Oleta Adams

THE COLOR PURPLE Songwriter Brenda Russell Releases New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult contemporary R&B and urban jazz. Listen to the new single from The Color Purple songwriter now.

Bucks County Playhouse To Present Performances From Darius de Haas and Edmund Bagnell
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Experience holiday magic with two cabaret performances at the Playhouse Barn, featuring Broadway's Teri Dale Hansen and pianist Joseph Thalken. Enjoy festive classics and new favorites this season.

Living Legends Foundation to Honor Filmmaker, TV Producer and Former Record Label President Ed Eckstine
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

The Living Legends Foundation announced Ed Eckstine as the 2024 Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The awards dinner and gala will be held on October 4, 2024, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

Oleta Adams Comes to Copeland Hall in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2023

The Grand presents Oleta Adams at Copeland Hall in February. The performance is on Friday, February, 16, 2024.

LA Phil's Deck the Hall & More Lead BroadwayWorld's West Coast Holiday Top Picks
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2023

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our West Coast picks!

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Brenda Russell Interviewed For UNSCRIPTED LIVE At City Winery NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023

Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

Sheryl Lee Ralph Sets Partial Lineup for �¿DIVAS Simply Singing! With Wayne Brady, Cynthia Erivo & More
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023

Emmy® award-winning and Tony award-nominated actor, singer, producer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, set a star-studded partial lineup of performers and presenters to take the stage at this year’s DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Unveils Transformative Rebranding & Global Expansion of the Diva Foundation
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023

Sheryl Lee Ralph created her charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, 33 years ago to mobilize resources, fight stigma, fundraise, and deliver urgent messaging around the awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening conditions. The Foundation has launched efforts that harness the power of the arts to amplify awareness.

Single Tickets For All San Francisco Symphony 2023�"24 Season Concerts Go On Sale Saturday, July 15
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony’s 2023–24 season go on sale Saturday, July 15 starting 10am via the Davies Symphony Hall box office and will be available online and via phone beginning 12pm the same day.

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2023

In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderland” will be released with the album in April).

Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023

Instead of introducing one tune, the vibrant and lucent vocalist releases three full EPs (six songs each) from January to March in anticipation of the April 14 release of her fourth CD, RETRO Trilogy on Allegato Music. '1977,' the first of the three EPs, was released in January, the second EP '1988' in March and '1999' is available now.

BBC Radio 2 Presents Line Up for PIANO ROOM Month
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 20, 2023

Radio 2 Piano Room month sees an abundance of world famous, award-winning artists each perform exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.

Darius de Haas to Present THE HOLIDAY CONCERT at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Award-winning singer and actor, Darius de Haas (Rent, Kiss of the Spider Woman, this past summer’s highly acclaimed Public Works As You Like It, the singing voice of Shy Baldwin on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) will return to 54 Below in an encore performance of his Holiday Concert.

Arts Montco Week, Supporting Montgomery County's 200 Arts And Culture Venues, Returns For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has announced the return of Arts Montco Week, a celebratory initiative that supports Montgomery County's over 200 arts, culture, and entertainment venues . The festivities will highlight the artists, entertainers, makers, and attractions in the region which normally represent $100 million in positive economic impact, not to mention hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs.

Leesa Richards to Perform Live At The Pompano Beach Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2021

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will welcome back live audiences to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the final concert in this season's Pompano Beach Arts Music Series.  

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Announces Holiday Concerts For 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

Each year, the SLSO welcomes 40,000 visitors during the month of December to enjoy a variety of musical performances. This year, from Thanksgiving through January 2, Powell Hall will be decked out in its holiday finest, providing a picturesque backdrop for a variety of musical programming.

Allan Harris And Leesa Richards Take The Stage At Pompano Beach Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will welcome back live audiences to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the remaining concerts in the Pompano Beach Arts Music Series. July's concert features jazz great Allan Harris and August showcases soulful songstress Leesa Richards.

Allan Harris and Leesa Richards Take the Stage at Pompano Beach Cultural Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2021

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is excited to welcome back live audiences to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the remaining concerts in the Pompano Beach Arts Music Series.  July's concert features jazz great Allan Harris and August showcases soulful songstress Leesa Richards.

Pompano Beach Arts Virtual Music Series Showcases Acclaimed Brazilian Performers
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021

Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is bringing the sounds of Brazil to virtual audiences worldwide as Paulo Gualano's Brazilian and Latin Beats with the Rose Max and Ramatis Brazilian Party takes the stage at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. 4.