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FELA! Makes Historic Arrival in Lagos, Nigeria 4/20-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 28, 2011


FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards (Broadway's highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Feb 27, 2011


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 27, 2011 - Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Winners Announced for 20th Annual Production of THE REEL AWARDS
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 27, 2011


International Celebrity Images celebrated the 20th Annual Production of THE REEL AWARDS, a spoof on the Academy Awards on Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2011 in the Showroom of the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Replete with 70 Celebrity Impersonators as Awards Show Co-Hosts, Nominees, Presenters, Entertainers and Event Attendees, hailing from 25 states throughout the United States, and five countries, including: Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland and Spain, THE REEL AWARDS were presented in 16 categories for excellence in the field of impersonation. Concurrently with THE REEL AWARDS, International Celebrity Images presented the 11th Annual Celebrity Impersonators Convention and 2nd Annual Vegas Tribute Idol competition, also at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, from February 21, 25, 2011.

'Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search For The Next TV Star' Announces Winners
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 27, 2011


Oprah Winfrey announced not one but two winners of her primetime series 'Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search For The Next TV Star,' last night on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. In a surprise twist, both finalists, Zach Anner and Kristina Kuzmic-Crocco were awarded their own shows on OWN.

Ten Tenors Bring POPERA POWER To Bass Hall, Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly welcomes acclaimed vocal ensemble The Ten Tenors to Bass Performance Hall. Their final performance will be on Feb. 27, 2011, as part of Performing Arts Fort Worth's 2010-2011 Broadway at the Bass series. Tickets are $22-$60.50 and are on sale NOW!

Past Winners and Nominees Lead List of Oscar Presenters
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Marisa Tomei and Oprah Winfrey, among others, will present on the 83rd Academy Awards®, telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced.

Sunday's Oscars Lineup Revealed!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 25, 2011


The Academy Awards will air this Sunday at 8 PM EST, but for those who can't wait that long, the lineup for the ceremony has been revealed!

OWN Announces 2nd Season for OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LING
by Sarah Moore - Feb 25, 2011


Oprah Winfrey Network has picked up a second season of the popular doc-series 'Our America with Lisa Ling' (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), it was announced today by Lisa Erspamer, chief creative officer, OWN. The new season will include six investigative specials in the series.

OWN Announces Second Season Pick Up for Series 'Our America with Lisa Ling'
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 24, 2011


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has picked up a second season of the popular doc-series 'Our America with Lisa Ling' (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), it was announced today by Lisa Erspamer, chief creative officer, OWN. The new season will include six investigative specials in the series.

THE BEATLES COMPLETE ON UKULELE Comes To Bowery Hotel
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


In honor of Global Ukulele Day (March 11, 2011), Gregory de la Haba and The Beatles Complete On Ukulele will host an event unlike any other.

Urban Stages to present MUSICAL LEGENDS 2/24-3/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2011


Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

Child Piano Sensation Ethan Bortnick to play Raleigh 2/24/2011
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2011


Nine-year-old pianist, composer and entertainer Ethan Bortnick has been making headlines as one of the youngest musicians to have his own PBS special, and is now bringing the show to fans across the country with an upcoming CD/DVD release and national headlining tour.

Town Hall Essay Contest Held in Honor of 90th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2011


The Town Hall was built in 1921 with the vision of becoming the hall for the people.

The Public Theater Presents TIMON OF ATHENS Post-Show Discussions 2/22 & 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will offer post-show discussions following select performances of TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

Ten Tenors Bring POPERA POWER To Bass Hall 2/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2011


Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly welcomes acclaimed vocal ensemble The Ten Tenors to Bass Performance Hall Feb. 22-27, 2011, as part of Performing Arts Fort Worth's 2010-2011 Broadway at the Bass series.

Diana Ross to Make Appearance on OPRAH, 3/25
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2011


According to Access Hollywood, music legend Diana Ross is set to stop by 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on February 25. She will perform 'I'm Coming Out,' and will be joined by her children and grandson

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents Violin Virtuoso, David Garrett 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011


Internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso, David Garrett, will return to Pittsburgh for one performance only on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., at the Benedum Center.

Judges & Contestants Set for Broadway Beauty Pageant; La Cage, Chicago, Anything Goes, Spider-Man & Mary Poppins
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2011


A trio of outstanding and hilarious judges has been announced for the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant: Bruce Vilanch is the six-time Emmy Award winner comedy writer and actor who is one of the most sought after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry. Rachael Dratch is best known for her years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and is an award winning comic actress from Second City. Carson Kressley was the fashion expert on Queer Eye, the host of the TV show How To Look Good Naked, and now hosts Carson-Nation on the Oprah Winfrey Network. This not-to-be-missed event will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).

OWN Announces Spring Premiere for New Series 'The Judds' and 'Addicted to Food'
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 17, 2011


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today spring premiere dates for two new original series. 'The Judds,' following legendary mother-daughter duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd on their reunion concert tour, will premiere Sunday, April 10 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and 'Addicted to Food,' exploring the rehabilitation of eight patients at the eating disorder treatment center, Shades of Hope, is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 29 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT).

THE JUDDS & ADDICTED TO FOOD to Premiere on OWN This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today spring premiere dates for two new original series. 'The Judds,' following legendary mother-daughter duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd on their reunion concert tour, will premiere Sunday, April 10 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and 'Addicted to Food,' exploring the rehabilitation of eight patients at the eating disorder treatment center, Shades of Hope, is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 29 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT).

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