Rufus Wainwright
News & Press
2006
Rufus 'New York Times Talks' Live Video Stream
For everyone unable to make it to Rufus' sold out 'New York Times Talk' with Horacio Silva on
Saturday January 6, 2007, you will now be able to stream it live!
The live video link will be emailed to you, and beginning at 6:00pm EST, you can watch Rufus
and email in your questions during the live Q & A. Sign up here:
Saturday January 6, 2007, you will now be able to stream it live!
The live video link will be emailed to you, and beginning at 6:00pm EST, you can watch Rufus
and email in your questions during the live Q & A. Sign up here:
| Posted on 12/20/2006 |
"Release the Stars"
Rufus' next studio album will be titled, "Release The Stars." It is the first album produced entirely by Rufus. Neil Tenant is the executive producer. It will be released at the beginning of May. More info to come soon.
| Posted on 12/7/2006 |
French and Saunders Christmas Celebrity Special
Rufus will be joining the comedy powerhouse French and Saunders for a Christmas Special to be aired on BBC America on Thursday December 21, 2006 at 11:00pm EST. Not to be missed!!
| Posted on 11/29/2006 |
Rufus "Bewitched" on History Boys Soundtrack
Rufus has recorded an exclusive track for the just released History Boys soundtrack. Rufus' cover of "Bewitched" appears over the end credits of the film, and the soundtrack includes a collection of cast recordings and classic songs from New Order, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen and many more.
| Posted on 11/28/2006 |
Wainwright Family and Friends Christmas
The Wainwright Family and Friends evening at Carnegie Hall on December 13, 2006 has just announced some very special guests. We are thrilled to welcome Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Jimmy Fallon, Linda Thompson, and Teddy Thompson to our Wainwright Christmas celebration. It will surely be a fun and festive evening. There may also be a few surprise guests stopping by...hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available at:
Tickets are available at:
| Posted on 11/28/2006 |
A Conversation with Rufus Wainwright
Rufus will be participating in the New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend on Saturday January 6, 2007. Rufus will be discussing his music, influences, inspirations, and artistic struggles. The event will begin at 6:00pm at the Graduate Center at City University of New York. For ticketing, follow the link below. Hope to see you for this insightful evening!
| Posted on 11/21/2006 |
Last Chance!
Tickets for the Rufus London Palladium shows on February 18 and 25, 2007 are almost gone!
If you are thinking of buying tickets for the famed venue, act fast before they are all sold out!
If you are thinking of buying tickets for the famed venue, act fast before they are all sold out!
| Posted on 11/17/2006 |
Rufus at Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Rufus will be headlining the 30th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Friday January 26, 2007. The event will take place at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rufus will be performing solo for the evening, but other acts include Jackie Greene, Ember Swift, Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble and many more! Ticketing information can be found on tour dates page.
| Posted on 11/6/2006 |
McGarrigle Family Tour Cancellation
With our deep regrets, we are sad to announce the cancellation of the McGarrigles Christmas Tour. Due to an unexpected illness in the family, the tour will not be taking place this year, with the exception of December 13, at Carnegie Hall, which will now be the Wainwright Family and Friends Christmas. All tickets for the New York show will be honored. Once again, our apologies to everyone. We truly appreciate your understanding at this time. More information about the Carnegie Hall show will be forthcoming.
Refunds for tickets will be available from point of purchase.
Refunds for tickets will be available from point of purchase.
| Posted on 11/3/2006 |
Rufus! London! Judy! One more time!
Due to overwhelming demand, a second Rufus show at the London Palladium has been added Sunday February 25, 2007. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday November 3, 2006 at 9:00am GMT.
| Posted on 11/2/2006 |
Rufus! Judy! Ticket Info!
As an exclusive for visitors to Rufus’ website, pre-sale tickets for the London and Paris Judy Garland shows will be available on Thursday November 2, 2006 beginning at 9:00am GMT/10:00am CET. Tickets for the general public will go on sale beginning Friday, November 3. Please go to the Tour Dates page for links to ticketing.
| Posted on 10/31/2006 |
"Rufus! London! Paris! Judy! Let's DO IT AGAIN!!!"
Rufus will once again perform the legendary 1961 Judy Garland Carnegie Hall concert with a full orchestra under the direction of Stephen Oremus. He will visit the historic London Palladium where Judy Garland performed over 68 times on February 18, 2007. L’Olympia in Paris, another famed venue played by Judy, will host the show on February 20, 2007. Rufus will once again perform this renowned program in its entirety.
