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Robin Schulz Remixes Emin's New Single LET ME GO
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2019


Revered DJ/producer Robin Schulz collaborates with pop sensation Emin to deliver a vibrant version of'Let Me Go'. The single which is written by Emin, Milo Rosas, Moritz von Kraemer, and Jonathan Philipponnat is set to drop Friday 25th January on Sony/ATV Music & Kobalt Music. The remix combines tropical tones with a subtle bass, fusing pop and electronic styles to create a fresh club floor-filler.

The Rat Pack Of Opera Head To Theatre Royal Winchester
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2019


The number one selling operatic trio Tenors Un Limited, the 'Rat Pack of Opera', head to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 10 February as part of their 15th anniversary tour.

JAG Productions Shines Spotlight On Black Female Playwrights In 3rd Annual JAGfest
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2019


Every February for the past two years, JAG Productions has invited African-American theatre artists to spend a week in White River Junction, Vermont to further the development of a new play or solo performance. Over the course of the one-week residency, three-five projects receive an intensive workshop, constructive feedback, and a staged reading for the public at Briggs Opera House!

ANKA SINGS SINATRA! Paul Anka Returns To McCallum To Celebrate Sinatra
by David Green - Jan 10, 2019


The McCallum Theatre presents Paul Anka and "Anka Sings Sinatra" for two performances. The Thursday, January 31, performance at 8:00pm is presented through the generosity of Paul and Carol Hill. The Friday, February 1, performance at 8:00pm is presented through the generosity of Henry and Carol Levy and Ron and Aviva Snow. A note from Paul: "The Anka Sings Sinatra tour will honor a great artist who has influenced me more than anyone else throughout my career, Frank Sinatra. It will also feature the hits that have spanned my career on this 60th anniversary year. It will be a night filled with his songs, my songs, my way!"

Parr Hall Announces SOUL LEGENDS and FRANKLY ARETHA
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019


Two nights of sensational soul is heading to Parr Hall in September as Frankly Aretha and Soul Legends grace the stage.

Giorgio's Makes It's Palm Springs Debut at Palm Springs Film Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2019


Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque the legendary Hollywood nightclub will make it's desert debut today, January 3 @ 10:00pm, during the annual kick off for the Palm Springs Film Festival at the iconic MR. LYONS (233 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262).

Giorgio's Makes It's Palm Springs Debut at Palm Springs Film Festival Thursday 1/3
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 27, 2018


Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque the legendary Hollywood nightclub will make it's desert debut on Thursday, January 3 @ 10:00pm, during the annual kick off for the Palm Springs Film Festival at the iconic MR. LYONS (233 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262).

Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, Miley Cyrus, and Katy Perry to Perform At 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2018


GRAMMY® winners Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood; and past GRAMMY nominees Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry will join the performance lineup at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. Previously announced performers include Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Vince Gill, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Linda Perry, P!nk, Mark Ronson, Mavis Staples, and Chris Stapleton. GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton will close the evening's performances. Greg Phillinganes will be the musical director. More guest performers will be announced shortly.

BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - A CHRISTMAS ROSE Panto Delights at Laguna Playhouse
by Michael Quintos - Dec 13, 2018


The cheeky PG-rated fun of British Panto, courtesy of Lythgoe Family Productions, returns for more holiday silliness at Orange County's Laguna Playhouse, this time with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE, which continues through December 30, 2018 in Laguna Beach under the direction of Sheldon Epps. Fun, light-hearted, and a much-needed far-from-serious break from reality, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE is wonderful family treat the whole family can enjoy for the holiday season.

Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, and More Join Grammys' Dolly Parton Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 29, 2018


GRAMMY® winners Vince Gill, Don Henley, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, and Mavis Staples; and GRAMMY nominee Linda Perry will join the performance lineup at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. Previously announced performers include Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes, P!nk, Mark Ronson, and Chris Stapleton. GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton will close the evening's performances. Greg Phillinganes will be the musical director. More guest performers will be announced shortly.

