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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.

Julian Lage Announces New Album; Shares Two New Songs
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

Speak To Me showcases the guitarist in a variety of settings, including solo acoustic, duo, his accustomed trio with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King, and a larger ensemble with keyboards (from Kris Davis and Patrick Warren) and woodwinds (Levon Henry). It's Lage's fourth effort for Blue Note, and it's part of a torrent of activity.

Mountain Stage Announces New Compilation Album & Drops David Bowie Cover
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2024

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

Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson & More to be Featured in QUEERING THE GALA Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Get ready for a spectacular night of performances as Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson, and more take the stage in QUEERING THE GALA concert. Don't miss this star-studded event that celebrates diversity and talent.

Gospel Legends Blind Boys of Alabama to Perform at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present the iconic Blind Boys of Alabama gospel group, bringing their Christmas concert to the New Orleans area for the first time.

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA To Perform Gospel Christmas Concert At Jefferson Performing Arts Center, December 1
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present the iconic Blind Boys of Alabama gospel group, bringing their Christmas concert to the New Orleans area for the first time. This uplifting concert will be filled with familiar holiday classics and hand-clapping gospel favorites that the entire family will enjoy.

Fire Island Dance Festival Breaks Record, Raising $700,572
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023

Fire Island Dance Festival raised a record $700,572 for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. 

PJ Morton, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra & More Set for September at The Wallis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

September 2023 offerings at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts include a superb season-opening performance by PJ Morton, a multi-GRAMMY®-Award winning R&B and soul singer, songwriter, performer, and producer and more.

Alan Cumming Will Host and Perform at Fire Island Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Incomparable Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor and producer Alan Cumming will put his assorted talents to use as host of - and performer at - this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival when it returns July 14-16, 2023, to Fire Island Pines, NY. 

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky & More Set for The Wallis Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present sweeping array of bold and diverse programming for the fall/winter of its 2023/2024 Season.

Jeff Babko And David Piltch Make Magic At Libretto Lounge On New LP
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023

Keyboardist, pianist, composer and arranger Jeff Babko will be releasing a new album this Friday! Appropriately titled The Libretto Show, this exciting new record was recorded live at the Libretto Jazz Lounge in Paso Robles, California. It features Babko alongside a low-end stalwart: heralded bassist David Piltch.