"SWING!" tells the story of Adrianna (Christina Barnes), a factory worker in the 40's who is holding down her husband Butch's (Steffen Alexander Whorton) factory job while he's at war. Once he returns home, both Adrianna and Butch feel like they don't fit into their old lives. When she meets Janine (Melissa Winter), Adrianna rediscovers old passions that she put away when she was first married. While her feelings blossom for Janine, Adrianna's love for her husband is also rekindled. Adrianna's difficult choice in a time of forbidden love fuels this passionate musical journey.
Aurora Theatre turned over its Swing Nights song selections to the audience. The votes are in and on Sunday, April 14 at 7pm The Metro Jazz Club will play the most popular selections from popular categories: TV & Movie Themes, Rat Pack Standards, Big Band Classics and more.
James Lythgoe, a 30-year golf veteran delivers the lesson on the hand action of the golf swing in his book. The book is written from the perspective that correct hand action is crucial to developing a well coordinated, fault-free golf swing.
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel welcomes the Grammy Award-winning vocalist Debby Boone for her debut at the Cafe Carlyle with her new program 'Swing This'. Ms. Boone opened at the Cafe Carlyle last night and will play through March 30th, where she will be joined by her music director, John Oddo, and a nine piece band for what she has described as, 'The party I've been waiting my whole life to throw!'
Check out photos from her opening night show below!
As Houston Grand Opera began rehearsing SHOW BOAT, the Houston theatre community started to focus a lot of attention on the production. Utilizing social media, friends and followers of the artists got inside looks into the impressive amounts of dedicated labor, passion, and sheer hard work that went into getting SHOW BOAT to float and sail on stage. Yet, 140 characters on Twitter, a Facebook status update, and a photo on Instagram can only say so much. Luckily, I was able to converse with Houston area native, Charles Swan, about his career, being a swing for SHOW BOAT, and how he juggles being a professional performer and a teacher.
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Nat King Cole are all names that come to mind when we reminisce about the iconic lounge lizard and big band era. Of course there were many more, but leave it to The Kings of Swing to assist you in remembering the rest. Performing at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 5, 2012, The Kings of Swing specialize in taking you back to that glorious era when swing reigned supreme, while also acknowledging the incredible talents we have in the genre today, such as Michael Buble and Paulo Nutini. The combination of the old favorites with the new flavor creates a show, the likes of which has no comparison. Don't miss this opportunity to see a truly unique concert experience which transports you through a musical soundscape spanning 60 years of incredible performers.
History Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with the return of The Andrews Sisters - Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne - in Christmas of Swing, a joyful reimagining of a Christmas Eve USO show for soldiers recovering in a V.A. hospital stateside. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!
Join Alan Cumming, Cyndi Lauper and guests for an evening of performance, discussion and a silent auction in New York at 'Obama Victory Fund 2012 - The Last Hurrah for the Swing States'. The event will be held at Dixon Place, located at 161A Chrystie Street (between Rivington and Delancy) in New York City tonight, October 22, 2012.
Stoopid Daddy Records will present An Evening of Swing, Stride and Boogie Woogie Piano tonight, October 19, 2012, 9 PM in association with the 12 Grapes Restaurant, 12 North Division St., Peekskill NY. The talents of 5 New York-based pianists will be featured: Dave Keyes, Jon Cobert, Scott Staton, Loren Korevec and Chase Garrett. Also featured will be 5 guest vocalists: The Blues Buddha, Duchess Di, Curtis Winchester, Susan McMahon and a rare NY performance by Denny Leroux.
Join Alan Cumming, Cyndi Lauper and guests for an evening of performance, discussion and a silent auction in New York at 'Obama Victory Fund 2012 - The Last Hurrah for the Swing States'. The event will be held at Dixon Place, located at 161A Chrystie Street (between Rivington and Delancy) in New York City on Monday, October 22, 2012.
A week after President Barack Obama's lackluster debate performance, Republican challenger Mitt Romney has made some gains in three key swing states among those most likely to vote, according to the latest round of NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls.
Stoopid Daddy Records will present An Evening of Swing, Stride and Boogie Woogie Piano on October 19, 2012, 9 PM in association with the 12 Grapes Restaurant, 12 North Division St., Peekskill NY. The talents of 5 New York-based pianists will be featured: Dave Keyes, Jon Cobert, Scott Staton, Loren Korevec and Chase Garrett. Also featured will be 5 guest vocalists: The Blues Buddha, Duchess Di, Curtis Winchester, Susan McMahon and a rare NY performance by Denny Leroux.
