Michelle Johnson

FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, featuring Filipinos on Broadway Melissa Errico with Billy Stritch, and more.

Interview: Seth Sikes Brings a Night of Timeless Classics to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 18, 2026

The rising star teams up with legendary pianist and singer Billy Stritch for SING A SONG WITH ME on 5/26. From swinging showstoppers to intimate ballads, the program will feature songs by Gershwin, Strouse, Bernstein, Sondheim, and more.

Seth Sikes and Billy Stritch to Present SING A SONG WITH ME at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

54 Below will present the return of award-winning vocalist Seth Sikes, who will join forces with legendary pianist and vocalist Billy Stritch in the new evening of timeless standards, “Sing a Song With Me'.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY to Return to McCallum in Palm Desert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the iconic Manhattan variety extravaganza, will return to the McCallum Theatre with an evening of musical brilliance, Broadway pizzazz, and the kind of showbiz surprises only Cast Party can deliver.

The Smith Center Brings THE LION KING, SUFFS, and More as Part of 2025 Listings
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is closing out 2025 with a spectacular array of Broadway musicals, jazz masters, legendary headliners, and family favorites, offering world-class entertainment for every taste. Tickets are on sale now.

The Smith Center 2025–2026 Holiday Lineup to Include THE NUTCRACKER, Michelle Johnson, And Frankie Moreno
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will bring a star-studded slate of holiday entertainment to Las Vegas this season, featuring jazz, Motown, burlesque, ballet, comedy, and more. 

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Comes to Sarasota Opera
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera will open Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro this month. There will be seven performances of the opera at the Sarasota Opera House.

Sarasota Opera Finalizes International Cast For Winter Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

Casting has been announced for Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Opera Festival. Learn more about the upcoming festival, which is set for this February 2025.

SHREK THE MUSICAL & More Set for Emerson Colonial Theatre Fall 2024 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

The Emerson Colonial Theatre has revealed it's fall season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Sarasota Opera Reveals Casting for Winter Opera Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

Casting has been announced for Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Opera Festival.  The season will open on Saturday, February 15, and will feature Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Giuseppe Verdi's Stiffelio.

Celebrate the Holidays In July At The Smith Center With Seth Macfarlane, FRAGGLE ROCK LIVE! And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2024

Celebrate the holiday season early with festive performances and events at The Smith Center this July. Enjoy a variety of shows and activities designed to bring holiday cheer to all ages.

Sarah Ruhl's THE SEASONS and More Set For Boston Lyric Opera's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Sarah Ruhl's The Seasons and more are set for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024/25 Season! The season will also include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s MITRIDATE, Verdi’s AIDA, a major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL on its 80th anniversary, and more.

Lyric Fest Presents L-O-V-E, With Soprano Michelle Johnson And Baritone Kenneth Overton
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

Lyric Fest, Philadelphia's premiere art song series, continues its 2023-2024 season with L-O-V-E, an eclectic and sweeping love-themed program just in time to celebrate Valentine's day.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 11, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Las Vegas! The winners include Majestic Repertory Theatre, Signature Productions, and more!

Tony Nominee Ann Hampton Callaway Announces New Tour Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2023

Tony Award-nominated Broadway legend Ann Hampton Callaway is heading out on tour in 2023 to promote her new album, Fever: A Peggy Lee Celebration!

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 26, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Feature: Coop's Cabaret and Hot Spot to Sizzle with Velvet Variations show
by Debbie Hall - Jan 11, 2023

Coop’s Cabaret and Hot Spot will feature rocker and Las Vegas headliner Elyzabeth Diaga with special guest Rowan Robertson (Raiding the Rock Vault) in her new show Velvet Variations, including brunch, on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Feature: COOP'S CABARET AND HOT SPOT DEBUTS WITH A SHOW AND LUNCH SERIES
by Debbie Hall - Jan 4, 2023

Coop's Cabaret and Hot Spot opened to a sold out enthusiastic audience with acclaimed vocalist and entertainer Michelle Johnson, known as 'Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz,' with pianist Dan Ellis on Jan. 3. The award-winning singer and tribute artist Kelly Vohnn will continue to delight audiences with My Roots Are Showing with Mike Clark on Jan. 4. The amazing Ruby Lewis sings her heart out with Blue Eyed Soul with Dan Ellis on Jan. 5 and Elvis Tribute Artist Ben King pays homage to Elvis’ birthday on Jan. 8.

Photos: Jim Caruso Hosts A Jam-Packed CAST PARTY At Myron's At The Smith Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022

See photos from Jim Caruso’s Cast Party (with Billy Stritch at the piano)'s triumphant return to Las Vegas on Friday, November 18. The sold-out “extreme open mic” took place at Myron’s at The Smith Center, and featured a bevy of extraordinary Vegas musical talent.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Celebrates 19 Years At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022

The traditional gift for those celebrating a 19th Anniversary is bronze. Not surprisingly, no bronze was given during Jim Caruso’s Cast Party anniversary celebration, but the packed house was certainly entertained by performers with hearts of gold. Check out photos from the night here!