Jon Bon Jovi News

Sting's THE LAST SHIP marks The Police lead singer's Broadway debut tonight, but he's far from the first music industry transplant on the Great White Way. Scroll down to learn more about some of the greatest music stars turned Broadway composers, and be sure to tell us your favorite (or any we left out) in the comments below!

DECADES OF DIVAS makes its world premiere ahead of a national tour Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets $59, $39, $29 and $19 on sale NOW at www.countbasietheatre.org or through the box office at (732) 842-9000.

Last night, the Bongiovi family helped kick-off the New York City Wine & Food Festival. John Bongiovi Sr. and sons Matthew and Anthony hosted La Sagra Slices to celebrate the national launch of the family's new line of pasta sauce, Bongiovi Brand.

After a successful first competition, The Bijou Theatre's 'Your Time to Shine' talent competition is returning for a second month tonight, September 13, 2014 at 7:00pm, and the contestants have been selected. The talent is exceptional.

After a successful first competition, The Bijou Theatre's 'Your Time to Shine' talent competition is returning for a second month on September 13, 2014 at 7:00pm, and the contestants have been selected. The talent is exceptional.

The contestants for this month's 'Your Time to Shine' have been selected. The talent is exceptional. They are as follows:

Michael Cerveris, Isaiah Johnson, Randy Newman, Laura Osnes, Vonda Shepard, Brooklyn Shuck, Tony Vincent and Broadway Inspirational Voices have been cast in Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert, which will be performed tonight, July 1 as the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2014 season. Faust will be directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Marcos Santana. Jeanine Tesori is the Encores! Off-Center artistic director; Chris Fenwick is its music director.

Last night, the legendary CHITA RIVERA wowed the packed Marriot Marquis ballroom for the 45th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Gala. She was greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as she sang a medley from WEST SIDE STORY, which included 'A Boy Like That' and the show-stopping 'America', in a program designed to mix past and future sounds.

Michael Cerveris, Isaiah Johnson, Randy Newman, Laura Osnes, Vonda Shepard, Brooklyn Shuck, Tony Vincent and Broadway Inspirational Voices have been cast in Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert, which will be performed on July 1 as the second Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2014 season. Faust will be directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Marcos Santana. Jeanine Tesori is the Encores! Off-Center artistic director; Chris Fenwick is its music director.

Jackie Evancho releases a unique cover of the haunting folk song 'The Rains of Castamere' from the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Melissa Van Der Schyff (Bonnie and Clyde) Claybourne Elder (Bonnie and Clyde, Venice), Catherine Porter (Next to Normal, The Music of Andrew Loydd Webber, The Brian May band, Sunset Boulevard) Allie Schultz (Grease, You're the One that I Want) and Ryan Duncan (Alter Boyz, Shrek) in "SINGLE" on Thursday 5th June 2014. 7pm.

The initiative will launch with the July 1 release of the seminal album New Jersey in a remastered 1-CD and digital edition, a 2-CD and digital Deluxe Edition, and a 3-disc (2-CD/1-DVD) Super Deluxe Edition.

Today, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution announced that band leader Everett Bradley and show announcer Jon Harris have joined 'The Meredith Vieira Show' premiering in national syndication on September 8, 2014.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey announces exciting new shows for everyone! See The Musical Box on Saturday, July 19th and Classic Albums Live Presents, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and the it's America on Wednesday, October 15th at 8PM and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes on Saturday, November 15th at 8PM- the new shows go on sale Friday May 9th 2014 at 11am be sure to reserve your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Food Bank For New York City - the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs - raised more than $2 million last night at the organization's annual Can Do Awards Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street. Dorothea Bongiovi, MSNBC, and Toyota were honored for their commitment to eradicating poverty and hunger. Scroll down for photos!

All Inclusive Collection proudly announces the official Grand Opening event for the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Guests, celebrities and VIPs will take part in the ultimate debut, May 4 & 5, 2014, including an exclusive evening performance by Jon Bon Jovi and The Kings of Suburbia and an all-access pass to experience Hard Rock Hotel's unparalleled, all-inclusive amenities, music and memorabilia.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome world-renowned artist, Vonda Shepard, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - tonight, March 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (7 p.m.).

Ovation, America's only arts network, has launched season two of its original music profile series, Music Mavericks. The series looks at major figures in rock and pop music and their impact on popular culture. Using interviews, news archives, and performance footage, each 30-minute episode reveals the unique aspects of the iconic artist profiled. Music Mavericks airs weekly Sunday nights at 7 pm ET.

Award-winning rhythm and blues singer Bettye LaVette performs songs from her 50 year career, including selections from her latest album, Thankful N' Thoughtful, on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome world-renowned artist, Vonda Shepard, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, March 21 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (7 p.m.). Making her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut, Shepard, on the acoustic piano, will be accompanied by her all-star players - James Ralston on guitar (Tina Turner for 22 years) and Jim Hanson on bass (Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen). Featuring intimate versions of Vonda's songs - as well as some of their favorite covers, including The Sweet Inspirations' 'Sweet Inspiration' - this show is guaranteed to get audiences on their feet! Shepard encourages song requests for her show via her Facebook page...or you can yell out your request from the audience, so don't be shy! Tickets for Vonda Shepard range in price from $40-$55 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.