Aretha Franklin 'A Portrait Of The Queen 1970-1974' Boxed Set to Release In December
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023
Originally conceived as a jazz project by co-producers Aretha and Quincy Jones, Hey Now Hey (The Other Side Of The Sky) featured her #1 R&B and Top 20 single, “Angel,” written by Aretha’s sister, as well as Stephen Sondheim’s “Somewhere” from the Broadway musical West Side Story, which features Aretha on piano.
Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Oct 5, 2023
Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Review: GREASE at The Premiere Playhouse
by Sonja Niles - Jun 23, 2023
The Premiere Playhouse production of Grease checks off a lot of the boxes of what a great night at the theatre is all about. The band, led by Music Director Matthew Walicke provided a tight sound for this talented cast to rely on by setting a great pace and maintaining a good flow to this production. They facilitated seamless scene changes with their reprises and added a nice level of energy to the production.
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Announces Summer Season 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - May 7, 2023
Summer Season 2023 at Spencer Theater is a three-month spread of 13 stage performances and special events featuring top country artists, folk-rock greats and early rock tributes, big band pizazz, a patriotic salute, comedy, children's theatre, fine-dining fun, and so much more with some of the finest stage artists and troupes on the road.
Cast Announced for GREASE at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023
Drury Lane Theatre will open its 2023-2024 season with the song and dance spectacular Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
California Symphony Presents RHYTHMS AND REVELRY Featuring the Pacific Mambo Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023
The irresistible beat of Latin Big Band music will fill the air when California Symphony presents Rhythms and Revelry, an unforgettable evening of Havana-themed glamour and entertainment. The fundraising event features the Grammy Award–winning ensemble Pacific Mambo Orchestra, renowned for high energy performances that fuse Classical, Pop, Mambo, Timba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and more.