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Interview: Unique Derique of FOOL LA LA: HOLIDAY GIFT! at The Marsh Berkeley Is All About Joy & Gratitude
by Jim Munson - Dec 19, 2022


BroadwayWorld chats with master clown Unique Derique (aka Lance McGee) about 'Fool La La: Holiday Gift!' his whimsical show combining vaudeville and African American hambone at The Marsh Berkeley December 21 to 30.

The New York Pops Opens Its 2018-2019 Carnegie Hall Season This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018


The New York Pops, led by dynamic Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, opens its 2018-2019 Carnegie Hall season this Friday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, with a program entitled Roll Over Beethoven: A Different Kind of Orchestra. The concert-which honors rock giants including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and others-features three-time "Las Vegas Headliner of the Year" winner Frankie Moreno who is joined by vocalists, dancers, and a rocking band for this performance. Mr. Moreno last appeared at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops and Mr. Reineke in 2015, performing the music of Frank Sinatra.

The New York Pops Opens its 2018-2019 Carnegie Hall Season this Friday
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 16, 2018


The New York Pops, led by dynamic Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, opens its 2018–2019 Carnegie Hall season this Friday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, with a program entitled Roll Over Beethoven: A Different Kind of Orchestra. The concert—which honors rock giants including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and others—features three-time “Las Vegas Headliner of the Year” winner Frankie Moreno who is joined by vocalists, dancers, and a rocking band for this performance. Mr. Moreno last appeared at Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops and Mr. Reineke in 2015, performing the music of Frank Sinatra.

Krautrock Legends faUSt to Tour North America Summer 2018!
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 12, 2018


German Krautrock legends faUSt will be embarking on their Vagabondages in North America tour in July 2018! faUSt is an experimental rock band which came out of the Hamburg music scene in the late sixties. Formed in Wümme in 1971, faUSt were the first band to have the term “krautrock” applied to their music, and to the genre that ensued. German for “fist,” and also the protagonist of Goethe's eponymous play, faUSt were one of the first bands to use the recording studio as an instrument. Their live appearances were explosive (literally), as the pinball machines and jack-hammer legends detail.

'Great Balls of Fire' Songwriter & Broadway Performer Jack Hammer Dies at 90
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2016


Hammer performed on Broadway in the 1970s in BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR and at one point was scheduled to portray Jimi Hendrix in a film. Mr. Hammer was a veteran who served in World War II.

David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band to Play Family Concert at Jewish Museum, 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at the Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 7 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Families will hear favorite songs celebrating being a kid in New York City such as City Kid, Taxi, Jack Hammer Joe and Modern Art. David Weinstone, founder of Music for Aardvarks, explains, 'our shows are rockin', and we try to have as much audience participation as possible. We've even had kids come up on stage with us to sing or dance.'

Music for Aardvarks Band to Play Two Shows at Jewish Museum, 2/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2015


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Families will hear favorite songs celebrating being a kid in New York City such as City Kid, Taxi, Jack Hammer Joe and Modern Art. David Weinstone, founder of Music for Aardvarks, explains, 'our shows are rockin', and we try to have as much audience participation as possible. We've even had kids come up on stage with us to sing or dance.'

New Educational Exhibit Commemorates Centennial of Watercolorist Rex Brandt
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 14, 2014


For nearly 80 years, fate has intertwined the histories of celebrated Southland watercolorist Rex Brandt and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Jack Hammer Releases ACCIDENTAL DESTINY
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 31, 2014


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'Full House's Dave Coulier Coming to Theaters in CLEAN GUYS OF COMEDY This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2013


Providing big laughs for audiences who crave adult minded, clean stand-up comedy, NCM Fathom Events and Clean Guys Entertainment present the "Clean Guys of Comedy," a hilarious special event series

Music for Aardvarks Perform Family Concerts at The Jewish Museum, 2/10
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 28, 2013


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 10 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Families will hear favorite songs that celebrate being a kid in New York City such asCity Kid, Taxi, Jack Hammer Joe and Modern Art. David Weinstone, founder of Music for Aardvarks, explains, 'our shows are rockin', and we try to have as much audience participation as possible. We've even had kids come up on stage with us to sing or dance.'

BWW Blog: SCANDALOUS' Elizabeth Ward Land - The New Normal Part 3
by Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Ward Land - Nov 12, 2012


What a fun weekend we had at SCANDALOUS! So many friends and family passed thru the doors of the Neil Simon. It was the start of the whole lead up to our opening night, November 15.

David Weinstone & Music for Aardvarks Band Perform At The Jewish Museum
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, February 12 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.

North Coast Rep Extends 2 Pianos 4 Hands Thru 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Music for Aardvarks Performs at The Jewish Museum, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2011


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, January 23 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. These performances will feature never-before-heard songs from the band's forthcoming album, All I Want!, scheduled for release in March 2011.

North Coast Rep Extends 2 Pianos 4 Hands Thru 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2011


2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Music for Aardvarks Performs at The Jewish Museum, 1/23
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 22, 2010


David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, January 23 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. These performances will feature never-before-heard songs from the band's forthcoming album, All I Want!, scheduled for release in March 2011.

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