Meet the Cast of TAKE ME OUT
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 10, 2022
The Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, Take Me Out played Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Learn more about the cast bringing the show to the stage!
OXY ARTS Announces Collaboration With Paul Holdengräber
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 22, 2022
OXY ARTS, Occidental College's public art space rooted in social justice and community organizing, has announced a collaboration with Paul Holdengräber, the renowned interviewer and Founder and Director of Onassis Los Angeles, a center for dialogue, and dublab, a platform for discovery and the cultivation of next-wave music, arts and culture.
World-Premiere Tour of DREAMING ZENZILE Comes to Emerson Paramount Center
by Marissa Tomeo
- Feb 19, 2022
Dreaming Zenzile is a thrilling new musical based on the life and music of superstar Miriam Makeba, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist. This world-premiere tour—written/performed by GRAMMY®-nominated music sensation Somi and directed by award-winning artist Lileana Blain-Cruz—is an electrifying portrait of a revolutionary artist’s singular voice and vision.
SOPAC Celebrates Women's History Month With Resistance Revival Chorus Performance + Panel Discussion
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 16, 2022
Founded in the wake of the 2017 Women's March, the Resistance Revival Chorus is a passionate group of artists and activists whose mission sits at the intersection of social justice and song. Joining together to uplift and center womxn's voices to raise awareness of the continuing need to advance social justice, they're driven by the idea that 'joy is an act of resistance' as eloquently stated by poet Toi Derricotte.
SOMI & Gregory Porter to Release 'Love Taste Like Strawberries'
by Michael Major
- Feb 10, 2022
On February 11th and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Grammy-nominated vocalist SOMI will release her new single, “Love Tastes Like Strawberries,” featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and vocalist Gregory Porter. The track is from Somi’s fifth studio album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba. Pre-save the new album now!
The Town Hall Theatre to Celebrate Harry Belafonte's 95th Birthday with HB95
by Marissa Tomeo
- Jan 23, 2022
A star-studded line-up will celebrate HB95 the 95th birthday of legendary singer, activist and actor Harry Belafonte. The evening will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded.
Gordon Lightfoot Returns To Overture in June
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 8, 2021
Canadian sing-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot returns to Overture Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater. This marks the sixth time the folk-pop artist has graced Overture's stages.
Aimée Allen Trio to Tour This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 5, 2021
Critically acclaimed vocalist Aimée Allen will showcase her talents across the United States this October. As a recipient of a prestigious SouthArts Jazz Road touring grant, Allen is utilizing these funds to bring together the Aimée Allen Trio, featuring the NYC-based talent alongside guitarist Tony Romano and bassist François Moutin.
MR. SOUL Launches August 1st on HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jul 22, 2021
'Mr. SOUL!” was also shortlisted at the 93rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Original Song, for “Show Me Your Soul” by Grammy Award-winning composer Robert Glasper and Grammy Award-winning singer Lalah Hathaway.
Broadway, Recording Stars To Mentor At Songbook Academy 2021
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 30, 2021
Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell and stage and screen stars Telly Leung and Solea Pfeiffer will join Michael Feinstein as professional mentors at this year's Songbook Academy summer intensive, the nation's leading youth music program focused on the timeless standards of jazz, pop, Broadway and Hollywood.
Boney M Will Perform at Hale Barns Carnival Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 22, 2021
A special Proms with Russell Watson officially opens Hale Barns Carnival 2021 on the evening of Friday 16 July. Then on Sunday 18 July an Eighties extravaganza is promised, headlined by Katrina and the Waves and 5 Star featuring Denise Pearson, and with support from Doctor and the Medics.
PEABODY AWARDS Announces 2021 Nominees
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- May 4, 2021
The nominees were chosen by a unanimous vote of 19 jurors from over 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming.
SALSA MEETS JAZZ At NJPAC This September
by A.A. Cristi
- May 3, 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Salsa Meets Jazz, starring Tito Nieves, Arturo O'Farrill Big Band and Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams This Tuesday With Guests Yvette Clark, Mark Hartman, Michael Kirk Lane, Ty Stephens, Lennie Watts, and Reverand Yolanda
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 17, 2021
Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, April 20 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Yvette Clark, Mark Hartman, Michael Kirk Lane, Ty Stephens, Lennie Watts and Reverand Yolanda, plus Mystery Guests and MORE!
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