Steven Smith News

DAMN YANKEES is one of those fun, classic musical comedies with no message and familiar tunes. The show is a bit too long, and many of the lyrics are dated. Still, in the hands of a company such as Palm Canyon Theatre, a community theatre with the expertise to present large-cast musicals, the feel-good, dance-intensive show will leave the audience smiling and humming. 

MAME has opened at the Palm Canyon Theatre, starring Se Layne and Morgana Corelli. The musical will run through Dec 17th.

Three cross-dressing entertainers bringing mirth and mayhem to a desert. Has there ever been a show more destined for Palm Springs? The production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert currently playing at Palm Canyon Theatre, deserves every full house, every standing ovation, and every word of enthusiastic praise it has received so far

The Palm Canyon Theatre brings to the stage the family friendly musical OLIVER from September 22 through October 1 at their iconic theatre in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Straight out of training at the Palm Canyon Theatre's Summer Kids Camp, about 30 talented young actors, as well as company members and professionals will come together to bring the English musical Oliver! to the stage in Palm Springs. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Original Score, Lionel Bart wrote the Oliver! music and lyrics based on the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey, a national whiskey brand inspired by the best whiskey maker the world never knew, Nathan "Nearest" Green, officially launched in Portland, Oregon on July 19, 2017. The aged whiskey debut in Portland will be followed by Nashville, Tennessee.

Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux is currently Caramoor's Artist-in-Residence, and will be performing two more concerts in July at the popular bucolic musical destination. On Sunday, July 16 at 4pm, he joins the Orchestra of St. Luke's to perform iconic tango composer Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with bandoneonist Julien Labro, a piece which he and Labro recorded in 2011 for Azica Records. Vieaux will also perform Vivaldi's beloved Guitar Concerto in D Major with the orchestra. Vivaldi's Four Seasons featuring violin soloist Krista Bennion Feeney completes the program.

Richmond, Virginia Music Director Steven Smith will lead the Richmond Symphony for the seventh Altria Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, April 8 at 8pm and Sunday, April 9 at 3pm. The Symphony's Rennolds Memorial Concert will take place at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre and will feature Schubert's well-known “Unfinished” Symphony, as well as major choral works by Bruckner and Vaughan Williams. Joining the Symphony on stage will be the Richmond Symphony Chorus under the direction of Erin R. Freeman and guest vocalists Michelle Areyzaga (soprano) and Kevin Deas (bass-baritone).

Originally directed and choreographed by directing and dancing legend Bob Fosse, Sweet Charity at the Palm Canyon Theatre is focused on bringing that Fosse style to Palm Springs. Choreographer Stephanie Eley, a stage veteran, is sharing her expertise with dancers from various studios across the valley and many College of the Desert students. Eley was in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls and My One and Only, and performed in the national and international tours of A Chorus Line from 1977-1980. With dance number after dance number, this is sure to be a show not to be missed as PCT winds down its 20th Anniversary Season.

The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will perform side by side with the Richmond Symphony musicians on Sunday, February 26 at 7:00pm at the Dominion Art Center's Carpenter Theatre.

Music Director Steven Smith and Executive Director David Fisk are pleased to announce the 2017-18 Season of the Richmond Symphony. The 60th Anniversary Season features a great line-up of concerts, events and world-class soloists, beginning with a special Opening Night concert with pianist Lang Lang.

Music Director Steven Smith will lead the Richmond Symphony for the fifth Altria Masterworks concert of the season today, February 4 at 8pm and Sunday, February 5 at 3pm at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre.

Music Director Steven Smith will lead the Richmond Symphony for the fifth Altria Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, February 4 at 8pm and Sunday, February 5 at 3pm at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre.

Knoxville native and University of Tennessee alumna, Dale Dickey, will be awarded the CBT Artistic Achievement Award at the Clarence Brown Theatre's annual Gala to be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 6:30pm at Jackson Terminal, 205 W. Jackson Avenue in Knoxville, TN.

Join the Richmond Symphony at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for a Rush Hour concert today, January 19 at 6:30pm. Grab one of Hardywood's signature craft beers, hit the food trucks and enjoy pieces by Gluck, Joan Tower, Purcell and Schubert.

Join the Richmond Symphony at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for a Rush Hour concert on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30pm. Grab one of Hardywood's signature craft beers, hit the food trucks and enjoy pieces by Gluck, Joan Tower, Purcell and Schubert.

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce casting for the Pittsburgh premiere of PUMP BOYS & DINETTES, January 26 - April 15, 2017 at the CLO Cabaret.

Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux will perform J.S. Bach's Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 5pm in Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall (1941 Broadway), presented by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Join the Richmond Symphony and Music Director Steven Smith for the second Altria Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8pm and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3pm at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre. The performance includes pieces by Dvo?ak and Libby Larsen and features award-winning pianist Anton Nel performing Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor.

The Richmond Symphony will begin the 2016-17 Season with a sold-out concert featuring legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman on Sun., Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Altria Masterworks concert is presented in partnership with the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center (Weinstein JCC).