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Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub Photo Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024

Alexis Michelle brings her cabaret show TASTY TREATS to Joe's Pub, featuring a mix of music and storytelling. The performance promises an entertaining evening for audiences on October 10, 2024....


The Irish Tenors Bring Traditional Irish Sounds of the Season to MPAC Next Month Photo The Irish Tenors Bring Traditional Irish Sounds of the Season to MPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2023

 The Irish Tenors -- Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly – bring the spirit of the holiday season to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 9 at 8 pm. ...


Video: Sara Bareilles Reflects on 'Surreal' WAITRESS Film Premiere on CBS MORNINGS Photo Video: Sara Bareilles Reflects on 'Surreal' WAITRESS Film Premiere on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

Sara Bareilles appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the recent premiere of Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway! at the Tribeca Film Festival and its broadcast in Times Square. The video interview also features footage of Bareilles performing 'She Used to Be Mine' in the live capture of Waitress....


Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera Photo Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced principal casting for its new to Chicago production of Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, set to hit the Lyric stage this Fall. ...


Broadway's Norm Lewis Will Kick Off MPAC's 30th Anniversary Photo Broadway's Norm Lewis Will Kick Off MPAC's 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

Three decades in the making, Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 30th anniversary season will officially kick off on Friday, September 20 at 8 pm with a performance by Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis....


Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY V Photo Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry to be Honored at Broadway Advocacy Coalition's BROADWAY VS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2022

Inspired by the cultural phenomenon Verzuz, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced the second year of its beloved fundraising event BROADWAY VS. ...


92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations Photo 92Y Announces Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis & Jeff Harnar in Cabaret Conversations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year. Previous speakers in the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award and BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera , Lillias White, and Joe Ico...


Grammy-Winner Sharon Isbin To Be Inducted Into The 2023 Guitar Foundation of America  Photo Grammy-Winner Sharon Isbin To Be Inducted Into The 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame 
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

Multiple Grammy winner Sharon Isbin will be inducted into the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame and receive their Artistic Achievement Award this June. Isbin, the 2020 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, will give a solo concert Friday June 23, 8pm at the Manhattan School of Mu...


All Roads Theatre Company Will Host Inaugural 'Broadway Showstoppers' Concert Photo All Roads Theatre Company Will Host Inaugural 'Broadway Showstoppers' Concert
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2024

ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY has announcedthe first in an upcoming series of Musical Theatre Concerts featuring Broadway headliners, an ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live 16-piece orchestra....


Straight No Chaser Alum Ryan Ahlwardt Comes to Feinstein's Photo Straight No Chaser Alum Ryan Ahlwardt Comes to Feinstein's
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2023

Ryan Ahlwardt is an Emmy-nominated host of central Indiana’s most watched lifestyle show - Indy Now - on FOX 59. He is a singer, songwriter, arranger and alumnus of the world-renowned ten-man acapella singing group Straight No Chaser. He has shared the stage and studio with such artists as The Beach...


COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Harris Center for the Arts 24-25 Season Photo COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Harris Center for the Arts 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 12, 2024

Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts has revealed the Harris Center Presents 2024-2025 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Sharon Isbin to Premiere LeFrak's BAILAMOS with National Symphony on Capitol Lawn in Photo Sharon Isbin to Premiere LeFrak's BAILAMOS with National Symphony on Capitol Lawn in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 27, 2023

Multiple Grammy winner Sharon Isbin will perform the world premiere of Karen LeFrak's Bailamos from her Miami Guitar Concerto with the National Symphony under the direction of Enrico Lopez-Yañez on Sunday Sept 3 at 8pm on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  This free concert will also include works ...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Will Sing at 2024 BREEDER'S CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Today! Photo Tenor Anthony Kearns Will Sing at 2024 BREEDER'S CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Today!
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024

The Breeders' Cup will welcomes internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns back to the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar on Saturday, November 2, 2024, to perform on Race Day afternoon....


Gretna Theatre Announces 2023 Season Photo Gretna Theatre Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2023

Gretna Theatre will present their 96th season, including five mainstage productions and four Family Series presentations, all of which will take place this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Below are descriptions for the mainstage productions. ...


THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert Coming To The Stranahan Theater, November 6 Photo THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert Coming To The Stranahan Theater, November 6
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2022

The American Theatre Guild presents the Toledo engagement of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage November 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ...


VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!...


Sharon Isbin to Premiere LeFrak's BAILAMOS with National Symphony on Capitol Lawn in Photo Sharon Isbin to Premiere LeFrak's BAILAMOS with National Symphony on Capitol Lawn in September
by Blair Ingenthron - August 27, 2023

Multiple Grammy winner Sharon Isbin will perform the world premiere of Karen LeFrak's Bailamos from her Miami Guitar Concerto with the National Symphony under the direction of Enrico Lopez-Yañez on Sunday Sept 3 at 8pm on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  This free concert will also include works ...


Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September Photo Birdland Will Present The Return Of Karen Akers This September
by Nicole Rosky - August 12, 2022

Returning to Birdland after the sold-out debut of this show in April, Akers once again takes a look back at some of the songs that first brought her attention in cabaret as well as on Broadway, television, and recordings: works by Craig Carnelia, Maury Yeston, Edith Piaf, and Stephen Sondheim, among...


Alexis Michelle Returns to Joe's Pub This Week Photo Alexis Michelle Returns to Joe's Pub This Week
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024

Alexis Michelle is back at Joe’s Pub for PRIDE! From the start, Alexis idolized the female titans of showbiz; Judy, Carol, and of course LIZA! In an evening celebrating women, expect offerings from the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey, Chita Rivera, and Barbra Streisand....


Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Holl Photo Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Si...


KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea Photo KAREN AKERS: WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE Comes To Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea
by Blair Ingenthron - August 11, 2024

Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present Karen Akers: Water Under the Bridge, Saturday, August 17, 7:30PM at LTV Studios in East Hampton. Karen Akers looks back at her life and career through story and song, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck....


VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Steven Skybell, Debbie Gravitte, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2022

Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting Fiddler on the Roof, the North American premiere of an internationally heralded reinvention of the Broadway classic, now on stage at the Lyric Stage through October 7, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!...


Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala Photo Shubert New Haven Announces Norm Lewis as Featured Performer for 2022 Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Shubert New Haven announces that Broadway’s NORM LEWIS will be the featured performer for the Shubert Theatre’s 2022 Gala on June 8. Chita Rivera – who was originally scheduled to headline the Gala – has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform. Tickets for the Gala are available t...


THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris! Photo THE FOUR PHANTOMS In Concert - Coming Soon To The Morris!
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2022

The American Theatre Guild will present the South Bend engagement of THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT. This production is part of the BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will take the Morris Performing Arts Center stage November 5, 2022. ...


Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November Photo Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club will present award-winning Vocalist Karen Akers – who returns to the venue with her show “Feels Like Home” – on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets....






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