Music Theatre + Broadway News

Boyz II Men Perform at BergenPAC Tonight, 5/16

(5/16/2012) Legendary R&B group Boyz II Men celebrate their 20th Anniversary at bergenPAC, tonight, May 16th at 8pm.

Sally Kellerman Plays Live at Vicky's of Santa Fe Tonight, 5/16

(5/16/2012) Fresh off Sold Out appearances at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA and Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club in Studio City, CA, the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated celebrated actress, Sally Kellerman will return for a third appearance in the desert cities at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells, CA.

TEA LEAF GREEN Comes to The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS, 6/8

(5/15/2012) San Francisco-based band Tea Leaf Green will play a show at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS on Friday, June 8th, supported by The Grisly Hand and Dean Monkey & The Dropouts. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://bit.ly/JtHniT. The band is available for phone interviews now. Press and photo passes are also available.

Mindless Behavior's #1 GIRL TOUR Returns to Detroit's Fox Theatre, 7/26

(5/15/2012) American teen pop quartet, Mindless Behavior, have announced the group will return to the Fox Theatre on Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Following their success as part of Detroit’s soldout “Scream Tour: Next Generation” show last fall, Mindless Behavior’s summer headlining “#1 Girl Tour” is their biggest yet and will also include special guests Jacob Latimore and Lil’ Twist.

Carly Rose Sonenclar Among Winners of Jazz Forum Arts Competition

(5/15/2012) Jazz Forum Arts (JFA), the top presenter of jazz artists in Westchester County announces the winners of its 1st Annual Vocal Jazz Competition. Held on Saturday, May 5th at Nepperhan Community Center in Yonkers, JFA’s 1st Annual Vocal Jazz Competition auditioned numerous acts for the opportunity to showcase their artistry during JFA’s 2012 13th Annual Summer Concert Series.

Soul Party DJ Jonathan Toubin Tours SOUL CLAP & DANCE-OFF, 5/16-9/23

(5/15/2012) After heralded welcome-home events in New York this month, Jonathan Toubin, America's rock and soul party DJ, will return to touring this summer. He will headline clubs and perform at prestigious festivals across North America, including Portland, Oregon, where a vehicle struck him in his hotel room last December and left him in critical condition in ICU.

Houston to Be Posthumously Honored With Billboard's 'Millennium Award'

(5/15/2012) The late Whitney Houston will be honored with the 2012 Billboard Millennium Award. A moving tribute dedicated to Houston will be performed by Jordin Sparks and John Legend as they take the stage to commemorate Houston's legacy.

STAGE TUBE: New MIDTOWN MEN NYC Promo!

(5/15/2012) The Midtown Men, a touring singing group starring four of the original cast members from JERSEY BOYS, just celebrated two years of touring as a group. They recently released a CD featuring the '60s hits that they sing on tour. In this video, the Midtown Men go around New York promoting their show.

ATO Records to Release Jovanotti's ITALIA 1988-2012, 8/7

(5/15/2012) The 2011 Bonnaroo performance by the polyglot Tuscan artist Jovanotti (nee Lorenzo Cherubini) won over American live music fans, critics and industry alike. Among those taken by Jovanotti’s artistry and charisma was the leadership of ATO Records, which will introduce American audiences to him with Italia 1988-2012, a career retrospective including four new tracks, on August 7. This is the artist’s first physical album of studio recordings to be released in the U.S., and the first time much of the material has been released here in any format.

AUDIO: Joe Bonamassa's 'Driving Towards the Daylight' Promo Video!

(5/15/2012) Joe Bonamassa’s new studio album “Driving Towards The Daylight” will be released in the UK on Monday 21st May by Provogue Records.

Rusko Returns to Electric Zoo for NY's Electronic Music Festival, 8/31 - 9/2

(5/15/2012) Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival announces the addition of special guest Rusko to the Hilltop Arena on Saturday, September 1, 2012. The dubstep innovator returns to Electric Zoo after his smash performance last year, joining the world’s top electronic music talent over three days on Randall’s Island Park, New York City, on August 31, September 1 and September 2, 2012.

LP Releases Digital Studio Version of Single 'Into the Wild', May 29

(5/15/2012) Vocalist, songwriter, and performer LP, whose song "Into The Wild" has been memorably featured in Citibank's "rock-climber" commercial, will release a studio version of the track, produced by Rob Cavallo and PJ Bianco, which will become available through all digital retail outlets on May 29th.

Chris Brown to Perform on 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, 5/20

(5/15/2012) Singer, songwriter Chris Brown will take the stage with an incredible performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

GLEE: THE GRADUATION ALBUM Released Today, 5/15!

(5/15/2012) Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album has just been released today, May 15. The album includes the Glee versions of Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” and Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.”

