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Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara and More Set for Landmark on Main's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2014


Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington is thrilled to announce its exciting 2014-15 Season, which includes magical evenings with some of Broadway's Brightest Stars!

Ramsey Lewis, Neil Berg's 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, Lydia Johnson Dance and More Set for SOPAC's 2014-15 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2014


South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its 2014-15 performance schedule through February 2015.

BWW Reviews: Gutsy, Riveting AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Eight O'clock Theatre
by Peter Nason - Aug 25, 2014


An absorbing, blistering production that should not be missed by anyone who thrives on daring, superbly written shows.

Warner/Chappell Music Named Publisher of the Year at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
by Robert Diamond - Aug 23, 2014


Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, was named Publisher of the Year at last night's BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. In addition, WCM songwriters took home a collective 19 Most Performed Song of the Year Awards, eight of which went to Dwayne Carter AKA Lil Wayne, who was named Songwriter of the Year. 'To win Publisher of the Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards is an enormous accomplishment for WCM, and we couldn't be more proud of our incredibly talented songwriters. I'd also like to thank our dedicated team for their tireless hard work, and BMI for this wonderful recognition,' said Jon Platt, President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music. 'We are all humbled by what we've achieved together in the past couple of years. It's been amazing to be part of our songwriters' extraordinary creativity and success.' Cameron Strang, Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music, added, 'Our songwriters continue to deliver hit after hit in all genres, and the acknowledgements that WCM has received is a tribute to the great talent we have been cultivating throughout WCM, artists and executives alike. Congratulations to all of our winners.' Following is the complete list of Most Performed Song Awards presented to WCM songwriters last night by BMI: • 'Ball' - Dwayne Carter • 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' - Dwayne Carter, Justin Garner • 'Beware'- Dwayne Carter, Dwane Weir • 'Body Party'- Pierre Slaughter • 'Bugatti'- Justin Garner • 'Holy Grail' - Jerome Harmon, Dave Grohl • 'Love Me' - Dwayne Carter, Asheton Hogan • 'No New Friends (SFTB Remix)' - Dwayne Carter • 'No Worries' - Dwayne Carter, Rasool Diaz, Andre Proctor, Brian Soko • 'Pop That'- Dwayne Carter • 'Pour It Up' - Justin Garner • 'Rich as f**k' - Dwayne Carter, Tyler Williams • 'Suit & Tie' - Jerome Harmon, Charles Still, Johnny Wilson, Terrence Stubbs • 'Swimming Pools Drank' - Tyler Williams • 'Take Back the Night' - Jerome Harmon • 'Timber' - Breyan Isaac • 'TKO' - Jerome Harmon, Barry White • 'Tom Ford' - Jerome Harmon • 'Turn on the Lights'- Marquel Middlebrooks These accolades follow closely on the heels of WCM being named Publisher of the Year at three of ASCAP's most prestigious ceremonies-the Pop, Country, and Rhythm & Soul Awards. 2014 marks the first year WCM has ever been named Publisher of the Year at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, also making it the first year in which WCM has won the title at both BMI and ASCAP's urban music award ceremonies. About Warner/Chappell Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner/Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, Warner/Chappell currently publishes and administers music from Barry Gibb, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, fun., Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Jay Z, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Miramax Films, Muse, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M, Roc Nation, Stephen Sondheim, T.I., Timbaland, and Kacey Musgraves, among many others.

Billboard Now Streaming MIDGE URE's New Album 'Fragile'
by Sarah Bellet - Aug 19, 2014


Grammy and Brit Award winning musician Midge Ure, OBE (Officer of the British Empire - awarded in 2005) will be releasing his first album of original material in over a decade next week, via eOne Music.

Nathan East Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut with Vince Gill
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2014


Nathan East, one of the world's most recorded bassists, makes his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, Aug. 16 performing with Grand Ole Opry member and MCA Nashville recording artist Vince Gill.

Tickets to Mondavi Center's 2014-15 Season On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2014


The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce that single tickets for the 2014-15 season will go on sale today, August 15.

Tickets to Mondavi Center's 2014�"15 Season On Sale 8/15; Ray LaMontagne & More Added to Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2014


The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce that single tickets for the 2014–15 season will go on sale this Friday, August 15. In addition, tickets to three Just Added performances in Jackson Hall will be available to the public for the first time: Ray LaMontagne, performing on October 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m; Robot Planet Rising, An Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, touching down on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 8 p.m.; and blues legend Buddy Guy on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 8 p.m.

Darlene Love Comes to Harris Center Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2014


It's no wonder the New York Times raves: 'Darlene Love's thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton's guitar or Bob Dylan's lyrics.' Through the years, Darlene Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances

Warner/Chappell Music Extends Worldwide Publishing Agreement with Artist Terius Nash
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2014


Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., today announced that it has extended its worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter, producer and recording artist Terius Nash

Top Tracks & Albums: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Soundtrack Leads iTunes Albums, Week Ending 8/03
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 3, 2014


iTunes has become the most comprehensive, streamlined way to purchase music, and BWW Music has rounded up the most popular tracks and albums on the digital marketplace for the week ending August 3, 2014.

Heart, The Four Tops, Nick Offerman, Joshua Bell, SYLVIA and More Set for Wells Fargo Center's Fall 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2014


After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops as well as unforgettable comedians Cheech and Chong and Nick Offerman.

Darlene Love Coming to Harris Center, 8/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2014


It's no wonder the New York Times raves: "Darlene Love's thunderbolt voice is as embedded in the history of rock and roll as Eric Clapton's guitar or Bob Dylan's lyrics." Through the years, Darlene Love continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances

Three Six Zero Group Launches Record Label & Music Publishing Division
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014


International entertainment company Three Six Zero Group has expanded its services for artists, teaming with Warner/Chappell Music (WCM) to imprint Three Six Zero Publishing

Dozens Take Ill at Weekend Keith Urban Concert; 22 Hospitalized
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2014


USA Today reports that dozens of people were fell ill to alcohol-related illnesses at this past weekend's Keith Urban concert, held at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, about 30 miles south of Boston.

Warner/Chappell Music to Administer Entire Works of Broadway Composer Charles Strouse
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2014


Warner/Chappell Music today announced that it has signed a worldwide Publishing agreement to administer Strouse's entire body of work.

Legendary Blues Musician Johnny Winter Dies at Age 70
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2014


Legendary blues musician Johnny Winter, has died at the age of 70

Ron Howard to Helm New BEATLES Documentary Based on Early Touring Years
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2014


Apple Corps Ltd., White Horse Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have announced today that they will produce a new authorized documentary for Apple, based on the first part of The Beatles' career - the touring years.

Reock and Roll Brings CLASSIC ALBUM ENCORE to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2014


Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre welcomes back Reock & Roll Revue for two performances of 'Classic Album Encore,' a concert featuring highlights from four years of shows by this classic rock group. The band will rock the Kelsey house for two shows only: tonight, July 12 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Hard Rock Live Celebrates One Year of Rocking the Vegas Strip with a Special Benefit Concert by The English Beat Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2014


Tonight, July 11, 2014, Hard Rock Cafe is set to celebrate one year of its renamed intimate music venue Hard Rock Live with a special benefit concert honoring the lives of the victims of the June 8 tragedy. All the money raised by the $10 ticket will go directly to help the families of officers Alyn Beck, Igor Soldo and Joseph Wilcox.

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