Norah Jones, P!nk, Chris Stapleton to Perform at MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR Honoring Dolly Parton
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 20, 2018


GRAMMY® winners Norah Jones, P!nk, Mark  Ronson, and Chris Stapleton; GRAMMY nominees Leon Bridges and Lauren Daigle; and singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes will perform at the 2019 MusiCares® Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Feb. 8. GRAMMY winner Parton will close the evening's performances. GRAMMY-nominated musician Greg Phillinganes will be the evening's musical director. More guest performers will be announced shortly.

WYO Theater to Welcome The Ten Tenors
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2018


The TEN Tenors, one of Australia's most famous musical exports, return to the WYO Theater on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm to perform repertoire from their hit album Our Christmas Wish.  Opening the evening will be a 15 person local choir directed by Suzie Schatz-Hills.  Selections from the Ten Tenors include traditional standards such as 'Joy to the World' and 'O Holy Night,' as well as John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over),' 'Feliz Navidad' by Jose Feliciano, 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin, and Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You.'  

Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett Announced as Early Winners for the CMA Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2018


Winners in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories for "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards" were revealed live on 'Good Morning America' this morning. See the big reveal below! Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy won Musical Event of the Year for "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." Music Video of the Year went to Thomas Rhett and director TK McKamy for "Marry Me." "Good Morning America's" Lara Spencer has also been added as a presenter for Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.

Ashley Gorley Named ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


The stars of country music gathered for the 56 th annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Country Music Awards on Monday, November 12, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. The writers and publishers of country music's most-performed songs of the past year were honored before an invitation-only audience of notable Nashville songwriters, top country artists and music industry leaders.

Citi / AAdvantage Presents Luke Bryan At Hammerstein Ballroom
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will be performing an intimate show exclusively for Citi / AAdvantage cardmembers on Monday, December 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. 

Eric Church to Perform at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


Eric Church has just been added as a performer on “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Church is a 25-time CMA Awards nominee and three-time winner, having won Album of the Year in both 2012 and 2016 as well as Musical Event of the Year in 2015. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for the 11th consecutive year to host the CMA Awards. 

Martina McBride, Lionel Richie and More Announced as Presenters for the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2018


Country artist Jimmie Allen, nationally syndicated personality Bobby Bones, Country artist Kane Brown, ABC's “Dancing With The Stars'” Sharna Burgess, model and actress Olivia Culpo, Disney's “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'” Mackenzie Foy, Country artists Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride and Carly Pearce, singer/actor Dennis Quaid, ABC's “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie, actor Noah Schnapp, singer/songwriter, actress and producer Rita Wilson and Country artist Trisha Yearwood are set to present at “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards.” Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.

Manoa Valley Theatre Presents the ISLAND TREASURES MUSIC AND COMEDY SERIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 8, 2018


Manoa Valley Theatre continues its momentous 50th anniversary season with the expansion of its Studio Series with the Island Treasure Music and Comedy Series. Adding on to the already popular regular appearances by the Hotclub of Hulaville, the next of which are January 28 and 29, the theatre will present some of Hawaii's favorite entertainers in a six-part subscription series beginning in November with the incomparable Shari Lynn and running through August of 2019.

Joe Isgro Documentary, HITMAKER, in Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 8, 2018


Legendary music industry magnate Joe Isgro's documentary feature is in production. The man credited with revolutionizing independent music promotion and breaking the careers of some of the most iconic musicians of all time is ready to set the record straight. The film is being directed by Martin Guigui ("9/11", "The Bronx Bull") and produced by Dahlia Waingort ("Newman", "Hero with a Thousand Faces") with Mike Hauser of Stolen Records and Joe Isgro Executive Producing.

Bobby Bones Joins AMERICAN IDOL as Official In-House Mentor
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2018


As announced during tonight's telecast of ABC's “Dancing with the Stars,” famed radio DJ, comedian and best-selling author Bobby Bones is set to join “American Idol” as the show's in-house mentor. Last season, Bobby joined the Top 24 Idol hopefuls as they prepared to take the stage with their all-star celebrity duet partners. In his expanded role this season, the award-winning personality will offer his industry expertise throughout the competition, helping contenders reach the next level of their artistry and performances. 

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