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Photo Coverage: Inside Steve Tyrell's Opening Night at Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 2, 2015


Last night Cafe Carlyle welcomed back GRAMMY Award-winner Steve Tyrell for a four-week engagement and BroadwayWorld was there for opening night. The renowned singer returns with a new show, One More For The Road, featuring a full set of Sinatra favorites in celebration of Ol' Blue Eyes' 100th birthday. It's a fitting tribute since it was actually a Sinatra song, 'The Way You Look Tonight,' that Tyrell sang in the 1991 movie, Father of the Bride, which launched his career as a singer. Years later, the Sinatra family handpicked Tyrell to perform 'Fly Me To The Moon' at the Hollywood Bowl, with Quincy Jones conducting the orchestra, when the Chairman was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2005. Tyrell's ties to the Sinatra family remain tight as he was once again asked to host a three-hour celebration on Siriusly Sinatra on Frank's actual birthday, December 12. He will be live from Patsy's for Sirius XM radio, just as he did in 2014.

Comedian Paul D'Angelo Launches New Humor Book, STORIES I TELL
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 30, 2015


BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Acclaimed comedian Paul D'Angelo has released a new humor book, Stories I Tell: A Comic's Random Attempts to Make Some Sense Out of Nonsense, that the Los Angeles Times called, 'wild and brilliant.'

Atlantic Records Reveals 'CREED: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK' Available Today
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2015


Atlantic Records Reveals 'CREED: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK' Available Today

N'Kenge to Perform with the Indianapolis Symphony, 11/20-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


Known for her powerful and riveting vocals, Broadway's Darling N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim on Sondheim) will grace the stage in Classic FM's Four Decades of Radio Hits show with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly for two days dedicated to the best-of-the best from the FM radio dial, Today, November 20 (11:00am/8:00pm) and Saturday, November 21 (8:00pm), 2015.

BWW Review: KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL Gets World Premiere at Olmsted Falls Performing Arts
by Roy Berko - Nov 18, 2015


It's that time of year when local theatres fill their stages with holiday cheer. Yes, it's the season of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and ELF THE MUSICAL.

Richard Shelton's 'An Englishman In Love In LA' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2015


In his first American debut album, Richard Shelton is ready to make his mark in music with the release of his American debut album titled AN ENGLISHMAN IN LOVE IN LA out now.

Lifetime to Premiere New A Cappella Docu-Series PITCH SLAPPED, 1/5
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2015


Lifetime's puts singing in the spotlight with new docu-series Pitch Slapped (#PitchSlapped) premiering January 5, 2016 at 10pm ET/PT.

Fairfield Theatre Company Gives Thanks With A Musical Feast November 25-29
by Robert Diamond - Nov 7, 2015


Fairfield Theatre Company will give thanks this holiday season by bringing four incredible nights of music that will fill any appetite to StageOne and The Warehouse between Nov. 25 and Nov. 29.

Dreamland Ballroom to Host Annual Dance Competition Fundraiser, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


On November 6th, the Dreamland Ballroom will host its 6th Annual Dancing into Dreamland dance competition and fundraiser. The annual fundraiser is to generate funds for improvements and renovations to the historic 99-year-old building located at 800 West Ninth Street.

Grammy Winner GORDON GOODWIN to Release 'A Big Phat Christmas Wrap This', Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


Four time GRAMMY Award winning pianist, saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger GORDON GOODWIN, and his BIG PHAT BAND, will release its first-ever holiday albumtitled A BIG PHAT CHRISTMAS 'WRAP THIS!'.

MoMA Design Store Presents The Skateroom at Delano South Beach
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 4, 2015


The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Design Store is excited to announce its first installation and pop-up shop during the week of Art Basel Miami Beach with The Skateroom at Delano, a Morgans Hotel Group (NASDAQ:MHGC) property celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The three entities will create an immersive installation throughout the legendary property with the exclusive, limited edition series of skate decks featuring artwork by Andy Warhol, made in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

N'Kenge to Perform with the Indianapolis Symphony, 11/20-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015


Known for her powerful and riveting vocals, Broadway's Darling N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim on Sondheim) will grace the stage in Classic FM's Four Decades of Radio Hits show with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly for two days dedicated to the best-of-the best from the FM radio dial, Friday, November 20 (11:00am/8:00pm) and Saturday, November 21 (8:00pm), 2015.

Multi-Platinum Producer Narada Michael Walden to Release New Full Length Album 'EVOLUTION'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


Tarpan Records is pleased to announce the international release of EVOLUTION the upcoming full-length album by Narada Michael Walden releasing on October 30th 2015

AMAZING GRACE Cast Will Reunite in November to Record Cast Album; Hits Shelves in January
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2015


The producers of Amazing Grace just announced that DMI Soundtracks will record the Broadway cast album of Amazing Grace on Monday, November 2nd. The album will be available in January, 2016. The recording will be produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti. The tracklist for the digital album and CD is as follows:

Steve Tyrell to Kick Off Month-Long Residency at Cafe Carlyle
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2015


Cafe Carlyle is pleased to welcome back GRAMMY Award-winner Steve Tyrell for a four-week engagement, December 1-January 2.

3 MEN AND A BABY... GRAND! and More Set for Kravis Center's 'Adults at Leisure' Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching the annual Adults at Leisure Shows in mid-December and running through early April. Presented in Dreyfoos Hall, this affordable series offers convenient show times, captivating entertainers and options ranging from sultry soloists to Broadway highlights.

UNclub Legends of Comedy Series Continues with Chili Challis
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015


Chili Challis, nationally known comic and former writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, will storm the Yellow Barn in Ann Arbor on November 1 at 8pm with his mischievous grin and endearing style. Part of Emergent Arts' The UNclub's series, The Legends of Comedy, Chili is taking a break from his blistering Damn Funny Tour that has been tearing up the Midwest and Eastern U.S. to come spend a special night with his devotees. One night only, November 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $10 General Admission, available on-line at www.emergentarts.com.

Derrick Baskin and Mandy Gonzalez to Bring OH WHAT A NIGHT! to the Engeman, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2015


Broadway Pops International (BPI) presents a sold-out engagement of OH WHAT A NIGHT! Billboard Hits of the 1960s at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, NY. The concert will take place on October 14th, 2015 at 7:00pm.

TWINTASTIC Plays El Portal Theatre Mainstage This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2015


3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Musicals and City Connection Entertainment proudly present TWINTASTIC, TWO BROTHERS 100 STARS! at the historic El Portal Mainstage Theatre, in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. Back by popular demand, this special 3 show only, engagement will be presented this weekend, October 9, 10, & 11, 2015.

N'Kenge Returns for Classic FM Show with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


Hailed by the New York Times as 'a classically trained diva that can stretch from Broadway, Pop, Soul to Opera,' this Symphony Siren and Broadway Diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim) will grace the stage in Classic FM's Four Decades of Radio Hits show with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly for four nights; tonight - Sunday, October 8 -11, 2015.

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