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PBPC to Host 21st Annual FOTOfusion
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2015

?Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the nonprofit organization's 21st annual FOTOfusion will spotlight legendary photographer Walter Iooss, Jr., who has shot more than 300 covers for Sports Illustrated.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015

Theatre Royal Stratford East announces its programme of productions taking place from February - June 2016 and the 2016/17 pantomime. The year ahead sees the theatre staying true to its commitment to develop and produce new plays and musicals, as well as reviving one of its most successful runs of the last few years. Theatre Royal Stratford East achieved 86% capacity last year, with the most culturally diverse audience in the country.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Take the Stage at TPAC in February
by Nora Dominick - Dec 1, 2015

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, and Berry Gordy are proud to announce that single tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will go on sale Friday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. CT. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play a limited one-week engagement at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall on February 16-21, 2016.

Jazz Giants Hugh Masekela and Larry Wilils Play Pasant Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015

Don't miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness two legendary jazz giants onstage in the intimate Pasant Theatre during this concert event.

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY to Play Final Show 12/14 at Rockwell Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY will have its final performance of 2015 on Monday, December 14th.  L.A.'s hottest cabaret and concert venue, Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Feliz, has a bonafide hit with this ongoing line-up show.

Paper Mill's A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015

Paper Mill Playhouse's holiday show, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, based on the popular 1983 film, has a book by Joseph Robinette with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will be directed by Brandon Ivie and choreographed by Mara Newbery Greer. A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, November 25, 2015, through January 3, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, November 29, at 7:00pm.

The Mountain Play Association Announces Award-Winning Artistic Team For WEST SIDE STORY
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 21, 2015

The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience - is proud to present the Tony Award© winning musical West Side Story directed by Jay Manley, music directed by David Moschler and choreographed by Nicole Helfer for its 103rd season in 2016.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE MUSICAL Set for Rosemont Theatre, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015

After the successful kick-off of its North American tour, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Iconic Entertainment Studios brings 'ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE MUSICAL,' a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, to the Rosemont Theatre (5400 N. River Road) for four performances November 20 and 21. The world's most famous chipmunk trio - accompanied by the Chipettes - will delight fans of all ages with a spectacular production boasting incredible music, special effects and immersive interaction allowing all audience members to participate throughout!

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE! Heads to Rosemont Theatre, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015

Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and Iconic Entertainment Studios will bring 'ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE!,' a brand new, music-filled interactive live show, to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road for four performances November 20 and 21. The world's most famous chipmunk trio - accompanied by the Chipettes - will delight fans of all ages with a live performance that will feature spectacular production values, music, special effects and immersive interactivity to encourage audience participation.

BWW Review: Iconic Cabaret Singer Baby Jane Dexter Keeps Raising The Bar With Her Compelling New Show IT'S PERSONAL at the Metropolitan Room
by John Hoglund - Nov 19, 2015

In her current show at the Metropolitan Room, It's Personal, Baby Jane Dexter once again reaches beyond the footlights and embraces her idolaters as only she can. In doing so, she makes them cry, laugh out loud, and view life with a different slant. After all these years, she's still packing them in and raising the bar. Her gravitas and strong self-belief make for an exciting and unique hour of cabaret. Dexter's joy at giving is evident throughout this new show. Serious minded but never preachy, this is an artist enjoying herself as much as her audience is.

BWW Review: A NIGHT AT THE SANDS Immerses You Into the Rat Pack Reign in Las Vegas
by Shari Barrett - Nov 18, 2015

Ever since I was dazzled by Creating Arts Studios production 'Thenardiers Inn' which well-deservedly went on to win the 2015 Hollywood Fringe award for best cabaret and variety show, I wait with anticipation for their next totally immersive theater experience, knowing it will be like no other. It was true for their 'The Experiment Cabaret' and I was not disappointed when I walked into the world famous Sayers Club in Hollywood, transformed into the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas during the reign of the Rat Pack in their current celebratory piece entitled 'A NIGHT AT THE SANDS' - A Vegas Musical Cocktail With an L.A. Twist.

Tickets to MOTOWN at Wharton Center on Sale Today
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are proud to announce that tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL (performing March 15-20, 2016 as part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Series) are on sale now and will be available at Wharton Center's official ticketing outlets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.

Julia Murney, Andrea Burns & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 16, 2015

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

A Night with Janis Joplin To Embark on Tour with Stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2015

?Iconic Entertainment Studios and T&D Productions announced that Broadway's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will take the stage, touring 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada for a total of 70 shows, including a stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Conceived, written, and directed by Randy Johnson, the rock musical features choreography by Patricia Wilcox and musical direction by Tyler Evans.

Penobscot Theatre Company to Bring Joplin Tribute Back to Bangor for New Year's Eve
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015

Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the reprise of A PIECE OF HER HEART: A TRIBUTE TO JANIS for two performances only, 6:00 and 9:00 pm, on New Year's Eve. This one-woman show featuring vocal powerhouse Karen Irwin of New York City capped the theatre's season last June, attracting sell-out crowds and leaving audiences wanting more.

The Village Playwrights Kick Off Winter 2015-16 Events
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015

The Village Playwrights have announced their recent news and upcoming events. Scroll down for details!

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Rock Nashville This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015

Broadway's critically-acclaimed musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, a music-filled live show celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences, will bring its national tour to Nashville, performing at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk Theater on April 15-16, 2016.

WAKE UP with BWW 11/10/2015 - THE COLOR PURPLE, LORD OF THE DANCE and More!
by Jessica Khan - Nov 10, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE COLOR PURPLE begins on Broadway, LORD OF THE DANCE gambols into to the Lyric Theatre and more!

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy to Host Pre-GRAMMY Gala This Feb
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2015

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, Starring Mary Bridget Davies, to Launch 2016 North American Tour in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Broadway's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN (produced by Iconic Entertainment Studios and T&D Productions) will tour to 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada for a total of 70 shows, kicking off February 9th in Toronto. Conceived, written, and directed by Randy Johnson, the rock musical features choreography by Patricia Wilcox and musical direction by Tyler Evans.

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