Richard Smallwood

Cleveland Institute Of Music Appoints M. Jerome Bell To Music Theory Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

The Cleveland Institute of Music has appointed M. Jerome Bell as Assistant Professor of Music Theory. Bell’s research focuses on gospel music analysis, pedagogy, and contemporary theory approaches.

MidAmerica Productions Announces 2026 Concert Season At Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026

MidAmerica Productions will present its 43rd concert season at Carnegie Hall, featuring 11 world premieres and a mix of sacred and secular music from March to June 2026.

Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!

Leslie Odom, Jr. to Join Ray Angry at 54 Below This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

54 BELOW has added special guest Leslie Odom, Jr. to Ray Angry’s performance. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets here!

Music And Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin And The Philadelphia Orchestra Present 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2024

Join Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra for the 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Concert. A partnership with Girard College and Global Citizen’s Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Maurette Brown Clark Releases Album HE LOVES ME
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter-Producer, MAURETTE BROWN CLARK celebrates the release of her new project, 'HE LOVES ME'.

Interview: Raehann Bryce-Davis of OUR SONG, OUR STORY – THE NEW GENERATION OF BLACK VOICES at Ordway Concert Hall
by Jared Fessler - Nov 17, 2022

'Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed, Our Song, Our Story is an evening of music highlighting some of the world's most well-known operatic arias, art songs and spirituals.

IMG Artists To Present Damien Sneed's OUR SONG, OUR STORY 2022-23 Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2022

Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed, Our Song, Our Story - the New Generation of Black Voices is an evening of music highlighting some of the world's most well-known operatic arias, art songs and spirituals.

Carnegie Hall Presents A Night Of Inspiration With Ray And Vivian Chew, December 10
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022

On Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall presents the highly anticipated return of A Night of Inspiration, an uplifting evening of music, dance, and spoken word from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

BWW Interview: GUESS WHO Director Lita Gaithers Owens' Bringing To DINNER
by Gil Kaan - Jun 14, 2022

Already opened at the Ruskin Group Theatre, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner through July 17, 2022. Lita Gaithers Owens directs the cast of Paul Denk, Lee Garlington, Brad Greenquist, Dan Martin , Mary Pumper, Vickilyn Reynolds, Mouchette van Helsdingen, Vincent Washington and Renn Woods. Lita managed to make some time to answer a few of my inquiries.

Stream Forest Lawn's Special Virtual Event Memorial Day 2022 Via Facebook Live
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022

Forest Lawn will mark its 107th Memorial Day remembrance with a special virtual event streaming on Facebook LIVE. On Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM, the celebration will honor the sacrifices and the strength of the members of the United States military with a patriotic music, a gun salute and a color guard, Scottish bagpipes and more. 

Carnegie Hall Announces 2022-2023 Season, Featuring More Than 150 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

Carnegie Hall today announced programming for its 2022–2023 season, including more than 150 concerts by many of the world’s leading artists and ensembles, plus a wide range of innovative education and social impact programs created by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, serving audiences in New York City and beyond.

BWW Review: Patti LaBelle Takes the Stage at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - Mar 14, 2022

'When You Talk About Love'...You Must Be Talking About Ms. Patti LaBelle. Ms. LaBelle Performed At The Belk Theater, In Charlotte, NC. This Timeless Beauty Always Delivers A Fun Time Of Chart-Topping Songs Filled With Joy And Amusement.

A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Comes to MPAC, March 17
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022

​​​​​​​Celebrate the music and legacy one of music's most legendary voices when A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39-$69.

Spoleto Announces 2022 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

Spoleto Festival USA General Director Mena Mark Hanna announced today the programming for a robust 46th season of America’s premier performing arts festival, May 27 to June 12, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Broad Stage Presents Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds Of Zamarm, January 30
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

The Broad Stage presents gospel sensation Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar, his anointed choir, bringing its deeply communal experience, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 7:30pm.

OUR SONG, OUR STORY to take Wharton Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022

Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician   Damien Sneed, Our Song, Our Story is an evening of music highlighting some of the world’s most well-known arias, art songs and spirituals, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 7:30PM.

TREY MCLAUGHLIN & THE SOUNDS OF ZAMAR Come to the Flynn This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2022

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar are a renowned gospel/neo-soul collective hailing from Augusta, Georgia, known for their opulent harmonies, clever musical theater covers, and beautiful, anthemic originals. The ensemble, organized in 2009, has performed with gospel greats such as William McDowell, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Richard Smallwood, VaShawn Mitchell, Earnest Pugh, and James Fortune.

Damien Sneed Comes To Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021

Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician   Damien Sneed, Our Song, Our Story is an evening of music highlighting some of the world's most well-known arias, art songs and spirituals, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 7:30PM. 

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds Of Zamar Come to The Broad Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021

The Broad Stage presents gospel sensation Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar, his anointed choir, bringing its deeply communal experience, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 7:30pm.