The Pretenders have recently announced a US headline tour which is set to begin on August 16th at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. Throughout the nine-date trek, the English-American rock band will perform in unique and intimate venues all across the country.
The American tour comes ahead of the Pretenders’ eagerly awaited studio album Relentless which will drop on September 15th. Produced by multiple Grammy Award-nominee David Wrench (Courtney Barnett, David Byrne), Relentless marks the second consecutive full-length songwriting collaboration by group founder Chrissie Hynde and Pretenders’ guitarist James Walbourne. The album includes the recently released singles “Let The Sun Come In“ and “I Think About You Daily.”
The live performances will give the Pretenders an incredible opportunity to introduce their new music directly to the fans. Throughout this run, the band will join Guns N’ Roses as a special guest on their own upcoming North American stadium tour for a total of seven performances making the Pretenders’ original nine-date tour stretch to seventeen. Tickets for their headline dates are available on July 21st!
The Pretenders 2023 Tour
August 11 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
August 15 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium *
August 16 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
August 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park at North Shore *
August 21 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park *
August 24 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field *
August 26 – Nashville, TN – The Blue Room
August 29 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
August 31 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
September 3 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre *
September 5 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
September 7 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
September 9 – St. Louis, MO – Busch Stadium *
October 1 – Dana Point, CA – OHANA Festival †
October 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
October 4 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy + Harriet’s (Outdoor)
On July 20th, Atlanta Rapper Killer Mike brought his High & Holy Tour to the Apollo Theater in Harlem. He emphasized to the crowd that this wasn’t any standard rap show. The Church stage set and the five background singers set the tone as their vocals provided a soothing sound with Mike’s raps. The performance had many intimate moments, with the backtracks stopping to let the fans and Mike go a capella.
Killer Mike performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Photo by: Lucas Kurzweil.
Killer Mike spent most of the show playing tracks from his new solo album MICHAEL, but he also brought out a few special guests for the New York crowd. The first surprise artist to join Killer Mike on the stage was Harlem’s own Cam’ron. Although brief, Cam’ron was able to pump up the crowd with his song “Touch It or Not.” Toward the show’s end, Mike brought out his Run The Jewels partner El-P to perform “DON’T LET THE DEVIL.” Killer Mike brought everyone to church with his performance, leaving them with an everlasting memory of what greatness looks like on the stage of the iconic Apollo Theater.
Killer Mike performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Photo by: Lucas Kurzweil.
Tickets for the rest of the High & Holy tour are available HERE, and the dates are below:
Killer Mike and Cam’ron at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Photo by: Lucas Kurzweil.
JUL 21, 2023 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
JUL 23, 2023 – Pitchfork Music Festival – Chicago, IL
JUL 24, 2023 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
JUL 27, 2023 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA
JUL 28, 2023 – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
JUL 29, 2023 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
JUL 31, 2023 – The Theatre at Ace Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
AUG 1, 2023 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
AUG 3, 2023 – House of Blues Houston – Houston, TX
AUG 4, 2023 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX
AUG 5, 2023 – The Joy Theater – New Orleans, LA
Killer Mike and El-P at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Photo by: Lucas Kurzweil.
Philip Selway, Radiohead’s drummer, has announced an upcoming one-night only show. In celebration of his most recent album Strange Dance, Selway will be performing at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City on September 25.
Although perhaps best known as the drummer of iconic rock band Radiohead, Philip Selway is also a successful solo musician. Strange Dance is Selway’s third and latest studio album. His performance at Le Poisson Rogue will be his first time playing at the venue in eight years.
Founded by musicians in 2008, Le Poisson Rouge is located in the heart of Greenwich Village. The venue’s website names it an “underground live music sanctuary.” Audiences can expect to hear a wide variety of music when visiting, from indie rock to contemporary classic and everything in-between. Additionally, the venue includes a Gallery Bar that hosts art exhibitions, stand-up comedy, and drag queen bingo. Previous performances at Le Poisson Rogue include Charli XCX, Christina Aguilera, Florence & The Machine, and more.
Selway revealed the show in an Instagram post. Beginning the caption with his classic opening “Hiya,” Selway wrote that he was “delighted to announce” that he will be bringing his album to Le Poisson Rouge “for one night only.”
