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CELLOVOCI Releases Debut Album HAPPY DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

CELLOVOCI, featuring BRANDEN & JAMES and EFFIE PASSERO, released their debut album 'THE PRAYER' today. The trio will perform at Carnegie Hall on October 17, showcasing their classical-crossover style.

CelloVoci to Release Debut Album HAPPY DAYS in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – will release their debut album Happy Day. Learn ore.

Review: WINTER SONG: A HOLIDAY EVENING WITH INGRID MICHAELSON Plays Carnegie Hall
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 23, 2022

Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson brings charm, some pals, and a beautiful concert to Carnegie Hall.

Review: Pop Star Pops To The Pops - Ingrid Michaelson & The New York Pops Pop Some Holiday Cheer With ROCKIN' AROUND THE XMAS TREE at Carnegie Hall
by Bobby Patrick - Dec 19, 2022

In all, our friends at Carnegie Hall gave us an evening of Christmas joy. The music was warm and familiar and gave the pops audience a peak into the work of a fine singer/composer.

Photos: Go Inside ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE with NY POPS and Ingrid Michaelson
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 17, 2022

On Friday, December 16, Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA joined Ingrid Michaelson and the Pops for Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, a night of classic carols and modern favorites from the holiday season. Check out our photos here!

BWW Review: Christina Aguilera Hits It Out Of Bowl With The LA Phil
by Gil Kaan - Jul 18, 2021

Christina Aguilera slayed the packed 17,500-seat Hollywood Bowl audience with her amazing vocals and her emotion-filled songs for the first of her two nights performing with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. At the top of her game, Christina looked great and sounded fantastic!

Kristin Chenoweth, Heather Headley, Joshua Henry, Bernadette Peters & More Celebrate Year One of RWQuarantunes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

Three dozen of the best from Broadway and the entertainment industry saluted the one-year anniversary of RWQuarantunes, a pandemic-inspired series of invite-only online concerts, by coming together Sunday, April 11, 2021, for a five-hour celebration of Broadway and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

A Great Big World's Ian Axel and Chad King Reveal They're Working on a Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2021

Revealed during last night's Quarantines, which BroadwayWorld is told raised a record amount of money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Bog World are writing a musical - that they will 'announce soon.'

George Salazar to Welcome A Great Big World as Guests on SUNDAYS ON THE COUCH WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2020

George Salazar will welcome Grammy-winning pop pair, A Great Big World, to 'Sundays on the Couch with George' this Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 5pm EST/2pm PST on Youtube. A Great Big World (Ian Axel and Chad King) are best known for their song, 'Say Something,' released with Christina Aguilera in 2013.

BWW Review: A Great Big World Makes Magical Return With 'This Is Magic'
by Danielle Taylor - Jun 19, 2019

Grammy-winning duo, A Great Big World is celebrating pride month in all the right ways. The band composed of Ian Axel and Chad King are back for real this time after a lengthy hiatus. 

BWW Review: A Great Big World Makes Television Debut Performance of 'You' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Danielle Taylor - Dec 6, 2018

Pop duo, A Great Big World known for their Grammy-winning hit 'Say Something' with Christina Aguilera made their television debut performance of their most recent single 'You' on 'Live with Kelly & Ryan' on Dec. 5.

A Great Big World Concert Premieres On AT&T AUDIENCE Network Tonight
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 21, 2018

Tune in Friday, September 21 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “A Great Big World” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. 

Piano Pop Songwriter John Paciga Releases THE PRAYER Music Video With Vocalist Charlotte MacMurray
by Macon Prickett - Jun 12, 2018

By now, if you're in New Jersey or anywhere near it, and if you've got a propensity for catchy, sharply-written piano pop, you surely already know John Paciga. Other Side Of Town, his recent debut album, startled with its freshness and its ambition: here was a set that sought to establish Paciga as an heir to the tradition of Elton John and Billy Joel. There was plenty of Broadway grandeur in his playing and writing, too, along with the compassion and abandon associated with newer, punk-influenced piano pop-rockers like Andrew McMahon and Ian Axel of A Great Big World. Yet the most astonishing thing about Other Side Of Town may have been John Paciga's age. He was only 17 when he made it - still a high school student, in other words - and as of this writing, he still hasn't graduated (he's due to don the cap and gown in a week).

NYU Steinhardt To Host Forum On Performance As Activism
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018

NYU Steinhardt will host the NYU Educational Theatre Forum 2018: Performance as Activism-a three-day event featuring conversations, presentations, workshops, and performances bringing together scholars and artists exploring how performance can spark dialogue and promote social change (April 19-21).

Not For Resale Examines Queerness Through Theater And Therapy, 4/5-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2018

What happens when queer identities are in the spotlight and how can this create understanding that better informs therapeutic treatment? Not for Resale, a performance presented by NYU Steinhardt's Program in Drama Therapy, examines queerness in socio-political environments and therapeutic spaces, grappling with questions of representation in both treatment and society at large.

Photo Flash: Heather Headley, Katrina Lenk, Adrienne Warren and More Onstage at the 2017 Broadway Dreams Supper
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2017

Celebrating 20 years since Heather Headley's Broadway debut in Disney's landmark musical The Lion King, the 10th annual Broadway Dreams Supper, supporting the performing arts education not-for-profit Broadway Dreams, treated guests to cocktails, a formal dinner, and tribute performances from some of the today's most celebrated performers at The Plaza (58th Street and Fifth Avenue). BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry occasion below!

Jessie Mueller, Denee Benton and More to Honor Heather Headley at Broadway Dreams Supper
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

Celebrating 20 years since her Broadway debut in Disney's landmark musical The Lion King, Tony and Grammy Award-winner Heather Headley will be honored by the performing arts education not-for-profit Broadway Dreams during the Broadway Dreams Supper on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at The Plaza (58th Street and Fifth Avenue).

A Great Big World Drops Lively Song 'Life is Good' from Animated Film THE STAR
by Danielle Kfare - Oct 13, 2017

A Great Big World known for their Grammy-winning smash 'Say Something' featuring Christina Aguilera dropped a happy-go lucky song titled 'Life Is Good' which will be featured in the new animated film, 'The Star' set to release November 17.

Announcing 25th Anniversary of New York Songwriting Circle - BMI Artists John Oates and Tina Shafer Featured
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2016

HyPR Media is pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary of the iconic New York Songwriters Circle, curated and hosted by highly sought-after vocal coach and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Tina Shafer. Deemed as "one of the best showcases in New York for discovering talent" by Billboard Magazine, the NYSC is famous for its long history of discovering and cultivating young talent. Household names such as Vanessa Carlton, Norah Jones, Lana Del Rey, and Gavin DeGraw, Ian Axel (Great Big World) all got their start on the NY Songwriters Circle, which has been held monthly at the legendary NYC music venue, The Bitter End. The NYSC will hold its special 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2016, with two showcases that evening:  one at 7:30 and the other at 10:00 PM. The event will include a live performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, John Oates, Grammy Award winner and Broadway star of Kinky Boots, Billy Porter, among performances by other esteemed singer-songwriters.

Sir Mix-A-Lot and Hailee Steinfeld to Perform at Streamy Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 10, 2015

Tubefilter, dick clark productions and VH1 announced today the musical performers as well as additional presenters for the 5th Annual Streamys Awards