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2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for 5/30 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015


Joan Jett, Green Day, Bill Withers and Ringo Starr are among the performer inductees when the exclusive HBO special 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY debuts SATURDAY, MAY 30 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). This year's ceremony featured an exciting array of guests, including Dave Grohl, Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan, Karen O, Nick Zinner, Beck, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.

MCL Chicago Premieres ZIG: EDM SUICIDE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015


MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedies, presents the company's third original production 'ZIG: EDM Suicide,' a serio-comedy rock musical about redemption and connection in a digital age. Written by up-and-coming playwright Michael Shepherd Jordan and directed by MCL Chicago's Executive Chair Alex Richmond at MCL Chicago (formerly Studio BE), 3110 N. Sheffield Ave.

MCL Chicago to Premiere ZIG: EDM SUICIDE, 5/15-6/27
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2015


MCL Chicago, the first theater in Chicago dedicated to innovative musical comedies, presents the company's third original production "ZIG: EDM Suicide," a serio-comedy rock musical about redemption and connection in a digital age. Written by up-and-coming playwright Michael Shepherd Jordan and directed by MCL Chicago's Executive Chair Alex Richmond at MCL Chicago (formerly Studio BE), 3110 N. Sheffield Ave.

RISE 'N SHINE WITH BETTE & JULIETTE Continues with 'Women Who Rock!' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


'Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette' Loves Rock 'n Roll, and the next episode promises to rock YOU! Tonight's April 28th episode is a salute to the dynamite divas of the music industry: Women Who Rock! Dedicated to the female trailblazers and trendsetters of rock 'n roll, and highlighting icons throughout the decades, this show will feature some of your favorite Rock'n Chicks! Live musical performances, on-stage reunions, and celebrity interviews are just a few examples of what your favorite 'morning' show hosts have in store for you. So book your tickets now, put another dime in the jukebox, baby...and get ready to rock!

RISE 'N SHINE WITH BETTE & JULIETTE to Continue with 'Women Who Rock!', 4/28
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2015


"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" Loves Rock 'n Roll, and the next episode promises to rock YOU! The April 28th episode is a salute to the dynamite divas of the music industry: Women Who Rock! Dedicated to the female trailblazers and trendsetters of rock 'n roll, and highlighting icons throughout the decades, this show will feature some of your favorite Rock'n Chicks! Live musical performances, on-stage reunions, and celebrity interviews are just a few examples of what your favorite 'morning' show hosts have in store for you. So book your tickets now, put another dime in the jukebox, baby...and get ready to rock!

Miley Cyrus, John Mayer & More Join 30th ANNUAL ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced additional guests for the 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, tonight, April 18, 2015 at Cleveland's historic Public Hall.

Ray Wylie Hubbard to Play Hill Country Live, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


Ray Wylie Hubbard will perform on Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m. at Brooklyn's Hill Country Live.

VIDEO: David Hasselhoff Knocks '80s Medley Out of the Park on AMERICAN IDOL
by TV News Desk - Mar 25, 2015


Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, David Hasselhoff made a surprise appearance to perform an '80s medley. Watch him knock it out of the park below!

Les Paul Foundation to Celebrate 100th Birthday of Namesake This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2015


The Les Paul Foundation has announced the official “100th Birthday of Les Paul,” a year-long celebration to launch the famous inventor and musician's 100th birthday - June 9th, 2015. The celebration, which will last through May of 2016, will include exciting programs beginning with the star-studded June 9th event in New York's Times Square. Fans of Les Paul will have the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the most famous names in music at the official kick-off event. Music legends including Steve Miller, Joan Jett, Journey's Neal Schon, guitar virtuoso Johnny A, Chickenfoot's Joe Satriani, Count's 77 and others will appear at the event. Musical acts will continue to be announced on les-paul.com over the next several weeks.

HBO to Present 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, 5/30
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015


?HBO has renewed its commitment to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation by acquiring the rights to present the annual induction ceremony for three more years, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

Jason Crabb, Natasha Owens and Cass Dillon Set for AN EVENING OF MUSIC, CONVERSATION AND HOPE, 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2015


On Friday, March 20, 2015 at 5:30pm, please join John Hudson, on-air personality at radio station KLTY (94.9) and music aficionados from across the Dallas-Ft Worth area, for 'An Evening of Music, Conversation and Hope' - with Christian artist Natasha Owens performing alongside Jason Crabb and Cass Dillon - at the Great Hall of Park Cities Baptist Church.

Chicago Children's Theatre WONDERLAND, ALICE'S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE Sets Cast, Creative Team
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2015


Wonderland, Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a new family musical created by top Chicago director Rachel Rockwell and music director Michael Mahler, is Chicago Children's Theatre's big 10th anniversary season finale.

Toshi Reagon, Gavin Creel, Barnaby Bright and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2015


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running now through February 1, 2015. Details below!

Second Wave of Acts Kick Off LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015, Including LaBamba's Big Band
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2015


Jersey Shore legend RICHIE 'LaBAMBA' ROSENBERG, a late night TV fixture for the past 20 years anchoring the horn section in Conan O'Brien's band, will return to his roots to lead a very special version of his big band as host of the anchor event of LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015 for its 15th anniversary edition in the battle against Parkinson's disease.

Bridget Everett, Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Emeline Michel and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2015


Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, January 14 - 25, 2015. Details below!

Suzanne Vega Headlines LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015, Kicking Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2015


With a goal of raising a record half million dollars for its 15th anniversary edition, LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015, presented by the Asbury Park Press, reaches to New York City in its ongoing battle against Parkinson's disease with LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST NYC 2015, starring Suzanne Vega with Dramarama's John Easdale, John Eddie and His Dirty Ol' Band, Joe D'Urso and Stone Caravan, and more to be announced, today, Jan. 14, 2015 at the Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., NYC.

THE WHO to Perform at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2015


THE WHO will perform their first U.S. festival appearance in more than 40 years at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell

BWW Reviews: Broadway Veteran/Reality-TV Star RACHELLE RAK (and Friends) Takes 54 Below By Storm
by Andrew Martin - Jan 9, 2015


There's really no other way to describe Rachelle Rak other than calling her 'a living, breathing phenomenon.' Over the years she's become nationally known for her incredible work as an electricity-riddled dancer and singer on Broadway in such shows as Fosse, Cats, and Starlight Express, as well as a recent highly acclaimed turn as Sheila in A Chorus Line at Paper Mill Playhouse. She's also become instantly recognizable by legions of young theatrical hopefuls for her appearances on the reality-TV program Dance Moms and its companion series, Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition. But on top of all that she has completely conquered the world of cabaret with her show Sas With One S, which premiered at 54 Below on the evening of January 4th and will return on January 29th.

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