Donna Summer News

The noise coming from Damrosch Park is the roar of dancing feet as Midsummer Night Swing draws to a thunderous close with Week Three. Afrobeat star Femi Kuti & The Positive Force takes over on July 12th, with the associate choreographer from FELA! sweating out the relentless beats and a pre-show DJ set by Jump n' Funk's Rich Medina with Sahr from the cast of FELA! On July 14th songstress Catherine Russell and Cat & The Hounds Swing Band takes over, with a bluesy, jazz-tinged night of swing.

The official launch of the 89th Hollywood Bowl season, the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and Opening Night Concert, brought stars and talent to the iconic venue, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m. This year's inductees - pop culture icon Donna Summer, the legendary Carpenters (accepted by Richard Carpenter) and world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet - as well as presenters multiple Grammy-winning musician, composer and producer Herb Alpert, acclaimed music producer David Foster, film and television actress Victoria Tennant, and producer, choreographer and television personality Nigel Lythgoe - made for a memorable evening.

The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

Pop culture icon Donna Summer is the latest inductee to be announced for the 2010 Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame concert. Summer first appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 1979, performing to sold-out crowds. She again performed before sold-out crowds when she appeared at the Bowl for two nights in 2008.

Actress Melora Hardin is a triple threat and her love of music, dance and acting comes through in her song choices, which range from the disco stylings of Donna Summer to the girl-next-door charm of Doris Day.

As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.

As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.

The Hollywood Bowl launches its 89th season with the 2010 edition of the always-memorable Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Concert, Friday, June 18, at 8:30 p.m.

Today, following this week's sold out run of GLEE: LIVE! At Radio City Music Hall, and in honor of next week's season finale, as well as the just released 4th album of soundtrack songs, we are taking a listen to the four soundtracks of the hit Golden-Globe-winning Fox TV musical dramedy series GLEE starring Broadway veterans Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele, with additional featured performances by Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Idina Menzel.

Twelve former SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE show favorites are set to return to summer's No. 1 series as All-Star Dance Partners. Skilled in various dance styles from Krump to Contemporary, the Season Seven All-Star Dance Partners are: Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Comfort Fedoke, Courtney Galiano, Anya Garnis, Lauren Gottlieb, Neil Haskell, Allison Holker, Mark Kanemura, Pasha Kovalev, Kathryn McCormick, Ade Obayomi and Dominic 'D-trix' Sandoval. Each week, finalists will be partnered with a different All-Star dancer.

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

Two extraordinary careers, one unforgettable evening. Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb and celebrated R&B singer Thelma Houston will perform together for the first time in forty years. Jimmy Webb is the writer of "MacArthur Park" - the famous song inspired by the park in Los Angeles, where a Levitt Pavilion is now located. Proceeds from the event will support the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park. Houston's first album "Sunshower" was written, arranged and produced by Webb. Together, Webb and Houston will perform songs from this critically-acclaimed album. Webb will also perform his classic hits which have become a permanent part of the American music landscape.

Twelve former SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE show favorites are set to return to summer's No. 1 series as All-Star Dance Partners. Skilled in various dance styles from Krump to Contemporary, the Season Seven All-Star Dance Partners are: Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Comfort Fedoke, Courtney Galiano, Anya Garnis, Lauren Gottlieb, Neil Haskell, Allison Holker, Mark Kanemura, Pasha Kovalev, Kathryn McCormick, Ade Obayomi and Dominic 'D-trix' Sandoval. Each week, finalists will be partnered with a different All-Star dancer.

Pop culture icon Donna Summer is the latest inductee to be announced for the 2010 Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame concert. Summer first appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 1979, performing to sold-out crowds. She again performed before sold-out crowds when she appeared at the Bowl for two nights in 2008.

Tickets are on sale now for Lincoln Center's 22nd season of Midsummer Night Swing which will take place every Tuesday through Saturday, June 29-July 17 (except July 13, which will be replaced with a night of dancing on Monday, July 12th). The program will take place in Swing's home, Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, on West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.

Sharron Matthews is a Toronto legend, popular for her incredible Cabaret nights that expose people to wonderful Broadway music and fantastic comedy. She has decided to take her show on the road, with upcoming stops in NYC at Joe's Pub and in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival. In order to raise money to attend these venues, Sharron is holding a spectacular fundraiser this weekend in Toronto with all new material. Come on out and support Canadian talent!

UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE THIS WEEK.