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Two of the biggest acts in Latin rap, Gera MX and Nanpa Básico, will stop at Palladium Times Square on November 3 as part of the Que Chimba La Raza Tour. The 11-city American tour gets underway on August 31 in Los Angeles.
Gera MX- Facebook
Born Gerardo Daniel Torres Montana, Gera MX has skyrocketed to global fame in large part because of his 2021 song “Botella Tras Botella”. The track made history, becoming the first regional Mexican song to ever debut on the Billboard Hot 100. With origins in Latin boom-bap, Gera MX has steadily added to his vivid, personal, and hard-hitting lyrics. His current sound is decidedly unique, infusing traditional latin rap songs with elements of ranchera and reggaeton. Once a mainstay in the Mexican rap scene, Gera MX has carved a lane for himself in the international Latin landscape.
Colombian artist Nanpa Básico started making music back in 2012. Since then, the Medellín native has racked up millions of fans from around the world. Básico’s music is intimate, vulnerable, and diverse in its sound. From melodic Latin love songs to hard hitting street raps, Básico is constantly looking to express different parts of his identity and life. His 2022 album HECHO M13RD4 made waves for its melancholic atmosphere and heartbreaking tracks. The album included features from Ryan Castro, Santa Fe Klan, and of course Gera MX.
Tickets will be available via an artist presale starting on Wednesday, July 12 at 10 AM. The general on-sale for the Que Chimba La Raza Tour will start on Friday, July 14 at 10 AM here.
TOUR DATES
Thu, Aug 31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
Fri, Sep 01 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
Sat, Sep 02 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
Thu, Sep 07 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Fri, Sep 08 — Dallas, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sun, Sep 10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
Thu, Nov 02 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
As the Phish Summer Tour nears its seven-night run at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in NYC from July 28 to August 5, pre-shows and after-parties have been announced orbiting around Phish’s showings at MSG. Many of these events are being held by Creative Entertainment Group (CEG) with two additional events by PhanArt.
July 28
The six-piece rock band Kendall Street Company will be playing live at the Cutting Room at 11:55 p.m., with a $25 fee and an age limit of 21 and over. The band is based out of Charlottesville, VA, and incorporates elements of jazz, folk, bluegrass, and funk in their songs. Tickets and more information can be found here.
July 29
July 29 will feature one of two shows by PhanArt as a part of its Summer in the City event at Hill Country Barbecue. With music be Sweeping Views, PhanArt will include artists and vendors from across the jam scene and country selling wares made by the fans, for the fans. Admission is free, with doors opening at 1:00 p.m.. More information can be found on PhanArt’s website.
Also at Hill Country is the free after-party with One Time Weekend, an “innovative shred-funk” quartet out of Connecticut. Known for high-energy live shows, “We Grove – You Move” is the mantra of One Time Weekend. Doors open at 11:00 p.m., with the show starting at 12:00 a.m.. More information can be found here.
At the Cutting Room will be Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Sarasota, FL. Playing alongside Dickey Betts, his father, in his band the Great Southern, Betts would later act as one of the founders for the Allman Betts Band. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. and the show starts at 12:30 a.m.. More information can be found here.
July 30
Pre-Phish at the Cutting Room will be the 50th Anniversary of Watkins Glen Summer Jam. With 600,000 in attendance, the original Watkins Glen Summer Jam in 1973 won the Guinness Book of World Records entry for “Largest audience at a pop festival.”
The 50th Anniversary Event will feature the music of The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band and The Band through The Allmost Brothers Band, ALEO productions performance of The Band, and Near Dead Experience. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., the show starts at 2:00 p.m., and more information can be found here.
A Phish After-Party Elton Jawn: Philly Phunk x Elton Dance Party will be held at Hill Country Barbecue. The Knotty G’s will be joined by Felix Pastorius, Neal “Fro” Evans of Dopapod, and Jeremy Kaplan of Dogs in a Pile. Doors open at 11:30 p.m., the show begins at 12:30 a.m., and tickets are $15. More information can be found here.
At the Cutting Room will be Space Bacon, with doors opening at 11:30 p.m. and the show starting at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $18. More information can be found here.
