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The Doobie Brothers — currently midway through their ‘The 2024 Tour’ with special guests Steve Winwood and Robert Cray — just announced they’re adding four concerts to their summer and fall run.Michael McDonald and co. will now headline back-to-back shows at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct.

Stephanie Mills didn’t exactly ease herself on down the road to Oz — and Broadway immortality — five decades ago in “The Wiz.”“My mother had to make me go to the audition because I didn’t want to go,” Mills, 67, told The Post about that fateful first tryout for the starring role of Dorothy in 1974. “I had gone up for so many things and then I didn’t get them, so I was kind of disappointed, so I didn’t want to go.

Michael Jackson, you don’t wanna be startin’ somethin’ with Stephanie Mills — the R&B legend who originated the role of Dorothy in the Tony-winning musical “The Wiz” 50 years ago.The 67-year-old diva — who dated Jackson in the ’70s — remains fiercely loyal to the King of Pop and protective of his legacy despite the child molestation allegations that he faced in 1993 and then again in 2003.The first case — in which Jackson was accused of molesting then-13-year-old Jordan Chandler — resulted an out-of-court settlement in January 1994, while the latter case resulted in the “Thriller” singer being found not guilty of all charges of sexual abuse of another minor, Gavin Arvizo, in a 2005 trial.Despite all of the ugly accusations against Jackson, famously documented in 2019’s “Leaving Neverland,” Mills is still rocking with him 15 years after his 2009 death at 50.“I loved him,” she told The Post. “We had a great friendship, a great relationship.

Billy Joel at the beginning of “New York State of Mind,” his 1976 saloon song that would become a hometown anthem for the ages — and a local crowd favorite during his 10-year monthly residency at Madison Square Garden that ends on Thursday night.Unhappy with his contract with Family Productions — the label that released his 1971 debut album, “Cold Spring Harbor” — the Bronx-born, Long Island-bred crooner hopped a cross-country flight from New York to Los Angeles.And the big move paid off: After making his getaway in 1972, becoming a resident lounge lizard in La La Land, Joel recorded his second and third albums, 1973’s “Piano Man” and 1974’s “Streetlife Serenade” under a new deal with Columbia Records.But you can take the Piano Man out of New York, but you can’t take New York out of the Piano Man.With his fourth album, 1976’s “Turnstiles,” Joel said goodbye to Hollywood — in both song and geography. And his return east inspired his now-legendary love letter to his city.“‘New York State of Mind,’ I wrote actually while I was on a Greyhound bus on my way back from a gig somewhere,” Joel told SiriusXM in 2016.

America is coming to you this year.From July through November, the classic rockers are bringing their stable of iconic ’70s radio staples to theaters, concert halls, auditoriums and casinos all over the country that inspired their band name.That includes gigs at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, Aug. 3, New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Friday, Nov.

Peter Frampton finally received a long overdue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.To celebrate, he’s hitting the road.This September, the “Show Me The Way” singer will play nine shows at theaters, performing arts centers, casinos and opera houses all over North America as part of his ‘The Positively Thankful Tour.’That includes stops at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 12, Albany’s Palace Theatre on Friday, Sept.

Eric Idle just announced that he’s embarking on a West Coast ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!’ tour this September.The musical one-man show — written and performed entirely by Idle — will feature never before seen sketches, original songs, jokes, stand-up comedy, humorous wisdom that comes with being a living legend and “exactly one fart joke.”He also promised “special guests, a Virtual Band and some of my favorite hitherto unseen clips,” on X, formerly known as Twitter.If seeing the beloved 81-year-old Tony and Grammy Award-winner (for “Spamalot”) live sounds like the show for you, tickets are available to be scooped up as soon as today.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, June 14.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Idle isn’t the only Python member on the road this year.Fellow Flying Circus man John Cleese has a few shows lined up these next few months as well.You can find all of his tour dates here.After a revival on Broadway last year, “Spamalot” is still going strong at Appomattox, VA’s Wolfbane Performing Arts Center up until June 29.If you want to see the beloved show — complete with all the gags you know and love — tickets can be snagged here.In 2018, Idle dropped his best-selling autobiography “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography.”Over 292 pages, The Rutles member reflects on the meaning of his own life

“Mean Streets” is headed to the Upper West Side.On Saturday, June 15, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro will screen their seminal 1973 film at New York City’s Beacon Theatre as part of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.Following the showing, Scorsese and De Niro will chat about the film in a conversation moderated by beloved rapper and New York native Nas.And if you want to be there to see the classic flick about four friends in their 20s drifting through life in their neighborhood streets and bars with its Academy Award-winning director and star, it isn’t too late to scoop up tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $75 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those that want to get closer to the action, it won’t cost you that much to see Bobby and Marty up close and personal from the orchestra.Prices start at $108 before fees for the orchestra section closest to the stage.Want to see one of the greatest New York City films in NYC with the top of the line talent in the room with you?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about how to see “Mean Streets” at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of the best ticket prices by section at the Beacon Theatre can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive released their iconic smash single “Takin’ Care Of Business.”You’ve likely heard the classic rock radio staple at countless NBA and NFL games or on TV in “The Wonder Years,” “The Simpsons,” “The Sopranos,” “Arrested Development” and commercials.However, the timeless track didn’t materialize overnight. In fact, it was originally called “White Collar Worker” and lingered in singer Randy Bachman’s proverbial drafts folder for six years, left over from his stint with The Guess Who.Then, lightning struck.“One night I’m driving to a gig in Vancouver and a guy comes on the radio station,” Bachman told the New York Post in an exclusive interview.

