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Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach Heats Up Summer with Daily Live Music Performances

In conjunction with the Fine Art Show, the Festival’s summer concert series, sponsored by City of Hope Orange County and Yamaha, promises to strike a chord with audiences with daily live music on the outdoor concert stage. From July 3 to August 30, 2024, the Festival will feature an eclectic mix of genres and extraordinary talent, with popular weekly series returning and two new, special must-see musical performances. 

Catalina Jazz Club Presents the CD Debut Album Release of Gina Zollman's 'Anywhere With You'

Catalina Jazz Club will present the CD Debut Album Release of, “GINA ZOLLMAN: Anywhere With You,” on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. at Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA  90028. 

HERB ALPERT Shares New Single 'Here She Comes'

Few artists in the history of American music have been able to stay relevant decade after decade like Tijuana Brass titan Herb Alpert. The music icon, philanthropist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee returns with his latest studio effort, Sunny Side Of The Street. The prolific musician’s new set of 11 songs features six original compositions.

BWW Review: Mark Winkler Fills Feinstein's Upstairs at Vitello's With Joy

Singer/songwriter Mark Winkler appeared at Feinstein's Upstairs at Vitello's Friday August 23 for a CD release party of his new album I'm With You Mark Winkler Sings Bobby Troup. Playing to a SRO house, Winkler wowed his audience by simply being his warm, personable, engaging self. He possesses a splendid vocal instrument that can cover a variety of styles, but, as shown here mostly jazz and pop. He does not push. The lush tones flow from him quite naturally. One might compare him to Jack Jones, Perry Como. He deserves without question to be among the greats.

BergenPAC Presents Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Legendary jazz musician Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, original lead singer for Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, will perform songs from their third album together, Steppin Out, with their band, Michael Shapiro on drums and percussion, Hussain Jiffry on bass and Bill Cantos on keyboards and vocals. The program will include a jazz set sprinkled with Brasilian flavors and songbook favorites such as "Puttin' on the Ritz," "Moondance," "Let's Face the Music & Dance," "Fever" and "La Vie en Rose."

Songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman Talk 'CHASING MEM'RIES' at the Geffen

Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman talked with Tavis Smiley on PBS about the world premiere of their latest project, Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, currently running at the Geffen Playhouse starring Tyne Daly. See what they had to say HERE!

BWW Review: CHASING MEM'RIES Shows Us the Path to a Happier Life

lyrics by Alan & Marilyn Bergman/music by: Bill Cantos & Mari Falcone, Dave Grusin, Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Johnny Mandel/Geffen Playhouse/Gil Cates Theater/through December 17 When I first heard about the premise of Chasing Mem'ries, I thought, 'Oh no, a musical about death and grieving...and with a ghost on tap...spare us!' Well, sometimes first thoughts are terribly wrong. As it turns out Josh Ravetch's world premiere is a complete joy to watch. Ravetch skillfully directs, allowing the brilliant Tyne Daly plenty of space to pursue her journey as Victoria. Also starring Robert Forster as Franklin and Scott Kradolfer as their son Mason, this piece not only tugs at your heartstrings but will make you cherish every moment of living, through December 17 at the Gil Cates Theater of the Geffen Playhouse. Subtitled A Different Kind of Musical, ...Mem'ries is more a play with music in which the songs, some old, some new, generate the memories that Victoria experiences in the attic of her Connecticut home on the day of Franklin's memorial. With lyrics by the sensational Alan and Marilyn Bergman, it's hard to go wr

VIDEO: Tyne Daly Sings 'Pieces of Dreams' from New Musical CHASING MEM'RIES at the Geffen

The World Premiere of Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and featuring new and original songs by award-winning lyricists Alan & Marilyn Bergman, is running at the Gil Cates Theater at The Geffen Playhouse and run through Sunday, December 17, 2017. Watch Daly sing 'Pieces of Dreams' from the show below!

'CHASING MEM'RIES' World Premiere, Starring Tyne Daly, Opens Tonight at the Geffen

The World Premiere of Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and featuring new and original songs by award-winning lyricists Alan & Marilyn Bergman, plays an extended run at the Gil Cates Theater at The Geffen Playhouse through Sunday, December 17, 2017. Opening night is tonight, November 15.

Celia Cruz All Stars, The Weight and Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Coming Up at bergenPAC

New show on sale at bergenPAC: Celia Cruz All Stars on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.; The Weight Band: Members of the Band, The Levon Helm Band & The Rick Danko Group on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at 8 p.m.; An Evening With Herb Alpert & Lani Hall on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Photo Flash: Tyne Daly Stars in CHASING MEM'RIES: A DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSICAL at Geffen Playhouse

Production shots are in from Chasing Mem'ries, a new musical starring Tyne Daly and Robert Forster at the Geffen Playhouse.

'CHASING MEM'RIES' World Premiere, Starring Tyne Daly, Extends at the Geffen

The World Premiere of Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and featuring new and original songs by award-winning lyricists Alan & Marilyn Bergman, will extend for one week in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse and run through Sunday, December 17, 2017.

THE PORTUGUESE KID, Donna Summer Musical Among 2nd Round of 2017 Edgerton New Play Award Winners

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the recipients of the second round of the 2017 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Photo Coverage: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Open at Cafe Carlyle

It's a world where the norms of the past are being challenged on a daily basis.  We don't have  Walter Cronkite to tell us 'that's the way it is', and respect for elected officials, symbols, and monuments is tried and tested every day. Sometimes I scratch my head wondering why I don't always 'get' the new notes, harmonies, lyrics, or humor anymore.  So for me, walking into The Carlyle, past the photos of JFK, Jackie, and Bobby Short, and then proceeding into Cafe Carlyle to hear the music of Herb Alpert is a welcome respite in melodic heaven.  Herb's trumpet doesn't overwhelm you with his amount of notes or volume, rather he overwhelms you with his melodies and elegant sophisticated improvisation, and of course so many of the tunes on his song list are hits he's made famous.  It gets better….Lani Hall, Herb's wife who started her career as the lead singer of Sergio Medes' legendary group, Brazil 66 is on stage with him to supply vocals.

UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL Joins Geffen Playhouse's 2017-18 Season; Directors Announced!

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the addition of Glen Berger's critically acclaimed play Underneath the Lintel, completing its 2017/2018 season lineup.

UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL Joins Geffen Playhouse's 2017-18 Season; Directors Announced!

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the addition of Glen Berger's critically acclaimed play Underneath the Lintel, completing its 2017/2018 season lineup.

Joan Minor Brings APRIL IN PARIS SOULFUL JAZZ WITH PARISIENNE SASS to Bay Area

Recording artist Joan Minor returns to the elegant ANGeLiCAS with three top French musicians in her latest sparkling performance 'April In Paris - Soulful Jazz With Parisienne Sass'.

Metropolitan Room Welcomes Back Paris-Based American Vocalist Joan Minor for Limited Return Engagement

Recording artist Joan Minor returns to the elegant Metropolitan Room with three top French musicians in her latest sparkling show "April In Paris - Soulful Jazz With Parisienne Sass".

Tyne Daly & Robert Forster-Led CHASING MEM'RIES, Plays by Halley Feiffer & Neil LaBute, SELL/BUY/DATE and More Slated for the Geffen in 2017-18

The Geffen Playhouse today announced five plays in its 2017/2018 season with a focus on staging works by emerging contemporary playwrights and celebrated veteran writers.

Photo Coverage: Herb Alpert Returns to Cafe Carlyle

Creator and innovator, musician and producer, artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist; Herb Alpert, a man with a profound passion empowering his every endeavor, and his Grammy Award winning wife Lani Hall returned to Cafe Carlyle last night and BroadwayWorld was there.  Herb Alpert & Lani Hall will appear from May 31 - June 11