Brian d'Arcy James and More to Join Kevin Cole for DreamCatcher Benefit Concert, 5/20 & 23
by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2013
Great American pianist Kevin Cole [fresh from Carnegie Hall, protege of Marvin Hamlisch], with special guests Brian d'Arcy James [Shrek; Next to Normal], Klea Blackhurst [Everything the Traffic Will Allow], and Ryan VanDenBoom [Annie] will perform a Benefit Concert to support DreamCatcher Entertainment, an independent theatre and film company, celebrating their 5th Anniversary.
Streisand, New Hamlisch Doc & More Get PBS Fall Dates
by Caryn Robbins
- May 9, 2013
PBS announced today a fall primetime line-up featuring a strong roster of wide-ranging programs.
Among the exciting highlights will be "Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn" in which the legendary Barbra Streisand makes a historic homecoming back to Brooklyn at the new Barclays Center arena
Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie & More Set for NewNJTV Cabaret Series
by Caryn Robbins
- May 8, 2013
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced the production of a new music television series, American Songbook at NJPAC, taped before a live audience at the Arts Center and airing on NJTV and WNET this fall.
Keith Lockhart Discusses the Boston Pops 2013 Season
by Joseph F. Panarello
- May 6, 2013
Everyone has heard of the recent tragic events in Boston. Hearts around the world were touched by what happened at this year's Boston Marathon. As a result there's been an incredible outpouring of help and kindness to those who were directly affected by the two explosions on April 22, 2013. Monetary donations are pouring in and the likes of Neil Diamond have lent their support in various ways.
Behind The Scenes Of HBO's BEHIND THE CANDELABRA
by Pat Cerasaro
- May 6, 2013
Academy Award winners Michael Douglas and Matt Damon star in acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh's swan song, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, a biopic of noted pianist and entertainer Liberace.
Photo Flash: Baayork Lee's HELLO, DOLLY!; Show Closes Tonight
by Oliver Oliveros
- May 6, 2013
Fresh from her choreographing stint at the first London revival of Marvin Hamlisch's 'A Chorus Line,' Baayork Lee, 'A Chorus Line' veteran herself, and a co-founder of the National Asian Artists Project, a non-profit organization that promotes Asian performing artists, presents a fully-staged, fully-costumed adaptation of Jerry Herman's hit Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!,' featuring an all-Asian cast led by Rosetta Lenoire Award-winning actress Christine Toy Johnson as Dolly Gallagher Levi, a widowed matchmaker (a role originated by Carol Channing in the 1964 Broadway production).
Exclusive: Full Cast Revealed for SPAMALOT at the Muny; Ragusa, Cahoon, Scherer, Hibbard & More Join - Plus the Voice of Bob Costas!
by Robert Diamond
- May 3, 2013
As previously announced, John O'Hurley will star as King Arthur. Also starring will be Michelle Ragusa as The Lady of the Lake, Kevin Cahoon as Historian, John Scherer as Sir Robin, David Hibbard as Patsy, Chris Hoch as Sir Lancelot, Ben Davis as Sir Dennis Galahad, and Tally Sessions as Dennis' Mother/Sir Bedevere. Joining them will be broadcast legend Bob Costas as The Voice of God.
Flashy New West End A CHORUS LINE Promo
by Pat Cerasaro
- May 2, 2013
A flashy and splashy new promotional advertisement for the new West End revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A CHORUS LINE has just been released, showcasing the razzmatazz riches of the tremendously entertaining musical mainstay.
Bay Area Cabaret Pays Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, 6/2
by Kelsey Denette
- May 1, 2013
Bay Area Cabaret will conclude its 2012-2013 season by honoring the memory and legendary career of composer Marvin Hamlisch. Selections from his work (A Chorus Line, The Way We Were, They're Playing Our Song) will be performed by special guests including Broadway stars Lisa Vroman (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd) and Karen Mason (Mamma Mia!, Sunset Boulevard), Grammy Award winner Billy Stritch, 2012 Bay Area Teen Idol winner Bobby Conte Thornton, Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and other guest artists to be announced. Having performed with Bay Area Cabaret for the grand re-opening of the Venetian Room in 2010, Mr. Hamlisch will always hold a special place in Bay Area Cabaret's history. This tribute to his legacy will take place on the late composer's 69th birthday, Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 8pm in the historic Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason Street). Tickets ($75 - $100) are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or by phone at City Box Office (415) 392-4400.
Idina Menzel & A CHORUS LINE Cast Perform On Oliviers
by Pat Cerasaro
- Apr 29, 2013
The 2013 Laurence Olivier Awards were held yesterday in the UK, hosted by Sheridan Smith, and Broadway, Hollywood and West End heavyweight Idina Menzel wowed the crowd in her heartfelt musical dedication to late composer Marvin Hamlisch, singing a SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS cut-out before the cast of the new revival production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning A CHORUS LINE took the stage.
SOUND OFF: GLEE's Lights Out, With A CHORUS LINE & ANNIE
by Pat Cerasaro
- Apr 26, 2013
The power may have been lost at McKinley High on FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee last night, but there was no shortage of mega-wattage musical magnificence to set the night alight anyway - particularly for the Broadway babies among us, given the major tributes to A CHORUS LINE and ANNIE. Yes, indeed, 'Lights Out' was Glee at its very best. Oh, yeah - and Frida Romero, too (you read that name right)!
CIRQUE DREAMS Celebrates 20 Years with Three New Shows and Tours in 2013
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 22, 2013
Throughout 2013, the company will introduce the world to 3 new Cirque Dreams shows including Cirque Dreams & Dinner - Jungle Fantasy onboard Norwegian Breakaway, Cirque Dreams Splashtastic at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Cirque Dreams Rocks in partnership with Sony/ATV Music at Moon Palace Golf Resort & Spa in Cancun. Now in its 5th season, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will perform 3 simultaneous tours in 2013 throughout the United States and Mexico.
Circle Theatre Stages Midwest Premiere of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, Now thru 5/26
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 20, 2013
Circle Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. A romantic love story, written by a trio of musical theatre greats, Death Takes a Holiday will transport audiences to the post-war Italian countryside. The show feaures music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan.
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