Pink Martini Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with North American Tour This Summer & Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024
Pink Martini - the renowned musical group from Portland, known for its eclectic blend of classical, jazz, and Latin music - is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. The celebration features a massive North American tour which includes a 2-night stand at Hollywood Bowl on August 23 and 24 with Andrew Bird Trio opening.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Tour 34 Cities This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021
Everything old is new again. Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, hitting the road to 34 cities. The tour kicks off in San Diego on November 6 before zig-zagging around the country to Oakland, St. Louis, Atlanta, New York City, Boston and more.
Kurtis Blow Announces THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Dates
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021
Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, hitting the road for a seventh season. The production features hip hop pioneer Kurtis 'The Breaks' Blow, the first rapper to be signed by a major label in 1979.
2021 APAP Award Nominees Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals announced the nominees for its APAP Awards. APAP will recognize the nominees and announce the final award recipients at The APAP Honors, as well as celebrate the recipients of the Annual NAPAMA Awards and Halsey & Alice North Award for APAP Board Alumni.
Zenetta S. Drew Nominated for 2021 APAP Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals announced the nominees for its APAP Awards, including Dallas Black Dance Theatre Executive Director Zenetta S. Drew. The APAP Honors, a virtual ceremony, will take place on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (EDT). The event is free and open-to-the-public.
Luther Burbank Center For The Arts Presents THE MUSE HOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020
Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced that it will present The Muse Hour, a four-part virtual event series, from October 17a?'December 12, 2020. Presented in partnership with Cal Poly Arts and Tacoma Arts Live, each event will feature inspirational conversations or performances as well as a moderated Q&A with audience members.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 2020 National Tour to Launch on January 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020
Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to a city near you. The 2020 tour, produced by Big League Productions, Inc., launches in Yakima, WA on January 11, and will travel to more than 80 cities across the USA.
IMG Artists Announces 36-City North American Tour in 2019 “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Damien Sneed”
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 14, 2018
IMG Artists, today's leading global performing arts management agency, announces a 36-city North American tour with multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed. The Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient will bring his brand of classical, jazz, and gospel music to “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Damien Sneed.” The tour will kick off on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Empire Center at The Egg in Albany, NY, and will make stops at concert halls and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will conclude on March 3 at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA.
IMG Artists Announces 36-City 2019 North American Tour, 'We Shall Overcome Featuring Damien Sneed'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2018
IMG Artists, today's leading global performing arts management agency, announces a 36-city North American tour with multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed. The Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient will bring his brand of classical, jazz, and gospel music to 'We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Damien Sneed.' The tour will kick off on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Empire Center at The Egg in Albany, NY, and will make stops at concert halls and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will conclude on March 3 at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA.
Pink Martini's New Album 'Je Dis Oui!' Streaming Now via NPR
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016
The album out November 18 on Heinz Records features lead singers China Forbes and Storm Large with bandleader/founder Thomas Lauderdale and his “little orchestra.” Pink Martini is joined on the LP by guest vocalists Rufus Wainwright, NPR's Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldmanand civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat.