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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to attend here!

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025–2026 Adults At Leisure series. This six-show lineup showcases an eclectic mix of musical nostalgia, featuring timeless favorites from rock 'n' roll, jazz, pop, Motown and the Great American Songbook.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. Check out the winners list here!

Tony DeSare will bring the timeless magic of swing to life with the Tony DeSare Trio in a much-anticipated show, Sinatra & Beyond. Learn more about the show here!

Tony Danza is set to return to Café Carlyle this summer with his new show, “Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories.” Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!

Joey Myron redefines modern country music, blending classic influences with contemporary sounds. With a deep, velvety baritone and a passion for storytelling, he channels the spirit of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Tom Jones while incorporating the stylings of The Weeknd and Post Malone. His music is both nostalgic and fresh, reviving the lost era of crooners with a modern twist.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the twelfth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced shows.

On Monday, February 24, nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards stormed the Birdland stage with another edition of his Frivolity Hour! Check out photos from the show!

March comes in like a lion this year as A RAT PACK REVIVAL takes The Avalon Theatre stage. This group of talented performers takes on the ultimate in cool as they bring Old Blue Eyes, Deano, and The Candy Man to life. Learn more!

Remember Jones is funny, but he isn't a joke. There's a knowing kitsch value to the cabaret artist turned rock revue revivalist's stage presence: he looks like Elton John, dresses like Liberace and sings like Joe Cocker, on a stage full of bandstands and matching-jacketed musicians. But this isn't a parody of a Vegas show. What Jones and company are doing is a lot more daring than parody: a genuine revival of that sort of big-band rock showmanship for the neo-soul era. And it works.

Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards in “The Frivolity Hour' in February. Learn more about the performance here!

Servant Stage recently released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a record-breaking year with the highest audience turnout in the company's 12-year history. A total of 54,348 audience members attended Servant Stage performances in 2024, representing a remarkable 23% increase from the previous year.

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with an evening of timeless love songs as PAUL HUGHES SINGS SONGS FOR THE LOVERS at Feinstein’s. Hughes returns to Feinstein’s stage to bring together the most romantic ballads and heartwarming melodies.

If you miss the romance, style and grace of the greats– Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole watch Paul Hughes perform at Feinstein's on Valentine's Day. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of THE LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS THE SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA at The Conrad? The La Jolla Music Society has featured exceptional musicians in many genres over the years. Best known for staging classical concerts, since the opening of its intimate home at the Conrad the Society has also welcomed an outstanding variety of some of the best in dance, opera, jazz, and world music. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, winner of three Grammys, is the latest example of the latter. The band is celebrating 25 years of success as an exponent of “hardcore” salsa both in its recordings and at live concerts. Pianist, leader and arranger Oscar Hernandez has a fourth Grammy for a quintet album and has worked with dozens of well-known Latin musicians over the years including Ray Barreto, Tito Puente, Rubén Blades and Celia Cruz.

Servant Stage has announced its latest production, Christmas Crooners, a heartwarming celebration of classic Christmas tunes and festive fun for the whole family. Learn more here!

Back by popular demand, Carolyn Montgomery, multi-award-winning star of the concert stage returned to 54 Below on Tuesday November 19, 2024 in girlSINGER, a celebration of Rosemary Clooney. See highlights from the show.

Café Carlyle will extend Tony Danza's sold-out show, “Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories,” for one more night. Learn more about how to get tickets to the newly announced perforamnce here!

During its recent 25th Anniversary Celebration, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) launched the “Solid Gold Campaign,” a seven-year, $10M effort. Learn more her!

The holiday shows have officially begun, and my first introduction into the season was by my favorite a cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER, who took the Reynolds Performance Hall stage in Conway on Friday, Nov. 1, and performed a mixture of hits and Christmas tunes to a packed house of appreciating Chasers and new-to-them fans. From their beautiful harmonies to their humor and heart, Straight No Chaser brought something special to Arkansas, and we can’t wait for them to return next year! 

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe marks 25 years of showcasing African American history and culture with a celebration on November 14 at The Ora.

What did our critic think of SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?

Tony Danza returns to Café Carlyle with his show SINATRA & STORIES after a successful two-week sold-out run. Discover the captivating blend of music and storytelling that audiences loved.

If you miss the style and grace of the greats – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole – then you need to come to Feinstein's next Friday, October 11, for the smooth, velvety, warm sound of Paul Hughes.

To open its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has selected a fan favorite: “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition.” The original musical revue – which was written, adapted and is being directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs – runs October 9-November 17, 2024 in The Donelly Theatre.

After several sold-out shows at Birdland, crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards returned to the historic stage with The Frivolity Hour on Monday, September 9. Once more, Bryce shared his brand of hot traditional jazz and early 20th century popular music. Check out photos here!