Performances

Elizabeth Stahlmann gives a powerful performance in George Brandt’s award-winning contemporary drama, Grounded, at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The dynamic play is about a US Air Force fighter pilot whose life is turned upside down when an unexpected pregnancy takes her from being a top gun in the sky to being "grounded" and becoming a Predator drone pilot on the ground, and the ultimate consequences of her new role. Grounded is a play that will leave you …

The third annual Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held in Greenwich, Connecticut from June 1 – 4, 2017, was an incredible experience that featured over 60 international film premieres and screenings, educational panels and workshops, and parties that celebrated the art of film. It was a continuous round of excitement that educated, amused, and delighted audiences.

Playwright Peter Shaffer’s play, Lettice & Lovage at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is smashingly brilliant! Directed by Mark Lamos with a fabulous foursome of a cast – Kandis Chappell, Mia Dillon, Sarah Manton, and Paxton Whitehead, – Lettice & Lovage hits all the right notes for an immensely enjoyable evening of theatre. The play runs from June 1 until June 17, 2017.

2017 Best Latin Jazz Album Grammy-nominee Nilson Matta (for Trio de Paz 30) and his Brazilian Voyage Trio transported the audience at the Southampton Arts Center, located in Southampton, New York to Brazil via their inspired music. Renowned composer and musician Nilson Matta is considered to be one of the top bass players in the world, and together with the talented multi-Grammy winner Oriente López on piano and flute, and award-winning Mauricio Zottarelli on drums, they created a spectacular evening …

The Russian National Ballet Theatre brought the romance of the classic ballet Cinderella to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut for an enchanted evening. Sumptuous costumes and a lavish set added to the overall magic of the timeless story and ballet with exceptional performances by the dancers. Bravo!

Grammy-nominated Blues Rocker singer, songwriter, musician Beth Hart rocked the house at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, together with the talented singer, songwriter, musician Rachael Sage as part of their U.S. Tour, (February and March 2017), which brought the audience to its feet where they remained for most of the evening.

Jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Carmen Lundy dazzled the audience at the famed Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, New York for her release party for her latest album, Code Noir. A voice equal to the legendary ladies of Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington, Carmen Lundy delivered a powerful performance on Saturday, February 4, 2017, her last night of a 5-night, 2-show nightly gig, and what a night it was!

The 2016 holiday season was off to a great Smooth Jazz start with Marquee Concerts presenting A Peter White Christmas featuring Peter White, Rick Braun, and Euge Groove at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill located in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Favorite holiday songs had the packed house audience filled with good cheer and the excitement of the holidays.

Grammy® award winning, multi-platinum Colbie Caillat presented The Malibu Sessions Acoustic Tour with Special Guests Justin Young and High Dive Heart at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, which was an exceptional evening of pop music. Colbie Caillat’s golden vocals and inspired lyrics along with sets from the opening bands kept the audience thrilled for a nearly 3-hour performance.

Multi-Grammy nominated Mariza brought an exciting evening of Portuguese fado music to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Singing in Portuguese and engaging the audience in both English and Portuguese, she added to her fan base with her dynamic vocal range, passion, and beautiful stylings. Amazing, is the best word to describe her thrilling performance!