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Josh Tower to Succeed Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' in Broadway's MOTOWN, 6/17
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2014

The producers of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL have announced that Josh Tower (The Lion King, original cast of Ragtime) will assume the role of "Berry Gordy" beginning Tuesday, June 17 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Summer Stages: An Exciting Summer of Theatre in Washington, DC Lies Ahead!
by Jennifer Perry - Jun 2, 2014

A lot of exciting theatre is happening this summer in the DC area. Here are some things to check out!

Wolf Trap to Present Ben Folds, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Diana Ross
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014

Wolf Trap announces upcoming summer performances:

Michael Jacksons American Music Award & Victory Tour Glove Up for Auction
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014

In 1986 as a special award of appreciation for 'We Are The World' was presented to Michael Jackson for his role as one of the key composers and singers of the song which he sang along with a superstar cast of celebrities

Aretha Franklin Wants to Star in Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin wants to try her hand at musical theater by making her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated production of AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Electric Youth to Perform at Showcase Live at Patriot Place, 6/13; Ensemble Departs on European Tour 6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014

Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will perform at Showcase Live at Patriot Place in Foxboro on Friday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. The event is a Bon Voyage Concert for Electric Youth, coming just days before the ensemble departs on June 19th for a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy. The group's 11th European tour will include a return Fourth of July engagement at Aviano Air Force Base to entertain U.S. Troops and families stationed abroad.

Suzanne Froix & Richard Pryor, Jr. to Lead Beautiful Soup's SHADES OF BLUE, 8/27-9/13
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014

As previously announced, Beautiful Soup's critically acclaimed production of Little Wars returns for an extended engagement at The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre. The play will run in repertory with a workshop of McCasland's latest play, Shades Of Blue: The Decline and Fall of Lady Day.

Richard E. Waits Returns to DIVAPALOOZA at The Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014

Richard E. Waits will return to DIVAPALOOZA at New York's The Metropolitan Room tonight, May 22nd at 7 PM.

The Ensemblist to Welcome Rachel Bay Jones, The Skivvies & More for Live Show at Birdland, 6/16
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2014

The Ensemblist, the only podcast that shows you Broadway from the inside out, comes to the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in June to celebrate its first anniversary with a live show! Hosts Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone have invited some of their favorite Broadway performers to the stage to celebrate their ensemblist experiences.

YEAR BY THE SEA �"The Motion Picture Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014

umbers are against them, but screenwriter/producer Alexander Janko and team are hoping to draw baby boomers to the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter to garner development funds for the feature film "Year by the Sea,"

Alice Tan Ridley, Bobby Caldwell and More Set for Centenary Stage's SUMMER JAMFEST, 7/12-8/9
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2014

Centenary Stage Company's (CSC) Summer Jamfest Series will keep Hackettstown buzzing with a diverse lineup of fun-for-the-whole-family events. Running July 12th through August 9th, audiences can reminisce with their favorite songs of yesterday and today at the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center with an array of talented musicians.

Richard E. Waits to Return to DIVAPALOOZA at The Metropolitan Room, 5/22
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2014

Richard E. Waits will return to DIVAPALOOZA at New York's The Metropolitan Room on Thursday May 22nd at 7 PM.

Cole Escola, Nadia Quinn & John Early to Join THE MEETING* in Honoring Janet Jackson, 5/18
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2014

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will continue its engagement at JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater on Sunday, May 18 at 9:30 PM with a celebration of the pop diva Janet Jackson. After a highly-successful season at 54 Below, The Meeting* has returned to its downtown roots this year with shows through May. The Meeting* has been called "delicious and delightfully droll" by The New York Post, and "hilarious and sardonic" by The Village Voice. A recent story for Slate.com called the evening "so deliciously icy that it left me shivering with fear and delight." The May show will feature special guests Cole Escola, Nadia Quinn of "Summer & Eve" and John Early, with others to be announced.

Rhonda Ross to Perform at The Cutting Room, 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2014

After captivating the audience at The Hollywood Bowl last year, singer/songwriter RHONDA ROSS will make her return to The Cutting Room on Friday, May 16, 2014. Throughout the past year, with sold-out performances at The Cutting Room, Iridium & Stamford, CT's Palace Theater, it has become evident that Rhonda not only has the voice, but the significance to carry on her mother's (Diana Ross's) legacy, all the while establishing her own unique musical destination. In July, she will again be opening for her mother at the Montreal Jazz Festival.

BWW Reviews: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Makes For Catchy, Frothy Fun But Little Else
by Rachel Weinberg - May 9, 2014

'Motown the Musical' plays out like a veritable hit parade. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, this first national touring production showcases Motown Records producer Berry Gordy's greatest songs as performed by some capable onstage talent. The show makes for a lively and fun evening at the theatre but provides little in the way of truly meaningful plot or character development.

ROCKY's Andy Karl, MOTOWN's Krystal Joy Brown & More Set for CUNY TV's 'Arts in the City' Today
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2014

The May edition of ARTS IN THE CITY celebrates the coming of summer and the latest cultural touchstones in the New York area.

Tony Winner Christine Ebersole Will Return to Feinstein's at the Nikko, 6/14-15
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2014

After a sold-out engagement last September, two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her newest concert, 'Strings Attached," for two performances only - Saturday, June 14 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, June 15 (7 p.m.). Joined by The Aaron Weinstein Trio, Ebersole will celebrate the release of her recent CD, 'Strings Attached.' The evening will include classic standards from the '20s, '30s and '40s, featuring songs by such legends as Fats Waller ("Jitterbug Waltz"), Cole Porter ("Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"), Johnny Mercer ("This Time the Dream's on Me") and George Gershwin ("Shall We Dance") to name a few. Tickets for Christine Ebersole range in price from $60 - $85 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

New Subscriptions for ASU Gammage's 2014-15 Broadway Series On Sale 5/12
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2014

New subscriptions to the 2014-2015 50th Anniversary Desert Schools Broadway Across America - Arizona season at ASU Gammage go on sale May 12. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary, ASU Gammage is bringing a season of the hottest shows on Broadway and the biggest blockbusters to ever grace our stage including 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical winner KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MOTOWN and Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA! The Broadway series at ASU Gammage is the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country.

Photo Coverage: Steve Tyrell Brings THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITER to Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 7, 2014

Cafe Carlyle welcomes back GRAMMY Award-winner Steve Tyrell for a two-week engagement, through May 17. Celebrating his 10th anniversary at the legendary venue, the singer returns with a new show, The Great American Songwriter, featuring the songs of Dorothy Fields, Oscar Hammerstein, Sammy Cahn, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter and more. Joining Tyrell on stage will be musical director Quinn Johnson (piano), David Finck (bass), Bob Mann (guitar), Kevin Winard (drums) and Jon Allen (keyboards).

ROCKY's Andy Karl, MOTOWN's Krystal Joy Brown & More Set for CUNY TV's 'Arts in the City', 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2014

The May edition of ARTS IN THE CITY celebrates the coming of summer and the latest cultural touchstones in the New York area.

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