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Video: How Tony Nominees Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Heated Up this Broadway Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-05-03 15:16:56
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RENT, CABARET, LA BOHÈME, and More Set For The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
ETCHINGS FESTIVAL to Return for 17th Season This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
Etchings Festival Unveils 17th Summer Season Program
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
Review: AN EVENING WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL at The 92nd Street Y Uplifted
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 20, 2026
Mitchell sent the audience out into the night uplifted, restored, and indeed, full of hope and joy with his 3/19 show, performing a wide range of songs from his Broadway roles in RAGTIME and MAN OF LA MANCHA to contemporary works.
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 20, 2026
Mitchell sent the audience out into the night uplifted, restored, and indeed, full of hope and joy with his 3/19 show, performing a wide range of songs from his Broadway roles in RAGTIME and MAN OF LA MANCHA to contemporary works.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
SFJAZZ Unveils December 2025 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Duke Ellington Center And The American Tap Dance Foundation To Present SUCH SWEET THUNDER At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
Photos: Jason Yeager Celebrates Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington At Birdland!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Suite Life Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.
Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder” is Coming to Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present a spectacular evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present a spectacular evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington. Learn more!
Duke Ellington SUCH SWEET THUNDER Tribute Set For December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present an evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present an evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
Tap City Awards Will Take Place at Lincoln Center in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Reveals Fall 2025 Season In Celebration of 25th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) will present its Fall 2025 season from September through December, marking its 25th anniversary as a cultural anchor in Pittsburgh’s East End.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) will present its Fall 2025 season from September through December, marking its 25th anniversary as a cultural anchor in Pittsburgh’s East End.
Dick Van Dyke, Tommy Tune, and More Will Be Honored at the Tap City Awards at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Billy Strayhorn written?
Billy Strayhorn has written 4 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Dream (Composer/Lyricist).
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