BWW REVIEW: THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH Sing and Dance at A.R.T.
by Jan Nargi
- May 15, 2015
In the famous 1960s hit 'Is That All There Is?' by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Peggy Lee croons the melancholy lyric, 'If that's all there is, my friend, then, let's keep dancing. Let's break out the booze and have a ball, if that's all there is.' While this song ironically doesn't make it into the eclectic catalog of tunes that fuel THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOCALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE, currently in its world premiere at the A.R.T. in Cambridge, it could easily have become the show's theme song. When a flood of epic proportions wipes out all but two scraggly survivors, played as a pair of Estragon and Vladimir-style hobos by Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac, there is very little left for them to do but sing and dance.
Art Garfunkel to Perform at bergenPAC, 6/27
by Tyler Peterson
- May 14, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Art Garfunkel, Saturday June 27th, 2015 at 8:00PM. Purchase tickets to see Art Garfunkel at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Photo Flash: STOMP Celebrates 13th Birthday with Star-Studded Gala
by Tyler Peterson
- May 13, 2015
STOMP at London's Ambassadors Theatre recently announced it has extended booking period until 5 June 2016. The show, which has broken all previous box office records at the Ambassadors Theatre, also celebrated its 13th Birthday in the West End with a Gala Night for Teenagers on Monday 11 May. Check out a look back below!
Immersive Musical WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO Begins Next Month at Brooklyn Fireproof
by Tyler Peterson
- May 7, 2015
The original 1960's inspired sci-fi musical WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO gets an immersive, dance-party infused production beginning June 11. This theatrical extravaganza will transform the bar and gallery space of Bushwick's Brooklyn Fireproof into Planet Wongo where audience members can dance, interact with sexy alien beings and be part of the show. Wongo is based on a concept by Ben Budick with music by Dave Ogrin, lyrics by Ben Budick, Steve Mackes and Dave Ogrin and a book by Steve Mackes. David Rigano directs. Performances begin June 11.
ZACH Theatre Casts Broadway's Original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday in Sophisticated Ladies
by Sally Henry Fuller
- May 3, 2015
With much excitement, ZACH Theatre announces that Broadway's Original Dreamgirl, Grammy and Tony award-winning JENNIFER HOLLIDAY will star in this summer's Duke Ellington musical revue Sophisticated Ladies. For its premiere production in Austin, the show will play on the Topfer Stage from July 15 - August 23, 2015 under the direction of ABE REYBOLD.
STOMP to Move to New Venue Uptown After 21 Years?
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 29, 2015
According to the New York Daily News, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing has ruled that off-Broadway's STOMP is free to leave the Orpheum Theater after 21 years.
BWW Preview: Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City Announces the 2015-2016 Season
by Steve Wilson
- Apr 29, 2015
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri announced their 2015-2016 season. Century of the Songbook explores 100 years of music. Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart has programmed four original cabaret revues and one Broadway revue, each highlighting songs of the musical tradition called the Great American Songbook. The Playhouse season focuses on contributions to the Songbook by first Americans, big band leaders, women songwriters, Broadway musicals, and folk singer-songwriters.
Pacific Symphony Orchestra Releases Schedule of 2015-2016 Pops Season
by Matt Smith
- Apr 29, 2015
Orange County, Calif.—April 28, 2015—A gala season awaits as great stars in entertainment lead the way to celebrate Richard Kaufman's 25-year legacy as principal pops conductor of Pacific Symphony. While last season marked the occasion of Music Director Carl St.Clair's 25th anniversary, 2015-16 puts the spotlight on Kaufman, who has championed the lighter side of the Symphony, bringing countless memorable artists to the stage. What better way to celebrate than with some of the best songs and genres of our time delivered by mega-watt stars and backed by the lush, magnificent sounds of the full symphony orchestra? This special season includes major headliners and the return of Orange County favorites including trumpeter extraordinaire Chris Botti, Broadway diva Bernadette Peters, comedy legend Martin Short and Golden-Age champion Michael Feinstein. The amazing acrobats of Cirque de la Symphonie return for A Cirque Christmas, and Classical Mystery Tour delivers dozens of Beatles hits as they were originally recorded with orchestra. Also, Stewart Copeland, former drummer for The Police, joins the Symphony to perform his score to the 1925 silent film, “Ben Hur.”
STOMP Extends London Booking Period
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 28, 2015
STOMP at London's Ambassadors Theatre is now extending its booking period until 5 June 2016. The show, which has broken all previous box office records at the Ambassadors Theatre, will be celebrating its 13th Birthday in the West End with a Gala Night for Teenagers on Monday 11 May.
4th Annual Asheville Percussion Festival Set for 6/19-21
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 23, 2015
Asheville Percussion Festival is being held June 19-21, 2015 in beautiful Asheville, NC. Come enjoy a creative environment where percussionists and dancers of all traditions, from around the globe, gather to explore, create and innovate. All workshops on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be held at the Odyssey Community School.
Berkshire Theatre Group Welcomes BoDeans Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 16, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes rock band BoDeans, featuring legendary drummer and Stockbridge, MA native, Kenny Aronoff at The Colonial Theatre tonight, April 16 at 7:30pm.
Photo Coverage: Luba Mason Brings MIXTURA to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Apr 10, 2015
54 Below presented a special night with LUBA MASON - the Broadway star of Chicago, Jekyll & Hyde, The Capeman, among many others, last night and Broadwayworld was there. Fresh off the smash success of the Off-Broadway musical Pretty Flilthy - for which she was hailed as 'outstanding' by The New York Times, 'deliciously droll' by The Hollywood Reporter and 'straight up and affecting' by The New York Daily News - she will present an updated version of her concert Mixtura. Luba's trademarked blend of different musical currents, Mixtura is hybrid musical format consisting of various styles that can also be in any language. The 54 Below evening will include the work of diverse songwriters such as Van Morrison ('Moondance'), Cole Porter ('Love For Sale'), Kander & Ebb ('All That Jazz') and Lou Reed ('Pale Blue Eyes'), in addition to original songs from her Brazilian jazz album Krazy Love. Mixtura will also feature a special version of her breakout number 'Beautiful' by Michael Friedman from Pretty Filthy. You can watch the song 'In Performance' from The New York Times here. Previous incarnations of Mixtura were called 'powerful' by The Huffington Post and 'rapturous musical heaven' by Times Square Chronicles. The evening will feature musical director and arranger Felipe Fournier on vibes.
Luba Mason Comes to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 9, 2015
54 below will present a special night with LUBA MASON - the Broadway star of Chicago, Jekyll & Hyde, The Capeman, among many others - tonight, April 9 at 9:30 PM.
Grammy Winner Chris Botti to Return to the Grand, 5/3
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 3, 2015
The Grand 1894 Opera House welcomes Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 4 pm. Botti will perform with his 11-member musical ensemble, plus a guest vocalist and a guest violinist.
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