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NOT THE SAME OLD SONG Welcomes Singer-Songwriter, Pop & Folk Artists to Joe's Pub, April/May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2012


'Not the Same Old Song' presents singer/songwriter, pop and folk performances at Joe's Pub in April and May. Tickets on sale now online at joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555 or in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.

Northrop Concerts and Lectures to Present Accordo Season 3, Concert 3: Brahms/Haydn Variations, 5/14
by Mark Valdez - Apr 13, 2012


Accordo, established in 2009, is a Minnesota-based chamber group. Its third season, which opened with a program of Romantic String Sextets on February 6 and closes with the May 14 offering, is presented by The Schubert Club, Northrop Concerts and Lectures, and Kate Nordstrum Projects at the National Historic Landmark Christ Church Lutheran.

Photo Coverage: Barbara Cook Performs 'LET'S FALL IN LOVE' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 12, 2012


Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Barbara Cook has returned to Feinstein's at Loews Regency for its 10th Anniversary season, performing her show 'Let's Fall In Love,' now through April 21. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show below!

Barbara Cook Brings LET’S FALL IN LOVE to Feinstein's
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2012


Feinstein's at Leows Regency continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway legend and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook from tonight, April 10, through the to 21st.

Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL, 4/12
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2012


AMERICAN IDOL Season Three finalist and Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson along with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross perform their new single, 'Think Like a Man.'

Poway Center Announces VICKI LAWRENCE & More for FAll 2012
by James T Harding - Apr 3, 2012


Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation's Fall 2012 Season will feature an array of artists continuing the POW! Foundation's eclectic programming. The Season begins in September with O Berkley, Where Hart Thou? featuring a line-up of San Diego folk, country and bluegrass musicians recreating the Academy Award-winning soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? Ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro takes the stage in October followed by an encore performance from Natalie MacMaster. The Fall 2012 offerings come to a conclusion with Vicki Lawrence: A Two Woman Show in December. Four more shows will be offered in the 2013 Professional Performance Season.

Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott with The Assad Brothers Perform Latin American Music, 4/22
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 2, 2012


World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Kathryn Stott and South American guitarists The Assad Brothers bring a night of unconventional classical music to the Mesa Arts Center, Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Buonopane, Green & Robbins Join Lineup for John Bucchino Concert, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2012


Tony-nominated actor Brian Lane Green (Starmites) joins the lineup of Broadway talent performing in the March 30th concert with John Bucchino. In addition to Lane is Broadway funnyman Todd Buonopane (…Spelling Bee) and renowned singer/songwriter Lindy Robbins.

NE-YO to Headline Celebration for 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012


Grammy Award-winning artist and Las Vegas native NE-YO is scheduled to give an intimate, private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter during the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), Friday, March 30. NE-YO will take the stage at the MJCI Celebration, an annual gala for the tournament's celebrities and VIP invited guests.

BWW Interviews: 'Mi Madre, Serrat y yo'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 24, 2012


Desde 2009 se representa en la Plot Point 'Mi Madre, Serrat y yo', escrita y dirigida por Carlos de Matteis. Durante tres años consecutivos la sencilla y tierna historia de Lucia y Penélope ha cautivado a todo el público de esta pequeña sala de Madrid y hoy sus protagonistas, Marina Skell y Verónica Polo, y su autor nos hablan sobre esta obra musical.

Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion Return to Walt Disney Concert Hall, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2012


Classical tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 8 PM, as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's 2011/12 World Music Series. Hussain is joined by Masters of Percussion, an ensemble of leading percussion artists, the Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe which combines dance, drumming and martial arts, and special guest, kathak dancer, Antonia Minnecola.

Photo Flash: Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma Surprise Diners With Performance at Thompson Center
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 19, 2012


Hundreds of lunchtime diners in downtown Chicago were treated to a surprise performance 12:30-1 p.m. today by soprano Renée Fleming, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a Lyric Opera of Chicago pianist, and 100 high-school chorus members from Lake View High School, Chicago High School for the Arts, and Merit School of Music.

Usdan Announces Isaac Stern String Scholarship
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 19, 2012


A scholarship in the name of Isaac Stern, the violinist, educator, humanitarian, and savior of Carnegie Hall, will soon be presented to a violin student at Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. The scholarship has been funded by a generous grant from the Linda and Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation. Usdan's faculty will hold auditions throughout the spring in order to identify the winning student.

Barbara Cook Brings LET’S FALL IN LOVE to Feinstein's, 4/10-21
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 16, 2012


Feinstein's at Leows Regency continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return engagement of Tony Award winning Broadway legend and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook from April 10 to 21.

Anne Fraser Thomas Joins Tituss Burgess, Lady Rizo and Spencer Day at The Meeting* Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2012


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre will present its newest edition on Thursday, March 15 at 9:30 PM.

STAGE TUBE: Paloma San Basilio estrena 'Yo Quiero Volar'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 13, 2012


El nuevo single de Paloma San Basilio, 'Yo Quiero Volar', ya tiene video clip. Echa un vistazo a lo nuevo de la actriz y cantante, extraído de su álbum AMOLAP/PALOMA que se pone a la venta hoy, 13 de marzo.

Joe's Pub Announces Weekly Events: Alan Schmuckler, Quique Gonzalez and More
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 12, 2012


Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

The Smith Center Announces Design Your Own Series 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2012


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will launch its Design Your Own series on Sunday, September 25.

Richard P. Garmany Fund Renews Support for Hartt Chamber Music Series Through 2014
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 9, 2012


The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts school of the University of Hartford, today announced that the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has renewed its support for School's Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series through 2014. The Fund, which has been the principal underwriter of the Series since its inception, will provide Hartt with $53,000 for each of the next two seasons.

Ravinia Festival Announces 2012 Season: Idina Menzel, Barbara Cook & More!
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 8, 2012


Ravinia Festival President and CEO Welz Kauffman announced the festival's 2012 season, which offers more than 100 separate events exemplifying most musical genres, including the 77th residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The summer boasts a variety of music's legends from Philip Glass to James Taylor, along with 43 debuts, including Glee and Wicked star Idina Menzel, reggae master Jimmy Cliff, classic rocker Santana, Grammy-and-Oscar sensation Esperanza Spalding, and Musical America's "conductor of the year" Jaap van Zweden. Ravinia Music Director James Conlon celebrates the 35th anniversary of his own festival debut as his contract is extended through 2014.

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