Chet Walker News

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the production teams for its 2024 season. Learn more about the season!

Alex Joseph Grayson makes his solo debut at 54 Below with 'Why Have I Never Heard of You?' this March. Learn more about the performance here!

A LITTLE BROAD Starring Gloria Bangiola returns to Don't Tell Mama on Feb. 1, 9, and March 8 at 7pm. Directed by Scott Robertson and featuring Musical Direction by John Fischer, this cabaret show explores the multitudes we all contain through a mix of classical music, American songbook, musical theater, rock, folk, and original songs by Gloria Bangiola.

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group.

Join Gloria Bangiola for a zany and heartfelt cabaret show, A Little Broad, at Don't Tell Mama on October 17th and 18th. Don't miss this fun and heartfelt exploration of the multitudes we all contain.

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Don’t Tell Mama will present A LITTLE BROAD STARRING GLORIA BANGIOLA on October 17th and 18th at 7 pm (doors open at 6:15). There is a $20 cover charge ($15 for MAC members) and a $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person. A food menu is also available.

The Hudson Valley's newest Professional Theatre Company, Core Theatre Group (CTG), founded by Broadway vets and Warwick locals Jessica McRoberts, Pat McRoberts, Paul Loesel and Chuck Ragsdale, announce their first production following company launch with inaugural cabaret fundraiser on Friday, July 14, 2023. 

Peregrine Theatre Ensemble continues its mission to support thrilling new material and incredible artists with Catcher Suites. Conceived and developed by Kyle Pleasant and Drew Minard, this workshop will be presented FREE to the public on August 16th, 18th, and 19th at 7pm at Fishermen Hall.

In Week 6 of the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the Pillow celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop—the diverse culture and art movement catalyzed in the Bronx in August 1973—with a “festival within the Festival.”

Sondheim Tribute Revue brings Peregrine Theatre Ensemble to the Provincetown stage once again after a three year hiatus. In Peregrine's opinion, Stephen Sondheim is one of the greatest composers and lyricists of the last 100 years and we are showcasing the brilliance of his artistry and music in a ninety minute, no intermission, give it all you've got extravaganza. This production is not to be missed! 

Presented in partnership by Steps on Broadway, Steps Beyond Foundation, and Broadway Dance Center, the dance community honors the extraordinary legacy of Chet Walker with Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Chet Walker, an evening of performance and tribute on Saturday June 10.

Jacob's Pillow has announced that single tickets are now on sale to the general public for the full schedule of programming at this summer's Dance Festival, including nine weeks of performances, talks, community events, exhibitions, performances across Berkshire County, and more.

​​​​​​​Kanyok Arts Initiative, an intimate New York City training program that bridges aspiring artists from the studio to the professional stage through a re-imagined multi-disciplinary curriculum, announces the KAI Gala, Sunday April 30 at 5:00pm with special guest of honor, Tony Award winning director-choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.

Following a milestone anniversary year, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will celebrate its 91st season this summer.

Watch archival footage of “Simple Joys' from the A.R.T.’s production of Pippin, which played at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University from December 5, 2012 to January 20, 2013.

American Repertory Theater has announced that six original cast members from its 2012 production of Pippin will visit The Lunch Room on #GivingTuesday, November 29, at 12PM to celebrate the revival’s 10th anniversary. 

For many working in the entertainment industry, it can often feel like we’re living in a different economy than everyone else - the hours maintained have long been different from the rest of the working world, the day to day tasks, the workplace cultures. This week, different stories about how broader economic trends are showing up in the arts.