Musical bio ‘The First Lady of Song’ features Alexis Roston singing Fitzgerald’s songs. By Jeff Jordan - Apr 22nd, 2021 04:00 pm //end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee
First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald starring Alexis J Roston. Presented by Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Ella Fitzgerald,
The First Lady of Song, performed by
Alexis Roston. Ella Fitzgerald had a long acclaimed career, from her first appearance in a talent contest in 1934 until her last in 1991 at her 26th performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She became an international singing star who filled clubs and theaters all over the world.
ECC Arts Center to host Higher and Higher: A Rock N Soul Shindig April 24 Join Chester Gregory in Higher and Higher: A Rock N Soul Shindig, a live stream concert on Saturday, April 24. Courtesy of Chester Gregory
Posted4/17/2021 12:48 AM
Michael Ingersoll s Artist Lounge Live presents Higher and Higher: A Rock N Soul Shindig starring Chester Gregory from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
The Broadway star and recording artist expertly honors the legends of Rock and Soul. The star of Motown: The Musical, Hairspray, and Dreamgirls won acclaim for his outstanding portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story.
In concert, Gregory offers his considerable talents to the music of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, James Brown, and more. Featuring a sensational band, hit songs include I Got You (I Feel Good), (On) The Dock of the Bay, and My Girl.
The Mercury Theater Prepares To Reopen, Christopher Chase Carter Named Artistic Director
Carter collaborated on the theater s productions of Little Shop of Horrors and the Jeff Award nominated musical Hair.by BWW News Desk
Mercury Theater Chicago announces reopening with new leadership. Mercury Theater owners have restructured for the future and are preparing the theater for a reopening. With this announcement comes exciting new leadership. Mercury Theater Chicago introduces Christopher Chase Carter as Artistic Director.
Incoming Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter returns to Mercury Theater Chicago where he collaborated on the hit productions of Little Shop of Horrors and the Jeff Award nominated musical Hair. Originally from Muskegon Michigan, Carter began his theater career in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended Grand Valley State University on scholarship. In 2005, Carter studied at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles. He continued his studies at the Ed