On Site Opera To Present Puccini and Adami's IL TABRRO Aboard The Lightship Ambrose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023
On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.
Celebrate 60 Years Of Orquesta Broadway at City College Center For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023
City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) is marking the 60-year history of the legendary, Cuban charanga band Orquesta Broadway on Friday, March 24 at Aaron Davis Hall's Marian Anderson Theatre, with a special concert featuring multi-award-winning flutist and educator Connie Grossman and esteemed flutist Karen Joseph.
Artists to Celebrate Joni Mitchell Receiving Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023
Musical artists will join the national library and American leaders to honor music legend Joni Mitchell. The lineup will include performances by James Taylor, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Marcus Mumford, Graham Nash, Diana Krall and Angelique Kidjo. The concert is by invitation only.
The Moody Blues' John Lodge Adds Special Show With Coachella Valley Symphony in CA
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023
JOHN LODGE, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has added a special symphony show to serve as the finale of his previously announced winter 2023 US tour, “Performs Days of Future Passed.” LODGE will perform with the Coachella Valley Symphony on March 26.
Joni Mitchell to Receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2023
After getting her start performing in coffee shops and nightclubs in her native Canada, Mitchell would go on to set a new standard marrying music and lyrics. With such songs as “Both Sides, Now,” “Chelsea Morning,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Woodstock” and “The Circle Game,” Mitchell became a household name.
Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson Has Died At 89
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2022
The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications on December 29th, 2022 at his ranch in southern Alberta, Canada at age 89.
THE GOLDEN PROJECT: GOLDEN AGE SONGS REINVENTED to be Presented at 54 Below in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022
It’s time to “sing happy!” Join in at 54 Below for The Golden Project: an evening of familiar tunes reinvented. Rising musical theatre artists explore the question of which musicals written and performed during Broadway’s “golden age” (1943-1967) should be dusted off the shelf, and have some new life breathed into them.
Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2022
Johnny Hammond’s 1975 funk-jazz masterpiece, Gears, as the latest release from Jazz Dispensary’s acclaimed Top Shelf series. Produced by Larry and Fonce Mizell, who were instrumental in the development of fusion, the keyboardist’s classic album offers a euphoric blend of jazz, soul, funk, and disco for a supremely groovy listen.
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Comes to the Kings Theatre in March 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will stop by Kings Theatre on March 3, 2023 at 8PM during the coast-to-coast U.S. tour. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Shereen Ahmed Joins Jim Parsons Led A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022
Shereen Ahmed (My Fair Lady) will complete the company for Classic Stage Company's revival of A Man of No Importance, playing Adele Rice. A Man of No Importance will begin performances on Tuesday, October 11, with opening night set for Sunday, October 30 for a limited run through Sunday, December 4.
THE ILLUSIONISTS �" MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS And More Added to 2022-23 Broadway Season at The Hult Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022
The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, is has announced an addition to the 2022-2023 Broadway in Eugene Series. THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will join the 2022-2023 Season as an Add-On production at the Hult Center. THE ILLUSIONISTS will join the previously announced Season Add-On, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY, as well as the four season-package productions: HAMILTON, LEGALLY BLONDE, COME FROM AWAY and ANASTASIA.
22-23 Broadway Season Additions Announced for the Hult Center
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
e an addition to the 2022-2023 Broadway in Eugene Series. THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will join the 2022-2023 Season as an Add-On production at the Hult Center. THE ILLUSIONISTS will join the previously announced Season Add-On, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY, as well as the four season-package productions: HAMILTON, LEGALLY BLONDE, COME FROM AWAY and ANASTASIA.