August 1
Grateful Dead tribute band Stella Blue’s Band will be holding two shows on Aug. 1, with the latter being a Phish after-party. Both are being held at the Cutting Room. Committed to recreating the authentic experience of being at a Grateful Dead show, they are based in the Tri-State area. The show is for all ages, with doors opening at 11:30 p.m. and the show starting at 11:59 p.m.. It is an all-ages show with $25 tickets. More information can be found here.
Art Thief & LINKS will be holding their After-Party at Hill Country Barbecue. Art Thief is a science fiction rock band from New Paltz, and LINKS is a 10-piece electrofunk futureband from Brooklyn. Tickets are $18 with doors opening at 11:00 p.m. and the show starting at 12:00 a.m.. More information can be found here.
August 2
At the Cutting Room will be LaMP, a band from Burlington, VT. Combining the talents of Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski, the trio has played together since 2018. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $25. More information can be found here.
Also that night, the Phish After-Party featuring Dizgo will be held at Hill Country Barbecue. It will feature the music of Talking Heads, Gorillaz & Dizgo. Doors open at 11:00 p.m., the show begins at 12:00 a.m., and tickets are $15. More information can be found here.
August 3
Since Phish isn’t playing this evening, why not check out an up and coming band you might not otherwise get a chance to see? Mercury Lounge will host Hilltop on August 3rd, with the Albany-based band bringing Thursday night funk and jams to those looking to keep boogieing down in between Phish shows. Joining Hilltop at Mercury Lounge will be Whaley + Ernie & The Band opening the night. Tickets available here.
August 4
Perpetual Groove, a rock band from Savannah, GA, will be playing at the Cutting Room. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $25 for the event, and are available here.
Also on this day is Lava Party, a pre-show event from 4:20-6:20 p.m. Admission is free with great food and beer selections.
August 5
PhanArt’s second show of the MSG run will take place on Aug. 5, also at Hill Country Barbecue. Different vendors and artists will be present, with Sweeping Views spinning live for this event as well.
Admission is still free, with doors also opening at 1:00 p.m. for the Aug. 5 show. More information can be found on PhanArt’s website.
Later that night at the Cutting Room, the improv rockers Eggy will be playing. The band is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jake Brownstein, keyboardist Dani Battat, bassist Michael Goodman and drummer Alex Bailey. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $20, available here alongside more information.
Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street between Madison & Park Avenues. It is a five minute walk from MSG. Hill Country, meanwhile, is located at 30 W 26th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. It is also a five minute walk from MSG.
Porno for Pyros has announced their Horns, Thorns en Halos tour, which will feature stops in Manhattan and Port Chester. This tour marks 30 years since the release of Porno for Pyros, and is the first tour for the band in 25 years.
Credit: Andi K. Taylor
Porno for Pyros was originally founded in 1992 by members of Jane’s Addiction, vocalist Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins, as well as vocalist and guitarist Peter DiStefano and bassist Martyn LeNoble. The band went on hiatus in 1998 after releasing Porno for Pyros in 1993 and Good God’s Urge in 1996.
The original members reunified in 2022, performing at a sold-out show in Los Angeles, CA. Following this, the Porn for Pyros has performed at Rockville, the Chicago Metro, and Lollapalooza. They have also been working on new material that they expect to release sometime this year.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Oct. 8 – Hard Rock Live Sacramento – Wheatland, CA
Oct. 10 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA
Oct. 13 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 15 – The House of Blues Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 17 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 19 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
Oct. 21 – Steelhouse Omaha – Omaha, NE
Oct. 23 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI
Oct. 24 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
Times Square Alliance has announced its this years schedule for its annual arts initiative, Times Square Live (TSQ LIVE).
This years TSQ LIVE will be a series of over 80 free, open-air performances across its public plazas, beginning this May and running through September 2023. Marking its biggest series to date with more partners than ever, TSQ LIVE will be NYC’s largest public program series featuring DJ sets, live concerts, and dance performances from some of the most prestigious organizations in NYC and beyond, including Pioneer Works, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, New York Live Arts, Rash Bar, Elsewhere, and Soul Summit.
