JAZZ AND TAP SPECTACULAR Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025
Jazz and R&B bassist and composer Del Atkins and his sextet bring the rich history of jazz to life with tap dancer Chester Whitmore adding rhythmic depth and excitement to this compelling jazz exploration on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals May Concert Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its concert schedule for May 2025. Some of today's top ensembles reunite on the SMOKE stage. Learn more about the lineup here!
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Terrence Blanchard Coming to Soka Performing Arts Center
by Emmy Rice - Mar 29, 2025
Jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will come to Soka Performing Arts Center April 12 for the End of Season Celebration, complete with a pre-concert lecture and a sparkling & sweet intermission reception for all ticket holders.
Late Night Jazz Returns to the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
Neo-jazz singer-songwriter Ni Maxine, classical and jazz harpist Marysia Osu and multi-instrumentalist SHOLTO are among the headline acts announced to perform as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s upcoming Late Night Jazz spring series.
Toast St. Patrick’s Day with These Cocktails from Bushmills Irish Whiskey
by Team BWW - Mar 12, 2025
This March, Bushmills Irish Whiskey will be pouring specialty cocktails at the Rose Bar in The Plaza Hotel for a limited time only. This famous space has played host to such formidable acts as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Liza Minnelli, the walls of this lounge have listened in on many unforgettable moments in music and entertainment history.
Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.