Category: Genres

  • New York Philharmonic Announces October Orchestral Performances

    The New York Philharmonic presents six orchestral programs from late September through late October at the Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, having started on September 29. This season’s opening concerts include notable conducting debuts and premieres of works by composers from a variety of cultural traditions.

    After leading the New York Philharmonic’s opening gala, Music director Jaap van Zweden conducts the first two subscription programs, each featuring a premiere. Following, the philharmonic presents four programs that each feature remarkable debuts including musicians such as Mira Gražinytė-Tyla, returning soloist Yefim Bronfman, The Apollo’s Singers making their subscription debut with Sorrell who serves as their artistic director.

    To close out the opening season, Brad Lubman makes his NY Phil debut in ‘Sound On’ on October 27 conducting the premiere of Kinan Azmeh and Loyal Chaker’s Dawning for improvising musicians and orchestra, featuring clarinet and violin soloists.

    For more information for the New York Philharmonic performances please visit here.

    Opening Concert Season at Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center

    JAAP van ZWEDEN Conducts: US Premiere of The Elements with Joshua Bell – Sep 29 – Oct 1

    JAAP van ZWEDEN Conducts: World Premiere of Steve Reich’s Jacob’s Ladder – Oct 5 – 7

    MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA’S Debut Conducts: Sibelius, Raminta Serksnyte, and R. Schumann with Daniil Trifonov – Oct 11 – 14

    David Robertson Conducts: The US Premiere of Elena Firsova’s Piano Concerto – Oct 19 – 21

    Jeannette Sorrell Conducts: Handel’s Israel in Egypt – Oct 25 and 26

    Zorn, Azmeh, Chaker, and Chin Brad Lubman Conducts: “Sound On” – Oct 27

  • Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Rock Niagara Falls

    Wednesday, October 4th was an unseasonably warm fall evening in Niagara Falls, Ontario, at Fallsview Casino. Keanu Reeves with his band Dogstar staged an outstanding performance that left no one in doubt about the memories it created. There was only one opening act, the group Archer Oh who hailed from the state of California. 

    Archer Oh
    Archer Oh

    Dogstar consists of Keanu Reeves on bass. Robert Jailhouse on drums and Bret Dormouse on guitar and lead vocals.

    As the lights lowered and excitement rose in the crowds, the members of Dogstar made their way into the stage with a powerful force that attracted viewers at first instance. Not only a great actor, Reeves showed himself to be a talented musician. The chemistry in the band was unmistakably good as they shifted from song to another with ease exhibiting their musical talent. The line-up came just at the right time for die-hard fans, who were looking forward to hearing all Dogstar’s old numbers which prompted many to sing and dance along. 

    dogstar keanu reeves

    Tracks such as ‘Lust’ and ‘Sleep’ were exemplary of a fusion between alternative-rock and grunge elements in the band’s music. The evening was not dull even for a moment. Reeves bass tone was haunting enough to send shakes into the bones of every listener. He interacted with the audience and made it seem as if they were participating in a unique happening. 

    There was a strong link between the band and its followers, making it possible for a large number of people in the venue to have an intimate environment. When the night finally ended, Dogstar received thunderous applause and shouts of ‘one more’ as they departed the stage. The audience could hardly wait for the encore from the duo who made their way back to finish the night in grand style, giving the audience four more songs.

    Dogstar 2023 Tour Dates
    10/08 Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel
    10/10 Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
    10/11 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
    11/30 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
    12/03 San Francisco, CA – The Great American Music Hall
    12/05 Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre
    12/07 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
    12/08 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
    12/09 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
    12/11 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
    12/12 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
    12/14 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
    12/15 Washington, D.C. – The Howard Theatre
    12/16 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
    12/18 Charlotte, NC – The Underground
    12/19 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
    12/20 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
    12/21 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

  • Tyler Childers Has Extended Acclaimed “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” With Stops in NYC and Saratoga Springs

    Tyler Childers will continue his global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” through next summer, making stops in Madison Square Garden and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

    Special guests on the tour include Adeem The Artist, Willi Carlisle, S.G. Goodman, Wayne Graham, Shakey Graves, Valerie June, Laid Back Country Picker, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Allison Russell. 

