Rob Mathes News

The UK & Ireland tour of Sting's The Last Ship has launched in Liverpool this week - following a sell-out, critically-acclaimed 4-week run at Newcastle's Northern Stage.

First Look images from the rehearsal rooms of Sting's The Last Ship have been released. Rehearsals for the production, which has a TONY-nominated original score and lyrics composed by Sting, are underway. It will play a 4-week season in Newcastle before embarking on a major UK & Ireland Tour.

Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-nominated singer and actress Vanessa Williams will join Emmy winner and Grammy and Tony-nominated arranger and composer, music producer/director, and singer/songwriter Rob Mathes for his return to the Schimmel Center on Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Every great songwriter needs great interpreters. With the special digital release today of her new single 'Hurry Home' by Ghostlight Records, Melissa Errico returns to her role as interpreter of acclaimed French composer and songwriter, the multiple-Oscar-winning Michel Legrand (films include Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair). An intimate music video has also been created for this digital release, directed by Gary Gardner (who has shot videos for musical artists like Macklemore, Mos Def and Lenny Kravitz) - check it out below!

Every great songwriter needs great interpreters. With the special digital release of her new single 'Hurry Home' by Ghostlight Records today, December 8th, Melissa Errico returns to her role as an interpreter of acclaimed French composer and songwriter, the multiple-Oscar-winning Michel Legrand (films include Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair).

Five-time Grammy nominee, CMA Award Winner for New Artist of the Year in 2012 and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Country Artist in 2015, Hunter Hayes is bringing his incredible talent and energy to headline the Dana's Angels Research Trust Gala Benefit and Concert at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, today, November 11, 2017.

Every great songwriter needs great interpreters. With the special digital release of her new single Hurry Home by Ghostlight Records on December 8th, Melissa Errico returns to her role as an interpreter of acclaimed French composer and songwriter, the multiple-Oscar-winning Michel Legrand (films include Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair).

The Schimmel Center has announced its December 2017 lineup. Scroll down for details!

THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PURCHASE COLLEGE (The PAC) is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and offering the Westchester area families a chance to see world-renowned artists in their own back yard. All performances take place at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Tickets prices vary. Create-Your-Own subscription packages and single tickets are one sale now. For tickets call 914-251-6200 or visit www.ArtsCenter.org. Media Kit and Photos for the Season.

THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PURCHASE COLLEGE (The PAC) is opening its 40th Season with the World Premiere of Siti Company's Hanjo. This Fall will see the aformentioned world premiere in addition to many seasoned favorites like Rob Mathes All performances take place at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577.

Five-time Grammy nominee, CMA Award Winner for New Artist of the Year in 2012 and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Country Artist in 2015, Hunter Hayes is bringing his incredible talent and energy to headline the Dana's Angels Research Trust Gala Benefit and Concert at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Schimmel Center, at Pace University in downtown Manhattan, today announces programming for its 2017-2018 season, consisting of nearly 30 events.

On Sunday, December 18 the Schimmel Center presented Emmy® Award winner and Grammy®, Tony® and Drama Desk nominated Rob Mathes in a Holiday concert that featured musicians from SNL, David Letterman's Late Show, and Paul Simon's band. Powerhouse vocalists Vaneese Thomas and James "D-Train" Williams rounded out the ensemble. Rob Mathes is known as a Musical producer, arranger and director for artists such as Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce , Bono, Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma and Renee Fleming. In 2009 he musical directed President Barak Obama's inauguration which was one of the most viewed events in the 21st Century.

Celebrate the holidays this year with Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician ROB MATHES at his annual ROB MATHES HOLIDAY CONCERT. Rob Mathes and his all-star band will showcase their holiday musical magic with two concerts Friday, December 16, and Today, December 17, at 8:00 p.m. The lively holiday shows will take place in the Pepsico Theatre at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577.  Tickets are $40-$75 and available through the PAC Box Office at 914-251-6200 and artscenter.org.

The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (PAC) is decking the halls and lighting the menorah in anticipation of December, which begins on the 1st with a unique screening of Paul Taylor: Creative Domain, a rare up-close and in-depth look at Taylor at work, culminating with a live performance of the dance, created in the film, by the PTDC.

Celebrate the holidays this year with Grammy and Emmy award-winning musician ROB MATHES at his annual ROB MATHES HOLIDAY CONCERT. Rob Mathes and his all-star band will showcase their holiday musical magic with two concerts Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, at 8:00 p.m. The lively holiday shows will take place in the Pepsico Theatre at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577.  Tickets are $40-$75 and available through the PAC Box Office at 914-251-6200 and artscenter.org.

The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, a tradition since 1993, finally comes to Manhattan this December for one concert only! Don't miss an afternoon with Emmy winner and Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Rob Mathes as he lights up the Schimmel stage with his all-star six-piece horn section and a backing band filled with studio legends from SNL, David Letterman's Late Show, and Paul Simon's band. Celebrated vocalists Vaneese Thomas and James 'D-Train' Williams round out the powerhouse cast. Expect an afternoon filled with high-energy reimaginings and a celebration of the holiday spirit!

The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (PAC) is decking the halls and lighting the menorah in anticipation of December, which begins on the 1st with a unique screening of Paul Taylor: Creative Domain, a rare up-close and in-depth look at Taylor at work, culminating with a live performance of the dance, created in the film, by the PTDC.

HyPR Media is pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary of the iconic New York Songwriters Circle, curated and hosted by highly sought-after vocal coach and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Tina Shafer. Deemed as "one of the best showcases in New York for discovering talent" by Billboard Magazine, the NYSC is famous for its long history of discovering and cultivating young talent. Household names such as Vanessa Carlton, Norah Jones, Lana Del Rey, and Gavin DeGraw, Ian Axel (Great Big World) all got their start on the NY Songwriters Circle, which has been held monthly at the legendary NYC music venue, The Bitter End. The NYSC will hold its special 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2016, with two showcases that evening:  one at 7:30 and the other at 10:00 PM. The event will include a live performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, John Oates, Grammy Award winner and Broadway star of Kinky Boots, Billy Porter, among performances by other esteemed singer-songwriters.

The progressive New York City-based string quartet Brooklyn Rider celebrates the release of its new collaborative album with Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter in a concert on Today, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall. The album, So Many Things-to be released by Naive Records on September 30-features new works by the quartet's violinist and founding member Colin Jacobsen ("For 60 Cents") and by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw ("Cant voi l'aube"). Both were commissioned by Carnegie Hall for its 125 Commissions Project and will receive their New York premieres at the October 13 concert.