NIGHTMARE—Dennis Robinson directing the cast of “A Little Nightmare Music.” (Photo by Amy Crawford). For more than three decades, Opera Theater Pittsburgh has showcased the best opera performers the world has to offer in a festival-style atmosphere.
This undated image released by The O+M Company shows former “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino, left, and Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Wynton Marsalis rehearsing songs at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York for "After Midnight," a musical celebrating Duke Ellington's years at the famous Cotton Club nightclub. (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Jenny Anderson) MARK KENNEDYAP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy Award-winning singer k.d. lang has sung everything from country songs to folk and torch songs. Now she's about to unleash her jazz side — on Broadway.
The one and only singer “Will Manker” doing his thing at “Savoy Live” at Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District. This week I visited Hank’s House in Homewood, Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District, Mitchell’s Tavern in Oakland, Tim’s Bar in the Hill District and CJ’s in the Strip District. My first stop was at Hank’s House in Homewood where everyone came out to celebrate the birthday of Stacey Barnett-Germany and the anniversary of Hank and Stacey. This event was a surprise party for Stacey and the look on her was priceless.
Thursday 12 She Diva Died. & Come AgainSvaha Paradox Salon presents “She Diva Died. & Come Again” at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Christina Springer stars in this multimedia performance that portrays the battle between the artist and the mother. It examines identity as it relates to raising a Black man. There will also be a performance on Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Carla Thomas MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Johnny Cash, influential blues guitarist Albert King and soul singer Carla Thomas are among the 13 new inductees of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
Director Justin Chadwick, left, poses with actor Idris Elba during the photo call for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Galit Rodan) by Jake CoyleAP Entertainment Writer TORONTO (AP) — The Nelson Mandela biopic "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with a heavy dose of reverence for its subject, and a few extra pounds of muscle, too. Idris Elba stars as the South African leader in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," which the Weinstein Co. will release in late November. The film, directed by Justin Chadwick, takes a classical, inspirational biopic approach to telling the epic tale of Mandela's life story.
Bruno Mars (in jean jacket and sunglasses) confirmed that he will play during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He did this in New York City on the Fox NFL Sunday Program ON Sept. 8, 2013. (Russ DeSantis / AP Images for National Football League) NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl.
Lupita Nyong'o arrives at the premiere for "12 Years a Slave" on day 2 of the Toronto International Film Festival at The Princess of Wales Theatre on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) by Rob MerrillAssociated Press Writer TORONTO (AP) — The upcoming film "12 Years a Slave" is a harrowing look at slavery, but its stars, including Brad Pitt, say it's a subject that needs to be explored more on the big screen.
