Kevin Kern News

Zachary Levi, star of TV's 'Chuck,' Disney's feature film Tangled and the upcoming Thor: The Dark World, will make his Broadway debut starring opposite Broadway and television ingenue Krysta Rodriguez('Smash,' The Addams Family) in First Date, Broadway's new romantic musicalcomedy. With a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl'), music and lyrics byAlan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed) and musical staging by Josh Rhodes (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella) First Dateis directed by Bill Berry (Producing Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre). BroadwayWorld brings you clips of the cast in action below!

Tony Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions (Memphis) is proud to announce that Bryce Ryness, Eric Ankrim, Kevin Kern and Sydney Shepherd will join stars Zachary Levi ('Chuck,' Tangled,Thor: The Dark World) and Krysta Rodriguez ('Smash,' The Addams Family) in FIRST DATE, Broadway's new romantic musical comedy. FIRST DATE begins performances Tuesday, July 9, 2013, and opens Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Broadway's LongacreTheatre (220 West 48th Street).

The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding will honor New York Times bestselling author Reza Aslan and FJC, A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds, at the 2013 Tanenbaum Awards, Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 pm at The Plaza Hotel.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announced today that we will be presenting, Elvis Lives, 'The Ultimate Elvis Tribute' at The Paramount Theatre on May 8th at 8PM.

Tonight, January 20, 2013, the Monroe Theatrespace is set to host the 'Broadway in Hoboken' benefit. An impressive collection of Broadway performers will come together in Hoboken for an incredible evening of song and dance with proceeds going to aid Hoboken residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Every dollar from ticket sales will go directly to Rebuild Hoboken.

The national hit ELVIS LIVES will be presented in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only tonight, January 19th at 8PM!

On January 20, 2013, the Monroe Theatrespace is set to host the 'Broadway in Hoboken' benefit. An impressive collection of Broadway performers will come together in Hoboken for an incredible evening of song and dance with proceeds going to aid Hoboken residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Every dollar from ticket sales will go directly to Rebuild Hoboken.

Broadway stars will be in Hoboken to give a concert with proceeds going to aid Hoboken residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. On January 20, 2013 at 7pm at Monroe Theatrespace, an impressive collection of Broadway performers will come together in Hoboken for an incredible evening of song and dance.

The national hit ELVIS LIVES will be presented in Jacksonville at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Saturday, January 19th at 8PM!

The national hit, ELVIS LIVES, featuring four award-winning Elvis tribute artists, will make its Cincinnati premiere on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall. Presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2012-13 Season, this much-anticipated, family-friendly musical event is produced by On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE).

MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING is a meaningful musical production which has a solid message enforcing the need for equal rights for all, while also being totally delightful. This is a must see show!

As many families in New Jersey continue to struggle with the aftermath of super storm Sandy, Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts is raising money for Sandy relief. Tonight, December 8th at 7pm, the Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts Benefit Concert will donate 100% of all money raised to those affected by the storm.

On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), announced today the tribute artists who will be performing in ELVIS LIVES this January through May and that the 2013 tour has expanded to include more markets.

On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), announced today the tribute artists who will be performing in ELVIS LIVES this January through May and that the 2013 tour has expanded to include more markets.

Chicago Slam Works (CSW) presents 'Dead or Alive Battle Royale of Slam Poetry Supremacy for All Eternity' ('Dead or Alive') today, December 5, 12 and 19, 2012 at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Directed by Artistic Director J.W. Basilo, 'Dead or Alive' presents some of the greatest poets of history to compete with Chicago's finest modern poets in a mock slam. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 and free parking is available.

As many families in New Jersey continue to struggle with the aftermath of super storm Sandy, Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts is raising money for Sandy relief. On Saturday, December 8th at 7pm, the Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts Benefit Concert will donate 100% of all money raised to those affected by the storm.

As many families in the NJ continue to struggle with the aftermath of super storm Sandy, Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts is raising money to for Sandy relief. On Saturday, December 8th at 7PM. Bridge Studio for the Performing Arts Benefit Concert will donate 100% of all money raised to those affected by the storm.

Chicago Slam Works (CSW) presents 'Dead or Alive Battle Royale of Slam Poetry Supremacy for All Eternity' ('Dead or Alive') on December 5, 12 and 19, 2012 at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Directed by Artistic Director J.W. Basilo, 'Dead or Alive' presents some of the greatest poets of history to compete with Chicago's finest modern poets in a mock slam. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 and free parking is available.

Chicago Slam Works (CSW) has announced its 2012-13 season packed with innovative collaborations and dynamic performances at a new location, Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. The season, directed by Artistic Director J.W. Basilo, features poets and storytellers facing off in 'Two Sides', October 10, 17 and 24, 2012, deceased poets challenging the living in 'Dead or Alive' December 5, 12 and 19, 2012, dancers and poets collaborate for 'In Motion', March 13, 20 and 27, 2013 and the season concludes when top German poets join Chicago poets in 'In Any Tongue', August 2 and 3, 2013. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. at the Raven Theatre. Tickets are $14 and free parking is available. For tickets or information visit www.chicagoslamworks.com or call 847-556-8679.