Paul Anka is Coming to the Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
Anka, the voice behind such timeless staples as “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “You Are My Destiny” and “(You’re) Having My Baby,” brings his All The Hits – His Way Tour to The Smith Center.
LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024
Producers Eric Krebs and Judith Manocherian have announced industry presentations of “London Swings,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein) and co-book writer Shannon Hunt, directed by Christopher Scott.
Nicki Bluhm to Release New Album, AVONDALE DRIVE
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 30, 2022
Compass Records proudly announces Nicki Bluhm's sophomore solo release Avondale Drive, out on June 3. The Bluegrass Situation premiered the first single 'Love To Spare' here. The song will be live on all DSPs on April 1. The album pre-save link can be found here.
United Solo Special Event Celebrates Return To Their Audience
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2021
In celebration of United Solo Theatre Festival's return to its resident stage/home at Theatre Row in New York's theatre district, Omar Sangare, the Festival's founder and artistic director, joined forces with actor and singer Wendy-Lane Bailey to create “Five Minutes: Snapshots in Time”. The solo piece premieres Sunday, November 14th at 7:00 PM.
BWW Interview: Kristin Chenoweth's For The Girls & Everybody Else
by Gil Kaan - Oct 16, 2021
Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts with an evening of songs October 23, 2021. Kristen will be performing heartfelt tributes to some of her female friends and heroines with tunes from her most recent album For The Girls.
BWW Review: BEEHIVE at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Jun 18, 2021
A juke box collection of hits from the 60’s where pleasant memories were evocative from that less provocative era. The production was curated such that only ‘girl groups’ or female solo artists were featured. An ensemble of singers and dancers carefully cast by Director/Choreographer Jody Anderson.
Matty Marz Embraces Technicolor Pop In 'Pretty'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021
Pretty sees Matty Marz blend pop-punk sensitivities on a track with dreamy, shimmery vocals, gritty beats, and a pinch of sparkling 60s guitar-pop for good measure.
Paul Anka Comes To Van Wezel
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2020
Paul Anka returns to the Van Wezel on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. with the Anka Sings Sinatra Tour. Tickets are on sale now.
Riverside Theatre Presents BEEHIVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019
Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present the music of an era in Beehive, The 60's Musical. Sponsored by Kathleen A. Blagg and the Donald F. Kelley Trust and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Beehive, The 60's musical performs on the Stark Stage from October 29 a?' November 17, 2019.
BWW Interview: Mark Winkler Talks CD Release Party August 23
by Don Grigware - Aug 8, 2019
Jazz singer Mark Winkler has just released a new album on singer Bobby Troup and will do a CD release party at Feinstein's Upstairs at Vitello's on August 23. In our chat, Winkler talks about his background, his love for Troup, jazz and the overall world of music.
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