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Ben Platt, Tony Yazbeck, NYC Cabaret Festival & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Nikki M. James, Keala Settle and More Join Andrew Kober in KOBERET Tonight at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Andrew Kober's KOBERET tonight, August 18th at 9:30pm.

GLEE's Brad Ellis Hosts AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY, 8/25
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 17, 2014


Following spectacular performances at Upstairs at Vitello's, The Catalina Jazz Club and the El Caballero Country Club, Fraser Entertainment Group is back at Vitello's for a third round, welcoming a whole new cast of singers from Broadway, television and film for AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY, on Monday August 25.

Hershey Symphony Orchestra Presents PIANO MEN: THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOEL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2014


Hershey Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2014-2015 season with Piano Men: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel tonight, August 16, 2014 at 8 p.m. at the Hershey Theatre.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for August 18-24, 2014
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 17, 2014


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Ben Platt: I'm Here!, The Songs of Anderson & Petty, Ga Ga for Gershwin, Andrew Kober's Koberet and Rhonda Ross.

GLEE's Brad Ellis to Host AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY at Upstairs at Vitellos, 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2014


Following spectacular performances at Upstairs at Vitello's , The Catalina Jazz Club and the El Caballero Country Club, Fraser Entertainment Group is back at Vitello's for a third round, welcoming a whole new cast of singers from Broadway, television and film for AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY.

WAKE UP with BWW 8/12/14 - WAYSIDE MOTOR INN, 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK' in D.C. and Robin Williams!
by Jessica Showers - Aug 12, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Two Signature Theatre shows launch today -- one in NYC and one in D.C.! THE WAYSIDE MOTOR INN begins previews off-Broadway, and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE opens in the capital. Plus, we tribute the great Robin Williams!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek- Barbra Streisand Duets with Michael Buble on New Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2014


Barbra Streisand's next album, 'Partners', is coming on September 16th, featuring duets with Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Babyface, Jason Gould, Josh Groban, Billy Joel, John Legend, John Mayer, Elis Presley, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, and Stevie Wonder. In the special video below, go behind the scenes of Streisand's recording session with Michael BUble as they sing 'It Had to Be You.'

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 8/9-8/10/2014
by - Aug 10, 2014


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, August 10, 2014 - Sunday, August 10, 2014.

VIDEO: Billy Joel Serenades Crowd, Christie Brinkley, with 'Uptown Girl' at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2014


On August 7, Billy Joel performed his hit single 'Uptown Girl' at Madison Square Garden in New York City. According to People, ex-wife Christie Brinkley was in the front row for the performance, and Joel motioned for the camera crew to film her dancing to the tune. Check out the performance below!

ABBA FAB Plays the Grove Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2014


The Grove Theatre continues its weekend of entertaining tributes to Elton John, Billy Joel and ABBA.

Terry Davies Tributes Billy Joel and Elton John at The Grove Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


The Grove Theatre announces a weekend of entertaining tributes to Elton John, Billy Joel and ABBA.

Circle Theatre's SPAMALOT Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2014


Circle Theatre continues the Main Stage season today with the musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, running August 7 through 23. This hilarious musical with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle is lovingly ripped off from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This Tony award winner for Best Musical retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls?

Pop Singer-Songwriter Rick Kelly Releases Debut Single, 'Dream of a Better Life'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2014


Rick Kelly has the kind of voice and a knack for melody that is both richly and warmly familiar, like the classic pop styles of Neil Diamond, Billy Joel or Frank Sinatra, or even someone more contemporary, like John Mayer. Yet it's different from anything else you have ever heard. He's like someone that you think you may have met before, but can't quite put your finger on when and where.

Nikki M. James, Keala Settle and More Join Andrew Kober in KOBERET at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Andrew Kober's KOBERET on Monday, August 18th at 9:30pm. The performance will feature guest appearances by Andrew's Les Miserables cast mates Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Keala Settle (Hands on a Hardbody), Caissie Levy (Hair), and Samantha Hill (The Phantom of the Opera), as well as a never-before-heard duet between Andrew and Elena Shaddow (The Bridges of Madison County).

Theatre Aspen to Host 2014 Apprentice Showcase, TAAPestry, on Aug 10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014


Theatre Aspen presents its 2nd Annual Apprentice Showcase -- TAAPestry. Directed by David Gram with Musical Director David Dyer, the event is set for Sunday, August 10 at 7 PM at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

Jody Gerson Named Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2014


Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, announced today that it has appointed Jody Gerson as Chairman and CEO of the company's music publishing division, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), effective January 1, 2015.

Patti LuPone, The Skivvies, Ben Platt and More Will Play 54 Below, Aug-Sept 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


This August and September 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

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