    In celebration of the new record, Childers recently spoke with The New York Times, who praises, “His songs with roots in bluegrass, Southern rock and Appalachian tradition have pushed the boundaries of country music and even his own fan base, while cementing him as one of the most successful touring and streaming artists in his field—without the aid of radio,” and continues, “when he sings live, his eyes burn with the ferocity of a preacher, and fans hang on to every word.” 

    “Childers is clearly continuing to grow his audience by simply staying true to himself…one of country music’s more interesting, boundary-pushing artists.”

    Grammy.com

    Recorded at Dragline Studios, the album was produced by Childers and his longtime band, The Food Stamps—James Barker (pedal steel), Craig Burletic (bass), CJ Cain (guitar), Rodney Elkins (drums), Chase Lewis (keyboards) and Jesse Wells (guitar, fiddle). 

    The new album follows last year’s triple album, Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?, which featured eight songs presented in three distinct sonic perspectives—Hallelujah, Jubilee and Joyful Noise. Before Hounds, Childers released 2020’s Grammy-nominated surprise album, Long Violent History, which NPR Music called an “explicit and remarkable stand in solidarity.” His two previous releases, 2019’s #1 Country Squire as well 2017’s RIAA Platinum debut, Purgatory, were released to overwhelming critical and commercial acclaim. In the years since his debut, Childers has earned two Grammy nominations and has been featured on “CBS This Morning,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series and “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.” 

    “The penetrating country singer-songwriter is becoming a total rock star without any radio support…If you are not on this man’s express train to stardom, get on board now.”

    Music Row

    Fans are being asked to register before tickets go on-sale to help block bots and scalpers, reduce resale and get tickets directly into the hands of real people. Registration for the pre-sale is open now until Sunday, October 8 at 11:59pm ET—see tour dates below, and sign up HERE. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the pre-sale starting next Wednesday, October 11. A very limited number of tickets will be available for the general on-sale following on Friday, October 13 at 10:00am local time at ticketmaster.com, while supplies last. 

    TYLER CHILDERS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
    Italics on-sale next Friday, October 13 at 10:00am local time

    December 30—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    December 31—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    February 15, 2024—Dublin, Ireland—3Olympia‡ (SOLD OUT)

    February 17, 2024—Glasgow, U.K.—Barrowland Ballroom‡ (SOLD OUT)

    February 19, 2024—Manchester, U.K.—Albert Hall‡ (SOLD OUT)

    February 21, 2024—London, U.K.—Eventim Apollo‡

    February 22, 2024—London, U.K.—Eventim Apollo‡ (SOLD OUT)

    February 26, 2024—Hamburg, Germany—Docks‡

    February 27, 2024—Copenhagen, Denmark—VEGA‡ (SOLD OUT)

    March 2, 2024—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso‡ (SOLD OUT)

    March 3, 2024—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso‡ (SOLD OUT)

    March 5, 2024—Stockholm, Sweden—Münchenbryggeriet‡ (SOLD OUT)

    March 6, 2024—Oslo, Norway—Sentrum Scene‡ (SOLD OUT)

    March 16, 2024—Thackerville, OK—Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort

    April 5, 2024—San Diego, CA—Viejas Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

    April 6, 2024—Inglewood, CA—Kia Forum+ (SOLD OUT)

    April 9, 2024—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center† (SOLD OUT)

    April 10, 2024—Austin, TX—Moody Center† (SOLD OUT)

    April 13, 2024—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena† (SOLD OUT)

    April 15, 2024—Birmingham, AL—Legacy Arena at The BJCC# (SOLD OUT)

    April 16, 2024—Knoxville, TN—Thompson Boling Arena# (SOLD OUT)

    April 18, 2024—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena# (SOLD OUT)

    April 19, 2024—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena# (SOLD OUT)

    May 27, 2024—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena~ (SOLD OUT)

    May 29, 2024—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden^ (SOLD OUT)

    May 30, 2024—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden^ (SOLD OUT)

    June 2, 2024—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater‡‡

    June 5, 2024—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre‡‡

    June 7, 2024—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre‡‡

    June 8, 2024—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre‡‡

    June 11, 2024—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre++

    June 13, 2024—Chicago, IL—United Center++

    June 27, 2024—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center††

    June 28, 2024—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest at American Family Insurance Amphitheater†† (SOLD OUT)

    June 30, 2024—Burgettstown, PA—The Pavilion at Star Lake††

    July 3, 2024—Saratoga Springs, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center~~

    July 5, 2024—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheater~~

    July 6, 2024—Cavendish, Prince Edward Island—Cavendish Beach Music Festival

    July 9, 2024—Toronto, Ontario—Budweiser Stage~~

    July 11, 2024—London, Ontario—Rock the Park Festival

    August 6, 2024—Calgary, Alberta—Scotiabank Saddledome~

    August 8, 2024—Vancouver, British Columbia—Rogers Arena~

    August 10, 2024—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater~

    August 11, 2024—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater~

    August 14, 2024—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre##

    August 17, 2024—Boulder, CO—Folsom Field**

    August 20, 2024—West Valley City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre##

    August 21, 2024—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater##

    August 23, 2024—George, WA—Gorge Amphitheatre^^

    August 24, 2024—Missoula, MT—Washington-Grizzly Stadium^^

    *with special guest Shovels & Rope

    ‡with special guest John R. Miller

    +with special guest Medium Build

    †with special guest Hayes Carll

    #with special guest 49 Winchester

    ~with special guest Allison Russell

    ^with special guest Sylvan Esso

    ‡‡with special guests Valerie June and Willi Carlisle

    ++with special guest S.G. Goodman

    ††with special guests S.G. Goodman and Adeem The Artist

    ~~with special guests S.G. Goodman and Wayne Graham

    ##with special guest Shakey Graves 

    **with special guests Shakey Graves and Laid Back Country Picker

    ^^with special guest Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

    For ticket information, click here.

  • Rochester New Wave Duo The Heroic Enthusiasts Reimagine 80’s Classic ‘Tears Run Rings’

    In a thrilling collision of musical generations, New York’s own The Heroic Enthusiasts have teamed up with producer Stephen Hague to breathe new life into a timeless classic. Their latest single, ‘Tears Run Rings,’ is a reimagining of Marc Almond’s 1988 hit, and it’s nothing short of a musical revelation.

    The Heroic Enthusiasts, a dynamic New Wave duo, take us on a mesmerizing journey into the past with their rendition of ‘Tears Run Rings.’ Guitarist Thomas Ferrara reveals the profound impact that Marc Almond and Soft Cell had on their musical upbringing. “It was a magical awakening—a whole fresh and beautiful world opened up for us in lyrics, instrumentation, and production,” Ferrara explained.

    To bring their vision to life, The Heroic Enthusiasts enlisted the expertise of renowned producer Stephen Hague, known for his work with Pet Shop Boys, New Order, and Blur, among others. The result is a rich and textured soundscape featuring layered synth lines and pulsating drum beats.

    Hague previously produced the duo’s two EPs, and their collaboration reached new heights with the reimagining of ‘It’s A Sin,’ a chart-topping hit originally produced by Hague for Pet Shop Boys in 1987. Speaking about their collaboration, Hague notes, “So much of what I’m sent these days is basically beats with hooks, but the Heroic’s stuff was a breath of fresh air—I was taken by their songcraft and musicality.”

    With ‘Tears Run Rings,’ The Heroic Enthusiasts continue to deliver their emotionally charged brand of New Wave/synth-pop to a global audience. The song captures the essence of their unique musical identity while honoring the artists who inspired them.

    The Heroic Enthusiasts’ reimagining of ‘Tears Run Rings’ is a nostalgic journey infused with new energy, showcasing their commitment to preserving the essence of classic hits while infusing them with their distinctive style. As they continue to redefine the New Wave genre, The Heroic Enthusiasts remind us that great music is both timeless and ever-evolving.

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  • Blue Öyster Cult Announces Upcoming Live Album, Single, and November Westbury Show

    Blue Öyster Cult released a new single this week, “I’m On the Lamb but I Ain’t No Sheep (Live),” alongside the announcement of their upcoming live album, 50th Anniversary Live – First Night, set to release on December 8. 

    Blue Öyster Cult
50th Anniversary Live – First Night

    The new single, “I’m On the Lamb but I Ain’t No Sheep (Live),” was released alongside an official live music video. The entire album was recorded live at NYC’s Sony Hall in September 2022. The group celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a set of 3 sold out shows at the Midtown Manhattan venue.

    For the historic career milestone, the group played each of their first three albums in their entirety at the three respective shows. The live album will include live recordings of each entire album.

    Blue Öyster Cult was formed in 1967 on Long Island, developing a cult following throughout the 70s and 80s. The group made their debut at Stony Brook University’s Pritchard Gymnasium. Eric Bloom, a Brooklyn native, joined the group in 1969, after original guitarist Allen Lanier accompanied him on a road trip through Upstate New York and heard his tapes as a talented vocalist.

    Blue Öyster Cult

    The group is set to play a show at The Space at Westbury Theatre, in Westbury, NY on November 22. Tickets are on sale now and available here.

    Blue Öyster Cult are Eric Bloom (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Donald “Buck Dharma ” Roeser (guitar, vocals), Richie Castellano (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Danny Miranda (bass, vocals), and Jules Radino (drums). The group is joined by special guest Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals). 

    Upcoming Tour Dates:

    10/14/23 – Sante Fe Springs, CA @ Sante Fe Springs Marketplace & Concert Venue

    11/10/23 – Carterville, IL @ Walker’s Bluff Casino

    11/11/23 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre

    11/18/23 – Davenport, IA @ Rhythm City Casino Resort

    11/22/23 – Westbury, NY @ The Space at Westbury Theatre

    12/05/23 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Events Center

    12/07/23 – Enoch, Alberta, Canada @ River Cree Resort

    12/28/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

    12/29/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Golden Nugget

  • Watch Stevie Nicks Perform Her Signature Looks to a Buffalo Crowd

    Renowned icon Stevie Nicks came to the KeyBank Center on Wednesday, October 4 to a packed crowd. She brought a mixture of sound from her own solo album, covers with signature artists, and of course hits from her Fleetwood Mac days. 

    Special guest CIL opened up the night with her pop and R&B tunes. At just 20 years old she has taken her music career to new heights. CIL uses her unashamedly songwriting abilities to share her most raw and vulnerable experiences. Her soulful vocals lifted up the crowd for a magical night. 

    Stevie Nicks is nothing short of a singer-songwriter legend spanning over a decade. She performs with a full stage of band members and mystical lighting. She began the night with “Outside the Rain” showing off that the passage of time has had no effect on her outstanding vocal range. She followed up with Fleetwood Mac’s hit “Dreams” which brought the crowd immediately back to the hippy dippy days. 

    This tour paid much homage to nostalgia. Stevie brought out her old outfits from decades ago and told countless stories about tour life. She stated that Buffalo has always had a special place in her heart because it’s where she bought her first ever signature top hat. It’s a city she always feels called to return to. 

    Stevie then played “Gypsy,” which she said was a song that took her back to 1975 when she first felt fame and was no longer poor. Tour life back then meant traveling in a beat up car that couldn’t reverse. After, she brought out her iconic Bella Donna Cape for her performance of “Bella Donna.”   

    The visuals throughout the show flipped through photos over the years. One montage had both the crowd and Stevie in tears when she closed with “Landslide.” She dedicated the song to Christine McVie who passed almost a year ago. Stevie shared how she always struggled when singing this song after her best friend died. The legendary artist shared with Buffalo “something my Mother would share to me, she always said Stevie when you hurt you always go to the stage. So I’m going to the stage.” 

    This was a special night in Buffalo that was full of love and remembrance. As Stevie and the band members bowed, people could not stop cheering. The Keybank Center has an exciting up and coming fall schedule. Katt Williams is on stage October 7 and Shania Twain performs October 20. Get your tickets here

    Setlist: Outside the Rain, Dreams, If Anyone Falls, Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around, Fall From Grace, For What It’s Worth, Gypsy, Wild Heart, Bella Donna, Stand Back, Soldier’s Angel, Gold Dust Woman, I Sing for the Things, Edge of Seventeen

    Encore: Free Fallin’, Rhiannon, Landslide

  • Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Begins 23-24 Season with Chevalier, Mendelssohn

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes will begin their 2023-24 concert season on October 14 at the historic Park Church in Elmira. The opening show will feature a piece by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, titled Overture to L’Amant Anonyme (The Anonymous Lover).

    Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

    Dubbed the “Black Mozart,” Bologne was a Frenchman of Creole descent whose work has been long overlooked, despite comparisons to many classical figureheads in European history. Bologne is the subject of the feature film, Chevalier, released in April 2023 by Searchlight Pictures.

    Prior to the concert, the Park Church will host a screening of Chevalier as part of the Meaningful Movies series. The screening will be on October 12 at 7PM. Guests can RSVP at OSFL.org to save a spot.

    In everything we perform this season, we are prioritizing music education for all. Listeners get the most out of live concerts by being informed before arriving at the concert hall. We are offering pre-concert lectures, educational activity packets for all ages, and now a popular option of holding a movie night.

    Karen Dusek, Managing Director of the OSFL

    The second piece of the concert is an instrumental adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw’s “and the swallow.” Originally a choral work based on Psalm 84, the piece has been adapted for orchestra. Finally, Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 will close the show.

    The night’s soloist will be OSFL’s principal trumpet, Frank Gabriel Campos, performing the Trumpet Concerto by Hummel. Campos authored the Trumpet Technique method book, used at colleges and universities worldwide, and recently retired from tenure at Ithaca College.

    Frank Gabriel Campos

    Season ticket packages are still available and include the October 14th concert. Packages also include 3 full-orchestra concerts and 5 concerts in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series. Contact the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes office at 607-936-2873 or order online at OSFL.org.

  • West Falls Center for the Arts Has Announced This Year’s Fallsfest

    West Falls Center for the Arts will hold its second annual Fallsfest this October, in conjunction with The Blueberry Treehouse Farm in West Falls, NY, outside of Buffalo.

    west falls center for the arts fallsfest

    The West Falls Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual, performing, music, and healing arts programming to a diverse rural population.

    Their ongoing programs include a weekly concert series with local youth performers opening for national talent, a free kids music jam series for young musicians (partnering with the Sportsman’s Foundation), the prestigious Southtowns Youth Jazz Orchestra led by Mark Filsinger, as well as the Buffalo Jazz Collective with young musicians performing alongside accomplished professionals.

    This year, they’re hosting FallsFest on October 14 from 10am-10pm, and October 15, from 10am-6pm. Come enjoy live music, the AKG Art Truck, craft vendors and artists, pumpkin smashing, animals, food trucks, the Super Hilarious Magic Show with Nick Mambretti, homemade WFCA pizza, a Prehistoric Reptile Show, a treehouse café, and beautiful nature trails.

    Purchase tickets online here for October 14 and/or October 15. Adults are $10, kids 3-12 are $5, and kids 2 and under are free.

    For more information, visit their website.

  • Samara Joy, Grammy Winner for Best New Artist, Announces ‘A Joyful Holiday’ EP

    Bronx native and two-time GRAMMY winner Samara Joy is set to release A Joyful Holiday, a 6-song EP of beloved seasonal favorites.

    Photo credit: Ambe J. Williams

    This extension of her latest album, Linger Awhile, features accomplished jazz musicians and includes singles like “O Holy Night,” “Warm in December,” and a new take on Stevie Wonder’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me.”

    A Joyful Holiday, produced by Matt Pierson, will drop on October 27 via Verve, with an exclusive emerald green color variant LP available.

    The holiday EP comes after an extraordinary year for Samara Joy, who clinched the prestigious Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album awards at this year’s Grammys.

    Samara Joy has shared a delightful rendition of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” which you can listen to here.

    “Singing alongside my family has always been a special time kept between us, but this December, I’m excited to share that special feeling with you all! This holiday season, it brings me great joy to present my first role models, the McLendon Family, on a month-long tour throughout the US. Join us for a show you’ll never forget!”

    Samara Joy

    Samara Joy has also announced the Verve Vinyl Collection, comprising her three Verve LPs, Linger Awhile, Linger Awhile Longer, and A Joyful Holiday. This collection will hit the shelves on November 17 and can be pre-ordered here.

