Dan Aykroyd News

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announced that Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy (Journey's End, 'The Big C') will star with Tony nominee Nina Arianda in Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue is coming to the Omaha Community Playhouse August 12-21, 2011. Starring Wayne Catania as Jake, Kieron Lafferty as Elwood and XXX as Aretha Franklin, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is the only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and wife of the late John Belushi, Judith Belushi.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. A BroadwayWorld party tonight at The Call, a new 'Pinocchio,' 'Pinkalicious,' 'Aladdin,' that Blues Brothers show, 'The Wiz,' Midwest New Musicals, Part II, more....

Licensing is full speed ahead for DOROTHY OF OZ as more than a dozen licensees have already agreed to create merchandise for the upcoming feature film. The 3D CG-animated musical starring the voice and musical talents of Lea Michele as the beloved Dorothy Gale is produced by Summertime Entertainment, which is founded by the Carroll Brothers, the multi-media production company set on revitalizing the beloved Oz franchise.

Long Wharf Theatre will present the improv and sketch comedy show The Best of Second City from June 15-19 on the Mainstage.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue is coming to the Omaha Community Playhouse August 12-21, 2011. Starring Wayne Catania as Jake, Kieron Lafferty as Elwood and XXX as Aretha Franklin, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is the only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and wife of the late John Belushi, Judith Belushi.

Long Wharf Theatre will present the improv and sketch comedy show The Best of Second City from June 15-19 on the Mainstage.

It seems like only yesterday that brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, played by the iconic John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, invited the world to join them in one of best-loved movies of all time-The Blues Brothers.

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Annette Bening and Katie Holmes will be honored at the 2011 Crystal + Lucy Awards, with the crystal Award for Excellence in Film and the Face of the Future Award respectively. THe ceremony will take place on June 16

It seems like only yesterday that brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, played by the iconic John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, invited the world to join them in one of best-loved movies of all time-The Blues Brothers.

The Emelin Theatre, located in Mamaroneck, New York, and founded in 1972, is the oldest continuously operating performing arts theater in Westchester County.

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

Indie-folk songsmith Joe Pug kicks off a 47 date North American tour on March 31st in Austin, TX, joined by Philadelphia's Strand of Oaks on all dates.

Indie-folk songsmith Joe Pug kicks off a 47 date North American tour on March 31st in Austin, TX, joined by Philadelphia's Strand of Oaks on all dates.

Upcoming film DOROTHY OF OZ will feature music by Oscar-nominee and 15-time Grammy winner, Bryan Adams, writing original songs for the feature with his writing partner, Jim Vallance. Along with Grammy-Award winning songwriter Tift Merritt and Emmy-winner Jim Dooley. Lyricist Mike Himelstein. Music supervisor is Vicki Hiatt (Ali, Hannibal, Madagascar, Open Season). Check out the newly released poster for the film below!