“This summer we have the chance to turn over Times Square to the artists, musicians and performers that make New York City such an incredible place. In turn, the plazas of Times Square become a stage for over 80 free events – from punk shows to classical music; West African dance workshops to voguing classes -all timed to reach the millions in Times Square this summer heading home from work, to a show or visiting for the very first time,”
TSQ Arts Director Jean Cooney
Each year in the warmer months, the Times Square Alliance celebrates New York City’s creative community and vibrant arts ecosystem with TSQ LIVE, offering free and accessible programs nearly every weekday to the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors that pass through the Crossroads of the World. The series spotlights the rich diversity of talent found on our city’s streets, and brings together artists, performers and cultural partners from quintessential New York institutions to share their work in one of the world’s most iconic public stages.
Programs
Tune in on Tuesdays to hear NYC-based DJs bring their expert craft to music lovers and passersby in Times Square. The series kicked off from May to June presented by Brooklyn-based Rash Bar, and followed with programs by Brooklyn venue Elsewhere to return in August. Once a month from July to September, DJ collective Soul Summit will bring their soulful house music to the plazas of Times Square, along with other local DJs joining the celebration each Tuesday in July at 5 pm.
Brooklyn-based leading nonprofit cultural center Pioneer Works, known for their experimental music program and residency, is curating and presenting a series of musical performances featuring past, current, and future musicians-in-residence across all genres, including Michael Foster, Corrine Jasmin, Avola, Greg Fox, H x H (Lester St. Louis & Chris Williams), Kwami Winfield, Ciarra Black, Brent Arnold, and Issei Herr.
Photo courtesy of Michael Hull for the Times Square Alliance.
Jazz at Lincoln Center is taking over Times Square to bring New York City’s jazz scene to Broadway, creating the feeling of an intimate club amidst the lights and sounds of the city. In keeping with its mission to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy, the organization will present a dynamic array of musicians including Naledi Masilo, Mariel Bildsten Septet, and Roxy Coss Quartet.
Check out NYC’s buzziest up-and-coming talent live on Fridays in Times Square. Musicians from New York City and beyond will present free concerts, ranging from indie, pop, and electronic, many of whom will be celebrating the debut of new work or an upcoming summer album release.
Rescheduled due to inclement weather, Carnegie Hall will host a free concert in Times Square by accordionist Gregorio Uribe, known for his eclectic Colombian rhythms, celebrating sensational sounds from across the country and around the globe.
FULL JULY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 5, 5 pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | The Manhattan Review of Unnatural Acts (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, July 6, 5 pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Winard Harper and Jeli Posse (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday July 7, 6 pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays | Julia Wolf (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, July 11, 5 pm: DJ Sets with Soul Summit Music (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, July 12, 5 pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | Ciarra Black (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, July 13, 5 pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Mariel Bildsten Septet (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, July 14, 6 pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays | Brooke Alexx (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, July 18, 5 pm: DJ Sets with Disco Tehran (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, July 19, 5 pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | Brent Arnold: Solo Cello & Electronics (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, July 20, 5 pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Naledi Masilo [in honor of Nelson Mandela’s Birthday Celebration] (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, July 21, 5 pm: Live Music with Carnegie Hall | Gregorio Uribe (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, July 25, 5 pm: DJ Sets | (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, July 26, 5 pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | Kwami Winfield (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, July 27, 5 pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Roxy Coss (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, July 28, 6 pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays | (Broadway & 46th St)
FULL AUGUST SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 1, 5pm: DJ Sets with Elsewhere | Swami Sound (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, August 2, 5pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | Issei Herr/Princess Princess feat. Concrete Husband (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, August 3, 5pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Grace Fox Big Band (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, August 4, 6pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays | The Scarlet Opera (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, August 8, 5pm: DJ Sets with Soul Summit (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, August 9, 5pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | Corrine Jasmin (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, August 10, 5pm: Dance with Ailey Extension | 50th Anniversary Celebration Hip Hop Class with TweetBoogie feat. LIVE DJ (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, August 11, 5pm: Dance with Brickhouse NYC | 50th Anniversary Celebration Hip Hop Showcase (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, August 15, 5pm: DJ Sets with Elsewhere | Jubilee (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, August 16, 5pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | The Chutneys (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, August 17, 5pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Simon Moullier Quartet (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, August 18, 6pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, August 22, 5pm: DJ Sets with Rash Bar | Time Four You to Get a Watch (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, August 24, 5pm: Dance with OTA Vogue Academy | Dance Class (Broadway & 46th St)
Friday, August 25, 5pm: Live Music on Summer Fridays | Backwoodz Studioz Showcase featuring Fatboi Sharif, Fielded, Cavalier, and E L U C I D (Broadway & 46th St)
Tuesday, August 29, 5pm: Dance with Big Apple Ranch | Line Dancing with Jon Lee (Broadway & 43rd St)
Wednesday, August 30, 5pm: Live Music with Pioneer Works | H x H (Lester St. Louis & Chris Williams) (Broadway & 43rd St)
Thursday, August 31, 5pm: Live Music with Jazz at Lincoln Center | Endea Owens and the Cookout (Broadway & 46th St)
For more information, please visit Times Square Live’s website.
After more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles will embark on their final tour, dubbed “The Long Goodbye,” featuring two dates in NYC and one in Belmont Park. The tour will kick off in Madison Square Garden this September and is expected to continue into 2025. The band will be accompanied by special guest Steely Dan.
The Eagles. Credit: Ron Koch.
The Eagles have performed over 1,000 concerts over their long career, with their tours consistently ranking in both Billboard’s and Pollstar’s top 10 lists. They have sold over 150 million albums, with six #1 albums. In 1998, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Notable albums include Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), which is the best-selling album in history at 38 times platinum. Another of their albums, Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times platinum. The band has also earned six Grammy awards.
Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.
The Eagles
The Eagles plan to expand the tour, expecting it to run until 2025. They will return to various cities as the market demands, with scheduling information to be released as dates are set.
Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available on July 12 for all currently announced shows. The general on-sale will begin on July 14 at 10:00 a.m. More information and tickets can be found on the Eagles’ website.
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC) has recently announced shows for their inaugural season, with “Refuge: A Concert Series to Welcome the World” kicking off the season in Sept. 2023. PAC is located in the World Trade Center and was the final public piece of the reconstruction.
Perelman Performing Arts Center Aerial View. Credit: Bill Saltzstein
The facility was named after Ronald O. Perelman, a businessman, philanthropist, and benefactor, the building was designed by the architecture firm REX, with many interior spaces being designed by Rockwell Group. Leading the opening of PAC is the Chair of the PAC Board of Directors Mike Bloomberg, Executive Director Khady Kamara, and Artistic Director Bill Rauch.
The opening of Perelman Performing Arts Center is going to add light and hope to the World Trade Center site in a manner that respects its role as a place for reflection. PAC NYC’s impact will extend far beyond downtown, as we know the impact of the power of the arts – bringing energy and excitement to bolster neighborhoods, spur investment and build a stronger city.
Mike Bloomberg, Chair of PAC Board of Directors
Inaugural Season Showings
Refuge: A Concert Series to Welcome the World
The opening five-night series with over 30 internationally acclaimed artists, Refuge is a pay-what-you-wish event focused on the theme of refuge. A wide range of music will be played, from Afro-Latin rhythms to futuristic electronic beats, from traditional Klezmer melodies to soulful Rock and Funk.
Sept. 22 is “Relatively Speaking: Family as Refuge” and will feature Fanoos Ensemble, The HawtPlates, Martha Redbone, The Villalobos Brothers, as well as Amal Murkus & Firas Zreik.
“Watch Night” from Nov. 3-18 2023 is an all-new premiere for the production that explores justice and forgiveness. It was co-conceived, directed, and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Bill T. Jones, with Marc Bamuthi Joseph also co-conceiving the production and responsible for the libretto.
“Number Our Days” will be held from April 12-14, 2024, and is a multi-media oratorio based on Jamie Livingston’s “Photo of the Day” series. This series was made by Jamie Livingston, who documented his life by taking a Polaroid every day until he died at age 41.
From May 12-19, 2024, “An American Soldier,” a new opera based on the true story of U.S. Private Danny Chen, will be held. This will be the production’s New York premiere.
“Cats” will be held sometime between June and July of 2024, reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical. The original musical itself was based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
Theater and Comedy
“The Following Evening,” held from Feb. 1 to 18, 2024, will be an intimate portrait of two theater-making couples: Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet of Talking Band and Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone of 600 Highwaymen. This may be the final performance for the two couples.
