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Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at Strathmore
by Mary Lincer - Feb 7, 2025

In the late 1960s (in her late 60s), cabaret étoile Mabel Mercer added the utterly goofy 'Wait 'til We're 65' (by Lerner & Lane) to her sets; when she was well past 50, Barbara Cook began including Harper & Zippel's wildly funny 'The Ingenue' to her shows, simultaneously sending up her rivals and ageism.

Review: Justin Vivian Bond Radiates Power at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Yang - Nov 18, 2024

Trans icon Justin Vivian Bond dazzles in 'Oh Well,' a genre-defying cabaret inspired by the classic lesbian novel 'The Well of Loneliness.' Bond transforms songs by LGBT artists into a powerful meditation on resistance, survival, and joy.

Review: BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below is Sam Harris at His Most Intimate
by Ricky Pope - Nov 3, 2024

I left this show feeling that I had experienced something true and honest from an artist who is largely associated with his dazzling style. This show presents Sam Harris as a remarkable and sensitive artist in addition to being a flawless showman.

Grant Maloy Smith Releases New Album 'Mississippi: American Stories'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024

BILLBOARD TOP 10 artist Grant Maloy Smith's new album, MISSISSIPPI: AMERICAN STORIES, explores the Mississippi River's history and cultural impact through 16 Americana, Blues, Country, and Folk songs. Listen to it now!

Celebrity Series of Boston: Patti LuPone A LIFE IN NOTES
by Nancy Grossman - Apr 3, 2024

After two previous appearances with the Celebrity Series of Boston in 2003 and 2011, the long overdue return of Patti LuPone to the stage at Symphony Hall on Tuesday night was an epic performance worth the wait. Enthusiastic entrance applause greeted Joseph Thalken (music direction and arrangements) and Brad Phillips (strings), but rose to Richter scale magnitude when Patti strode out.

Mark Newman Sets Live Performances For Spring 2024
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024

Catch singer-songwriter Mark Newman's live performances this Spring 2024 across Long Island and the Northeast. Mark Newman is a well traveled and in demand professional whose musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over; working alongside soul, blues, and rock greats of our time including John Oates (Hall & Oates), and more.

Review: Meg Flather Goes Home Again in PORTRAITS at Don't Tell Mama
by Ricky Pope - Mar 1, 2024

As Thomas Wolfe tells us, you can’t go home again. Thankfully, cabaret singer/songwriter Meg Flather has ignored Mr Wolfe’s sage advice.  Over the next few months, she is presenting a series of her most successful cabaret evenings in the Brick Room at Don’t Tell Mama which she has logically entitled “The Brick Room Tour.”

Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And California Area Shows
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024

Mark Newman with Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer from The Blues Project) will be performing live in NYC and California. Catch them at El Verano Inn in California on Jan 19 and The Saloon in San Francisco on Jan 20. They will also be performing at The Bitter End in NYC on Jan 15, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented musicians in action.

The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 25, 2023

Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams. East Coast Tour dates include stops in Saugerties & NYC’s Iridium and more. 

MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION is Coming to Lancaster, PA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023

Get ready for the regional premiere of Mean Girls: High School Version in Lancaster, PA! Don't miss the chance to see this cult classic adaptation, featuring a talented young cast. Join the meaningful dialogue about healthy vs. unhealthy friendships, social media, bullying, and more. Book your tickets now!

Review: 2023 Triangle Rising Star Awards
by Jeffrey Kare - May 19, 2023

The Triangle Rising Star Awards is a regional competition that brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in New York City on June 26th.

Finalists Announced for DPAC'S TRIANGLE RISING STARS Central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2023

​​​​​​​DPAC has announce the finalists for Triangle Rising Stars, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards, that will take place on May 18th, 2023 at 7:30 PM with host, Clay Aiken and special guest Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel.  Triangle Rising Stars is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman Announces Summer Tour & Festival Dates For 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023

Mark Newman is back on tour - appearing LIVE in support of his latest single 'At The Border'' across several state lines.

Lucille Carr-Kaffashan Returns To Don't Tell Mama With THREE SEASONS OF SINGER-SONGWRITERS
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 14, 2023

Lucille Carr-Kaffashan will celebrate woman singer songwriters in series that will span spring, summer and autumn.

Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman Announces Spring East Coast Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023

This Spring, catch Mark Newman appearing live in support of his latest single 'At The Border' at several NY area club dates - including a special show at the Long Island Hall of Fame - before making stops as part of the Hitmen and taking his talents south for two big Festival dates in Louisiana. Mark your calendars!

Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2022

It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.

Singer Songwriter Mark Newman Announces New Single 'At The Border' And Live Performance Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman has released the new single 'At The Border' now available on Spotify and all the major music services.

Edmund Begnall to Present HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Birdland Theater in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present singer and violinist Edmund Bagnell in “Home for the Holidays” on Monday, December 12 at 8:30 PM. The countdown to the holidays is on, and through music and humor Bagnell shares his heartfelt and humorous recipe for a perfectly imperfect holiday season.

Carole J. Bufford to Present NYC Debut of VINTAGE POP! at Birdland Theater in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

BIRDLAND THEATER will present acclaimed vocalist Carole J. Bufford in the New York debut of her concert “Vintage Pop!” for a special six-show run from Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11, with performances each night at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

A BILLY GILMAN CHRISTMAS is Coming to Birdland Jazz Club in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club will present Billy Gilman – the platinum-selling country music artist known for his run on NBC’s “The Voice” — in “A Billy Gilman Christmas” on Monday, December 5 at 7:00 PM.