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Pacific Symphony Welcomes Joseph Morris as Principal Clarinetist
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2016


?Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony announce the addition of Joseph Morris as its new principal clarinetist.

VIDEO: First Look - Robert DeNiro & More Featured in New Documentary I AM JFK JR. on Spike TV
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 12, 2016


Spike TV has shared a first look at the new documentary I AM JFK JR., premiering on Monday, August 1 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Spike TV.

Pacific Symphony Welcomes Joseph Morris as Principal Clarinetist
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016


?Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony announce the addition of Joseph Morris as its new principal clarinetist.

Disney/ABC Television Group Receives 13 DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2016


The Disney|ABC Television Group received thirteen Daytime Emmy Awards during the '43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.' DATG tied for the most Daytime Emmys of any network at the May 1 ceremony, and additionally received six Daytime Creative Arts Emmys on April 29.

Pianist Yuja Wang's Carnegie Hall Concert to be Broadcast Online, 5/14
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2016


Acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang, whose annual Carnegie Hall recital has quickly become one of the premier events of the New York concert season, performs on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. for an audience in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, plus many more people around the world through a simultaneous live radio broadcast on WQXR 105.9 FM and online at wqxr.org, and webcast on medici.tv.

Photo Flash: Celebrities Attend Rubicon's American Premiere of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


Celebrities dressed in Western attire walked the red carpet last Saturday as Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura presented the American Premiere of the stage play THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE by Jethro Compton. Attendees included musician Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina, Poco and Buffalo Springfield and his beautiful wife Michaela; Golden Globe nominated actor Ted Neeley with his wife Leeyan and daughter Tessa; and Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Spano with his daughters Liana and Meili. Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities!

Leah Deobald Wins BSO's 2016 Young Artist Concerto Competition
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2016


Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the 1st Place Winner of the BSO's 2016 Young Artist Concerto Competition - Leah Deobald, piano, age 15 from Shoreline, who performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op. 37, 1st movement. Leah is a student of Professor Duane Hulbert who is known for his Grammy Nomination for recordings of Glazunov piano works. As a top prize winner, Leah has appeared in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Weil Recital Hall in NYC, Benaroya Nordstrom Recital Hall in Seattle, Pavlovsk Palace near St. Petersburg in Russia, Thayer Hall in Colburn Conservatory, and John Perry Music Academy Concert in Southern California. She has frequently performed in Classical King FM radio, NW Focus Live hosted by Sean MacLean. Last year, she enjoyed performing Liszt Totentanz with Conductor Evin Lambert during the 23rd Orchestral Recital Series in Tacoma, WA.

Photo Flash: First Look at Shoshana Bean and Whitney Bashor in Broadway-Bound BEACHES
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015


Drury Lane Productions and Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Broadway's Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages) present the pre-Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, based on the beloved novel by Iris Rainer Dart. The show began previews June 24 and opens tonight, July 2nd, running through August 16, 2015. The original musical is written by Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas, with music by David Austin and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart. The production is directed by Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!

Broadway-Bound BEACHES, Starring Shoshana Bean & Whitney Bashor, Opens Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015


Drury Lane Productions and Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Broadway's Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages) present the pre-Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, based on the beloved novel by Iris Rainer Dart. The show began previews June 24 and opens tonight, July 2nd, running through August 16, 2015. The original musical is written by Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas, with music by David Austin and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart. The production is directed by Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet).

Shoshana Bean & Whitney Bashor Will Lead Remounted BEACHES at Chicago's Drury Lane This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015


Drury Lane Productions and Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Broadway's Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages) have announced the cast for the pre-Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, based on the beloved novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Previewing June 24, opening on July 2nd and running through August 16, 2015, the original musical is written by Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas, with music by David Austin and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart. The production is directed by Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet).

