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New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024

Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith.

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Review: DIANNE REEVES: LOVESTRUCK Is Spreading Love at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Feb 19, 2024

Dianne Reeves remains a force of nature and versatile jazz performer, as shown in her annual Valentine's Week appearance in NYC at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read all about the show that's all about love and peace.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024

Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

Meet the Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2024

Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!

Full Cast Set For DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!

Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Find out who is joining the new musical here!

Taylor Swift & More Nominated For 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Sparks & Shadows to Release 'Brendan McCreary Sings the Love Songs of Mike Stoller'
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Recorded in Los Angeles at Tritone Recording, the album includes players Reggie Hamilton (bass), Peter Erskine (drums), James Harrah (acoustic, electric guitars), Dean Parks (pedal steel guitar), and Roni Eytan (harmonica), with Reade Pryor and Pete Griffin (drums and bass on “That Old Tune Called Romance”).

Cal State LA Music Faculty Member James Ford III Honored With This Year's Outstanding Professor Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

James Ford III, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2023.

What We Know So Far About THE NOTEBOOK Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2023

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the beloved film The Notebook has been made into a musical and it's coming to Broadway soon! What do we know so far about the adaptation? 

Video: Ingrid Michaelson Teases THE NOTEBOOK Musical News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

Watch Ingrid Michaelson tease an update about The Notebook musical!

JazzFest Reveals Lineup of Free Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

The Festival has announced the opportunities for music lovers of all backgrounds and tastes to try some free, or admission by donation, jazz music from June 28 to 30 in three cool venues, during lunch and happy hour.   

Review Roundup: THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Team BWW - Oct 7, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Let's see what the critics have to say!

VIDEO: First Look at THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere musical The Notebook, now extended by popular demand through October 30, 2022. Get a first look at footage from the production here!

THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Extended at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an additional block of tickets on sale for the world premiere musical The Notebook, now extended by popular demand through October 30, 2022.

Pianist Steven Feifke And Trumpeter Bijon Watson's GENERATION GAP JAZZ ORCHESTRA Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

Celebrated Pianist, composer, arranger/orchestrator and conductor Steven Feifke has joined forces with trumpet titan Bijon Watson on the eponymous debut album of their star-studded new ensemble, the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra.

Photos: First Look at THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Now playing in a limited engagement through October 16, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals Of Broadway-Bound THE NOTEBOOK At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by BWW Staff - Aug 20, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released rehearsal images from the highly anticipated world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film.