Interview: Sonny Paladino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 14, 2025
Sonny Paladino distinctly remembers when Judgement Day arrived for the show A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. After months of rehearsing, Paladino, the music supervisor, arranger, and orchestrator, and the cast of the Neil Diamond bio-musical faced their toughest critic in January 2020 when Diamond himself walked into the room.
Review: SUTTON FOSTER at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 13, 2025
Foster possesses the uncanny ability to choose a set list from musicals and pop songs to reveal who she is as a performer. Is there anything that Sutton Foster doesn’t do well?
Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee and beloved saxophonist Dave Koz will return to The Smith Center in August for Summer Horns 2025: The Ultimate Summer Party.
Joan Osborne to Perform at New York's Adler Hall in May
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
In support of her forthcoming album Dylanology Live, which will be released on April 25th, acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Joan Osborne will be performing at Adler Hall in New York City on May 31st.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to Honor Studio Executive Paul Broucek
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) rolls out the red carpet for its 2025 Gala Celebration honoring esteemed studio executive Paul Broucek, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Music, who has made a global impact on the film and television industry, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center's Ahmanson Ballroom in Los Angeles.
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.
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025
Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits.
Guitarist Greg Porée Returns To Sierra Madre Playhouse In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Guitarist Greg Porée, who launched his career as the musical director for Sonny & Cher, returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse to deliver an eclectic blend of jazz, funk and soul in an enchanting exploration of sound, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7:30 pm.
UPTOWN: The Music Of Motown Comes To Alberta Bair Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025
Alberta Bair Theater will present UPTOWN: The Music of Motown on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 PM. From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today.
Sasha Velour to Bring THE BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW! to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Following shows across the United States and Europe, Berkeley-born global drag icon, visual artist, and author Sasha Velour (HBO’s We’re Here, RuPaul's Drag Race) will bring The Big Reveal Live Show! to Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. Learn more!