Carina Gillespie News

Don't miss guitar virtuoso of Brazilian guitarist, composer, and vocalist Badi Assad at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium in the New York City Bahá'í Center (53 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003) on April 27 at 8:00 PM.

The Way Out will host an industry presentation this week. Directed by Dave Solomon, the cast includes Gus Birney, Alex Boniello, Sebastian Delascasas, Damon J. Gillespie, Chris Gray and Elizabeth Teeter.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Susan Brooker has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, effective August 1, 2023.

Sara Carina Graef, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2022.

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the blockbuster tap dancing extravaganza 42nd Street. The toe-tapping crowd-pleaser will run from Sept. 16 – Nov. 6 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. 

Author Carina Alyce has announced the release of her new romantic suspense novel, Roulette: A Strong Woman Medical Romance. This is the fourth book in her MetroGen After Hours series.

Kean University and internationally-acclaimed bassist/producer Mike Griot next month will present the inaugural Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free outdoor music event open to the public on The Lawn at Enlow Hall in Hillside.

Author Carina Alyce has announced the release of her new contemporary romantic suspense novel, Burn Card: A Strong Woman Firefighter Romance. This is the third book in her MetroGen After Hours series.

American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts offers an unmatched program for students ages 3 – 18 and has become one of the most respected ballet schools on the West Coast.

Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Natalie Weiss (Wicked, Everyday Rapture), and Damon J. Gillespie (“Tiny Pretty Things,” Newsies), and more are sharing their stories on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell. 

Damon J. Gillespie (he/him) will star as T.O. in The REALNESS: another break beat play, the opening show of the Hangar Theatre’s first ever outdoor season! The REALNESS another beat break play was written by Idris Goodwin, and will be directed by Hangar alum, Kyle Haden. 

The first chapter to their duo’s fictional narrative is heightened by the drama of the music which is dominated by luscious, rousing strings and syncopated guitar.

'Remember We Were Lovers' provides the first taste of what to expect from the album, with Gillespie and Jehnny Beth’s emotionally resonant vocals expressing desperately disparate views as their relationship flounders.

Damon J. Gillespie took over our Instagram on March 28, in anticipation of Bringing You Broadway's upcoming benefit concert for World Autism Day!

Damon J. Gillespie is taking over our Instagram today, March 28, in anticipation of Bringing You Broadway's upcoming benefit concert for World Autism Day!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER is continuing its 19th season FRIDAY, MARCH 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), with a replay at 12:30 a.m. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests.  

American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced a singularly prestigious faculty for its April and May live virtual masterclasses.

We’ve all been missing a really kicking, spirited and thoroughly professional performance in a beautiful theater.  Wait no longer! The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars is all that— and more— as they take the virtual stage at the South Orange Performing Arts Center Thursday, February 25 at 7:30PM.

The ABT Gillespie School is now accepting enrollment for their Spring Semester. The 20-week program is open to students ages 3 - 18.

Sullivan King, the one-half metal, one-half bass music artistic creation of Keaton Prescott, announced today that he has signed with Hopeless Records. To celebrate, Sullivan King has shared a new single titled “Dark Love,” featuring Underoath vocalist Aaron Gillespie.