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Review: Sultry, Soulful, and Spectacular: BLUES IN THE NIGHT Delivers at Arizona Theatre Company
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Feb 3, 2025

Curated in collaboration with musical director Sy Johnson, acclaimed director Sheldon Epps first staged BLUES IN THE NIGHT in 1980 as a musical revue. The show follows three women and one man, each offering a different take on love and loss. Structured around legendary songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, et al., it debuted on Broadway in 1982 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical.

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

BLUES NIGHT IN THE NIGHT Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Three different women and one man who does them wrong create the perfect opportunity for Blues in the Night, the latest musical to run at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI.

Photos: First Look at BLUES IN THE NIGHT at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Get a first look at Blues In The Night, which begins previews on Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Opening Night on Saturday, January 14, at 8pm.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to  bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of  singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life  and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT to be Presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

BLUES IN THE NIGHT previews begin Wednesday, January 11 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. This rich musical experience promises to thrill and delight both novice and die-hard jazz fans alike, so reserve your seats now.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 glorious, hot, torchy songs fueling BLUES IN THE NIGHT, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more than survive.

FreeFall Announces 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

Subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale for freeFall's 2022/2023 season. Two world premieres, the return of a holiday favorite, A Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Neil Simon romantic comedy and an exciting co-production with our friends at Ebony Rep in Los Angeles makes up just some of the exciting programming Tampa Bay audiences can experience for as low as $29 a month.

Season 41 Announced at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022

North Coast Repertory Theatre launches Season 41 with a slate of two World Premieres, one West Coast Premiere, and one San Diego Premiere highlighting an engaging, eclectic 2022-2023 seven-play series.

The Django to Present Showcase of Charles Mingus' Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Downtown Manhattan’s premiere jazz club, The Django, announced today a new showcase for the music of legendary composer/bassist/bandleader Charles Mingus. Starting in October, Jazz Workshop (the Mingus organization) revived its weekly celebration at The Django with Tuesday night appearances by the Grammy Award-winning Mingus Big Band.

Downtown Manhattan's Premier Jazz Club, The Django, Hosts The Return Of The Weekly Mingus Big Band Residency
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

Starting in October, Jazz Workshop (the Mingus organization) revived its weekly celebration at The Django with Tuesday night appearances by the Grammy Award- winning Mingus Big Band. (The eclectic Mingus Orchestra will also feature in December).

Milwaukee Rep Announces 2020/21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to announce Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2020/21 Season with 15 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. 

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL Returns to Sacramento, 10/18-11/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

After last summer's successful runs in Sacramento, Walnut Creek, and San Jose, Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! returns to the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento October 18-November 19, 2017.

Pegasus Theatre Project to Stage Neil Simon's CHAPTER TWO
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017

Pegasus Theatre Project, the professional resident theatre company of the West Windsor Arts Council, will present Neil Simon's romantic comedy Chapter Two, September 15-24 at the West Windsor Arts Center.

ABC Unveils 2017-18 Primetime Schedule ft. LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!, DWTS Jr. & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York City.

East West Players 51st Anniversary Visionary Awards Honors Chloe Bennet and The Ahmanson Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2017

East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color and the largest producing organization of Asian Pacific American artistic work, celebrates RADIANT, its 51st Anniversary season, with the Annual Visionary Awards Dinner & Silent Auction. Recognizing the achievements of individuals who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through their craft, the gala fundraiser takes place on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Hilton Universal City. Proceeds benefit East West Players' educational and artistic programs.

Celebrate Charles Mingus' 95th Birthday at Jazz Standard
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017

On Monday, April 24th, the Charles Mingus Institute and the Jazz Standard will join forces to celebrate the life and work of one of the most important figures in twentieth century American music: accomplished composer and bassist, Charles Mingus.

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL to Weigh in at Regent Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017

Playhouse Productions' producers Dana Matthow and Philip Roger Roy will bring Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! with music by Vince Di Mura to the historic Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA just minutes from downtown Boston for ten weeks this spring. The perennially popular musical will run from April 21 - June 25.

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL! Running to PGA Arts Center in 2017
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017

Playhouse Productions' producers Dana Matthow and Philip Roger Roy have chosen Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! as the first production to play in their brand new PGA Arts Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The perennially popular musical will begin preview performances on January 25th and run through March 26th.

WAISTWATCHERS THE MUSICAL! Running to PGA Arts Center in 2017
by Carol Kassie - Jan 5, 2017

Playhouse Productions' producers Dana Matthow and Philip Roger Roy have chosen Alan Jacobson's WaistWatchers The Musical! as the first production to play in their brand new PGA Arts Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The perennially popular musical will begin preview performances on January 25th and run through March 26th.