Louis Armstrong

Jeff Harnar and The Count Basie Orchestra Lead Birdland's June Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a packed lineup including Jeff Harnar, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Big Band.

LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL to Feature Global Performers at 39th Annual Free Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

The Lowell Folk Festival announced additional performers for its 39th edition, including Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash, bluegrass group Authentic Unlimited, and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, all performing free in downtown Lowell.

Wynton Marsalis Named Lincoln Center's 2026-2027 Visionary Artist
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.

J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

Video: On the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026

Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center. Tune in at 5:45pm ET as we hit the red carpet with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.

Review: JON BATISTE Brings His Musical Genius to BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of JON BATISTE BRINGS HIS MUSICAL GENIUS TO BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall?

Charlotte d'Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host the Chita Rivera Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards. Priscilla Lopez, Ben Vereen, Robert Fairchild, and more have joined as presenters. Learn more here!

Will Burton and More Lead CRAZY FOR YOU at Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals announced casting for CRAZY FOR YOU, the Tony Award-winning Gershwin musical comedy, featuring Will Burton and Brittany Zeinstra in the lead roles at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.

MUSE/IQUE To Present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM: Black Brilliance and the Harlem Renaissance
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM, celebrating the Harlem Renaissance with Tony winner Kecia Lewis, Sy Smith, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra at The Huntington and Skirball Cultural Center.

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Acquired By The Licensing House
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

The Licensing House (TLH) has acquired the exclusive worldwide stock and amateur licensing rights to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, the acclaimed new musical inspired by the life and music of Louis Armstrong.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026

Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

João Bosco, Gabrielle Cavassa, Joey Alexander, Bill Charlap and More Coming Up At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances, including a João Bosco 80th Birthday Celebration, a Miles Davis Centennial tribute, and sets from Bill Charlap, Joey Alexander, and Robin McKelle.

Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, and More Will Lead AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Muny announced the cast for its premiere production of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, starring James T. Lane, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, and Daniel Yearwood.

Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

Christina Sajous Will Direct PRIVATE LIVES at Weathervane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Broadway director Christina Sajous will return to Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, NH to helm Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, starring Shinnerrie Jackson, Robert H. Fowler, Ethan Paulini, and Marisa Kirby.

Amanda McBroom, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco & Gabrielle Cavassa Lead Upcoming Birdland Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco, and returning acts like VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY.

Lincoln Center Reveals Summer for the City 2026 Lineup Featuring Dance, Concerts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.

Full Cast Set for FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL, Directed by Adam Pascal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Tilles Center and LIU's Post Theatre Company have revealed the full cast for Feels Like The First Time, a new musical inspired by the band Foreigner, FOREIGNER, running in Long Island, directed by Tony-nominated Adam Pascal.

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Apr 12, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame,  and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rate vocals of stars Sandra Fernandes, Makenzie Massey, and Emerson Raymond, accompanied by talented pianist Jane Best, this show is highly entertaining! The star power of these performers succeeds in pulling off this challenging production, under the brilliant combination of the direction of Liz Muller, associate direction of Jacob Marcus, and choreography of Brandy and Michael Bailey. I am not exaggerating when I say that if Sandra, Makenzie, and Emerson were to audition for American Idol next year, they would likely be the top three contestants. Yes, they are that good!