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Date of Death: May 24, 1974 (75)

Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA

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Seattle Opera Appoints Kenneth Kellogg as Inaugural Artistic Ambassador
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024


General Director Christina Scheppelmann announced the appointment of bass Kenneth Kellogg as Seattle Opera’s inaugural Artistic Ambassador.

Lainie Kazan's Four Classic 60s Albums Available for the First Time in Almost 60 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


Available for the first time in the nearly 60 years since they were introduced, the four 1960s vocal albums from Lainie Kazan are now streaming on all digital platforms.

DATE NIGHT AT THE MET With Edward W. Hardy Returns in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024


Back by popular demand, composer-violinist Edward W. Hardy will return to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for 'Date Night At The Met,' a part of the ETHEL and Friends series.

Review: SYMPHONY SWING! AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Mar 16, 2024


The American musical giant Duke Ellington wrote more than 1,000 compositions in his long career, and to mark the 125th anniversary of his birth in his native city, The Kennedy Center is determined to celebrate a lot of them. 

Creative Cauldron Gets Magical With 'Bold New Voices' Premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


Experience the Creative Cauldron premiere of CHICKS IN HEAVEN under the Bold New Voices series.

Paula Poundstone & More to Perform at Berkshire Theatre Group This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Join Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed its spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

PORGY AND BESS, World Premieres & More Set for Washington National Opera 2024�"2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Boston in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024


The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Boston for its annual performances this May. Learn more about the lineup here!

Chelsea Table + Stage Presents Broadway, Concert And Recording Artist Rosemary Loar
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


Join Broadway, concert, and recording artist ROSEMARY LOAR at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE as she celebrates her new album VAGABOND HEART on May 3rd.

DIAL M FOR MURDER & More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024


Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled its 57th season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Room 623, Harlem's Speakeasy Jazz Club, Unveils New Piano
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


ROOM 623, Harlem's Speakeasy Jazz Club, located at 271 W. 119th Street, celebrated a very special and much-needed gift – a brand new Yamaha U1 PE upright piano – presented by Harlemite and arts patron Stuart Holland.

Maria Schneider Orchestra, Christian Sands Trio, and More Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Oregon Symphony to Present Selections From Curtis Stewart's OF LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


The Oregon Symphony Orchestra will present composer and violinist Curtis Stewart's 'of Love' - A Personal Requiem. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Sutton Foster, Wynton Marsalis & More Set for Caramoor 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024


Caramoor has unveiled its summer 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Poulenc Trio & Shawnette Sulker Set for Music at Kohl Mansion This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


Music at Kohl Mansion (MAKM), the Bay Area's venerable presenter of the finest international chamber music, will continue its 41st anniversary with the much-anticipated 2024 spring concert series.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Comes to The Moss Center With PROMETHEAN FIRE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


Experience the magic of dance as Paul Taylor Dance Company takes the stage at the Moss Center, showcasing the captivating performance of PROMETHEAN FIRE. Don't miss this mesmerizing spectacle.

Peabody Institute Announces Spring 2024 Peabody Performance Series at Hopkins Bloomberg Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Discover the Spring 2024 lineup for the Peabody Performance Series at DC's JHU Bloomberg Center. Presented by Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute, the series promises an exciting season of performances.

Ben Jones Brings LET ME BE FRANK to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


54 Below will present Ben Jones in Let Me Be Frank on March 10, 2024. After a sold-out performance at the Birdland Jazz Club in December, Ben Jones brings this special encore performance to 54 Below.

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