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Photos: Jazz Power Initiative SYNCOPATED CELEBRATION 2026 Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Jazz Power Initiative recently held its Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser, hosted by Christian McBride. The event featured performances by student participants and appearances by artists, educators, and community leaders. Check out photos from the celebration below.

Nominations Announced For The 2026 Austin Theatre Critics Awards
by Sabrina Wallace - May 14, 2026

The 2025–2026 Austin theatre season was bold, adventurous, thought-provoking, and funny as heck. I haven’t cried in public as much as I did this past season!

Carnegie Hall & WBGO Will Present Miles Davis Centennial Concert with Keyon Harrold
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold will headline a Miles Davis centennial concert at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, produced in partnership with WBGO, which will broadcast the performance live.

Jazz Power Initiative Honors Advocates of Jazz and the Arts at 2026 Syncopated Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf

Review: NORA (A DOLL'S HOUSE) at Trinity Street Players
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 24, 2025

In a near-future world where freedoms are slipping away, this bold reimagining of A Doll's House redefines Nora’s iconic exit as an act of defiance. A powerful call to arms for autonomy, queer love, and personal freedom. We, too, are larks, and we will break free.

Review: LIZZIE The Musical at Austin Playhouse
by Lynn Beaver - Jul 19, 2025

Rock operas are a rare breed. Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy and Hair are the gold standard, but Lizzie, The Musical drags the genre into a darker, fiercer realm with a punk-rock snarl—and it absolutely blows the roof off Austin Playhouse.

Cast Set for LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Doctuh Mistuh Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Doctuh Mistuh Productions has revealed the cast for Lizzie: The Musical playing as part of Summer Slam 2025. Learn more about the production and see how to attend.

Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Lynn Beaver - Apr 12, 2024

The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.

Review: Jarrott Productions DEATHTRAP Gives Us Classic Thriller Fun
by Joni Lorraine - Nov 1, 2023

What did our critic think of DEATHTRAP at Jarrott Productions?

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL Charms Audiences at ACC
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 16, 2023

While Bat Boy: The Musical may not be a conventional piece of musical theatre, its unique blend of humor, heart, and social relevance makes it a must-see for theatre lovers looking for something refreshingly different. The production’s commitment to the show’s spirit and eccentricity, coupled with a catchy musical score, ensures that Bat Boy's tale lingers in the minds of audiences long after the final bow.

Review: THE AUDIENCE at Creekside Theatre Fest is Riveting
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 18, 2022

The Creekside Theatre Fest production of THE AUDIENCE at Liahona Preparatory Academy in Pleasant Grove is riveting in its portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

The 10th Annual TD James Moody Festival Announced at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates the 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival showcasing an all-star lineup of the country's best musicians, held Nov 5-21, including the award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra, the New Jersey premiere of Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited, the Tony Award-winning Lillias White (currently on Broadway in Chicago), a special tribute concert to George Wein.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces In-Person, Live Jazz Performances Beginning in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021

NJPAC is welcoming live, in-person jazz back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter (Sep 24). The TD Jazz Series continues in the Fall with 'Salsa Meets Jazz' (Sep 25), saxophonist Boney James (Oct 14), and vocal powerhouse duo Tierney Sutton and Ann Hampton Calloway (Oct 15).

Kristine Mills Announces Single Release Show in July At Warehouse 72
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021

Houston-based, award winning, singer/songwriter, Kristine Mills has announced the premiere of two new singles, 'Hold Fast' and 'Dip my Toe in Water,' from her latest and soon to be released album, 'Looking Back. Moving Forward.'

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 15 - David Suchet Autobiography, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021

This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!

WBGO To Launch Fund Drive With Proceeds Benefiting The Jazz Foundation Of America
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2021

Public radio station, WBGO will kick-off their annual Winter Fund Drive, to support music and programming, on March 23rd with a performance from Emmet Cohen, live from his living room at 7pm. The theme of our fund drive is “We're In This Together.” 

Red Alert RESTART To Light Up Dayton Venues
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2020

A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.

Julie Halston, Michael Longoria and More Are Coming to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

Below is the upcoming schedule at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater February 3 through February 16: 

BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Shines at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - Jan 18, 2020

'What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?'