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Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.

Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra (MTO) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a career retrospective at Carnegie Hall this week. Learn more here

AJ CROCE Comes to the Pantages in October
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Hennepin Arts has announced that BMG recording artist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce announces his new forthcoming album, “Heart of the Eternal,” to be released on March 7.

Neal Francis Shares Groove-Heavy Single 'Need You Again'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2025

Acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis shares the second song from his eagerly anticipated third studio album, Return To Zero. Listen to 'Need You Again' here!

Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra Celebrates 25 Years At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary with a career retrospective at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 14.

A.J. Croce to Release New Album HEART OF THE ETERNAL in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

BMG recording artist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce will release his new forthcoming 11-track album, 'Heart of the Eternal,' to be released on March 7. Learn more.

Neal Francis to Release New Album in March; Shares New Power Pop Song
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

Acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis is ringing in the new year with his eagerly anticipated third studio album, Return To Zero. The album is heralded by the premiere of the gorgeously sprawling power pop anthem, “What’s Left Of Me,” available everywhere now.

Janiva Magness Unveils Poignant Track From Highly Anticipated Spring Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

Janiva Magness has returned with her 17th album, Back for Me, produced by her longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dave Darling. Ahead of its release, Magness has shared “Hittin’ on Nothin’' which also features Jesse Dayton.

Jeff Parker Releases New ETA IVtet Album 'The Way Out of Easy'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Guitarist Jeff Parker has released The Way Out of Easy, the new album with his long-running ETA IVtet featuring saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose. Listen to it now.

Neal Francis Returns With Dance-Ready New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis returns with his dance-ready new single, “Back It Up,” available now. This is Francis’ first new music in almost two years. Listen to the song now!

Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.

Joe's Pub Reveals 2024-25 Working Group: Mehrnam Rastegari, Jaime Cepero, Emma Jayne, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, has announced the artist selections for the 2024-2025 Joe’s Pub Working Group (JPWG). 

How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 15, 2024

This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but how often do writers play in the orchestra for their own musicals on Broadway?

Joe's Pub Celebrates 25 Years At The Annual Gala And Raises Funds For Artist Development Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024

Celebrate 25 years of Joe's Pub at their annual gala. The event also raises funds for artist development programs, supporting the future of Broadway.

New Orleans Ballet Association to Present Parsons Dance and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

Join the New Orleans Ballet Association as they conclude their 2023-24 season with the Parsons Dance and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Julian Lage New Album Out Now; US Tour Starts in March
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2024

Speak To Me was produced by Joe Henry and offers a series of dispatches from Lage's ongoing search for narrative beyond words. Intimate in tone and intention, the music travels a wide range of American music and delights in the deliberate crossing of wires between gospel hymn and rural blues, California singer-songwriter sunshine, and skronky jazz.

'Observations In Time: The Johnny Brantley/Vidalia Production' to Drop in March
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024

Observations In Time appeared in January 1969, containing a number of Ohio Players originals including “Here Today And Gone Tomorrow,” which David Bowie would make part of his Diamond Dogs tour and release it on 1974's David Live. Covers include Allen Toussaint's “Mother-In-Law,” the band's take on “Over The Rainbow.'

Les Ballets De Monte Carlo To Return To New Orleans With A LAC �" SWAN LAKE, A Reimagining Of The Classic Fairy Tale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024

The New Orleans Ballet Association will continue its 2023-24 Main Stage Season of dance on March 2, 2024, with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in LAC (Swan Lake) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lea DeLaria to Perform I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE: A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

Lea DeLaria will bring her cabaret show 'I Can See Your House from Here - A Very Lea Easter' to Joe's Pub next month. Learn more here!

Mountain Stage Releases Recording Of Indigo Girls 'Closer To Fine'
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

The album will feature a collection of live performances from various artists captured during Mountain Stage tapings over the past four decades, including Rhiannon Giddens, Margo Price, John Prine, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, and Birds of Chicago featuring Allison Russell among many others.