    A Joyful Holiday Tracklist

    “Warm In December”
    “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me ft. Sullivan Fortner”
    “The Christmas Song”
    “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
    “O Holy Night”
    “The Christmas Song (Live)”

    Samara Joy 2023 Tour Dates

    9/28 – 10/1 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Jazz

    10/4 – Davis, CA @ Mondavi Center

    10/6 – 7 – New York, NY @ Rose Hall at The Lincoln Center

    10/14 – Kansas City @ Folly Theater

    10/15 – Denver, CO @ Newman Center

    10/18 – Easton, PA @ Williams Center for the Arts / Performance Series

    10/20 – Storrs, CT @ Jorgenson Center

    10/22 – Brookville, NY @ Tilles Center

    10/24 – Columbia, MO @ Missouri Theater

    10/25 – Iowa City @ Hancher Auditorium

    10/27 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    11/3 – Zurich, Switzerland @ TVD

    11/5 – Athens, Greece @ Megaron Athens

    11/7 – Hamburg, Germany @ Elb Philharmonic

    11/8 – Berlin, Germany @ TBD

    11/12 – Paris, FR @ Le Trianon

    11/17 – Bologna, Italy @ TBD

    11/18 – Milan, Italy @ TBD

    11/19 – London, UK @ Barbican Center, London Jazz Festival

    12/3 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall, UT Austin

    12/4 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville Symphony

    12/7 – Los Angeles, CA @ Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

    12/8 – Santa Barbara, CA @ The Granada Theater

    12/12 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

    12/14 – 12/15 – New York, NY @ Apollo Theater

    12/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall

    12/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kimmel Center

    12/23 – North Bethesda, MD @ Strathmore

  • Playhouse Stage Company Unveils 36th Season with Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde Musicals

    Playhouse Stage Company has announced its 36th Season, presenting both professional and youth musical theatre to the Capital Region. The upcoming lineup features four shows to be presented at Cohoes Music Hall and Albany’s Park Playhouse, as well as productions for schools and young people in the community.

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    The season will kick off in time for the holidays with the musical adaptation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, running from December 1-23 at Cohoes Music Hall. The classic story by Barbara Robinson follows the “horrible Herdmans,” the rowdy bunch who force their way into the annual Christmas pageant, and transform the story into an unexpected extravaganza.

    Spring Awakening

    The group will present Spring Awakening, running from April 12-28, 2024. Featuring a cast of advanced teen students alongside professional actors, Spring Awakening showcases a fearless approach to taboo topics. A winner of eight Tony Awards, the timeless musical is based on the 19th century German book of the same name.

    The Marvelous Wonderettes

    Next summer will begin at Cohoes Music Hall with the musical The Marvelous Wonderettes. Running from June 28-July 24, 2024, this 1950s and 60s musical brings fabulous harmonies and fashions as four friends take the stage at their high school prom with a jukebox full of hits.

    Legally Blonde

    Finally, the company will return to Park Playhouse for the fan favorite Legally Blonde: The Musical. Based on the book and hit 2001 film, the musical follows Elle Woods, a fashion-forward, hard-working young woman as she embarks on a journey through Harvard Law. Legally Blonde will run from July 16-August 18, 2024.

    With this season’s productions, our goal is to continue exceeding audience expectations with first-rate  musical theatre that’s both entertaining and engaging. This season, we’re offering a lineup of shows that, each in their own way, invite  audiences to reflect on, reconsider and redefine how they see the world around them. With a mix of the  region’s most talented young performers from our Playhouse Stage Academy, local and regional  professional actors and musicians, and a world-class design and creative team, we’ll once again work hard  to prove to audiences why we were dubbed ‘Broadway in the Capital Region’s backyard’ when we were  founded all the way back in 1989.

    Playhouse Stage Co. Producing Artistic Director Owen Smith

    In addition to the mainstage offerings, the Playhouse Stage Company will offer two shows geared towards children: Grace for President, and Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. Both perfect for family audiences, Grace for President will run from February 26-March 22, 2024. Finding Nemo Jr. will run from August 21-25, 2024 at a new outdoor venue to be announced.

    Four-ticket Flex Packs that can be used for any of the company’s mainstage productions will go on sale Saturday, September 30 online playhousestage.org and thecohoesmusichall.org, or by phone at (518)  434-0776. Tickets to individual productions will go on sale later in the season. For  more information, audiences can visit www.playhousestage.org