open through December 1, 2025, to take part in the residency from May 1-10, 2026. 

Crooner Paul Hughes will return to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for one night only with his captivating show Under the Harvest Moon on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and drinks.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Calling all Parrot Heads and music lovers looking to enjoy the tropical rock sound that was true Jimmy Buffett when Don Farrell presents Bubbles Up. Learn how to purchase tickets.

 Hudson River Park has unveiled the lineup for Broadway by the Boardwalk, a free summertime series. See who is taking part and learn how to attend upcoming concerts!

Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The SFJAZZ Gala 2025 raised $1.5 million to support the organization’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Learn more!

The June 11th show, featuring a star-studded cast from the cabaret world and hosted by KT Sullivan, was titled ELEGANCE & LEGACY. See photos from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss