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HBOH NO…IT'S A MUSICAL To Premiere at The Three Clubs In Hollywood

HBOh NO…IT’S A MUSICAL will debut at The Three Clubs in Hollywood, featuring an original score and a talented cast.
GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented at Colia Studios in September

Experience the classic musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS at Colia Studios in Burbank. Follow the adventures of gamblers and showgirls in 1950s New York City with iconic songs and timeless charm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Dominic West to Star in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath

BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Miller Theatre Opens '23-24 Jazz Series With DEZRON DOUGLAS QUARTET, Featuring A Holiday-Themed World Premiere

Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!
Conundrum Theatre Company's ZANNA, DON'T Shines A Spotlight On LGBTQIA+ Rights Amidst Growing Challenges

In a world where LGBTQIA+ rights face ongoing threats, and conservative-leaning school boards attempt to stifle the voices of high school musical theater enthusiasts, Conundrum Theatre Company proudly presents 'Zanna, Don't!' by Tim Acito for one final weekend at the Victory Theatre in Burbank, running from September 15th to 17th.
Conundrum Theatre Company Presents ZANNA, DON'T!

Burbank's Conundrum Theatre Company has announced its first production of the season, the fun and hilarious Zanna, Don't!, with performances at the Victory Theatre Center from September 8th through 17th.
Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce September 2022 Lineup

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this September with a full slate of nightly performances!
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz Celebrates Grand Reopening

It's been a long two years since Covid-19 shut down the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts (PCC), but the city's highly-lauded music arts institution will celebrate its official grand reopening on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert featuring school alum and Germantown native Jonathan Blake and his new band Pentad.
The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.
Carolina Calvache's VIDA PROFUNDA Features Luba Mason, Ruben Blades And More

Pianist, Composer and Arranger Carolina Calvache had released her second album as a bandleader, Vida Profunda on Sunnyside Records. On this dynamic new release, Calvache explores meaningful poetry by world-renowned poets, augmenting the text with her stunning compositions, lush instrumentation and striking vocal performances by Ruben Blades, Claudia Acuña, Haydee Milanes, Aubrey Johnson, Marta Gomez, Sofia Ribeiro, Luba Mason, Lara Bello, and Sara Serpa.
Casting Announced For HAIR At Los Angeles LGBT Center

Casting has been announced for the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center's production of the iconic musical Hair. Under the direction of Kate Sullivan with musical direction by Jared Stein, there will be two preview performances on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, at 8pm. Opening is set for Friday, March 27, at 8pm in the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. The regular performance schedule will be Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm through April 26.
BWW Review: KURT ELLING at Birdland Jazz Club

Kurt Elling remains as much a luminary of the art form. Kurt feels as much a throwback as he does new age. Joined by some familiar faces, Elling gave the audience a bluesy tune to a'escape the dread of modern day living.'
Melba Moore Comes To Woodstock Playhouse

Producer/Executive Producer, Elynn Diamond will present Tony Award Winner, four-time Grammy Nominee, and R&B Hall Of Fame inductee, MELBA MOORE In Concert. Elynn's Co-Producer is Emmy Award-Winner Rick Traum. Ms. Moore will perform at the iconic Woodstock Playhouse on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
SCFTA Presents Kenny Barron Quintet At Samueli Theater

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Kenny Barron Quintet for two performances on November 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, the Los Angeles Times calls Barron "one of the top jazz pianists in the world" and Jazz Weekly calls him "The most lyrical piano player of our time." For his return to the Center's Jazz Series, Barron brings his quintet, which includes Mike Rodriguez, trumpet; Dayna Stephens, tenor saxophone; Kiyoshi Kitagawa, bass; and Jonathan Blake, drums.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues Ted Pappas' grand finale season with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. This riotous musical comedy features music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart, and direction & choreography by Ted Pappas. Forum runs January 25 February 25, 2018 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org. The production is Presented by PNC.
Patrick Cash Returns With A New Play About HIV

After a critically acclaimed launch at the end of 2016, Dragonflies Theatre's new production returns in 2017, exploring HIV amongst gay men through a series of interwoven stories.
Theatre Bench Presents Dragonflies Theatre's THE HIV MONOLOGUES

Dragonflies Theatre's new production returns in 2017, exploring HIV amongst gay men.
Photo Flash: Dominic West, Kristin Chenoweth, Sian James and More at PRIDE Screening in NYC

Last night, September 15, Philip J Smith, Mike Nichols, Stephen Sondheim and Scott Rudin hosted a special screening for the new film PRIDE. Scroll down for photos from the event, featuring stars from the film, including Dominic West, plus Kristin Chenoweth and more!
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval and More Set for the Blue Note, Aug 2014

Blue Note Jazz Club, one of the world's most iconic jazz and blues venues based in Greenwich Village, is proud to announce an impressive schedule of artists for August 2014.
Houston Philanthropist Jo Furr Sparkled in Jonathan Blake Rose Gown at Houston Ballet Ball

Many entry level fashion designers recognize that they might not sell even one piece from their first collection, but such is not the case for Jonathan Tinkle, 22, founder and chief fashion designer of Houston-based Jonathan Blake LLC.

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