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DeDe to Release Deluxe Edition of New Holiday Album
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2013


Due to strong demand for her new album, World of Christmas, Artist and songwriter, DeDe, is releasing a Deluxe Edition of World of Christmas with her worldwide distribution partner label, JTV Digital. World of Christmas debuted on the iTunes Top 40 New Christmas Releases Chart and the album is also huge hit on Pandora Radio.

Matthew Morrison Stops By THE TALK & Talks Christmas
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 4, 2013


Broadway headliner and Glee star Matthew Morrison continues the promotion of his recently released holiday EP A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC and also discusses this week's Glee Christmas episode with a new appearance on the CBS talk show The Talk earlier today.

Mandy Gonzalez Brings LOVE, ALL WAYS to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2013


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Mandy Gonzalez in 'Love, All Ways' tonight, December 4, 2013. Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez in an unforgettable evening of music and hilarity, featuring hit tunes like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' 'Breathe' (and yes, 'Defying Gravity!')as well as songs from greats like Elvis, Liza, Lennon, Aretha and a host of others. With Musical Direction by Brian Nash.

THE LION KING Becomes Broadway's Fourth Longest-Running Show
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2013


Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, played its 6,681st performance on Saturday evening, November 30th, surpassing the original Broadway production ofLes Miserables (6,680 performances) to become the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.

Canadian Opera Announces HADRIAN by Rufus Wainwright and Daniel MacIvor
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2013


Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, today released details of the company's new opera commission, Hadrian, composed by internationally acclaimed Canadian-American singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright with libretto by award-winning Canadian actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor. Inspired by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and his love for Antinous, Hadrian is currently in development and is scheduled to open the COC's 2018/2019 mainstage season.

One Direction, Katy Perry & More Set for X FACTOR UK Finale
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 2, 2013


Variety reports that One Direction, Katy Perry, The Killers and Elton John are set to perform at the finale of THE X FACTOR UK.

Big Stars Take Center Stage at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013 Premiering on BET Today
by TV News Desk - Dec 1, 2013


It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Straight No Chaser Brings A Cappella to Detroit's Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2013


Straight No Chaser has announced details for their upcoming 'Under The Influence North American Tour' that will bring the acclaimed a cappella group back to the Fox Theatre tonight, December 1 at 7 p.m. The tour will be in support of the upcoming release of the group's eagerly awaited new album, UNDER THE INFLUENCE, set to arrive in stores on May 7th.

VIDEO: Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordon Levitt Duet on 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
by TV News Desk - Nov 29, 2013


Lady Gaga & THE MUPPETS Holiday Spectacular aired last night on Thanksgiving on the ABC Television Network. As part of the festivities, Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordon Levitt melted hearts and got into the Christmas spirit with a duet of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'!

LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS Not a Rating's Winner for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2013


Deadline reports that ABC's Thanksgiving Day presentation of Lady Gaga And The Muppets Holiday Spectacular was down 25% from the network's Michael Jackson special Bad 25 which they aired in the same time slot last turkey day.

Post-Turkey BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards Update 11/29 - ROCK OF AGES Winning on the Strip!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 29, 2013


Voting is now underway for Las Vegas! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Slide Cabaret Venue - Mardi Gras Season
by Robert Diamond - Nov 28, 2013


Slide Lounge, Oxford St's home of cabaret, hosts an electrifying collection of performing artists who celebrate all aspects of queer culture during the Mardi Gras season.

Sir Elton John Calls Reality TV Stars 'Nightmare People'; New Album Focuses on Fame
by TV News Desk - Nov 27, 2013


Global pop sensation Sir Elton John, an oft outspoken critic of reality television, zinged the genre again in a recent interview with BBC World satellite radio.

ABC Airs LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS' HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 28, 2013


On Thanksgiving night, NOVEMBER 28 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), the ABC Television Network will air the 90-minute special, 'Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular.'

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Holidays at Highmark Holiday Pops, 12/12-12/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2013


PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holiday season at Highmark Holiday Pops with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and an all-star cast of guest artists on Dec. 12, 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21. Audiences also can enjoy Heinz Hall decorated beautifully for the holidays, complete with a 25-foot tree in the Grand Lobby!

Big Stars Take Center Stage at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013 Premiering on BET 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 26, 2013


It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

Elton John's'Love Is the Cure' Released in Paperback Today
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 26, 2013


Today marks the paperback release of Elton John's national bestseller, Love Is the Cure: On Life, Loss and the End of AIDS, in which he shares his vision for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide.

COC Brings Nine Canadian Singers to Toronto for CENTRE STAGE Competition Gala Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2013


Out of a pool of 155 young, aspiring opera singers from across the country, the Canadian Opera Company has selected nine to compete in the third annual COC Ensemble Studio Competition today, November 26, 2013 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

BWW Reviews: Pantages Brings Back Ever Reliably Appealing LION KING for the Holiday Season
by Don Grigware - Nov 25, 2013


The Lion King/book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi/music & lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice/additional music & lyrics by Hans Zimmer, Lebo M. Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Julie Taymor/directed by Julie Taymor/Pantages Theatre/through January 12, 2014

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