Michael Feinstein Directs CY COLEMAN: BRINGING JAZZ TO BROADWAY for Jazz at Lincoln Center, 5/15

(5/15/2012) As part of its Jazz & Popular Song series, directed by five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer and pianist Michael Feinstein, Jazz at Lincoln Center will present Cy Coleman: Bringing Jazz to Broadway on Tuesday, May 15 and Wednesday May 16 at 7:30pm. Feinstein, who featured Cy Coleman as a vocalist and jazz pianist in his nightclub the month before the famed composer died, leads a cast featuring Michele Lee (Coleman's Seesaw, Knots Landing), Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), Broadway veteran Chuck Cooper, singer-songwriter Johnny Rodgers and, on May 16 only, James Naughton (The Devil Wears Prada) that illustrates Coleman's profound jazz influence on contemporary Broadway.

Luba Mason and Mixtura Play The Iridium Tonight, 5/15

(5/15/2012) The Iridium presents an evening with jazz and Broadway artist Luba Mason and Mixtura, a blend of different musical currents featuring jazz pianist/composer Vadim Neselovskyi. The show plays tonight, May 15th at 8 p.m.

Ars Nostra Plays Merkin Concert Hall Tonight, 5/15

(5/15/2012) Ars Nostra, the new music ensemble in residence at Tampa’s University of South Florida’s College of The Arts, will fete composer Max Lifchitz with a concert featuring his vocal and instrumental works. The event will take place tonight, May 15 at 8 PM and will be held at New York City’s Merkin Concert Hall (129 West 67th St). For ticket purchases and availability please contact the box office at (212) 501-3330.

Cyrille Aimee Comes to Yoshi's Jazz Club in San Francisco Tonight, 5/15

(5/15/2012) Yoshi's Jazz Club on Fillmore Street announced upcoming performances at the San Francisco venue.

Dan Singer and Jacqueline Thompson Set for Enrico Caruso Room Opera Night, 5/15

(5/15/2012) The headline performers for tonight's May 15 Opera Night at the Enrico Caruso Room at Grotta Azzurra Ristorante in Little Italy are Dan Singer and Jacqueline Thompson.

Owl City Releases SHOOTING STAR EP Today, 5/15

(5/15/2012) Owl City releases the Shooting Star EP today, May 15th featuring his new single “Shooting Star” along with “Gold,” “Take It All Away,” and “Dementia” which features blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on guest vocals.

Carrie Underwood, Alanis Morissette to Perform on DWTS Tonight, 5/15

(5/15/2012) Tonight, May 15 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), special musical guests Carrie Underwood and Alanis Morissette will hit the stage with unforgettable performances on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show."

Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor's 2012 Ultimate Louisiana Party Launches Tour, 5/26

(5/14/2012) Hit City Digital Records has announced Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor’s 2012 Ultimate Louisiana Party tour dates. The band is on an annual circuit of Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. See details and dates below.

Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theatre Presents THE LEGENDS OF ROCK VOL. 4, 6/4

(5/14/2012) THE LEGENDS SERIES is returning Bay Street Theatre on Monday, June 4 at 8 pm. Joe Lauro returns with an all new show and totally new version called LEGENDS OF ROCK VOLUME 4 featuring amazing rare footage of THE BEATLES, ROLLING STONES; CROSBY, STILLS NASH & YOUNG; THE DOORS, SANTANA; SLY & THE FAMILY STONE; and Cream. Plus a tribute to LEVON HELM and ETTA JAMES.

THE KING'S MEN Set for Detroit's Fox Theatre, 10/12

(5/14/2012) Four of the most successful performers in gospel music history, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton, will share the same stage for the very first time when they embark on “The King’s Men” concert tour this fall. The historic U.S. tour will hit Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Friday, October 12 at 8 p.m.

Rob Drabkin Brings GRACELAND to Boulder Theater, 6/30

(5/14/2012) Z2 Entertainment presents Rob Drabkin with The Yawpers at the Boulder Theater Saturday, June 30th, 2012. Doors open at 8:30 pm., and the show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am for $12.00 in advance and $14.00 day of show.

Stars of NBC's SING OFF Headline Acapella Show at Utah's SCERA, 5/28

(5/14/2012) Three exciting acappella groups who gained national attention on NBC’s “The Sing Off” will share their unique styles as they launch the 2012 summer season at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem. The Memorial Day concert, May 28 at 8:00pm, will feature the television show’s reigning champs, Pentatonix, as well as the powerful all-female group Delilah and the local boys gone big time, BYU’s Vocal Point, who both made it to the show’s final few competitors.

STAGE TUBE: Preview SIXX:A.M.'s 'ARE YOU WITH ME NOW' Video to Support City of Hope

(5/14/2012) Rock hit-makers Sixx:A.M. (vocalist and famed rock producer James Michael, Motley Crue bassist and radio personality Nikki Sixx and Guns n’ Roses guitarist Dj Ashba) announced today an initiative to support City of Hope, a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Joining other celebrities such as Ryan Seacrest, Vince Gill and Sugarland in their support of City of Hope, Sixx:A.M. have offered their new music video for “Are You With Me Now” exclusively to the charity. Beginning today, fans who make a donation to City of Hope via www.cityofhope.org/radio will receive a code to unlock the never-been-seen-before video.

