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Review: DISASTER! THE MUSICAL At Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Lynn Beaver - Apr 12, 2024

The Georgetown Palace production is jammed full of talent and fun with a brilliant cast and crew. DISASTER! THE MUSICAL quite simply highlights what the Palace does best, technically difficult shows that make us roar with laughter.

Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features performances from Detroit's Cliff Bell's.

Review: Jarrott Productions DEATHTRAP Gives Us Classic Thriller Fun
by Joni Lorraine - Nov 1, 2023

What did our critic think of DEATHTRAP at Jarrott Productions?

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL Charms Audiences at ACC
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 16, 2023

While Bat Boy: The Musical may not be a conventional piece of musical theatre, its unique blend of humor, heart, and social relevance makes it a must-see for theatre lovers looking for something refreshingly different. The production’s commitment to the show’s spirit and eccentricity, coupled with a catchy musical score, ensures that Bat Boy's tale lingers in the minds of audiences long after the final bow.

VIDEO: NYC's Lizzie & the Makers Shares Live Video of Alt-Blues Track 'Bottle'
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2022

Lizzie & The Makers is Lizzie Edwards, guitarist Greg McMullen, bassist Brett Bass (Gregg Allman), drummer Steve Williams (Sadé, Keith Richards, David Byrne) and keyboard player Rob Clores (Black Crowes, Jesse Malin). Lizzie is accompanied in the live 'Bottle' video by Reeves Gabrels on guitar and Erica Smith and Rembert Block on backing vocals.

Review: THE AUDIENCE at Creekside Theatre Fest is Riveting
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 18, 2022

The Creekside Theatre Fest production of THE AUDIENCE at Liahona Preparatory Academy in Pleasant Grove is riveting in its portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

The 10th Annual TD James Moody Festival Announced at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates the 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival showcasing an all-star lineup of the country's best musicians, held Nov 5-21, including the award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra, the New Jersey premiere of Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited, the Tony Award-winning Lillias White (currently on Broadway in Chicago), a special tribute concert to George Wein.

Kristine Mills Announces Album Release & Shows In Austin, Houston And NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

Houston-based, award-winning, singer/songwriter Kristine Mills has announced the upcoming release shows for her brand new album “Looking Back. Moving Forward.” set to drop Friday, Nov. 12. “Looking Back. Moving Forward.” is a reflection on Kristine's several-decades' long career and will be celebrated with three official release shows.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces In-Person, Live Jazz Performances Beginning in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021

NJPAC is welcoming live, in-person jazz back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter (Sep 24). The TD Jazz Series continues in the Fall with 'Salsa Meets Jazz' (Sep 25), saxophonist Boney James (Oct 14), and vocal powerhouse duo Tierney Sutton and Ann Hampton Calloway (Oct 15).

Kristine Mills Announces Single Release Show in July At Warehouse 72
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2021

Houston-based, award winning, singer/songwriter, Kristine Mills has announced the premiere of two new singles, 'Hold Fast' and 'Dip my Toe in Water,' from her latest and soon to be released album, 'Looking Back. Moving Forward.'

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 15 - David Suchet Autobiography, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2021

This week's list includes an album featuring Bernstein music performed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the first volume of Stage Door Records' 'Show Time' Series EP collection, an autobiography by stage and film actor David Suchet, and more!

WBGO To Launch Fund Drive With Proceeds Benefiting The Jazz Foundation Of America
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2021

Public radio station, WBGO will kick-off their annual Winter Fund Drive, to support music and programming, on March 23rd with a performance from Emmet Cohen, live from his living room at 7pm. The theme of our fund drive is “We're In This Together.” 

WBGO to Launch Fund Drive with Proceeds Benefiting The Jazz Foundation of America
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021

Public radio station, WBGO will kick-off their annual Winter Fund Drive, to support music and programming, on March 23rd with a performance from Emmet Cohen, live from his living room at 7pm.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HBO Sports' TIGER
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 22, 2020

From HBO Sports and Jigsaw Productions in association with Our Time Projects comes TIGER, a two-part documentary illuminating in sweeping scope and vast detail the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods.

Red Alert RESTART To Light Up Dayton Venues
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2020

A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.

HBO Sports & Jigsaw Productions Team Up on Tiger Woods Documentary Series TIGER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020

HBO Sports and Jigsaw Productions in association with Our Time Projects are in production on a two-part documentary series illuminating in sweeping scope and vast detail the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods.

Buddy Jewell To Release BLUEBONNET HIGHWAY Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 15, 2020

Buddy Jewell has set June 26, 2020 as the release for his most ambitious album to date, the 15-song Bluebonnet Highway on Diamond Dust Records. The collection spans Country, Americana and Bluegrass and includes several originals, re-records of Buddy's hits and covers of some of his favorite and most influential songs.

Julie Halston, Michael Longoria and More Are Coming to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

Below is the upcoming schedule at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater February 3 through February 16: 

BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN Shines at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - Jan 18, 2020

'What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?'