Portrait of Billie (1960) is an iconic modern dance duet choreographed by John Butler as a poignant tribute to the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday portrayed by Carmen de Lavallade. Continue reading
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Tag: Saturday Morning Concert
7/4/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL: Stars And Stripes – George Balanchine (1993)
The Pas de Deux and Finale of George Balanchine’s tribute to our flag and country, Stars And Stripes. He made this to the music of John Philip Sousa, orchestrated by Hershey Kay. Danced here by Margaret Tracey and Damian Woetzel.
6/6/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones Full Concert Live at North Sea Jazz 2017
The legendary Grace Jones delivered an unforgettable headlining performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on Friday, July 7, 2017, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She commanded the Nile stage from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, showcasing her signature blend of avant-garde fashion, pop, reggae, and disco. Continue reading
5/30/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: YE | Kanye West – Full Concert Live at SoFi Stadium 2026
Ye (Kanye West) made his monumental return to the U.S. stage with a two-night comeback event titled Ye Live In Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3, 2026. The shows marked his first major headlining performances in the city since 2021. Continue reading
5/23/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Bruno Mars – 2026 Romantic Tour
Bruno Mars brought The Romantic Tour to a packed, rain-soaked Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 20, 2026. Despite the wet weather and heavy traffic, fans filled the stadium for his first major headlining tour in nearly a decade. Continue reading
5/16/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour 1997 (Live In Munich)
Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour live performance in Munich, Germany took place on July 4 and July 6, 1997, at the iconic Olympiastadion. The July 6 concert, which attracted over 72,000 fans, is considered one of the most famous and definitive video recordings of Jackson’s entire touring career. Continue reading
5/2/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Rihanna – Live at Made In America 2016 Full Show
Rihanna’s headlining performance at the Made in America Festival 2016 took place on September 3 in Philadelphia. The show was a centerpiece of her Anti World Tour, featuring a setlist heavy with tracks from her Anti album alongside her career-defining hits. Continue reading
4/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson – Dangerous World Tour (Full Concert)
The Dangerous World Tour (1992–1993) was one of Michael Jackson‘s most successful tours, reaching over 3.5 million fans across 69 concerts. While many shows were filmed, the most famous full recording is the Live in Bucharest concert, which originally aired on HBO and set a record for the highest ratings in cable history at the time. Continue reading
3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert
Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading
3/14/ 26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Works & Process American Ballet Theatre- Othello by Lar Lubovitch
The Works & Process performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum recently hosted a preview and discussion of American Ballet Theatre’s revival of Othello: A Dance in Three Acts. The presentation featured a discussion moderated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe with choreographer Lar Lubovitch, offering insights into his creative process and the use of elaborate storyboards to guide the production. Lubovitch shared how he revised the original 1997 work, deleting approximately 20 minutes of music and refining character actions for this revival. Continue reading
