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Interview: Ekep Nkwelle & Robbie Lee Join BIG BAND HOLIDAYS at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual holiday family-friendly festivities are right around the corner. BIG BAND HOLIDAYS, now in its 12th season, will play JALC December 18 to 22. We spoke with guest vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee about the show.
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 35: ELLINGTON, BRAXTON AND MARY LOU WILLIAMS

Two giants of the jazz world and one composer who has had vast influence on modern music made up a mixed, but interesting, evening at the BBC Prom 35 in the ever-majestic Royal Albert Hall.
Video: Check out MISS SAIGON Asia Tour Official First Bows

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of ‘80s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' officially opened with a gala performance on March 26. This iteration of its London revival production ten years ago has found more inclusive storytelling with the casting of non-binary performer Seann Miley Moore in the lead role of The Engineer.
Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS

A jazz album for the holidays that packs a serious artistic and emotional wallop.
Sean Mason Announces Debut Album 'The Southern Suite'

Mason has also shared the track “Closure” with a studio performance video. The genesis of The Southern Suite came from the all-star quintet which Mason handpicked to accompany him on tour: Tony Glausi (trumpet), Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone), Felix Moseholm (bass), and Domo Branch (drums).
Review: IN AN ELLINGTON MOOD Creates A Winning Streak For Songbook Sundays at Dizzy's Club

Helmed by Jazz at Lincoln Center and curated by Deborah Grace Winer, the latest installment of SONGBOOK SUNDAYS is proof of a pattern of great entertainment.
The Django Announces May Schedule Featuring 'Next Gen Series' of Emerging Artists

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.
Photos: SWINGIN' WITH THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Feinstein's/54 Below

Arranger and conductor Pablo Rossil turns his attention to the jazzing up of Mr. Sondheim's canon
The Django Announces March Line-Up: Celebrating Women's History Month

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is commemorating Women’s History Month by hosting more than 20 leading female jazz artists on its stage during March.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Naples Players' THE WEDDING SINGER Leads Best Musical!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Naples Player's THE WEDDING SINGER Leads Best Musical!

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: A NIGHT ON BROADWAY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

A NIGHT ON BROADWAY at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre tells the story of a young boy desperate to see his favorite Broadway production and his dad teaching him about the history of Broadway. 
TheatreZone Announces Presents THOSE WERE THE DAYS

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre in its 16th season of performances in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, will present “Those Were the Days”  March 4-14 as the fourth event of its Season 2020-21 Showstopper Series. Those Were the Days will be held at 7:30p.m. on March 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, and at 2:00p.m. on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2021.
American Idol Finalist Paige Miles To Perform In TheatreZone's THOSE WERE THE DAYS

In addition to enjoying hit songs from television shows throughout the decades, audiences attending TheatreZone's March 4-14 performances of Those Were the Days will delight in the talents of cast member and American Idol Season Nine finalist, Paige Miles.
TheatreZone Presents THOSE WERE THE DAYS

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre in its 16th season of performances in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, will present “Those Were the Days”  March 4-14 as the fourth event of its Season 2020-21 Showstopper Series.
TheatreZone Announces Cast Change for AT THE MOVIES

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre in its 16th season of performances in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, has announced a change in cast members for its third Showstopper Series event, “At The Movies”  to be presented at 7:30p.m. on February 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, and 14; and at 2:00p.m. on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2021.
BWW Interview: Jacob Ben-Shmuel Shares How the ONE MILLION MUSICALS Podcast Creates a New Musical Each Month!

The One Million Musicals podcast has found an exciting, innovative, and creative way to bring the world of musicals directly to you, releasing one brand new audio musical per month... with the ultimate vision being to release one million of them!
One Million Musicals Presents LADY JANE'S RADIO TAKEOVER

One Million Musicals has released their new podcast musical today, Lady Jane’s Radio Takeover! Lady Jane’s Radio Takeover features book and lyrics by Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor, music by Jacob Ben-Shmuel, and orchestrations, arrangements, and additional music by Daniel Klintworth. 
TheatreZone Presents AT THE MOVIES

TheatreZone, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 professional theatre in its 16th season of performances in-residence at the G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus, will present “At The Movies”  February 4-14 as the third event of its Season 2020-21 Showstopper Series.
Songbook Academy Presents New Series MASTERCLASS MOMENTS

Each year, the nation's top high school singers experience a week of mentoring from Broadway stars and other arts and entertainment professionals at the Great American Songbook Foundation's Songbook Academy® summer intensive.

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