Tom Jones News

Rose Bridge Theatre Company will present THE FANTASTICKS, directed by Neil Robinson, this today, July 23rd - 27th at the Jermyn Street Theatre, Piccadilly, London.

Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Pantomimes' have announced the cast of this year's spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, alongside the news that Sheffield's Our Cow Molly dairy farm will sponsor the production.

Today, July 20th The Dancing Wheels Company & School will take to the Cain Park Evan's stage with songs from the 1970's! Four world premiere performances by daring and dynamic Dancing Wheels will get the audience swinging into the seventies with music from the legendary Burt Bacharach, the iconic Ms. Tina Turner, and the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper!

The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa recently named accomplished gaming executive, C.J. Graham as its new General Manager. Graham has more than two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including senior-level positions at the Palms Casino Resort, Wynn and Flamingo, in Las Vegas. His connection to Hollywood? Graham starred as the hockey-masked killer, Jason Voorhees, in the 1986 slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is home The Show -- one of the finest, state of the art concert venues in the Western United States. I had the opportunity to sit down with the charismatic and likeable Mr. Graham a few days ago. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation.

Classic musicals, comedy and drama are all on the lineup for the 2014 Hershey Area Playhouse season including: The Fantasticks, February 13-16, 20-23, 2014; Leading Ladies , April 24-27, May 1-4, 2014; Gypsy, July 17-20, 24-27, 2014, Ten Little Indians, October 9-12, 16-19, 2014 and A Christmas Carol (Traditional), December 4-7, 11-14, 2014.

The FANTASTICKS at The Jermyn Street Theatre

THE FANTASTICKS boasts a claim of the world's longest running musical. It is also a musical for musical enthusiasts. Though the plot of boy and girl fall in love seems simple enough, first-time audience members may be confused by the intrusive breaks of the fourth wall. The songs and comedy are worth the trip.

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are delighted to present Davis Gaines (The Phantom of the Opera) and Vicki Lewis ('Newsradio') in I DO! I DO!, music and lyrics by Tom Jones, book by Harvey Schmidt and directed by Alan Souza. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with Supreme Talent International will present Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, on the Mainstage as part of its summer season. The musical runs from today, July 10-28 on the Mainstage.

Rose Bridge Theatre Company are proud to present THE FANTASTICKS, directed by Neil Robinson, this July 23rd - 27th at the Jermyn Street Theatre, Piccadilly, London.

After playing The Mute and understudying Matt in THE FANTASTICKS, Daniel Rowan will take leave of the show to play Chris in MISS SAIGON at Fort Worth's Casa Manana.

David Saxe Productions is excited to announce "VEGAS! The Show," its flagship production in the Saxe Theater at Planet Hollywood, has reached its three year milestone. The show opened to rave reviews on June 26, 2010. Since its opening, over 1.5 million guests have enjoyed the production that tells the story of the history of Las Vegas through music and dance from Vegas' most memorable icons.

Legendary actor/comedian Don Rickles will be honored with the Friars Club's Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at a star-studded awards gala which will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Among those scheduled to participate in honoring Rickles through their songs or words will be Bob Costas, Tony Danza, Kathy Griffin, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers and Bob Saget.

On July 20th The Dancing Wheels Company & School will take to the Cain Park Evan's stage with songs from the 1970's! Four world premiere performances by daring and dynamic Dancing Wheels will get the audience swinging into the seventies with music from the legendary Burt Bacharach, the iconic Ms. Tina Turner, and the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper!

On the closing evening of the 10th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Four Humors Theater of Minneapolis received two awards for its original production of Four Humors' Lolita: A Three Man Show. 'Critics' Pick of the Fringe' was awarded by theater critics who reviewed every show in the festival and 'Best Ensemble Performance' was awarded by The League of Cincinnati Theaters.

New Hampshire and summerstock are pretty much interchangeable. Across the Granite State, theatergoers will find incredible options for live entertainment. One night they could be in an old barn, where the floors creek and an occasional bat will make its presence known. Then the next night, you're in a brand new, modern facility with air conditioning, comfy seats and a bar.

Gary Naylor sees a new British musical that hits more than it misses.

Sax master Joel “iReedMan” Peskin and famed soul singer Merry Clayton, who duetted with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter,” are releasing a blistering new version of that Rolling Stones classic on their forthcoming album “Don't Burn the Bridge,” out June 4 from iReed Records.

David Rogers, Broadway playwright who also wrote for television, opera and night clubs, and authored novels and short stories, died on Wednesday, June 5th in Westport, Conn. He was 85.