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Barbra Streisand Shares GYPSY Movie Update: 'We Are Re-Writing Now'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2014


While participating in a Twitter chat this evening to celebrate her newest album, PARTNERS, hitting #1 on the charts, the star fielded a question about the film from gossip maven Perez Hilton.

Barbra Streisand Answers 24 of YOUR Questions Tonight at 9 PM EST on Twitter
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2014


Following the news of Barbra Streisand's new album PARTNERS making music history with its No. 1 debut, the legendary singer, actress, director and more will be taking questions from fans tonight on Twitter.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 29-October 5
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 28, 2014


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: SMILE : A Broadway Reunion Concert, Celebrating Adolph Green - 100 Years of Wonderful, Jamie deRoy and Friends, Randy Graff: Re-Made In Brooklyn, and The Songs of Scott Evan Davis, featuring Karen Mason, Lisa Howard & more.

Sony/ATV, GEMA and PRS Launch Joint Music Venture
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2014


Sony/ATV Music Publishing, UK collection society PRS for Music and German society GEMA have today announced that they have entered into a new agreement to administer licences for Sony/ATV and EMI's pan-European digital rights for Anglo-American repertoire.

Barbra Streisand Shares 'Overwhelming Feeling of Joy' at PARTNERS Historic Debut
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2014


Following the news of Barbra Streisand's new album PARTNERS making music history with its No. 1 debut, the legendary singer, actress, director and more posted the following note on Facebook thanking her fans, her duet partners and her team.

MPAC to Welcome Smokey Robinson, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2014


Smokey Robinson performs from over a half century of Motown memories such as 'Tears of a Clown,' 'Tracks of My Tears,' 'Shop Around,' and 'Cruisin,' at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 24 at 8 pm. Tickets are $79-129.

Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2014


Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao). While I Yet Live plays a limited, six-week engagement, tonight, September 24, through October 31 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET project (229 West 42nd Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 12 at 5PM.

Barbra Streisand Makes Music History with PARTNERS; It's Officially Her 10th #1 Album + 6 Decades on Top of the Charts
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2014


It's official! Barbra Streisand is the voice of a lifetime, OUR lifetime. Legendary singer Barbra Streisand has made music history yet again- this time for having ten of her albums reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Her latest album 'Partners,' was just released on September 16th from Columbia Records, and sold over 196,000+ copies in its first week. This makes Streisand the female artist with the most #1 albums and the first artist with #1's in each of the past six decades. It's no wonder she remains Broadway's greatest export.

UPDATE: Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Delays Previews Until Sept 24 Due to 'Technical Issues'
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2014


Primary Stages has announced that the world premiere of While I Yet Live will begin performances on Wednesday, September 24 at 7PM. Producers have decided to delay the start of previews due to technical issues.

VIDEO: Stevie Wonder Plays Harmonica; Talks Upcoming Tour on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2014


Jimmy asked guest Stevie Wonder to bring some memories to life by playing songs on his harmonica. Later, Stevie promises Jimmy some tickets for his upcoming show in New York as part of his Songs in the Key of Life tour.

SO GOOD FOR THE SOUL: A TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN Opens State Theatre's 88th Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2014


Take a trip down “Memory Lane” featuring the songs and sound America grew up with. So Good for the Soul: A Tribute to Motown kicks off the 88th season of the historic State Theatre in Easton with a performance tonight, September 20th.

Apollo Theater and World Music Institute to Present AFRICA NOW! South Africa Festival, 10/9-12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2014


Karen Sander, Artistic & Executive Director, World Music Institute and The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, presents AFRICA NOW!, South Africa, showcasing today's South African music scene, October 9-12, 2014.

stbdance and More Set for Green Space in Oct 2014
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2014


Green Space is pleased to offer a diverse roster of new/ emerging artists in October. Fertile Ground will present new work by various artists and Take Root will present an evening of work by Shawn T. Bible/stbdance and Bianca Johnson & Dancers.

Emerson Theatre Collaborative to Present HOUR FARTHER, 10/3-4
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2014


Emerson Theatre Collaborative (ETC), in association with Black Stars of the Great White Way - a Chapman Roberts and Richard Allen Center for Art & Culture, announces its production of the play, Hour Farther written by David Horace Greer, directed by Camilla Ross, and starring renowned stage and screen actor and singer, Kirk Taylor. Most recently, Mr. Taylor had the honor of working alongside the late Robin Williams and Mila Kunis in the film, The Angriest Man In Brooklyn directed by Phillip Alden Robinson.

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Talks New Album 'Partners' & More on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2014


Legendary singer Barbra Streisand sat down with GOOD MORNING AMERICA's Robin Roberts to talk about the inspiration behind her new duets album and the downside of fame.

Evening with Big Head Todd & the Monsters Set for Boulder Theater, 12/27
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2014


97.3 KBCO and the Boulder Theater will present an Evening with Big Head Todd & the Monsters to the Boulder Theater on Saturday, December 27th, 2014. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19th for $45.00 for general admission tickets.

Sony/ATV Signs Ella Henderson Ahead of Release of Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2014


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has signed Ella Henderson to a worldwide publishing deal.

Barbra Streisand's PARTNERS on Track to Hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2014


Barbra Streisand's latest album PARTNERS already soared to No. 1 on Amazon.com, and now according to Billboard.com, the duets CD is projected to hit the top slot on the Billboard 200 by the end of this week (as of September 21). This would be Streisand's 10th No. 1 album on the chart.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 17th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 17, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. '50 Shades' joins the fall-winter lineup at the Broadway Playhouse, 'Stomp' and 'Rain' join BIC, Halloween musicals begin, two sketch musicals at pH, the Muellers and Mason headline FWD's gala, Weill and Porter shows prepare to open, and Barbra goes for six straight decades!

Barbra Streisand's 'Partners' Soars to Number 1 on Amazon Following TONIGHT SHOW Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2014


Looks like Barbra Streisand's hour-long appearance on Monday night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has paid off for the legendary singer.

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