The Beach Boys News

For over a quarter century, PBS has inspired viewers with the annual broadcast of the multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (#MemDayPBS), dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.

'Waterproof' is now available on iTunes, Spotify and retail/streaming sites around the world. The album is already percolating nationally at college radio promoted by Brandon Day at Tinderbox Music.

NBC is assembling an all-star team of Broadway's finest and most talented creatives for its upcoming production of 'Hairspray Live!,' the network's latest stage musical following the phenomenal success of 'The Wiz Live!' The telecast will air Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. Check out the just released artwork for the show below!

The TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly has announced two honorees - prolific television creator Norman Lear and pop culture icon John Stamos.

Master vocalist and Symphony Siren Diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim) comes to Sarasota, FL for the first time debuting with conductor Jack Everly at the Sarasota Symphony for the exciting The Beat Goes On show, set for tonight, Friday and tomorrow, Saturday, April 15 - April 16, 2016 (8:00pm).

Flat Rock Playhouse will resume its 2016 Music on the Rock concert series with "The Music of The Beach Boys" on April 21st at the Playhouse Downtown.  This highly requested tribute will feature such hits as God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, Kokomo, California Girls, Surfin' Safari, Fun Fun Fun and many others.

With his three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, over 100 million records sold and a multi-decade career (including a four-time, Tony-winning Jersey Boys biographical Broadway musical and feature film), the iconic Frankie Valli, along with The Four Seasons, demonstrate why they are still the hottest ticket in town. Because their past five Playhouse Square shows have been sellouts, the Rock Hall of Fame inductees have added a performance this year, playing the Connor Palace Sat., April 30 & Sun. May 1, both at 7:30 pm.

Orange County, Calif.—April 11, 2016—The stars come out for seven sensational concerts showcasing major names, top talent and a plethora of indelible music for Pacific Symphony's 2016-17 Pops season! Led for the 26th year by acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the lighter side of the Symphony opens with the return of multiple Grammy Award-winner Amy Grant. Then, sit back and enjoy some good-natured hilarity when the hit movie “Home Alone” returns to the screen with the Symphony performing the score live! For the holidays, share the spirit of the season with The Ten Tenors, and spend Valentine's Day weekend with Michael Bolton. Get an early jump on summer with The Beach Boys, before being treated to the unique humor and talent of Jason Alexander, best known for his role in “Seinfeld.” Finally, a tribute to the legend responsible for so many unforgettable movie tunes—John Williams—finishes out this incredible season.

Celebrating 70 years, Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced that Vince Neil, the legendary voice of Motley Crue, will be performing live in concert on Sunday August 21 at 2:00 P.M. Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 15th at 10:00 A.M.

The TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly today announced that innovative choreographer, director, actress and three-time Emmy(R) winner Debbie Allen ('FAME,' 'A Different World,' 'Scandal') will receive the Trailblazer Icon Award

Master vocalist and Symphony Siren Diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim and Sondheim) is coming to Sarasota, FL for the first time debuting with conductor Jack Everly at the Sarasota Symphony for the exciting The Beat Goes On show, Friday - Saturday, April 15 - April 16, 2016 (8:00pm).

Gary Naylor sees the kind of show that will never will never appear in the nominations for prestigious awards, but was an ideal way to spend a Friday night up West.

OZONO Productions, producer of the international smash hit phenomenon, Fuerza Bruta, in association with Brierpatch Productions, announced today that "rising talent (Complex)", singing sensation and recording artist MAX, will celebrate the release of his new CD "Hell's Kitchen Angel" (DCD2 Records) at a special performance on the album's release date,Friday, April 8 at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street) at 9pm.  The rising pop-soul singer will be a featured performer in the show and will debut new music during a post-performance DJ night.   

Celebrating 50 years of performance and a career filled with 10 hit albums, two Gold records and a Grammy nomination, the legendary six-man 'beach party' band PAPA DOO RUN RUN is steeped in talent and rock 'n' roll history.

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Gardner will play a series of acoustic solo shows in Los Angeles on Record Store Day, April 16th.

Celebrating 70 years, Indian Ranch in Webster, MA announced two more shows to the Yuengling Summer Concert Series: Ziggy Marley on Saturday, June 18th and Toad the Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root on Saturday, August 27th - both shows begin at 2:00 P.M.  Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 8th at 10:00 A.M. at www.indianranch.com.

The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup of world-class entertainment scheduled for the 2016-2017 season that includes Broadway hits Mamma Mia, The Sound Of Music and Chicago, concerts with Bernadette Peters and Kristin Chenoweth, family-friendly musicals and entertainment, holiday surprises, comedy legends and solid gold memories, all part of a very full and exciting roster.  Subscriptions go on sale on Tuesday, April 5th at 8am for the Broadway Blockbuster Series, Broadway and Beyond Series, Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum Series, Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Series, as well as a Create-Your-Own Series which allows patrons to mix, match, and program one performance or a full season of entertainment tailored to their own individual tastes. 

BWW has just learned that Emmy and Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, the creator and mastermind behind the beloved NBC drama “The West Wing,” is returning to the network with a live presentation of A FEW GOOD MEN, set to air in early 2017.

If you've ever wanted to strut you stuff on the Corny Collins Show, today is your lucky day! NBC and Telsey + Company just announced that there will be an open call to cast HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s young leading lady. Check out the details below!

The TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly has announced two honorees - prolific television creator Norman Lear and pop culture icon John Stamos.