Syfy Developing GHOST BRIGADES TV Series Based on Books by John Scalzi
by TV News Desk - Aug 5, 2014


Syfy announced today that two time Oscar nominee Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, In The Line of Fire, Air Force One) and Scott Stuber (Safe House, Ted) have signed on to develop GHOST BRIGADES, based on John Scalzi's Hugo Award nominated 'Old Man's War' universe book series.

2014 Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners Announced!
by TV News Desk - Jun 21, 2014


Last night, June 20, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 41st Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards in a sold-out, grand gala for over 1,200 attendees at the Westin Bonaventure, in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Mara Davi & Alysha Umphress-Led BEACHES Opens at Signature Theatre Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2014


Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere musical Beaches, opening tonight, March 4, 2014, and playing through March 30. Adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches is directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet). This heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women stars Mara Davi (Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone) as Bertie and Alysha Umphress (Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) as Cee Cee Bloom.

New Musical BEACHES Extends Through March 30 at D.C.'s Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2014


Due to popular demand Virginia's Signature Theatre announces that the world premiere musical Beaches is now extended through March 30, 2014. Adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart, Beaches is directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet). This heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women stars Mara Davi (Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone) as Bertie and Alysha Umphress (Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) as Cee Cee Bloom.

AUDIO: First Listen - Alysha Umphress and Mara Davi Sing 'Extraordinary' from Signature Theatre's BEACHES!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2014


This spring, Virginia's Signature Theatre will present the world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet), this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women will star Mara Davi (Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone) as Bertie White and Alysha Umphress (Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) as Cee Cee Bloom. Click below for a first listen to the song 'Extraordinary', featuring Umphress and Davi!

Alysha Umphress and Mara Davi Set to Lead BEACHES Musical at Signature Theatre; Runs 2/18-3/23
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2014


Virginia's Signature Theatre just announced the full cast of this spring's world premiere musical Beaches, adapted from the beloved 1985 novel by Iris Rainer Dart. Directed by Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Follies, Million Dollar Quartet), this heartfelt chronicle of a decades-long friendship between two unforgettable women will star Mara Davi (Broadway's A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone) as Bertie White and Alysha Umphress (Broadway's American Idiot and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) as Cee Cee Bloom.

Artists, Actors and Activists Participate in 'Stop Watching Us' Rally Against NSA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2013


Today artists, actors, and activists gathered at 'Stop Watching Us: Rally Against Mass Surveillance.' Artists such as Ai Weiwei, Tom Morello, Evangeline Lilly have joined with John Cusack, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Oliver Stone appearing in videos, posting on social media and adding their name to the https://rally.stopwatching.us website. Check out a video below!

Matriarch of Chaffin Family, of Barn Dinner Theatre Fame, Dies in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 10, 2012


Edna Lou Neblett Chaffin-perhaps better known to members of Nashville's theater community as "Puny"-one-half of the couple who created The Barn Dinner Theatre that ultimately became Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, died Monday, December 10, after a long illness.

Rubicon Theatre Welcomes The Perry Brothers in Concert Tonight, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2012


The Perry Brothers, the ever-popular family duo from Ojai, return to their Ventura home at Rubicon Theatre Company for a one-night-only benefit concert tonight, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. John and Tony Perry will be backed onstage by a band of talented artists on guitar, bass, fiddle, flute, dobro, ukulele and vocals, performing a mix of folk, country, jazz and blues favorites such as "Ventura Highway" by America, "What in the World" by David Bowie, "Lyin' Eyes" by the Eagles and "These are the Days" by Van Morrison.

Rubicon Theatre Welcomes The Perry Brothers in Concert, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


The Perry Brothers, the ever-popular family duo from Ojai, return to their Ventura home at Rubicon Theatre Company for a one-night-only benefit concert on Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. John and Tony Perry will be backed onstage by a band of talented artists on guitar, bass, fiddle, flute, dobro, ukulele and vocals, performing a mix of folk, country, jazz and blues favorites such as "Ventura Highway" by America, "What in the World" by David Bowie, "Lyin' Eyes" by the Eagles and "These are the Days" by Van Morrison.

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