Rufus interprétera une fois de plus le légendaire concert de Judy Garland de 1961 au Carnegie Hall avec tout un orchestre sous la direction de Stephen Oremus. Le 18 fevrier 2007, il visitera l’historique London Palladium ou Judy Garland à performée à 68 reprises. L’Olympia de Paris, autre salle réputée ou Judy s’est produit, acceuillera le spectacle du 20 fevrier 2007. Rufus interprétera encore une fois le concert intégral.
Rufus interprétera une fois de plus le légendaire concert de Judy Garland de 1961 au Carnegie Hall avec tout un orchestre sous la direction de Stephen Oremus. Le 18 fevrier 2007, il visitera l’historique London Palladium ou Judy Garland à performée à 68 reprises. L’Olympia de Paris, autre salle réputée ou Judy s’est produit, acceuillera le spectacle du 20 fevrier 2007. Rufus interprétera encore une fois le concert intégral.
| Posted on 10/23/2006 |
'Casanova in Hell'
Rufus' performance of the Pet Shop Boys' ‘Casanova in Hell,’ recorded last May in London, can be found on the new PSB record ‘Concrete.' It will be released in the UK and Europe only, but can be purchased direct from the PSB site starting Monday, October 23, 2006.
| Posted on 10/18/2006 |
Plague Songs
Rufus will be part of a new release commissioned by British arts organization Artangel. This fascinating, unsettling and unique project comes down to one simple idea: a collection of songs based on the ten Biblical plagues that take place in the book of Exodus. The project started from an event titled “The Margate Exodus” which took place in September 2006; it transformed a dilapidated seaside town on the northern coast of England into the setting for a vibrant modern recreation of the Israelites' flight from Egypt. During the event, the 10 "Plague Songs" were performed by local singers and musicians; together, the festivities formed part of a feature film which is to be broadcast and screened in 2007. Included on the recording, are contributions by Klashnekoft, King Creosote, Stephin Merritt, Brian Eno & Robert Wyatt, Laurie Anderson, Cody Chestnutt, The Tiger Lilies, Imogen Heap, and Scott Walker.
The 4AD release, due November 7 in the US, gathers together the 10 original recordings, presented in Biblical plague order, including "Death Of The Firstborn" written by Rufus Wainwright.
The 4AD release, due November 7 in the US, gathers together the 10 original recordings, presented in Biblical plague order, including "Death Of The Firstborn" written by Rufus Wainwright.
| Posted on 10/12/2006 |
Rufus in Spanish Rolling Stone
Rufus is featured in the September issue of Rolling Stone Spain. A luxe eleven page photo shoot and interview begins on page 83.
| Posted on 9/27/2006 |
Rufus and Stephen Petronio create 'Bloom'
The celebrated contemporary dance company Stephen Petronio collaborated with Rufus in their latest work, Bloom. Stephen asked Rufus to compose something that swoons and swells with young love. Set to poetry by Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Petronio’s dazzling, high-energy dancers celebrate the openness of youth.
Rufus' original music for Bloom will feature a children’s chorus in a lyrical underscoring of Petronio’s savvy, provocative and physical movement.
Rufus will not be performing at these shows, but please check the link for upcoming dance performances:
Rufus' original music for Bloom will feature a children’s chorus in a lyrical underscoring of Petronio’s savvy, provocative and physical movement.
Rufus will not be performing at these shows, but please check the link for upcoming dance performances:
| Posted on 9/19/2006 |
Rufus 'Nudie' Shirt available at all US Marc Jacobs stores
The collaborative Marc Jacobs/Rufus Wainwright 'Nudie' shirt will now be available at the Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Marc Jacobs locations. The shirts will continue to be available in the New York stores.
| Posted on 9/19/2006 |
Rufus at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
Rufus will be playing a special solo concert at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA on October 6th. Ticket sales for the show will be limited to Penn students only starting this Thursday (Sept. 14) at some student events. Student tickets will be on sale every weekday from 11am - 3pm on campus beginning Monday (Sept. 18). Sale of any unsold tickets will open to the general public at 5pm on the day of the show, at the concert venue box office (subject to change). All seats are General Admission.
| Posted on 9/12/2006 |
Rufus shirt in Marc Jacobs store
Rufus posed for the limited edition Marc Jacobs “Nudie T-shirts” to benefit the New York University School of Medicine's Interdisciplinary Melanoma Cooperative Group. The proceeds from the shirts will go towards advancing the care of melanoma patients through basic science, clinical research, clinical care, and training. This campaign is in memory of the late NYU physician Jessie Rubin, whose daughter, writer Francine Prose, is a family friend of Jacobs. The T-shirts are available at Marc Jacobs' New York stores now.
| Posted on 9/5/2006 |
Rufus at V Festival
Rufus will be signing at the NME Tent at Chelmsford at 4:45 PM on Sunday August 20, 2006. Live highlights from the Festival will air on the following stations:
Sunday
T4: live from 09.00.
E4: live from 1300-21.00.
T4: 75 minute highlights show at 13.00.
C4: 90 minute highlights show at 23.35.
Sunday
T4: live from 09.00.
E4: live from 1300-21.00.
T4: 75 minute highlights show at 13.00.
C4: 90 minute highlights show at 23.35.
| Posted on 8/20/2006 |
See Rufus on the cover of Interview Magazine
Rufus is on the cover of Interview Magazine this month. He is interviewed by Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter.
Hurry while it is still on Newstands
Hurry while it is still on Newstands
| Posted on 8/17/2006 |
New Rufus Album
Rufus is presently working feverishly on his new album for release in 2007. Sessions have taken place in N.Y., Berlin and London. Contrary to published reports, there is no specific release date set, the album has not been titled nor has a first single been chosen. You'll be the first to know if you're a regular visitor to this site.
| Posted on 8/1/2006 |
Surprise for Rufus
Here's chance to be in on a surprise birthday celebration for Rufus. If you're planning to attend the concert in Benicassim, Spain this Saturday (July 22), you might already know this is the date of Rufus' birthday. Please bring sparklers or cigarette lighters with you to the concert. When Rufus' sister Lucy comes out to sing with him for the first time, early in the set, she will ask you to join her in a rendition of "Happy Birthday." At this time, light the sparklers or lighters and sing along. Rufus has no idea so don't tell him but please tell everyone you know who will be there to come prepared.
| Posted on 7/17/2006 |
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man open in NYC
The documentary, which features 3 performances by Rufus, is now showing at the Film Forum in NYC. Click the website below to see showtimes.
| Posted on 6/21/2006 |
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig to air on Sundance
The premiere showing of Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig will be on June 26 at 9PM, and June 30 at 8PM. John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, the creators of the cult stage musical and film HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, come together with more than 75 performers to create a tribute album to benefit the nation’s first high school intended for gay students. Filmmaker Katherine Linton mixes student video diaries with in-studio recording sessions to chart the project’s evolution as record producer Chris Slusarenko works with musical artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Yoko Ono, Cyndi Lauper, Jonathan Richman, Sleater-Kinney and They Might Be Giants.
| Posted on 6/21/2006 |
Rufus at Carnegie Hall Official Posters and T-shirts!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Carnegie Hall shows. Official posters and t shirts will be available on Rufus' website soon. Please check back.
| Posted on 6/16/2006 |
Tickets for Rufus at Carnegie Hall June 14 and 15, 2006
Some tickets have been released today for sale to the public at Carnegie Hall.
Please call CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Please call CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800 for more information and to purchase tickets.
| Posted on 6/6/2006 |
Rufus on Songwriter's Hall of Fame Gala (CBC Canada)
Rufus will appear on the CBC special CSHF Gala which will air Sunday June 4th at 9PM EST
This year's inductees include Leonard Cohen, Anne Murray, Andy Kim and more. Special performances by k.d. lang, Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright and other great talent.
This year's inductees include Leonard Cohen, Anne Murray, Andy Kim and more. Special performances by k.d. lang, Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright and other great talent.
| Posted on 6/2/2006 |
Rufus on BBC Radio 2
Rufus has just recorded a BBC Radio 2 Concert in London with the Pet Shop Boys before a small invited audience. Backed by a symphony orchestra, band and singers, Rufus is featured on the song, "Casanova In Hell" from the new Pet Shop Boys album. Also featured in the concert is Robbie Williams and the actress, Frances Barber. The concert, featuring old and new PSB songs, will be broadcast on the internet on Radio 2, May 27th at 8:30 UK time.
| Posted on 5/8/2006 |
Rufus to appear on Decades Rock Live: Heart and Friends May
Rufus will appear on the third episode of Decades Rock Live: Heart & Friends, which is set to air on VH1 Classic on May 5th at 8pm.
| Posted on 5/2/2006 |
Rufus to be interviewed on WNYC's Soundcheck, April 19.
Rufus will be interviewed on the nationally boadcast NPR program Soundcheck along with Stephen Petronio (WNYC - 93.9 in NYC). The Young People's Chorus of NY will perform an excerpt from Stephen Petronio's dance piece, Bloom, over a recorded track written and performed by Rufus for this piece. The program will air live from 2-2:30 PM Wednesday, April 19. The complete work will be performed at the Joyce Theatre in NYC through Sunday.
| Posted on 4/18/2006 |
Rufus to sing with Burt Bacharach at BB King's NY
Rufus will join Burt Bacharach for a couple of songs at Burt's shows
at BB King's on
April 3 and 4, 2006.
at BB King's on
April 3 and 4, 2006.
| Posted on 3/31/2006 |
Rufus To play New Orleans April 9th 2006
Rufus will be playing solo.
April 9, 2006 Tulane University McAlister Auditorium.
Dave Golden and Jason Greenwald to open.
Open to the public and students.
Buy tickets : www.tucp.musictoday.com
April 9, 2006 Tulane University McAlister Auditorium.
Dave Golden and Jason Greenwald to open.
Open to the public and students.
Buy tickets : www.tucp.musictoday.com
| Posted on 3/29/2006 |
European Festivals
Summer festivals Rufus to play in Europe:
June 30th 2006
Roskilde Festival - Roskilde, Denmark
http://www.roskilde-festival.dk
July 6th 2006
Quart - Kristiansand, Norway
http://www.quart.no
August 19th 2006
Vfest - Staffordshire, UK
http://www.vfestival.com
August 20th 2006
Vfest - Chelmsford, UK
http://www.vfestival.com
September 3rd 2006
Electric Picnic - Dublin, Ireland
http://electricpicnic.ie
June 30th 2006
Roskilde Festival - Roskilde, Denmark
http://www.roskilde-festival.dk
July 6th 2006
Quart - Kristiansand, Norway
http://www.quart.no
August 19th 2006
Vfest - Staffordshire, UK
http://www.vfestival.com
August 20th 2006
Vfest - Chelmsford, UK
http://www.vfestival.com
September 3rd 2006
Electric Picnic - Dublin, Ireland
http://electricpicnic.ie
| Posted on 3/24/2006 |
Rufus to play Roskilde Festival in Denmark
Rufus to appear solo at Roskilde Festival on June 30th 2006
| Posted on 3/24/2006 |
Rufus to play Roskilde Festival in Denmark
Rufus will appear solo on June 30, 2006 at the Roskilde Festival. Click below to buy tickets.
| Posted on 3/23/2006 |
Rufus' video for Maker Makes premieres on logo
The video for "Maker Makes" will debut on Logo's program "New Now Next" on Sunday, March 27 at 12AM (That's Sunday night/ Monday morning)
| Posted on 3/23/2006 |
Rufus will appear in "Magazine" del Mundo
Rufus will appear in "Magazine" del Mundo on Sunday, March 19, 2006
in Spain.
in Spain.
| Posted on 3/10/2006 |
Rufus to play V Festival (UK) August 19 & 20, 2006
Rufus will play V Festival on Saturday August 19, 2006 at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Sunday, August 20, 2006 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, England.Rufus will be playing solo and these will be his only appearances in England this summer. Tickets on sale at 9AM GMT on Friday March 3.
| Posted on 3/1/2006 |
Rufus at Carnegie Hall - Second show added and new onsale
Due to overwhelming demand, an additional show has been added on June 15, 2006. Tickets onsale March 2 - Call Carnegie Charge 212.247.7800 or www.carnegiehall.org.
As a special Thank you to the loyal online fans, this onsale date is one week in advance of the general public announcement, so get your tickets early for best seating.
Rufus will be performing the entire classic 1961 Judy Garland concert with an orchestra at Carnegie Hall on June 14 & 15, 2006.
Rufus at Carnegie Hall
Click here to reserve premiere VIP tickets with proceeds to benefit the Empire State Pride Agenda.
Hope to see you there at this once in a lifetime event.
As a special Thank you to the loyal online fans, this onsale date is one week in advance of the general public announcement, so get your tickets early for best seating.
Rufus will be performing the entire classic 1961 Judy Garland concert with an orchestra at Carnegie Hall on June 14 & 15, 2006.
Rufus at Carnegie Hall
Click here to reserve premiere VIP tickets with proceeds to benefit the Empire State Pride Agenda.
Hope to see you there at this once in a lifetime event.
| Posted on 2/27/2006 |
Rufus on Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast February 25,2006
Saturday, February 25th Rufus Wainwright takes part in one of the longest-running traditions in radio history when he appears on the live matinee broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. The broadcasts, now carried throughout the world, have been on the air for 75 years.
Wainwright will be interviewed during the first intermission of that day’s opera, Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns. The interview will be heard at 2:20 p.m. [Time Approximate]
You can tune in to WQXR in NYC 96.3 FM
click the link below to find your locqal station.
Wainwright will be interviewed during the first intermission of that day’s opera, Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns. The interview will be heard at 2:20 p.m. [Time Approximate]
You can tune in to WQXR in NYC 96.3 FM
click the link below to find your locqal station.
| Posted on 2/23/2006 |
Rufus to perform at the “Bring ‘Em Home Now! Concert”
Rufus to perform at the “Bring ‘Em Home Now! Concert” at Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC on March 20, 2006. Rufus will perform a brief 15 minute set at the “Bring ‘Em Home Now! Concert” joining peace activist Cindy Sheehan and a stellar line-up of provocative, and outspoken musicians including Michael Stipe, Bright Eyes, Fischerspooner, Peaches, Chuck D, Steve Earle and Devendra Banhart with more artists and notables to be announced in the coming weeks. This concert will mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq with proceeds going to a number of involved charities. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
| Posted on 2/21/2006 |
Rufus to perform June 14th at Carnegie Hall
The rumors are true. Rufus will be performing the entire legendary 1961 Judy Garland concert with an orchestra at Carnegie Hall on June 14, 2006.
Please click here to learn how to reserve advance tickets before they go on sale to the public on March 27.
Click here to reserve premiere VIP tickets with proceeds to benefit the Empire State Pride Agenda. Hope to see you there at this once in a lifetime event.
Rufus at Carnegie Hall
Please click here to learn how to reserve advance tickets before they go on sale to the public on March 27.
Click here to reserve premiere VIP tickets with proceeds to benefit the Empire State Pride Agenda. Hope to see you there at this once in a lifetime event.
Rufus at Carnegie Hall
| Posted on 2/21/2006 |
"Maker Makes" Video
Rufus has just shot a video for "Maker Makes", his song in the movie, Brokeback Mountain. Check back for the release date.
| Posted on 2/12/2006 |
Rufus to appear on The Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
Tune into CBC Television on Monday, March 6 at 9pm (9:30pm NT) from the TV presentation of The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala. Rufus will be performing "Everybody Knows"!
| Posted on 2/3/2006 |
Rufus to appear on Other Voices (Ireland) on February 22, 20
Rufus to appear on Other Voices (Ireland) on Wednesday February 22,2006 on RTE Two at 11:30 PM
Programme 5 includes - Julie Feeney, Matt Lunson, Martha Wainwright and Rufus Wainwright
The fourth instalment of Other Voices, the acclaimed RTÉ Two music series was recorded in front of a small live audience in the intimate surrounds of Dingle’s St James Church over eight nights in mid December 2005.
Programme 5 includes - Julie Feeney, Matt Lunson, Martha Wainwright and Rufus Wainwright
The fourth instalment of Other Voices, the acclaimed RTÉ Two music series was recorded in front of a small live audience in the intimate surrounds of Dingle’s St James Church over eight nights in mid December 2005.
| Posted on 1/27/2006 |
Rufus performs Judy Garland's songs! June 14, 2006.
Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Mark your calendars for June 14, 2006. Rufus will be performing the songs from Judy Garland's legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall live recording - at Carnegie Hall! Please check back for ticket information.
| Posted on 1/18/2006 |
Rufus Wainwright to join HEART Decades Rock Live Concert TV
Rufus will be joining Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart on the stage of the
Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for the taping of Decades Rock Live
for VH1 on March 10. Other artists scheduled to appear are Dave
Navarro, Alice In Chains, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson.
Tickets are onsale now. http://www.decadesrocklive.com/
Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for the taping of Decades Rock Live
for VH1 on March 10. Other artists scheduled to appear are Dave
Navarro, Alice In Chains, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson.
Tickets are onsale now. http://www.decadesrocklive.com/
| Posted on 1/18/2006 |
'Musikprogrammet' on National Danish TV January 20th
A documentary about Rufus Wainwright and his friends will air January 20th at 23.00PM on the musicshow 'Musikprogrammet' on national Danish TV-channel DR2. It is a documentary about the music scene building up right now around Rufus Wainwright and Antony and the Johnsons. The tv-crew visited Rufus in New York. You'll also meet him backstage before his latest show in Copenhagen in November and get a chance to see the very special live-version of 'Gay Messiah'.
| Posted on 1/12/2006 |
ITV1 London !
Rufus performing 'Oh What A World' live from The Fillmore is included in Take That's Mark Owen's Orange Playlist choice tomorrow night on ITV actual times are:
Thursday 05 January
12:05am - 12:40am
ITV1 London
Thursday 05 January
12:05am - 12:40am
ITV1 London
| Posted on 1/3/2006 |
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