Billy Strayhorn

Bucks County Playhouse To Present Performances From Darius de Haas and Edmund Bagnell

Experience holiday magic with two cabaret performances at the Playhouse Barn, featuring Broadway's Teri Dale Hansen and pianist Joseph Thalken. Enjoy festive classics and new favorites this season.

Review: Jazz Singer VICKI BURNS Brightens a Sunday Afternoon at 92NY

Vicki Burns is a singer who pleases, scats, swings, and is a modest but solid presence. If you missed her concert in-person at 92NY, part of the free Faculty Concert Series, you can hear most of what you missed on her CD called Lotus Blossom Days.

Lyda Jade Harlan, Roe Hartrampf & More to Star in ANASTASIA at Bucks County Playhouse

This holiday season, Bucks County Playhouse will debut an all-new production of 'Anastasia: The Musical' starring Lyda Jade Harlan, Roe Hartrampf and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Feature: Monthly Quiz - How Well Do You Know Music Stars Born This Month?

How's your music trivia expertise? Try the Broadway World Cabaret Quiz of 'True or False' questions about music figures born in November.

The New School's College of Performing Arts Will Celebrate The Holidays

The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama will celebrate the holidays on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30pm, with special performances of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s The Nutcracker Suite and Oliver Nelson’s arrangement of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

SUITE LIFE: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly Comes to Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Kelly Strayhorn Theater will invite audiences to experience a sizzling new take on the art of KST’s legendary namesakes at SUITE LIFE: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.

Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Releases October 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Susan Mack Casts A Spell At Birdland With A Halloween Encore Of NO MORE BLUES

Susan Mack returns to Birdland Theater on Halloween with an encore of No More Blues, featuring jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook. Accompanied by an all-star band, directed by Lina Koutrakos.

Courtney Cutchins To Release Genre-bending Album 'Grunge To Grace'

Courtney Cutchins has announced her debut album Grunge to Grace, featuring jazz interpretations of Soundgarden and Nirvana songs. The album includes six originals and three re-imagined grunge anthems.

Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at The Black Rep

Ron Himes’ amazing Black Rep company is opening its 48th season with a piece of pure delight.  It’s called Blues in the Night, and it’s a glorious musical revue of the history of that genre.  And such a vastly diverse history that is, with vaudeville songs, deeply moving songs of love and loss, lush and lonely excursions into real jazz, and comic novelty songs that get seriously, hilariously bawdy. 

Music Institute Announces 2024�"25 Nichols Concert Hall Concerts And More

Nichols Concert Hall has announced its 2024-25 season featuring new resident ensembles and a diverse lineup of performances. Highlights include classical concerts, jazz nights, and special guest appearances.

Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?

Kelly Strayhorn Theater Announces Fall 2024 Season: Owning Our Future

Kelly Strayhorn Theater has announced its Fall 2024 season featuring performances by Jesse Factor, #notwhite collective, Yusef Shelton, and Arnita Simone.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater Unveils Fall 2024 Season Featuring Featuring Jesse Factor, Ys1 & More

Kelly Strayhorn Theater revealed its Fall 2024 season that runs from September to December. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lineup Set for 2024 Montco Jazz Festival

The third annual Montco Jazz Fest, curated by Joanna Pascale, has revealed its lineup. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Susan Mack Brings NO MORE BLUES To Birdland!

On Monday, June 10, singer Susan Mack returned to Birdland with her a show, “No More Blues.” See photos from the show.

Eyal Vilner Big Band Releases New Album; Celebrates At Lincoln Center And Birdland

The Eyal Vilner Big Band released their new album Swingin' Uptown, and will celebrate with performances at Lincoln Center's Summer For The City program and Birdland Jazz Club.

Interview: Jazz Band ARTEMIS Debuts at Jazz At Lincoln Center This Fri & Sat

Acclaimed jazz band ARTEMIS will be making their Jazz at Lincoln Center debut this week. The band, which was recently awarded the 2024 Mid-Size Ensemble of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, and also named 2023 Jazz Group of the Year by the 88th Annual DownBeat Reader’s Poll, will play the Appel Room on Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1.

Natalie Douglas to Present A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE �" THE WOMEN at Birdland

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas will perform her third annual Juneteenth concert, 'A Juneteenth Jubilee – The Women,' at Birdland. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.