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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Returns to Porchlight Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2015

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the return of its multi award-winning hit AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', tonight, November 14 - December 20, music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, book by Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby Jr., direction and choreography by multi Jeff-Award winner and Artistic Associate Brenda Didier with music direction by Jeff-Award winning Porchlight Artistic Associate Austin Cook at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 

Tony Bennett Returns to the Orpheum, Dec. 18
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 10, 2015

Renowned recording artist Tony Bennett performs for one night only at The Orpheum Theatre on Friday, December 18th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, The Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), the ticket counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, and all Ticketmaster centers (901.743.ARTS).

Spencer Theater Will Present BROADWAY: THE BIG BAND YEARS, with Patrick Cassidy and Lynn Andrews
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2015

BROADWAY: THE BIG BAND YEARS is a thrilling musical adventure celebrating some of the best music of the Great White Way.  Featuring an orchestra of 12 and Broadway vocalists Patrick Cassidy and Lynn Andrews, the pianist, conductor and arranger Keith Levenson brings some of the hit Big Band Era songs to sonic heights. Popularized by stars of radio and television, these standards included: "The Lady is a Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," "Luck Be a Lady," "S'Wonderful," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "Mack The Knife" among other classics from the great American songbook. Join us at the Spencer Theater for this night celebrating Broadway's best on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Excellent seats start at just $39. Call the Box Office at 575.336.4800 or visit www.spencertheater.comfor tickets. A pre-concert herb-crusted pork tenderloin buffet ($20) is also available in the lobby starting at 5 p.m.

Sony/ATV Signs Fetty Wap to Worldwide Publishing Deal
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 2, 2015

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a long-term worldwide deal with the rapper and songwriter Fetty Wap.

Athletes, Celebs & Music Superstars Set to Present at 49TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2015

Country Music's Biggest Night attracts a diverse audience at home as well as the podium with actors, athletes, celebrities, and Country stars announcing winners and presenting trophies during "The 49th Annual CMA Awards" airing live WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) and airing on the ABC Television Network.

Country Star Hank Williams Jr. to Release New Album IT'S ABOUT TIME This January; Track List!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2015

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. announced today that his new album, IT'S ABOUT TIME, will be released January 15, 2016 on Nash Icon Records.

Suzanne Petri Brings TORCH, SASS AND SWING! to Davenport's Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for 'Outstanding Cabaret Artist' and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award, Suzanne Petri brings her brand new show, TORCH, SASS AND SWING!, to Davenport's Cabaret (1383 N Milwaukee Ave). The show runs tonight, October 28, and November 4 & 7, 2015.

Jason Petty Brings HANK AND MY HONKY TONK HEROES to The McCallum Theatre Tonight
by David Green - Oct 24, 2015

The McCallum Theatre presents Jason Petty tonight, October 24, at 8:00pm. Jason, who wowed the McCallum audience with his portrayal of Hank Williams, is back with a new show Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes. Hear the great songs of country music legends like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and, of course, Hank Williams in this energetic show!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Bid Farewell After Eight Years in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015

BroadwayWorld has learned that with almost 3,000 performances and now in its eighth year in Chicago, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Chicago's longest-running Broadway musical, is set to close on January 17, 2016.

Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Play Detroit's Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2015

Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre tonight, October 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Sony/ATV Extends Worldwide Agreement with Sia Furler
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its long-term worldwide publishing deal with Grammy and Golden Globe nominated hit songwriter and recording artist Sia Furler.

VIDEO: Tom Hiddleston Surprises Crowd with Hank Williams Medley at I SAW THE LIGHT Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015

British actor Tom Hiddleston gave a surprise performance in Nashville, Tennessee Saturday night after a premiere of his upcoming Hank Williams biopic, I SAW THE LIGHT, hitting theaters in March 2016.

Suzanne Petri to Bring TORCH, SASS AND SWING! to Davenport's This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist" and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award, Suzanne Petri brings her brand new show, TORCH, SASS AND SWING!, to Davenport's Cabaret (1383 N Milwaukee Ave). The show runs October 28, November 4 and November 7, 2015.

Cincinnati Playhouse to Present LOW DOWN DIRTY BLUES
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015

"The setting is a nameless South Side Chicago blues club," said Myler, who'll direct the production for the Playhouse. "It's Saturday night, into Sunday morning. The linking dialogue is from actual blues artists that we interviewed, but it's the music that drives the piece."

Miranda Lambert & More to Perform at 49th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015

Some of the top females in Country Music will take to the stage for Country Music's Biggest Night with performances at "The 49th Annual CMA Awards," airing live WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

49th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS to Kick Off with Iconic Musical Collaboration, 11/4
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2015

Kick off Country Music's Biggest Night with a not-to-be-missed, world premiere musical collaboration and opening monologue during "The 49th Annual CMA Awards," airing live WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

WaterTower Theatre's CREEP World Premiere Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015

WaterTower Theatre presents the world premiere of Donald Fowler's musical CREEP. The musical will open WaterTower Theatre's 2015-2016 Season on Monday, October 5, 2015 (with previews tonight, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and a Gala Preview performance on Sunday, October 4). Kate Galvin, Associate Producer at the 11th Hour Theatre Company in Philadelphia, will direct. CREEP is produced by Terry Martin.

Tom Key Stars in 'R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER' at Theatrical Outfit, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015

R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (AND MYSTERY) OF THE UNIVERSE will run October 1-25, 2015 at The Balzer Theater at Herren's (downtown Atlanta), starring Tom Key as R. Buckminster Fuller. Written by D.W. Jacobs with direction by David de Vries, the play is based on the life, work, and writings of R. Buckminster Fuller.

Jason Petty Brings HANK AND MY HONKY TONK HEROES To The McCallum Theatre 10/24
by David Green - Sep 28, 2015

The McCallum Theatre presents Jason Petty on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00pm. Jason, who wowed the McCallum audience with his portrayal of Hank Williams, is back with a new show Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes. Hear the great songs of country music legends like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and, of course, Hank Williams in this energetic show!

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