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Birdland Presents Max von Essen, Fleurine & Boys from Brazil and More Week of April 30
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Fleurine & Boys from Brazil, Savion Glover, Dida Pelled, and more!

BWW Interview: THE VERDI CHORUS, A Musical Family Related by the Love of Opera
by Ellen Dostal - Apr 18, 2018


For the past 35 years, members of The Verdi Chorus have celebrated their shared love of music, and their ability to raise those goosebumps, by lifting their voices in song. This spring, they will mark their milestone anniversary with two special concerts on April 28th and 29th at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. On the program: nothing less than four passion-filled scenes by Verdi from La Forza del Destino, Nabucco, and La Traviata, plus a big finish from Johann Strauss' effervescent operetta, Die Fledermaus.

NBC Sports Day 6 Coverage Of Stanley Cup Playoffs Tonight
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 16, 2018


NBC Sports Group's comprehensive coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight with four Game 3 matchups across NBCSN and CNBC, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN when the (2) Boston Bruins visit the (3) Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Bruins leading the series 2-0. NBCSN's doubleheader continues at 10 p.m. ET, featuring the defending Western Conference champion (1) Nashville Predators and the (WC2) Colorado Avalanche, with Nashville leading 2-0.

BWW Review: MOTOWN Rolls Through Mobtown, Through Sunday Only at the Hippodrome
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 14, 2018


Catch MOTOWN THE MUSICAL before it races away from the Hippodrome in Baltimore. If you missed it in 2016, flag it down before it's gone. If you caught it before, it's had a tuneup and is plenty worth watching again. Surely someone you love should see it with you.

Birdland Presents Karrin Allyson And More Week Of 4/23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces May 2018 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Anita Baker Adds A Third Show To The Mother's Day Weekend Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2018


Due to overwhelming demand, Anita Baker, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer, adds a third performance to the Mother's Day weekend celebration at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Regarded as one of the most popular vocalists of soulful romantic ballads, Anita Baker sings the songs every mother will love to hear live in concert. Anita Baker's career spans over three decades and includes eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, seven platinum albums and six world tours.

Birdland Presents Curtis Stigers and More Week of April 16
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Curtis Stigers, Gunhild Carling: Sweden's 'Queen of Swing," Julien Hucq Quartet, and more!

Birdland Presents Eliane Elias: MUSIC OF MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Week of April 9
by Julie Musbach - Mar 30, 2018


Eliane Elias: Music From Man Of La Mancha, ALON & JOCA, Natalie Douglas Tributes: Elvis, and more lead Birdland's lineup for the week of April 9!

National Philharmonic Dedicating its 2018-19 Season To Leonard Bernstein
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018


The centennial of renowned American composer Leonard Bernstein is celebrated throughout the National Philharmonic's 2018-2019 concert series at The Music Center at Strathmore. Performing compositions that influenced Bernstein, as well as some of his very own famous works, the National Philharmonic will be the only symphony orchestra dedicating most of its 2018-2019 season to the works surrounding the legendary composer. 

Birdland Presents Jane Monheit And More Week Of 4/2
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Cast And Creatives Announced For U.S. Premiere of DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2018


The Old Globe, together with Children's Theatre Company (CTC), and in partnership with The Old Vic, today announced details for the Minneapolis and San Diego productions of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax in its U.S. premiere. The production, based on the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, is adapted for the stage by David Greig (Artistic Director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company; recent work: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Cover My Tracks) with music and lyrics written by Charlie Fink (Frontman/songwriter for the hit musical group, Noah and the Whale (2007-2015). H. Adam Harris, along with Meghan Kreidler and Rick Miller puppeteering, will play The Lorax. Joining them is Steven Epp as The Once-ler. Playing multiple roles in the ensemble are Ansa Akyea, Christopher Becknell, Stephanie Bertumen, Brian Bose, Ryan Colbert, Lynnea Doublette, Johannah "Joh" Easley, Rajane Katurah, Ryan Lear, Ryan Dean Maltz, Emily Michaels King, and Autumn Ness.

2018 Tribeca Film Festival Shares Anniversary Films and Tribeca Talks Announcement
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 19, 2018


Epic reunions and not-to-be-missed intimate conversations will take center stage during the 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, running April 18-29. Tribeca will celebrate the anniversaries of Schindler's List, Scarface, and In the Soup, bringing three classics back to the big screen.

Birdland Presents The Tristano Project and More Week of March 26
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


The Tristano Project, Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn, JayCee Driesen 'Born To Sing', and more head to Birdland the week of March 26!

Birdland Jazz Club Announces April 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018


REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 

Birdland Presents Donny Nova Band, Kurt Elling and More Week of March 12
by Julie Musbach - Mar 2, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club's schedule for March 12-March 18 includes the Donny Nova Band, Kurt Elling, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, and more!

State Of The Arts NYC Host Partners With Literacy Partners And The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation For Read Across America
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2018


On Thursday, March 1, 20 families in Queens will receive a copy of the Snowy Day. This effort is to support and encourage families to read together. According to Savona Bailey-McClain, Host & Producer of the radio show State of the Arts NYC heard on WBAI, 'Snowy Day was the first book my mother bought me and my sister through the school program with Scholastic Books. We liked it so much that she went on to buy Whistle for Willie. I hope these families will enjoy the same pleasure I did as a child'.

Birdland Presents Cyrus Chestnut And More During the Week Of March 5
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for March 5-March 11. Check it out below!

Birdland presents Steps Ahead Meets Soulbop And More Week of 2/26
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Constantine Maroulis, 'The Donny Nova Band', and More to Appear at Birdland in March
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club announces March 2018 schedule featuring Steps Ahead Meets Soulbop, Cyrus Chestnut Quartet, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Steve Smith 'Groove: Blue' Organ Trio, The Tristano Project, Laila Biali, Cynthia Sayer, Corcoran Holt, Anita Gillette, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Anita Baker Comes to the Fox Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2018


Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with Anita Baker, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer, at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Regarded as one of the most popular vocalists of soulful romantic ballads, Anita Baker sings the songs every mother will love to hear live in concert. Anita Baker's career spans over three decades and includes eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, seven platinum albums and six world tours.

Birdland Presents the Tierney Sutton Band and More the Week of February 19
by Julie Musbach - Feb 9, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Tierney Sutton Band, Nicolas King, Shelly Berg and David Finck, and more!

Inaugural ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala To Honor Al Roker, Deborah Roberts and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2018


Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network announced its 2018 ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, March 8th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor of the PBS NewsHour will host the event.

ONCE Enters its Final Weekend at the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018


The Warner Stage Company will present the final performances of ONCE on the Warner Theatre Main Stage February 9 and 10 at 8 pm and February 11 at 2 pm. The Warner Stage Company is one of three community theatre companies across the USA granted the performance rights to ONCE and the first community theatre company to produce the show in 2018.

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