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Elton John to Pay Tribute to Liberace on PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2013


The multiple Grammy Award winner's performance will pay tribute to the late world-renowned performer, Liberace.

PRiMA Presents AIDA at Steinman Hall at the Ware Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2013


Chess, Glee, West Side Story with Tony Award Nominee Josefina Scaglione - PRiMA has brought these large stage productions to life and now comes the biggest to date. PRiMA Theatre will present Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA at Steinman Hall at the Ware Center today, September 8, and again on September 15 (2pm, 7pm).

Lonnie Shields to Headline Media's 2nd Saturday Events, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2013


Come out and enjoy 2nd Saturday in Everybody's Hometown of Media, PA on Saturday September 14th, 2013. Media Arts Council is hosting a free event from 4pm to 10pm. There will be arts & music activities all over town for everyone to enjoy.

MOTOWN's N'Kenge to Perform at New Yorker Hotel for Couture Fashion Week's Final Showing, 9/8
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013


Motown The Musical's N'Kenge will give a special performance at the New Yorker Hotel for Couture Fashion Week's Final Showing on Sunday Sept 8th at 8:00PM located at 481 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10001. N'Kenge will be wearing a custom designed dress by Chauncy Couture by BLT Evans.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: August 31 - September 6
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 6, 2013


HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Matilda wants their Honey, Remembering David Frost, West End goes bare, and La Toya Jackson joins NEWSical!

STAGE TUBE: Playwright David Henry Hwang Talks M. BUTTERFLY on THE GRAHAM SHOW, Part 1
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013


In his first appearance on THE GRAHAM show, titled 'Personal Expression, M. Butterfly's Journey & Labels,' playwright David Henry Hwang reveals why 'writing a play is getting to do something naughty,' his inspiration for M. Butterfly, and his secret to creating successful work. Check out the interview below!

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Celebrates 10 Years in the West End
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 6, 2013


Over 570,000 tickets are released for sale today, 6 September 2013, taking booking for Billy Elliot the Musical to16 May 2015 during which time the internationally award-winning show will celebrate 10 years in the West End. Check out the photos below!

Andrew Lippa, A LITTLE PRINCESS, AIDA Set for Fiddlehead Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


Fiddlehead Theatre Company has announced its 2013-2014 season, the premiere season as Resident Theatre Company at Boston's Historic Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA). Fiddlehead Theatre Company has a 20-year history of presenting professional theatre and educational programming for the Boston area and is committed to producing theatre that uplifts while engaging audiences in current issues.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/5- AIDA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2013


Today in 2000, Aida opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 1852 performances. Aida is a musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang. Aida was nominated for five Tony Awards and won four Tony Awards in 2000, including Best Musical Score and Best Performance by a Leading Actress. Aida was also named by Time Magazine in 2000 as one of the top ten theatre productions of the year. The First National tour was nominated for nine National Broadway Theatre awards (now 'Touring Broadway Awards') and won five awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

Anderson Cooper to Host Elton John AIDS Foundation's 12th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2013


On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 12th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.The Foundation welcomes back award-winning CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who will host the event for a seventh consecutive year.

Luja Classics Releases 'Erik Charlston Sings Lieder' Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


Luja Classics announces new release of the CD recording Erik Charlston Sings Liederfeaturing Erik Charlston, baritone, accompanied by Virginia Perry Lamb on piano. The recording will be available for sale today, September 3, 2013, starting at www.cdbaby.com. Produced and engineered by Grammy Award winner Adam Abeshouse, Erik Charlston Sings Lieder was recorded on September 30,October 2, and November 11, 2012

Rod Stewart's New Album RARITIES in Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


On Rarities, which will be released today, September 3, 2013 on Mercury/UMe, Stewart's blend of playful swagger and modest introspection provide a complementary contrast to the raw, boozy rock 'n' roll that he was recording in his parallel career as frontman of the seminal U.K. quintet Faces.

Photo Coverage: Remembering David Frost
by Walter McBride - Sep 1, 2013


Legendary broadcast journalist and writer David Frost, best known for his series of revealing and judicious interviews with former President Richard Nixon, has died at age 74, the BBC has confirmed. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the famed journalist.

Lady Gaga Talks iTunes Festival, ARTPOP and More: 'I Am Not In It For The Fame'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2013


Lady Gaga is currently in London for the iTunes Festival, which will be held tomorrow, Sunday, September 1st. The pop star gave her only newspaper interview to The Sun and talked about everything from the show tomorrow and her new album ARTPOP to Elton John, William and Kate, One Direction, Miley Cyrus and more.

VIDEO: New Music Video for Miss Guy's 'Tonight'
by Conor Sheeran - Aug 30, 2013


Get re-acquainted with Miss Guy as he takes back the NYC music scene to save it with his new tracks off his forthcoming EP release,God Save New York.

Ashleigh Gray, Rebecca Trehearn and More Set for DIVAS UNSUNG at Leicester Square Theatre, Sept 22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2013


Following their hugely successful, sell out, cabaret shows 'ALW:Unsung' & 'Billy Joel:Unsung' Songs Unsung present in the heart of the West End Divas Unsung, a celebration of the musical theatre institution that we have lovingly come to term the 'Diva'.

The Beach Boys to Play State Theatre, 9/26
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards, while performing more concerts than any major rock band in history. Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI's 30-track collection of the band's biggest hits, has achieved massive triple-platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release in 2012.

Eric Frisch Plays at NYC's The Bitter End Tonight
by Richard Best - Aug 29, 2013


Eric Frisch is set to play Greenwich Village's legendary rock club, The Bitter End, tonight, August 29th.

Firehouse Theater & Theatre Out Denver to Stage NEXT FALL, 8/30-9/28
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2013


Firehouse Theater and Theatre Out Denver present 'Next Fall' running August 30 through September 28 at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University, 7653 East First Place, Denver, CO. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 8 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 Adult; $18 for Students/seniors; $15 on September 9 and are available by calling 303-562-3232. For more information, go to www.firehousetheatercompany.com.

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