“Stereophonic” is making a lot of noise.On Tuesday, April 30, the explosive behind the music ’70s rock drama nabbed a record 13 Tony nominations including Best Play, Best Original Score and Best Direction.

Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra are experiencing a “Strange Magic.”After announcing their 2024 farewell ‘Over and Out Tour’ in mid-March, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have extended their run adding second shows in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles.The hitmakers will now perform back-to-back nights at Madison Square Garden on Monday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept.

Eric Clapton celebrated his 79th birthday on March 30.To ring in the occasion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer added a handful of shows with special guest Jimmie Vaughan to his 2024 tour calendar.While more dates may be announced, the guitar legends officially announced they’ll perform in Mexico City (Oct. 3), San Diego (Oct.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive is taking care of business once again.From June through September, the Canadian classic rockers are slated to deliver the hits at venues all over North America on their recently extended 14-concert tour.Along the way, the “Roll On Down The Highway” group will roll on into Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Music Box on Friday, Sept. 13 and Staten Island’s St.

Diana Ross.I will never forget mini me waiting with my dad where she was expected to make her grand entrance through the audience and to the rotating stage at Valley Forge Music Fair in the Philadelphia suburbs.Seeing the Supreme One come out in a flurry of feathers and sequins to “I’m Coming Out” — the 1980 Chic-produced classic and enduring LGBTQ anthem that she recorded without realizing that “coming out” was a declaration of queer liberation — it was like witnessing a real-life goddess on earth. Right there in Devon, Pennsylvania.For me, the love for the artist, the legend born Diane Ross 80 years ago on March 26, 1944 — her birth certificate was mistakenly filled out with the name Diana — has been an endless one.She had me from the moment I got my little hands on my dad’s 8-track tape of her eponymous 1976 album, as her meticulously beat face stared out at me before enchanting me with her No.

Electric Light Orchestra remains a “Livin’ Thing.”Jeff Lynne’s classical music-inspired classic rock group announced they’re embarking on a North American farewell tour from August through October.The 27-concert trek, dubbed ‘The Over and Out Tour,’ swings into New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Monday, Sept. 16.… it’s going to be out of this world!” the band shared on Instagram.Prior to this upcoming jaunt, the Rock Hall of Fame inductees headlined a 2018 arena tour where they delivered hits their deep catalog which includes FM radio staples like “Don’t Let Me Down,” “Mr.

Styx lead singer Tommy Shaw is sitting in his car, stewing.“I was driving to rehearse with the band before we started recording our album ‘Paradise Theatre,'” he told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “The whole time I’m thinking ‘I’m going to show up empty handed.'”Suddenly, inspiration struck.“I heard this sound in my head,” Shaw smiled.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are trekking all over the country for their ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ with special guests Black Stone Cherry and The Outlaws.On the sprawling run, which is already underway, the co-headliners will make five (!) New York and New Jersey stops.First up, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo is slated to bring their sizable stables of hits to Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, June 28.Next, they hit Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater on Aug. 15, Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Aug.

Donny Osmond is hitting the road.From June through August, the ’70s pop icon — whose been performing since 1963 (!) — will take his ‘Direct From Las Vegas Tour’ to venues all over the United States.Along the way, the “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” singer is slated to stop into Albany’s Palace Theatre on July 3, Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live on July 7, New York City’s Beacon Theatre on July 12 and Niagara Falls’ Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Event Center on July 13.At all shows, Osmond, 66, promises a 90-minute spectacle where he “performs (his) timeless hits, shares stories of his greatest show-stopping memories and introduces brand new music in a new and completely reimagined song and dance celebration,” according to a press release.Other expected highlights include a “full Broadway-style production of his classic ‘I’ll Make A Man Out Of You'” and “an interactive segment where anyone in the audience can request any song he’s ever recorded.”If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all 46 tour dates, as well as for his ongoing Las Vegas residency at Harrahs Showroom.For more information, we’ve got everything you need to know and more about Donny Osmond’s 2024 ‘Direct From Las Vegas Tour’ below.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here:All the way from March through November, Osmond will continue his celebrated ongoing live show at the Harrahs Showroom in Sin City.If you want to see him bring the hits on the Strip, tickets for all of his Harrahs gigs can be found here.The tireless showman has been performing live for seven (!) decades.Based on our findings, here’s what he took to the stage at a recent gig in the UK, courtesy of Set List FM.Set I:0

George Harrison and Eric Clapton. In fact, Clapton tried to woo Boyd with secret love letters while she was married to Harrison — when the two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were best friends.

James Taylor has been touring tirelessly across the world.2024 will be no different.From May through September, the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is hitting the road with his All-Star Band once again.Along the way, he’ll spend quite a bit of time in New York, too. He’s currently slated to bring the hits like “Fire and Rain,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” “How Sweet It Is” to Buffalo (June 25), Syracuse (June 26), Long Island (Aug.

Robert Plant is embarking on a summer tour.This year, he’s heading out for his ‘Can’t Let Go Tour’ with his oft collaborator Allison Krauss from March through September.“We’ve been doing this on and off since 2007,” Krauss told Rolling Stone. “It’s just gotten better every time we’ve gotten together.”As of now, the folksy Grammy winning duo doesn’t have a concert lined up in New York; the closest they’ll get is when they perform at Burgettstown, PA’s The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday, June 15.Still, if you’re a Zeppelin die-hard, it’s worth the trek; the 75-year-old Plant typically throws a few classic tracks from yesteryear into the set list at live shows.Want to make the pilgrimage to see Plant?Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb.