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Dreaming of Ravinia? Tune into PBS for obscure re-staging of Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass”

Looking for a virtual visit to Ravinia that doesn’t require leaving the couch or curious about an obscure musical from one of America’s otherwise most exalted composers? [More…]

Michael McDonald does Doobies, newbies in “Soundstage” return

One of the most frequent “Soundstage” guests has previously turned in a general career overview, a Motown tribute, a Christmas concert, and most recently, guested on [More…]

The Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 team for “The Summit” on “Soundstage”

Long before Pentatonix, Straight No Chaser and “Glee” made a cappella popular again, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 were leading the pack when it came to jazz, [More…]

“Soundstage” season premieres with Chicago marking 50 years of its sprawling second project

The time has finally come for the latest season of PBS’ “Soundstage” to launch, and for those tuning in on WTTW Chicago especially, there’s no better place than to [More…]

Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band kick up some classic country during taste of PBS’ “Music Gone Public”

Comprised of several San Francisco Bay all-stars, the Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band have a collective history that dates back well over half a century with far too [More…]