Greg O’Connor, a prolific artist and Emmy winner, has composed scores for more than 30 television series and written more than 1,000 featured songs for TV, films and commercials. After four Primetime Emmy nominations, he won the coveted award for the song “A Wonderful Normal Day” for "Mad TV," where he served as composer and songwriter for all 14 seasons.
Listening to Valerie Perri recall stories of how she landed roles as two of the most iconic female characters in musical theater: Eva Perón ("Evita") and Golde ("Fiddler on the Roof"), and how she snagged one of the coveted spots as a dancer in the classic musical film "Grease," it's as if Perri was destined to be onstage.
With the release of his 11th studio album, "Heart of the Eternal," Adrian James "A.J." Croce compiles a delicious recipe of eclectic songs that highlight his aptitude for fusing rock, blues, gospel and soul. In addition to exploring diverse musical roadways, Croce delves deep into psychological and spiritual themes with curiosity, humor and homegrown wisdom earned along life's painful paths.
The lights dim in 54 Below, the iconic, plush, red-walled, cushioned-seated showroom in New York City that showcases legendary cabaret performers. Silence hushes the theater, but an anticipatory mood envelops the crowd. Suddenly, lights ignite a gorgeous, regal figure from the back, donned in a sublime turquoise and golden cape that covers a shimmering, matching blue gown.
Rob Morrow, a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor, knew early on that his calling was to be an actor. At 18, he left high school to pursue his dream and spent 10 years in the New York City theater world, diligently soaking up knowledge—whether working as an actor or a crew member—to fine-tune his craft.
A new era for women's basketball slam-dunked the sport's world with the WNBA draft on April 15, breaking the record for viewership—averaging 2.4 million viewers and moving up to 3 million people—for this event. After almost 30 years, the WNBA continues to break barriers of being pigeonholed as "not being as exciting as their male counterparts in the NBA" by igniting fans' enthusiasm and love for women's basketball.
For most musicians, attaining two Grammys and having their band’s album hit platinum would signify the top milestone in one’s life. Not so for Ryan Dusick, the original drummer of Maroon 5.
The classic Hollywood story – a beautiful, young actress moves from the Midwest to Los Angeles, desiring to make it big as an artist. She struggles, works as a waitress, gets rejected audition after audition, and then one day, she maneuvers to meet a famous, top-rated indie director who decides she has talent but also desires her romantically.
My career as an Entertainment journalist began in Paris, France, in August of 2014. During my stay, a dear friend treated me to the one-man show - How to Become Parisian in One Hour, starring the effervescent and humorous actor/comedian Olivier Giraud.
Keiko Matsui released her 30th album, Euphoria, with Shanachie Entertainment on March 31st, 2023. Once again, the inspiration for her music originated from a deeply spiritual place where she surrenders to the divine as she guides the musical phrases that pour through her fingers and onto the keyboard.
