Step into the enchanting world of George Gershwin’s musical genius with “Centennial in Blue,” an immersive view of the multi-faceted composer celebrating the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking Rhapsody in Blue. Jazz Pianist Sensation Ted Rosenthal will share his unique and renowned take on Rhapsody in Blue, and Broadway Singer Sarah Ellis will dazzle with Gershwin’s alluring songs.
Two versions are offered on Saturday, 2/10: 2PM:THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE, featuring a shortened program followed by an Instrument Zoo. Info & Tickets: https://bit.ly/PACS2324-3F 5PM: THE FULL EXPERIENCE for Adults, featuring the full program followed by a post-concert reception with the conductor and musicians of the orchestra. Info & Tickets: https://bit.ly/PACS2324-3A Click here for more info and tickets for our full season of events: https://bit.ly/PACS202324Events
Bob O’Hare will be reprising his musical tribute to the legendary composer Leslie Bricusse. His show, BOB O’HARE: WALK THROUGH THE WORLD: THE SONGS OF LESLIE BRICUSSE, will be presented at Don’t Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street – between 8th & 9th Avenue) in New York City on Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.Bob will be accompanied by The Tom Nelson Trio – Tom Nelson – Musical Director / Pianist; Tom Kirchmer – Bassist; and Peter Grant – Drummer. www.donttellmamanyc.com
Chelsea Table + Stage presents the return of award-winning recording artist and entertainer Marieann Meringolo, directed by Will Nunziata, in her critically acclaimed show “Nice ‘n’ Easy – The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman” on Friday, February 16 at 7:00 PM. The theatrical concert celebrates the three-time Academy Award-winning songwriting team who penned the lyrics for numerous television shows, films, and stage musicals.
The evening features music director Doyle Newmyer with Boots Maleson on bass and Brian Woodruff on drums. Livestream available. www.chelseatableandstage.com
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have announced the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape, a first look at new musicals written by members of the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab’s Julia de Burgos Cohort. Part of Prospect Theater Company’s IGNITE Concert Series, New Musicals Mixtape will be presented on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:00pm and 8:00pm at Chelsea Factory (547 West 26th Street).
This 90-minute concert evening will be hosted by Broadway’s Joel Perez (Fun Home) and Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet) and features songs from six work-in-progress musicals. Online purchase at www.chelseafactory.org, www.latinemtlab.org, or www.ProspectTheater.org.
Love Comedy? The Brooklyn Comedy Collective is exploding and will make 2024 the biggest year ever. After the rousing success of the BCC’s 2023 edition of the FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL – which included over 130 shows and 600+ improvisers as perhaps the LARGEST IMPROV FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD THAT YEAR – the BCC is preparing for its best year ever. The FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL was featured by Isabelle Lichtenstein at Paste Magazine.
