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Breaking: Brand-New Production of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Coming to Broadway; Rob Ashford to Direct!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2014


Those foot-stopping aggies, those friendly ladies of the night (and day), Miss Mona, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd, the side-stepping Governor, and master media manipulator Melvin P. Thorpe will populate Broadway in the brand-new production of the Larry L. King - Pete Masterson - Carol Hall musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Lady Gaga Hospitalized Following Last Night's Concert in Denver
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2014


Lady Gaga had a health scare last night when she was taken to the hospital for altitude sickness, following her concert in the 'Mile High City', Denver, Colorado.

Stephen Schwartz, Leslie Uggams, Sierra Boggess and More Highlight Bay Area Cabaret's 2014-15 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014


Bay Area Cabaret, devoted to presenting audiences with top performers who expand the definition of cabaret, enters its 11th season this fall with a sparkling lineup at the Fairmont San Francisco's historic Venetian Room. The new season features a star-studded lineup of performers making their Bay Area Cabaret debuts, as well as the return of a few favorites. The season kicks off on Saturday, September 27, 2014 with a tribute to songwriter Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Pocahontas, Enchanted, Prince of Egypt), starring Mr. Schwartz, SNL's Ana Gasteyer, Broadway's Liz Callaway and Michael McCorry Rose. The season continues November 2 with Tony winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Beulah, Roots) and December 7 with Andrew Lloyd Webber protege and star of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera and Little Mermaid Sierra Boggess.

BWW Reviews: Eagle Theatre's I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT
by Pati Buehler - Aug 4, 2014


Stick with the music of an iconic legendary singer, a "black box" cabaret-style setting, a jazzy band and 3 talented performers and you're living 'The Good Life'

Staten Island Ballet Kicks Off 13th New York International Choreographers Festival with DANCE ACROSS WATERS Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2014


Staten Island Ballet opens the 13th New York International Choreographers Festival at St. George Theatre with 'Dance Across Waters', featuring seven choreographers of ballet, modern and contemporary works, with original music and a live appearance by Vernon Reid of 'Living Colour'.

Jazz Masters, Stephen Wallam, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for Birdland, Aug 2014
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014


Birdland Jazz Club has announced their great line-up of amazing talent for the month of August 2014, featuring: The Jazz Masters Quartet, Dave Douglas Quintet, Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Rotem Sivan Trio, Sean Harkness Duo, Jane Monheit, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Details below!

Birdland to Present Birdland Big Band, Sean Harkness Duo & More, Week of 8/11
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2014


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for August 11 - August 17, including The Birdland Big Band, Sean Harkness Duo, Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, with Special Guest Warren Vache, and more!

VIDEO: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Visit Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014


Grammy-winning singers Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett visited Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens, NY recently to talk to the students about pursuing their dream of careers in the arts.

Lady Gaga Gives Spontaneous Jam Session Following Performance with Bennettt
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014


Gaga followed up the concert Monday night by giving a spontaneous performance at one of her favorite spots, the Lower East Side's Rivington F&B.

MUPPETS Movie Memorabilia to Be Auctioned Off to Benefit VH1 Save The Music
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2014


In celebration of the upcoming home entertainment release of Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" on August 12, Yamaha Entertainment Group is auctioning off an incredible Yamaha Disklavier grand piano that has been signed by 18 cast members

WAKE UP with BWW 7/30/14 - SEX WITH STRANGERS at Second Stage, Rick Bayless in Chicago and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 30, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: SEX WITH STRANGERS opens at Second Stage, Rick Bayless brings a theatrical feast to Lookingglass and more!

Electric Youth Gives Free Concert in Franklin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014


Just back from a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform free outdoor summer concerts tonight, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common and on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. on Norfolk Town Hill.

Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Talk Great American Songbook & CHEEK TO CHEEK
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 30, 2014


Iconic crooner Tony Bennett teams up with chart-topping pop superstar Lady Gaga for a new duets album containing multiple Great American Songbook standards and the performers discuss the new project in a new red carpet video interview.

Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Discuss New Duets Album On Red Carpet
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 29, 2014


Iconic crooner Tony Bennett teams up with chart-topping pop superstar Lady Gaga for a new duets album containing multiple Great American Songbook standards and the performers discuss the new project in a new red carpet video interview.

Frank O'Donnell to Join Bobby Collins at Ocean State Theatre, 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2014


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently concluded its second successful summer season in Warwick, along with legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce that local comedian Frank O'Donnell will open for nationally recognized funnyman, Bobby Collins at Ocean State Theatre on Sunday, August 17 at 7:30pm.

Bobby Collins Comedy Showcase at Patchogue Theatre Set for 9/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2014


Get Involved Comedy and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts are proud to present a night of comedy starring BOBBY COLLINS on Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 PM. Bobby Collins is always the funniest guy in the room.

VIDEO: Watch Music Video for Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga's 'Anything Goes'!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014


Below, check out the music video for Cole Porter's 'Anything Goes' from the album, now available for purchase

VIDEO: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Talk New Album 'Cheek to Cheek' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014


The duo stopped by NBC's TODAY this morning, pulling up to the plaza in a Rolls Royce, to announce that their long-awaited jazz album, 'Cheek to Cheek,' will be released on Sept. 23.

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