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THE VOICE Winner Maelyn Jarmon to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group.

Feature: A Cabaret Christmas Wish List
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2023


For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.

National Symphony Orchestra To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


The National Symphony Orchestra will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7. Stream the audio and enjoy the timeless music of Beethoven.

Norm Lewis to Join The New York Pops for THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


Get ready for a magical night of music and holiday cheer as Norm Lewis joins The New York Pops for 'The Best Christmas of All' at Carnegie Hall on December 18th. Don't miss this spectacular holiday event!

Bruce Hornsby & YMusic Announce 'BrhyM': A Collaborative Concert Experience
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023


The tour will kick-off in Urbana, IL at Foellinger Auditorium and will make stops across performing arts complexes in Kansas City, MO on March 14, San Francisco, CA on April 5, Thousand Oaks, CA on April 10 and wrap in Denver on April 23. See the full run, including these newly-announced dates and previously confirmed solo concerts below.

Caleb Teicher's BZZZ Comes to the Joyce Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023


The Joyce Theater Foundation brings the boundless rhythmic potential of sound to the stage for one week with Caleb Teicher’s latest feast for the eyes and ears, Bzzz.

Kauffman Center Presents Announces Bruce Hornsby And YMusic BRHYM, March 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023


Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the latest addition to the 2023-2024 season, Bruce Hornsby and YMusic, “BrhyM” Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Helzberg Hall. 

See Frank Catalano Quartet, Karrin Allyson & More Upcoming at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023


Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Will Join the New York Pops For One Night Only at Carnegie Hall in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


The New York Pops will be joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one night only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Ron Carter's Foresight Quartet, Nick Finzer Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

Interview: Enrico Lopez-Yanez of BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - Oct 12, 2023


Enrico Lopez-Yañez is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony and Pacific Symphony as well as the Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents.

Review: WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - Oct 9, 2023


What did our critic think of WHAT MATTERS MOST TOUR BEN FOLDS WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

National Symphony Orchestra With Music Director Gianandrea Noseda To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023


The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8 on October 20, 2023 and will be available for pre-order on October 6, the third installment of a complete cycle of Beethoven symphonies on the National Symphony Orchestra label.  

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!

Review: Matthew Scott THE JESUS YEAR Miraculous Musical Storytelling At 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 28, 2023


The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad shows Matthew Scott off to great advantage, in every aspect of his artistic intention.

The New York Pops Extends Music Director Steven Reineke's Contract Through 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023


Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke’s contract with The New York Pops has been extended through the 2027-2028 season.

CAP UCLA Presents ETHIOCOLOR and CONRAD TAO & CALEB TEICHER: COUNTERPOINT Back-to-Back Performances at The Nimoy
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023


Experience two exceptional performances at The Nimoy in September - Ethiocolor on Friday, September 29 at 8 pm and Counterpoint on Saturday, September 30 at 8 pm. Don't miss these captivating and inspiring shows!

Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher to Perform COUNTERPOINT at UNLV Performing Arts Center Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023


Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher bring their stunning collaboration 'Counterpoint' to UNLV Performing Arts Center's Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on Oct. 6. Experience the harmonious blend of piano and dance as these two artists push the boundaries of their individual expressive capacities. Don't miss this unique and captivating performance!

Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker to Join The New York Pops Season Opening Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke— will open its 2023-24 season with a brand-new concert program, featuring Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Heavy Makeup Confirms October Residency at Los Angeles' Sun Rose
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023


Heavy MakeUp—the dynamic new project from Edie Brickell, CJ Camerieri and Trever Hagen—will perform four shows at Los Angeles’ Sun Rose next month on October 4, 11, 18 and 25. Each show will consist of two distinct sets—the first will feature songs from their self-titled debut album, while the second will be a purely improvised performance.

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