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DCINY Orchestra Musicians Secure First Union Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

Read about how musicians in New York City have won their first union contract, securing better working conditions and benefits. Learn more about this historic achievement for the local music community.

Musicians On Strike: Local 802 Announces Picket Line With Live Music At DCINY's Next Performance Outside Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians' union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside the Carnegie Hall stage door (behind Carnegie Hall on West 56th Street) with live music on Monday, June 5 at 5pm as part of their strike for a fair contract against the music producer Distinguished Concerts International New York. 

AFM Local 802 to Picket Outside Carnegie Hall This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside Carnegie Hall with live music on Saturday, April 29 at 5pm.

AFM Local 802 Musicians to Picket Outside Lincoln Center as Part of Strike for a Fair Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023

Musicians represented by the New York City musicians’ union (AFM Local 802) will picket outside Lincoln Center with live music on Sunday, March 26 at 11:30am.

Local 802 On Strike Against DCINY, Announces Picket Line And Rally At Carnegie Hall On Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023

The New York City musicians' union Local 802 has announced a strike against Distinguished Concerts International New York, a for-profit company that produces concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and that boasts a roster of 257 musicians. A rally with striking musicians and elected officials will take place in front of Carnegie Hall on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6pm.

Musicians From Distinguished Concerts International New York to Rally for Fair Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

The orchestra of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is staging a public rally with live music at Dante Park, across from Lincoln Center, on Sunday, November 20 at 1pm.

Musicians to Rally in Front of Carnegie Hall for Professional Standards & a Fair Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022

The orchestra of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) is staging a rally with live music in front of Carnegie Hall on Monday, June 6 from 6pm to 7pm.

Birdland Presents The Ron Carter Quartet And More Week Of October 22
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with week two of the "Second Annual Celebration of Ron Carter" with the Ron Carter Quartet, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen 'PHENOMENAL WOMAN: The Maya Angelou Songs,' Alex Frondelli Quartet, and more!

Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More
by Julie Musbach - Sep 14, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Anita Gillette, Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Alan Broadbent Trio, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen, Jay Leonhart, Pasquale Grasso Trio, Ken Peplowski with Special Guest Sinne Eeg, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Photo Flash: ON THE TOWN's Clyde Alves Plays Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015

The Broadway at Birdland concert series welcomed Broadway leading man Clyde Alves in concert on Monday, July 20. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for July 20-26, Featuring Clyde Alves, Samantha Marie Ware, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Jul 19, 2015

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Broadway Song & Dance Man: Clyde Alves at Birdland; Ladies of Eve, Featuring Daisy Eagan, Ellyn Marie Marsh, and More; Mara Wilson & Jenny Jaffe Present: Send in the Clowns; George Abud: Never Been Young with Special Guests Mary Beth Peil & Elizabeth A. Davis; and Samantha Marie Ware, Guest Starring GLEE's Alex Newell.

BWW Exclusive: 5 Favorites with Clyde Alves- ON THE TOWN Star Shares Inspirations for His Birdland Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2015

Below, Alves gives us a taste Monday's concert by sharing five of his musical inspirations from YouTube. Check them out below!

Stacey Kent, Clyde Alves & More Set for Birdland, 7/20
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 20-26, featuring Stacey Kent, Clyde Alves, Jazz Party with Carole Bufford, and more!

Coltrane Quartet, PHANTOM Cast and More Set for Birdland's July 2015 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its July 2015 schedule, featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet, John Scofield Trio, The Birdland Big Band, Stacey Kent, John Pizzarelli sings Paul McCartney, The Broadway cast of Phantom of the Opera, Birdland Jazz Party with Carole Bufford, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Coltrane Quartet, PHANTOM Cast and More Set for Birdland's July 2015 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its July 2015 schedule, featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet, John Scofield Trio, The Birdland Big Band, Stacey Kent, John Pizzarelli sings Paul McCartney, The Broadway cast of Phantom of the Opera, Birdland Jazz Party with Carole Bufford, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Sarah Mucho in 'Subterranean Circus' at Duplex Dec. 3 & 7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2007

Sarah Mucho presents 'Subterranean Circus' at The Duplex Cabaret (61 Christopher Street at 7th Ave) on Monday December 3 at 7PM and Friday December 7 at 9:30PM. For Reservations call 212-255-5438.