Diana Ross News

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy present the First National Tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, which plays The Buell Theatre March 31-April 19 only. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production below!

Based on Berry Gordy's 1994 autobiography To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown, this musical tells the true story behind Mr. Gordy's founding and running of the Motown record label, and his personal and professional relationships with Motown artists such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. The music and lyrics for the musical are taken from selections from the Motown catalog.

Grammy and Oscar award-winning vocalist Patti Austin returns to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a performance devoted to the brilliance of Washington, DC native Duke Ellington and 'The First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald, tonight, February 19 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, and Friday, February 20 at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, Ms. Austin joins the Orchestra for such legendary jazz classics as 'Cottontail,' 'I Got It Bad,' 'It Don't Mean a Thing' and more.

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Omaha Performing Arts are proud to announce MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tickets are available through Ticket Omaha.* The tickets, starting at $30 each, are available by going online at TicketOmaha.com; by phone at 402.345.0606; or by going to the Ticket Omaha box office inside the Holland Performing Arts Center. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at the Orpheum Theater Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets by calling 402.661.8516 or toll-free at 866.434.8587. The show is part of Omaha Performing Arts' Broadway Series.

The 2015/2016 KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount season brings another year of superb entertainment to The Paramount Theatre, with a roster of shows that spans the ages, featuring familiar titles and brand new productions. The 2015/2016 Season starts with an all-time favorite, ANNIE, followed by the original new musical IF/THEN, a story about living in New York today and the possible paths one's life could follow.

She can do it it all.

Local horn players from Arcadia and surrounding communities, will be joining the legendary Motown group, The Four Tops onstage at Arcadia Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 21 at 8pm.

Following a sold-out engagement in March 2014, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes back Grammy Award-winning vocalist, Steve Tyrell, for a limited two-week engagement – April 9 – 19, 2015. Tyrell will perform songs from his new highly anticipated album “That Lovin' Feelin',” including “Up on the Roof” and “Groovy Kind of Love,” as well some of his other favorites! Tickets for Steve Tyrell range in price from $70–$85 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater on Sunday, February 15 at 9:30 PM to continue the Winter/Spring 2015 Season. The February show will be a celebration of International Bottom Appreciation Day, the holiday traditionally held on February 15, the day after Valentine's Day. Click here for a brief history of the holiday. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director with special guests Kim David Smith, L'Manda, Trapper Felides, Chris Tyler and Brian Moylan.

Diana Ross has no doubt had a profound influence on American popular culture. She returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, tonight, February 13, 2015.

MOTOWN, Berry Gordy's self-aggrandizing tribute to the independent record label that fused gospel, blues, jazz, doo wop and country into a unique and wildly popular Detroit sound, is currently heating things up at the Boston Opera House through February 15.

February 11, 2015 – Richmond, Virginia Diva showstoppers from Broadway, opera and popular music join the Richmond Symphony for a wicked good time on Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. Wicked Divas presents music from the Tony Award-winning musical along with other favorites! Enjoy selections from Gypsy, Ragtime, of course, Wicked for an unforgettable night of the best from the Great White Way. The concert also includes popular music from Chicago, Diana Ross and more and will be led by Associate Conductor, Keitaro Harada. Tickets start at $10 online at richmondsymphony.com or 1.800.514 ETIX. College student tickets are $7 at the Richmond CenterStage box office with valid student ID.

A new feature film, THE WAREHOUSE, will celebrate the Godfather of House Music, GRAMMY Award-winning Frankie Knuckles (1955-2014) and Chicago's legendary Warehouse afterhours club, where the internationally recognized House Music genre was born. The film will be produced by Bob Teitel (Men of Honor, Barber Shop), Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch/Elston Films), Randy Crumpton (The Truth) and Joe Shanahan (Metro/Smartbar/Double Door).

Tracee Ellis Ross stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to talk about her famous mom, Diana Ross and more. Watch clips from the appearance below!

Following a record-breaking 2014/15 season, Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced last night the six productions that will comprise the lineup for the 2015/16 season.

SPARKLE & CIRCULATE with JUSTIN SAYRE - the official podcast of the International Order of Sodomites - has posted the fourth episode, which features an in-depth interview with R&B legend Sarah Dash. The show is available on iTunes here. As an original member of the supergroup Labelle, Dash was one of the vocal stars behind the iconic song 'Lady Marmelade' and her own hits like 'Sinnerman.' She shares her amazing journey and stories of working with Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Keith Richards, Dinah Washington and more. Also, Justin discussed the I.O.S.'s flagship holiday, International Bottom Appreciation Day. The first three episodes of the monthly show SPARKLE & CIRCULATE - featuring interviews with Michael Musto, Frank DeCaro and Jeffery Self - are also available. The show is produced by Dan Fortune and Tyrus Emory.

?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.

The 2015-2016 season of North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio celebrates 25 years with 10 show-stopping productions, four market debuts and more season options than ever before.

Civic and community leaders marked the reopening of the historic Kings Theatre following an extensive $95 million restoration and renovation of the former movie palace and architectural gem. Originally constructed in 1929 and the largest theatre in Brooklyn with more than 3,000 seats, the Kings Theatre will serve as a fixture in the City's cultural landscape, presenting a wide spectrum of programming from local, national and international performing artists. An economic engine for the Flatbush neighborhood and the only major resource for live entertainment in the immediate area, the Theatre will present more than 200 performances annually.

The Kings Theatre announced today programming for its inaugural 2015 year, as the newly revitalized entertainment palace reopens this month.