John Paul News

Rizzo 39 Productions has announced two night only engagements of Donna/Madonna at the Lyric Theatre in Los Angeles (July 24 & 25), and at the Chance Theatre in Anaheim (August 6 & 13). Written and performed byJohn Paul Karliak, Donna/Madonna is directed by Tiger Reel and Matthew Craig. Curtain time for all performances is 8pm.

Tony® Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN.

The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park present Night Of A Thousand Stars - In Honor Of Paul Gurgol tonight, June 26 at the Alma Theater at Cain Park at 7 pm.

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!

More than 25 years ago, retired music executive Joe Smith accomplished a Herculean feat-he got more than 200 celebrated singers, musicians and industry icons to talk about their lives, music, experiences and contemporaries. The Library of Congress announced today that Smith has donated this treasure trove of unedited sound recordings to the nation's library. The list of noted artists and executives is a veritable who's who in the music industry. They include Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Sting, Tony Bennett, Joan Baez, James Taylor, Dick Clark, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, B. B. King, Quincy Jones, David Geffen, Mickey Hart, Harry Belafonte and many others. All types of popular music are represented-from rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm & blues and pop to big-band, heavy metal, folk and country-western.

Today, June 11th from 6-8 p.m. come meet McKinney Youth Theatre's newest director, Peg Waldschmidt, at Heard Craig Hall, 306 N. Church St.

On Monday, June 11th from 6-8 p.m. come meet McKinney Youth Theatre's newest director, Peg Waldschmidt, at Heard Craig Hall, 306 N. Church St.

Hosted by WWE superstar Steve Austin, REDNECK ISLAND will take 12 red, white and blue-collared Americans out of their element, and far away from cold beer, for the ultimate redneck-style competition series, which debuts tonight, June 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with a special 2-hour long premiere.

Following a limited season at the Menier Chocolate Factory and a UK Tour Educating Rita, the Olivier Award-winning comedy by Willy Russell, will play at the Assembly George Square Theatre this summer from Wednesday 1st - Sunday 26th August 2012 as part of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Claire Sweeney plays Rita and Matthew Kelly is Dr Frank Bryant in a production directed by Tamara Harvey.

The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park present Night Of A Thousand Stars - In Honor Of Paul Gurgol on Tuesday, June 26 at the Alma Theater at Cain Park at 7 pm.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, taking place this week, celebrates 60 years of the monarch's reign over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber's song for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee- 'Sing' was just performed live at the Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace June 4. And today, June 5, the festivities begin with the Royal Carriage Procession. Check out video's from last night's concert celebration below, which includes tributes from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and more!

Ford's Theatre Society on June 3, hosted its annual black-tie gala at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening included the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to Morgan Freeman and Elie Wiesel, two individuals whose extraordinary character, accomplishments and life work reflect Lincoln's legacy of leadership, service, humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision. Check out phtoos frm the gala below!

The Beatles' digitally restored 1968 animated feature film, YELLOW SUBMARINE, makes its worldwide digital release debut today, exclusively on The iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/TheBeatles).

John Berman, who served as a correspondent for ABC News and regular contributor to Good Morning America, joins CNN as an anchor of the morning program Early Start and will contribute reports to various CNN programs including The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, it was announced by Ken Jautz, executive vice president of CNN.

Today, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals were presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony. What follows is a transcript of the president's remarks. To read more about each of this year's honorees, click here.

On Tuesday, May 29th, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals will be presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.

The Beatles' classic 1968 animated feature film, Yellow Submarine, has been digitally restored for DVD and Blu-ray release on May 28 (May 29 in North America). The film's songtrack album will be reissued on CD on the same date.

Audiences are invited to discover the magic all over again of the two-time Emmy Award winning, and two-time Tony® Award-nominated production: Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN. Families and fans alike have their chance to "fly"into the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for this magical production running August 1-5, 2012. Tickets are on sale to the public this Saturday, May 19 at 10am. Tickets start at $25 and are available at the Kravis Center's official web site www.kravis.org/peterpan; the Kravis Center Box Office (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.