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COLEMAN & SHACK To Debut at Don’t Tell Mama 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2011


COLEMAN & SHACK will debut at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) Friday, November 11th at 9:15 pm. COLEMAN & SHACK are two-time Back Stage Vocalist of the Year Amy Coleman and GLAAD/Ovation Award-winning Steve Schalchlin (SHACK-lin), composer/lyricist of Off-Broadway's The Last Session and The Big Voice: God or Merman? as well as the song cycle New World Waking, a musical insurrection for peace.

Jennifer Holliday, Paula Madison, et al. Honored at Women Superstars Luncheon
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2011


Leading women in the film and television industry will be honored at the BronzeLens Film Festival (BronzeLens) signature Women Superstars Luncheon. Honorees include retired media executive Paula Madison who will receive the Legendary Behind the Lens Superstar Award. Madison is the first person to hold the position of Senior Vice President of diversity at NBCUniversal, majority owner in the Los Angeles Sparks women's professional basketball team and the largest investor in the Africa Channel.

COLEMAN & SHACK To Debut at Don’t Tell Mama 11/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011


COLEMAN & SHACK will debut at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) Friday, November 11th at 9:15 pm. COLEMAN & SHACK are two-time Back Stage Vocalist of the Year Amy Coleman and GLAAD/Ovation Award-winning Steve Schalchlin (SHACK-lin), composer/lyricist of Off-Broadway's The Last Session and The Big Voice: God or Merman? as well as the song cycle New World Waking, a musical insurrection for peace.

STAGE TUBE: Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks DREAMGIRLS, Jennifer Holliday & More
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 25, 2011


At the recent DIVAS Simply Singing fundraiser for the Foundation, Sheryl reminisced on the 30th anniversary of the Broadway production, watching Jennifer Holliday perform for the first time and the possibility of a 'One Night Only' Dreamgirls Broadway reunion with original stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday. Hear what she had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Holliday on Being Left Out of DREAMGIRLS Movie
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2011


Before Jennifer Hudson gave Effie White life on the big screen, Jennifer Holliday was playing her on the Broadway stage. In the video below, Holliday chats with Wendy Williams about not being included in the film, and perfors 'And I'm Telling You (I'm Not Going).'

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, October 17-Stockard Channing
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2011


Talk show listings for Monday, October 17.

Drew Carey, Cloris Leachman, et al. Set for AIDS Walk L.A., 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2011


On Sunday, October 16, 2011, an expected 30,000 walkers and dozens of celebrities and elected officials will gather in West Hollywood Park for the 27th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, the largest event of its kind, benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and more than 20 other Los Angeles County AIDS service organizations. This past June marked 30 years since HIV was first identified - a discovery that took place in Los Angeles.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Monday, October 17-Stockard Channing
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011


Talk show listings for Monday, October 17.

Drew Carey, Cloris Leachman, et al. Set for AIDS Walk L.A., 10/16
by Jennie Mamary - Oct 7, 2011


On Sunday, October 16, 2011, an expected 30,000 walkers and dozens of celebrities and elected officials will gather in West Hollywood Park for the 27th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, the largest event of its kind, benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and more than 20 other Los Angeles County AIDS service organizations. This past June marked 30 years since HIV was first identified - a discovery that took place in Los Angeles.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 21st, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 21, 2011


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. A benefit cabaret of theater stars, 'Pippin,' 'Facing East,' the Midwest premiere of 'Dracula,' 'Let My People Come,' Jennifer Holliday, a blockbuster video event and more!

Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

Fran Drescher and Charles Shaughnessy to Reunite on 'Happily Divorced'
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 26, 2011


Charles Shaughnessy ('The Nanny,' 'Mad Men'), who played Fran's employer-turned-husband in the popular sitcom, 'The Nanny,' guest stars as Gregory, a guy that both Fran and her ex-husband Peter (John Michael Higgins) want to date in the season finale of 'Happily Divorced.' To date, the series is averaging over 2.2 million viewers every week. Last week, 'Happily Divorced' was renewed for a second season of 12 episodes.

Arden-Helmed FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES Adds Second Show at City Winery, 6/27
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 16, 2011


Celebrate songs and scenes of a motion picture master. FOR THE RECORD: JOHN HUGHES celebrates the soundtracks that defined a generation. Immerse yourself in 80's movie magic with Bender, Ferris, Ducky, Sam, Kevin and the Griswolds. Hollywood's critically acclaimed 360-degree concert and dining experience makes it's New York debut at City Winery on June 27th at 8PM.

Jennifer Holliday Speaks to AileyCampers Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 15, 2011


‘We Are All Dreamgirls' motivational speech and performance by Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and recording artist, Jennifer Holliday, that will encourage AileyCampers to reach their full potential. AileyCamp, the innovative full-scholarship summer day camp, provides middle school students with an inspiring program that uses the art of dance as a means to stretch their minds, bodies and spirits.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Orchestrations'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

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