History Theatre has announced its 35th season, which will kick-off with the Minnesota premiere of the Broadway hit Lombardi by Eric Simonson. The show will feature Jim Detmar as Vince Lombardi and Norah Long as Marie Lombardi, and promises to be a funny and passionate look at an American icon. History Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with the return of Christmas of Swing featuring the talents of Ruthie Baker, Patty Nieman, and Stacy Lindell as Patty, LaVerne, and Maxine - The Andrews Sisters.
MAC Award-winning vocal group Marquee Five welcomes new female swing Linsey Buckelew.
Inspired by the popular novel, Aurora Swing Nights begins another season of concerts tonight, Saturday, at 8:00 PM with a concert titled, 50 Shades of Swing.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will present a 'gypsy-swing-jazz' concert by Pearl Django tonight, September 1st at 7PM in the intimate Canyon Wren Recital Hall located at 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA.
Inspired by the popular novel, Aurora Swing Nights begins another season of concerts on Saturday, at 8:00 PM with a concert titled, 50 Shades of Swing.
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will present a 'gypsy-swing-jazz' concert by Pearl Django on Saturday, September 1st at 7PM in the intimate Canyon Wren Recital Hall located at 7409 Icicle Road, Leavenworth, WA.
Get ready to swing next month when Brisbane's own Queensland Pops Orchestra presents the next concert in its 2012 program, Music To Swing By today, 18 August in Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC's) Concert Hall.
Get ready to swing next month when Brisbane's own Queensland Pops Orchestra presents the next concert in its 2012 program, Music To Swing By on 18 August in Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC's) Concert Hall.
The NYMF production of SWING STATE stars Morgan Weed (currently in RENT at New World Stages, Saved and Next to Normal Off-Broadway) and Jed Resnick (Avenue Q on Broadway and currently in the Off-Broadway cast at New World Stages) at the 45th St. Theatre Mainstage from tonight, July 20th-July 29th.
Casting has been announced for the NYMF production of SWING STATE which will star Morgan Weed (currently in RENT at New World Stages, Saved and Next to Normal Off-Broadway) and Jed Resnick (Avenue Q on Broadway and currently in the Off-Broadway cast at New World Stages) at the 45th St. Theatre Mainstage from July 20th-29th. Set in Ohio, SWING STATE follows the unpredictable relationship that develops between Kindergarten teacher and Born Again Christian Bonnie (Weed) and her chiropractor Neil (Resnick), a gay atheist who arrives in Ohio fresh from New York City.
How many people realize that one of America's greatest musical sweethearts, who serenaded World War II war heroes and America's small towns with Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy, was treated for swallowing 18 sleeping pills in a near-death overdose? Or that each of the Andrews sisters suffered their way through difficult and emotional divorces during a time when divorce was often not discussed? Infinity Theatre's current production of Sisters of Swing brings to light these lesser known facts about the beloved Andrews sisters, all while these three early American idols choo-choo, she-bob, and ring-a-ring their way through one of the most classic and memorable eras of music.
Aurora Swing Nights invites patrons to cut loose and have fun with another Flashback to the 70's concert tonight, June 16 at 8:00 PM. The Metro Jazz Club will be giving the big band treatment in their throwback tribute to such legendary recording artists as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, and many more favorites. Come decked out in bell bottoms and fringe, because with all the Rock, Disco and Soul things are about to get funky at Aurora Theatre.
Aurora Swing Nights invites patrons to cut loose and have fun with another Flashback to the 70's concert on Saturday, June 16 at 8:00 PM. The Metro Jazz Club will be giving the big band treatment in their throwback tribute to such legendary recording artists as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, and many more favorites. Come decked out in bell bottoms and fringe, because with all the Rock, Disco and Soul things are about to get funky at Aurora Theatre.
History Theatre has announced its 35th season, which will kick-off with the Minnesota premiere of the Broadway hit Lombardi by Eric Simonson. The show will feature Jim Detmar as Vince Lombardi and Norah Long as Marie Lombardi, and promises to be a funny and passionate look at an American icon. History Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with the return of Christmas of Swing featuring the talents of Ruthie Baker, Patty Nieman, and Stacy Lindell as Patty, LaVerne, and Maxine - The Andrews Sisters.
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