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Review: Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series Welcomes Broadway Talents to the OC
by Michael Quintos - Feb 8, 2025

For two weekends in a row in January 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presented some powerhouse talents from the world of Broadway to their enjoyable Cabaret Series. First up was the returning Jason Robert Brown, the Tony Award-winning composer of musicals such as PARADE and THE LAST FIVE YEARS joined by a new special guest, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose. The following weekend, the Samueli Theatre then opened its doors to Tony nominee Kerry Butler’s hilarious one-woman comedy cabaret 'Breaking Broadway.'

Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.

New Village Arts Announces 23rd Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, has announced three musicals and two plays that will encompass our 2024-2025 season. This, their 23rd Season and second full season in the renovated and renamed Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, focuses on diverse voices examining what it means to BELIEVE in something.

A TRANSCRIBER'S TALE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

A Transcriber’s Tale is coming to Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Performances run July 31 – August 26.

Photos: See Highlights of Lianne Marie Dobbs in WHY CAN'T A WOMAN…?
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 12, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs is the real deal, and she captivated an audience of music connoisseurs with her formidable vocal talents and wit in her show titled Why CAN'T a Woman...? at Chelsea Table + Stage

BROADway Brunch: WHY CAN'T A WOMAN...? is Coming to Chelsea Table & Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Join the BROADway Brunch at Chelsea Table + Stage on May 11th for a live performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Leanne Marie Dobbs to Present THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs presents 'The Windmills of My Mind ... For Dusty Springfield' at The Green Room 42.

Roundup: The 2023 Christmas Playlist
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 17, 2023

Let's round out the holidays and the year with one last Stephen Mosher roundup, shall we?

Book Review: MY NAME IS BARBRA The Memoir To End Memoirs
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2023

There's a hardcover, there's a kindle, there's an audiobook. But there's also a system to enjoying it, and Stephen Mosher has tested it out, with satisfying success.

Barry Bostwick to Join Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall. 

Review: STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Enriches A Night At Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Nov 17, 2023

This reviewer was thrilled to be able to get a glimpse into the amazing world of Michael Feinstein.

Sally Mayes to Perform NOW AND THEN: THE TEASER at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

York Times – will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in the opening show of her new concert series, “Now and Then: The Teaser,” on Saturday, December 2 at 9:30 PM.

Birdland to Present Vocalist Ben Jones and Music Director Ron Abel Saluting Frank Sinatra in LET ME BE FRANK
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and pianist, composer, music director Ron Abel celebrating Frank Sinatra in “Let Me Be Frank” on Monday, December 4 at 7:00 PM.

Debbie Wileman Will Bring 'Judy Garland' We Need a Little Christmas to Carnegie Hall With Chita Rivera and Margaret O'Brien
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

Debbie Wileman, the singing sensation who captured world-wide attention during the global pandemic with her uncanny recreation of Judy Garland’s legendary voice, will make her return to Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 10, 2023 as the star of “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas.”

Review: LA SALPÊTRIÈRE at Taffety Punk
by Roger Catlin - Oct 7, 2023

What did our critic think of LA SALPÊTRIÈRE at Taffety Punk?

8 TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE 70'S Comes to The TADA Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

The award-winning TADA Theatre kicks off its summer series June 15th with the upbeat and entertaining production of 8 Track: The Sounds of the 70's!

Concord Theatricals Recordings Digitally Re-Releases 27 Theatre Albums
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023

Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the third wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alley theatrical recorded music catalog, including 27 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download.

Review: RESPECT: THE MUSICAL at Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Mar 27, 2023

Black Theatre Troupe's lively and innovative production of RESPECT: THE MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris, runs through April 9th.

Lianne Marie Dobbs To Bring Solo Show WHY CAN'T A WOMAN...? To Blue Strawberry This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

New York stage & screen actor, Lianne Marie Dobbs, returns to St Louis, bringing her hit solo show from 54Below on tour.

Texas Jazz Crooner Ken Slavin Returns To Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

The number-one male jazz singer in the home of the Alamo will swing the Triad Theater on Thanksgiving Weekend - his first New York show since a few weeks before the pandemic shut down live music everywhere.