Desmond Tutu News

Jann Klose will be performing live at the Bitter End on August 27, at 8 PM.

Deadline reports that Orlando Bloom will produce a TV series at Amazon based on the story of human rights lawyer Jared Genser, who has helped free political prisoners in a number of hot zones around the world.

On the one-week anniversary of the 24+ hour global stream-a-thon, The Call to Unite continues to deepen, to grow, and to resonate. 

Due to overwhelming global interest by “Uniters” to #answerthecall, The Call to Unite is extending its originally planned 24-hour global livestream event to include 2 additional hours of exclusive content -- for a total of 26 consecutive, inspiring hours.

DIETRICH,a?? an acclaimed one-woman play that brings iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich to life, will stream on Sunday, May 3rd to help raise money for important causes. 

SA's own Dominic Warren brings the highly anticipated Queen: It's A Kinda Magic world tour to Sibaya's Izulu Theatre from 10 to 26 April.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell has reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern audiencea?"and he's been a McCallum favorite for more than 15 years! Through the generosity of Rich and Judy Billings, he'll return to Palm Desert at 8:00 pm, Friday, March 27. Tyrell is widely known for his breakthrough performances in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II. His hitsa?"a?oeThe Way You Look Tonight,a?? a?oeThe Simple Life,a?? a?oeCrush on Youa?? and a?oeThe Sunny Side of the Streeta??a?"have launched millions of romances and been played at thousands of weddings, including Chelsea Clinton's!

Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced an exciting lineup of national and local artists who will take the stage at San Francisco's premier intimate nightclub this spring. Additional artists will be announced at a later date. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

On the heels of winning her fourth Grammy Award, Angélique Kidjo concludes her Perspectives series with Daughter of Independence on Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage.

a?oeDietrich,a?? a compelling and acclaimed one-woman play that brings to life the iconic German actress Marlene Dietrich, is scheduled for a one night only performance Jan. 18th in Association with Hudson Theatre Works.

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Café Carlyle, May 19-30. The performances follow this month's sold out 15th anniversary shows in Café Carlyle's revered holiday slot, running tonight through New Year's Eve. His spring 2020 performances will feature favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures.

ArtsEmerson continues its tradition of hosting world-class theatre pieces in Boston by presenting Isango Ensemble's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. The troupe, comprised of 21 black South African musicians, alternates nebulously between delivering recitative, dancing ebulliently, and playing marimbas, rawhide drums, and an eclectic mix of instruments in the on-stage orchestra. Upon entering the Cutler Majestic, the fusion of cultures is jarringa?'- an exposed stage behind an opulent proscenium arch is interrupted by simple structures of distressed wood and corrugated steel panels. The (predominantly white) audience is immediately won over by the novelty of hearing Mozart's iconic overture played entirely on wooden marimbas. The expertise of the musicians in questiona?'- as percussionists, vocalists, actors, dancers, et. ala?'- is reason enough to reserve tickets, and as the novelty of hearing western music arranged on djembes and glass bottles wears off, the precision of the performances continues to impress.

Three-time Grammy Award winner and Benin-born singer Angélique Kidjo brings her intoxicating blend of West African music, American R&B, jazz, and funk to her Perspectives series throughout Carnegie Hall's 2019a?"2020 season. The highly anticipated residency takes audiences on a journey of African music and culture throughout the world including three concerts curated by Kidjo and one spectacular program featuring her as a performer.

Hear the spirited sounds of South Africa in this fall's vibrant staging of Aesop's Fables by the Olivier Award-winning Isango Ensemble at The New Victory Theater from November 1 - 3, 2019. 

Will the real Evita Bezuidenhout please stand up?

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 15th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, December 3-31. The performance will feature favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.

In 1981 a woman appeared out of the dressing room of the Market Theatre, stepped onto the stage and smiled. Before she even gave her name she was a legend. Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout was presented to the audience, the nation and the world. She is still going stronger than ever. No longer a recognised Nationalist as she was during those years of apartheid rule, she is now a member of the African National Congress, secure in her Luthuli House kitchen where she cooks for reconciliation. For nearly forty years she has had to tolerate the impersonation of her by a local comedian. She tried to sue him for libel; she swore never to allow him into her life and yet, now in the 25th year of her democracy, she will be on the stage with Pieter-Dirk Uys at the same time.

Ford's Theatre Society celebrated the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at its Annual Gala on Sunday evening, June 2, 2019, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). For more than 40 years, the Society has hosted this bipartisan event, which provides crucial support to the non-profit's theatrical and educational programs.

What makes a great cabaret show? Talent with a stellar voice, artistic insight that connects with the music's emotional life, affability and great songs. Enter Paul Fraccalvieri.

They may not be on the same page politically at all times, but Mike & Henry were at the same table in agreement about Steve Tyrell last night at Cafe Carlyle. In fact, when the votes were counted after the show, Steve Tyrell was a winner by a landslide in his 14th term as Cafe Carlyle super star (after taking over from Bobby Short in 2005). Steve's voice is not only a favorite in all corners of the USA, it's also been a favorite of some of the most important dignitaries of our generation. Bill and Hillary Clinton came to see Steve perform on one of her first nights out after the 2016 election. He has played for Presidents Bush and Trump. Tyrell has performed on stages all over the world, entertaining the likes of President Santos of Columbia, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as well as Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.