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Janet Eilber, Mercedes Ellington, And Lar Lubovitch To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 2025 Martha Hill Awards Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Martha Hill Dance Fund has announced the honorees of the 2025 Martha Hill Awards to be presented at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 24 at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Photos: Dancers 0ver 40 Hosts 16th Annual Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Dancers Over 40 celebrated five performers at it's 16th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner Monday, December 9th 2024. Check out photos from the celebration.

Photos: A Fantastic Night For Black Theatre United at Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2024

There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 22nd - August 4th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running July 22nd - August 4th.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 15th - July 28th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 15th - July 28th.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

The American Tap Dance Foundation To Be Celebrated At Lincoln Center In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024

The American Tap Dance Foundation will be celebrated at Lincoln Center on July 11 with special honors.

Celebrate Duke Ellington's 125th Birthday at Symphony Space in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

A celebration of the 125th birthday of jazz great Duke Ellington will take place Monday, May 6 at Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in NYC.

The American Tap Dance Foundation Will Be Celebrated at Lincoln Center This July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will be honored on Thursday, July 11 at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!

Special Event Celebrating Duke Ellington's 125th Birthday Comes to Symphony Space in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

A celebration of the 125th birthday of jazz great Duke Ellington will take place Monday, May 6 at Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in NYC.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

See photos from opening night of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Birdland to Present 14th Annual A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the 14th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” for five performances from Thursday, December 21 to Monday, December 25 at 5:30 PM.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

Karen Akers to Present WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE at Birdland in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Karen Akers, who returns to the venue with the special evening “Water Under the Bridge,” on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 PM.

Birdland Theater Presents An Evening With Celebrated Singer And Tap Dancer AC Lincoln, November 14
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

BIRDLAND THEATER will present singer and tap dancer AC Lincoln in concert on Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 PM. 

Suede to Perform at Birdland Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

Join acclaimed pop, jazz, and blues vocalist and instrumentalist SUEDE as she takes the stage at Birdland Theater on November 9th. Accompanied by her longtime pianist Freddie Boyle and bassist Bill Moring, this unforgettable performance is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

Joshua Bergasse-Directed World Premiere of SUGAR HILL to Play New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

The World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, the jazz-steeped reimagining of The Nutcracker based on the genre-defying collaboration of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, will debut at New York City Center.

The Gateway's Annual Fundraiser SHAKE THE SHORE To Honor Diane Giattino
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2023

The Gateway's Annual Fundraiser, SHAKE THE SHORE, will take place at The Gateway in Bellport on July 29 at 6 PM. The evening will honor Bellport's Diane Giattino and will feature a performance by The Gateway Alum, Nick Sanchez of Broadway's Hamilton, as well as, a special appearance by two-time Olympic Medalist, Nancy Kerrigan – star of The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice.

Julie Benko, Daniel Reichard, and More to Play Birdland in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances!