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Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2015 Gene Kelly Award Nominees; Ceremony Set for 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2015


Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh are proud to announce the nominees for the 25th Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh and will include a celebration of 25 years of this extraordinary program, which began in 1991 and has inspired over 30 programs of its kind across the country.

President Obama's Appearance on DAVID LETTERMAN Delivers Ratings Boost
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


President Barack Obama made his eighth and final visit with David Letterman on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN last night. 

VIDEO: President Obama & David Letterman Talk Retirement Plans on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


President Barack Obama stopped by the last week of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to compare retirement plans with the exiting late night host. Check out the appearance below!

TONY FEVER! Parte 1: i Tony Awards 2015 e i candidati a 'migliore performance di un'attrice e di un attore protagonista'
by Valeria Venturelli - May 5, 2015


Pochi giorni fa (martedi 28 aprile, per l'esattezza), sono state finalmente annunciate le candidature ai Tony Awards 2015, premi che si terranno domenica 7 giugno al Radio City Music Hall (New York). Si tratta della sessantanovesima edizione dei premi che portano indelebile il nome di Antoinette Perry (da cui 'Tony'), attrice e leader dell'American Theatre Wing. I premi saranno presentati dal dinamico duo Alan Cumming ('Cabaret', 'Macbeth') e Kristin Chenoweth (nota soprattutto per aver interpretato il ruolo di Glinda nel cast originale di 'Wicked').

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - President Obama Visits Tonight's DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015


President Barack Obama and Letterman discussed their post-office plans, and the President pays tribute to Letterman when he makes his eighth and final visit on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Performs 'See You Again' on SNL
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015


Wiz Khalifa served as the musical guest on Saturday's SNL on NBC. Below, check out his performance of "See You Again' from the broadcast!

Soprano Renee Fleming Coming to QPAC
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in collaboration with the Brisbane Festival has attracted one of the world's most sought after opera singers, Renee Fleming, to perform her first Queensland performance in over a decade on QPAC's Concert Hall stage this September.

President Barack Obama Makes 8th & Final Visit to DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 4, 2015


President Barack Obama will make his eighth and final visit with David Letterman when he appears on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN tonight, May 4 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Artists from Across the Globe Grace Take Part in 4th Annual International Jazz Day
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015


In an unprecedented series of events worldwide on April 30 th, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate and recognize jazz as a vehicle for freedom of expression and dialogue between cultures.

Lauren Blumenfeld to Star in RICH GIRL at The Old Globe; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of an exciting new American play, Rich Girl, by acclaimed playwright Victoria Stewart, continuing the Globe's 80th Anniversary festivities as part of the Balboa Park Centennial Celebration. Rich Girl will be directed by James Vasquez (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show), and will play May 23 - June 21, 2015, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

First-Ever AWARESIE AWARDS to Honor 'Sh*t the Tonys Leave Out'; Nominees Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015


Annoying Actor Friend just announced the inaugural AWARESIE AWARDS. But what are they, exactly?

Itzhak Perlman Performs Tonight with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents An Evening with Itzhak Perlman tonight, April 28, 2015at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Associate Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong leads the orchestra in Brahms's Symphony No. 2, and Itzhak Perlman plays Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor.

Barry's Bootcamp Class Benefits LGBT Film ALL LOVE IS DIVINE Today
by Movies News Desk - Apr 25, 2015


Come to an exclusive Barry's Bootcamp class with celebrity trainer Courtney Paul at Barry's Bootcamp Noho today, April 25 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm to benefit ALL LOVE IS DIVINE, a project for LGBT youth. For just $75, you can break a sweat with the best workout in the world and make a difference for LGBT youth. Attendees will also receive a free gift courtesy of luxury skin care line Malin + Goetz.

West Hollywood Becomes First City in the Nation to Recognize Harvey Milk Day as an Official Holiday
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2015


The City of West Hollywood has passed a Resolution to add Harvey Milk Day to its calendar of official holidays during which parking regulations for meters and associated meter time limits will not be enforced. The Resolution was passed on Monday, April 20, 2015 at a regular meeting of the West Hollywood City Council. Harvey Milk Day is celebrated annually on May 22 on the anniversary of Harvey Milk's birthday. West Hollywood is the first city in the nation to observe Harvey Milk Day as a holiday.

Chicago Philharmonic Releases Schedule of Upcoming 2015-16 Season
by Matt Smith - Apr 19, 2015


Chicago, IL – (April 16, 2015) The Chicago Philharmonic announces its 2015-16 season, Chasing the Sun: Transitions and Transformations. The season explores works written by composers at moments of significant change in their lives or careers. Scott Speck leads the orchestra in his third season as artistic director. “With a beloved masterwork, a virtuoso soloist, and a 21st century composer represented on every concert, the Chicago Philharmonic continues its adventures in direct, urgent, truly relevant music-making,” said Speck.

Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre to Present HOLD THESE TRUTHS Through May 3rd
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 18, 2015


Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) concludes its 2014-2015 American Melting Pot-themed season with HOLD THESE TRUTHS, The Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi, byJeanne Sakata.

Barry's Bootcamp Class to Benefit LGBT Film ALL LOVE IS DIVINE, 4/25
by Movies News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


Come to an exclusive Barry's Bootcamp class with celebrity trainer Courtney Paul at Barry's Bootcamp Noho on Saturday, April 25 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm to benefit ALL LOVE IS DIVINE, a project for LGBT youth. For just $75, you can break a sweat with the best workout in the world and make a difference for LGBT youth. Attendees will also receive a free gift courtesy of luxury skin care line Malin + Goetz.

DSO's 'EXOTIC ADVENTURES' Concert Streams Live
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


Join Detroit Public Television (DPTV) this morning starting at 10:45 a.m. for The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)'s most exciting concert of the year, Exotic Adventures, featuring mezzo soprano Isabelle Druet for her American orchestral debut performing Ravel's Shéhérazade.

2015 Special Olympics World Games Celebrates '100 Days Away'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


100 days from today, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will assemble in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 25, for the start of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games

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