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Tickets for MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Sale Tomorrow at Dr. Phillips Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2016


TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, Matilda The Musical, is coming to Orlando as part of the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando Series.

Santa Barbara Symphony to Welcome Cirque de la Symphonie for New Year's Eve Pops Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


The Santa Barbara Symphony, under the baton of guest conductor Bob Bernhardt, will usher in the year 2017 with a rousing New Year's Eve pops concert at the historic Granada Theatre.

John Krasinski to Narrate Disneynature's BORN IN CHINA
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2016


As EW.com exclusively announced this morning (click here) Disneynature welcomes John Krasinski into the family as the narrator of BORN IN CHINA.

PAW PATROL LIVE! Coming to Dr. Phillips Center Next Summer
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2016


???????PAW Patrol is on a roll with the first-ever live tour, coming to Orlando! The family show will play Dr. Phillip Center's Walt Disney Theater Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr. and More Slated for Make-a-Wish's 2016 Wishing Well Winter Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle will present Robert Downey Jr. with the Shining Star Award and joins the star-studded line-up at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala presented by Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced today by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles.

Roni Patel Promoted to SVP for Warner Bros International Television Distribution
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016


Roni Patel has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Sales–Nordic, Benelux and Middle East, it was announced today by Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution.

Jason Tramm to Conduct Morris Choral Society In 'Candles And Carrols'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2016


Jason C. Tramm will conduct the Morris Choral Society as it opens its 2016-17 season with a holiday themed concert at the Bickford Theater, Morristown, New Jersey on December 10 and 11.th Candles and Carrols will feature works by Caldwell and Ivory, Leavitt, Praetorius, Respighi and Whitacre celebrating over three centuries of inspiring and beloved holiday choral music, essentially chronicling the existence of the Morristown settlement dating back to 1715.

OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues with 'TIS THE SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2016


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their post-performance Piano Bar Series. 'Tis the Seasonwill be held following select Friday and Saturday evening performances of the company's current production, Irving Berlin's White Christmas.

VIDEO: New Music from Lin-Manuel Miranda - MOANA's 'We Know The Way'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2016


Below, check out the full 'We Know The Way' sequence from Disney's MOANA featuring the song written and performed by Opetaia Foa'I and Lin-Manuel Miranda. MOANA is now in U.S. theaters. 

Steve Miller Band Coming to Dr. Phillips Center this Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2016


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, in association with AEG Live, announces Steve Miller Band, playing live to Orlando this spring.

Jason C. Tramm to Conduct Morris Choral Society CHORUS AND CARROLS
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 4, 2016


Jason C. Tramm To Conduct Morris Choral Society "Candles And Carrols" with special guests soprano Andrea DelGiudice, Japanese soprano, Mizuho Takeshita and tenor Theodore Chletsos in Ottorino Respighi's "Lauda Per La Nativita Del Signore' December 10 -11th At The Bickford Theatre

BWW Review: MARY POPPINS Soars at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - Dec 4, 2016


Alex Newell Joins Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Concert Starring Shoshana Bean and Morgan James
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 3, 2016


Morgan James, Richard Amelius and Torya Beard present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in concert, featuring Broadway veterans and powerhouse vocalists, Morgan James (Motown: The Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family) and Shoshana Bean (Hairspray, Wicked) and Big Beat Records recording artist Alex Newell (Glee). The one- night-only female-centered concert of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera will be directed by Richard Amelius (Time Between Us, Empty City), with musical direction by Julie McBride (Amazing Grace, Finding Neverland). A cast of 13 singers will perform the complete score, accompanied by an all-female band. Full cast to be announced.

B Street Theatre Presents THE CHRISTIANS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2016


B Street Theatre is excited to open the 2017 B3 Series Season with Lucas Hnath's The Christians.

Los Robels Master Chorale Presents HANDEL'S MESSIAH, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016


Los Robles Master Chorale (LRMC), among Southern California's premier choirs and lauded for its 'robust choral tapestry' (Artillery), launches the joyous holiday season with Handel's Messiah, one of the most recognizable and popular choral works ever written, today, December 3, 2016, 4 pm, at The Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park, CA, which is noted for its remarkable acoustics.

Boston Court to Host Nautilus Composer-Librettist Studio This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016


Led by facilitator Ben Krywosz and music director Roger Ames, the two-week Studio is designed to provide an opportunity for five writers and five composers to work with five professional performers, exploring the possibilities and basic elements of telling stories through music, whether the style is opera, musicals, or alternative work. 

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - A BRONX TALE
by Ken Fallin - Dec 2, 2016


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Bobby Conte Thornton in A BRONX TALE.

PARAMOUR's Ruby Lewis Releases Holiday Single to Support Alzheimer's Research
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


Actress and singer Ruby Lewis, currently portraying the lead role of 'Indigo' in Cirque du Soleil's Broadway show PARAMOUR, has released a holiday single 'Somewhere in my Memory' to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.

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