Boulder's Fox Theatre Presents LADIES OF THE BLUES NIGHT, 5/18

(5/14/2012) Immediately following Taj Mahal's 70th birthday celebration at the Boulder Theater, TheBluesMobile.com, 97.3 KBCO, Daily Camera & Colorado Daily present the 2nd Annual Boulder Roots & Blues Summit at the Fox Theatre & Boulder Theater Friday, May 18th through Saturday, May 19th. Ladies of the Blues Night, ft. Treasa Levasseur, Hope Waits and Fredericks Brown ft. Deva Mahal, daughter of legendary blues musician, comes to The Fox Theatre for a free show on May 18th.

Leonard Cohen Kicks Off U.S. Leg of OLD IDEAS WORLD TOUR 2012 in Austin, 10/31

(5/14/2012) Legendary singer/songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen will kick off the North American leg of his “Old Ideas World Tour 2012” at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The tour, promoted by AEG Live, includes a new live show and celebrates Cohen’s highly acclaimed twelfth studio album, Old Ideas, which debuted at #1 across the globe, and is the highest charting album of his career.

Katy Perry to Debut New Song at 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, 5/20

(5/14/2012) Katy Perry will debut a new song, "Wide Awake," in an exclusive performance on the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

STAGE TUBE: Mat Zo Begins YouTube Series, Releases Single 'The Sky', and Announces Tour Dates

(5/14/2012) Fast emerging as one of the most unique and talented artists around, Mat Zo is gearing up for an incredible summer. On May 14, his latest anthem “The Sky,” feat. Linnea Schossow, will be available worldwide on Anjunabeats, and beginning June 11 he will join The Language Tour along with Porter Robinson and The M Machine, in addition to other preeminent gigs across North America.

The Unconventional Trumps the Expected as Peak Performances Announces 2012-13 Season

(5/14/2012) Peak Performances has been rapidly making Montclair State University a major cultural destination, even for New Yorkers. Nine premieres including stunning, often startling, new music, dance and theater works by composers David T. Little, Laurie Anderson, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Toshi Reagon; choreographers Benjamin Millepied, Richard Alston, Vusi Mdoyi, Jasmin Vardimon; directors Robert Wilson and Romeo Castellucci are among the highlights of the 2012/13 Peak Performances season. Peak is where exceptions rule.

Kenny Chesney et al to Perform on 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, 5/21

(5/14/2012) The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is guaranteed to be the hottest ticket in town this summer with performers including Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band during this year's live show. Country music's first fan-voted awards show, now in its 11th year, will broadcast from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT

STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Performs on GMA!

(5/14/2012) Singer/songwriter Adam Lambert dropped by GOOD MORNING AMERICA this morning to promote his new studio album, Trespassing, set to be released tomorrow. The AMERICAN IDOL runner up sang the single, “Never Close Our Eyes." Check out his performance below!

earMUSIC Releases “The Duke” – Joe Jackson’s Tribute to Duke Ellington, July 23

(5/14/2012) earMUSIC, the Hamburg based rock label which is part of Edel Group, announces the July 23rd UK release of “The Duke” – Joe Jackson’s tribute to American jazz icon Duke Ellington. The album will be released on CD, digital download and 12” vinyl. “Ellington didn't consider his own arrangements to be sacred," says Jackson. "He constantly reworked them, sometimes quite radically. I think my approach is in the spirit of the man himself.”

ACME Performs Three Concerts in May; Releases Album in June

(5/14/2012) ACME, the American Contemporary Music Ensemble, has announced its June 2012 album release and continues the third of its New York concerts tonight at 8 pm, May 14. ACME performs Timothy Andres’ I Found it by the Sea as part of the 2012 Look & Listen Festival, held at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery (144 W. 14th St., 2nd Floor, NYC).

Julia Wolfe, Tania Leon, et al. in the Flea's MUSIC WITH A VIEW Tonight, 5/14

(5/14/2012) Tonight, May 14th, The Flea Theater will once again open its doors to the most skilled and inventive composers from around the world. For two weeks, 27 of these maestros will unite in welcoming you to their playground to experience first-hand new and experimental contemporary alternative classical music performances that take place at The Flea’s FREE spring festival: Music With A View 2012.

MMD's A SONG CYCLE FOR SOHO Original Cast Recording Set for Release Today, May 14

(5/14/2012) Today, May 14, 2012 independent label SimG Records releases the Original Cast Recording of A Song Cycle For Soho, a project created for Mercury Musical Developments members to practice their song writing skills, followed by a showcase presented at Soho Theatre during Feb/March 2012.

THE SUPER 70’S SOUL JAM Returns to The Fox Theatre in Detroit Tonight, 5/13

(5/13/2012) The Super 70’s Soul Jam returns to the Fox Theatre tonight, Sunday, May 13 for a special Mother’s Day concert at 7 p.m. Bringing together a classic lineup of R&B, soul and romantic hit-makers, the evening will include performances by The Whispers, The Stylistics, The Emotions, The Chi-Lites, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes and The Delfonics.

David Grisman Bluegrass Experience Comes to the Boulder Theater Tonight, 5/13

(5/13/2012) Z2 Entertainment presents David Grisman Bluegrass Experience at the Boulder Theater tonight, May 13th, 2012. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $32.50 day of show.