“Between Two Knees” is a comedy by Indigenous sketch comedy group The 1491s, taking place Feb. 3 through 24, 2024. Spanning 90 years in the life of a fictional Native American family, “Between Two Knees” is an “outrageously funny ride through American history.” “Good Medicine” is an all-Native stand-up evening event on Feb. 9, 2024. It features Indigenous comedians from all across the country and will be curated and hosted by Jackie Keliiaa.
“Like They Do in The Movies,” which will be at PAC from March 10 to 31, 2024, is the world premiere of the “tour-de-force” written and performed by Tony and Emmy-winning Laurence Fishburne. Fishburne is known for his work as Ike Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It?,” Sterling Johnson in August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running,” and as Morpheus in the blockbuster film series The Matrix.
Laurence Fishburne.
Dance
“Is It Thursday Yet?” held from Dec. 8-23, 2023, is a commissioned display of Jenn Freeman’s neurodivergent journey through a mix of dance, live music, and home video footage.
“March” by Big Dance Theater will be held Dec. 10 to 16, 2023. It is an evening of contemporary dance split into three parts, featuring Tendayi Kuumba, Annie-B Parson, and Donna Uchizono.
“Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival,” held from Jan. 5 to 14, 2024, is a celebration of street dance movements, both those that have originated in NYC and those from around the world.
Nov. 13, 2023 – Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
Cover for Kerry Washington’s new memoir, “Thicker than Water.”
Perelman Performing Arts Center memberships are now available for $10 for the inaugural season. Members receive early access to tickets and other perks. Tickets for inaugural season events are starting at $39. More information on memberships, tickets, and shows can be found on PAC’s website.
Diana Ross, the legendary diva and iconic figure in the music industry, mesmerized a sold-out crowd at Radio City Music Hall during her Music Legacy Tour. The concert was a celebration of her numerous chart-topping hits, and it was an evening that will forever be etched in the memories of her fans.
Diana Ross at Radio City Music Hall 6.29.23
Accompanied by a magnificent 19-piece band, Diana Ross took the stage and immediately captivated the audience with her timeless charm and magnetic presence. The show was a true testament to her enduring talent and the incredible impact she has had on the world of music.
Throughout the evening, Ross graced the stage in five stunning costume changes, each one adding to the spectacle of the performance. Her elegant outfits perfectly complemented her larger-than-life persona, making her a vision of beauty and grace.
Diana Ross at Radio City Music Hall 6.29.23
In addition to performing her greatest #1 hits, Diana Ross took a moment to speak about her latest album, Thank You, which she recorded during the pandemic. With heartfelt sincerity, she expressed her gratitude to the audience, dedicating the album to each and every one of them. She shared her realization during the challenging times of the pandemic, acknowledging that true happiness could be found in the simplest thingsâbeing with loved ones and maintaining good health.
The setlist for the evening was a nostalgic journey through Diana Ross’s remarkable career. The crowd was treated to unforgettable renditions of classics such as “Come See About Me,” “Reflections,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” The performance also included gems like “Mirror, Mirror” and “I’m Still Waiting” from her 1970 album Everything is Everything. The energy soared during the disco hit “The Boss,” and Diana Ross playfully encouraged the crowd to get on their feet and dance.
Diana Ross at Radio City Music Hall 6.29.23
During the iconic song “Upside Down,” Diana Ross injected a dose of humor into the performance. Addressing her age, she exclaimed, “Move it or lose it… if I can move my body like this at 47… you know I’m 79, right?” Her vitality and enthusiasm were infectious, inspiring the audience to join in the celebration and embrace the joy of music.
Diana Ross’s Music Legacy Tour at Radio City Music Hall was a testament to her enduring talent and her indomitable spirit. Her enchanting presence, combined with her timeless hits, created an evening that will be treasured by her fans for years to come. The sold-out show served as a reminder of the impact she has had on the music industry and the love and admiration she continues to receive from audiences worldwide.
Setlist: I’m Coming Out, More Today Than Yesterday, Come See About Me, Reflections, You Can’t Hurry Love, Love Child, The Boss, Touch Me in the Morning, Mirror, Mirror, Upside Down, Chain Reaction, He Lives In You, I’m Still Waiting, Endless Love, Home, Love Hangover, Take Me Higher, Ease on Down the Road, Don’t Explain, God Bless the Child, Tomorrow, I Still Believe, If the World Just Danced, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Theme From Mahogany, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I Will Survive
