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Skylight Theatre Company to Present THE WRONG MAN, Begin. 1/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2014


Skylight Theatre Company has announced the first show of its inaugural season, the world premiere of The Wrong Man. Written and performed by Ross Golan, this unique underground musical about the justice system gone wrong also features Jennifer Brasuell and will be directed and choreographed by Lee Martino. Preview performances of The Wrong Man begin January 25 with opening set for Saturday, February 8 at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through March 2 only.

Miramax Names Zanne Devine EVP, Production and Development
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Global film and television studio Miramax today announced that veteran producer and industry executive Zanne Devine has been named Executive Vice President, Production and Development of Miramax, effective immediately.

PSO's Music Director Manfred Honeck to Lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra, 2/20-22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014


Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Music Director Manfred Honeck returns to Boston to lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra on February 20-22, 2014 in a program featuring peerless German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Honeck's conducting debut with the Boston Symphony was in November 2005.

STAGE TUBE: Let It Go (Pop Male Version by Daniele Carta Mantiglia)
by Nino Prattico - Jan 14, 2014


It's Frozen-mania! In recent weeks, many YouTubers have posted their own cover of Let It Go, the most successful song of the brand new Disney movie FROZEN. The song, written by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book Of Mormon) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, has caught the attention of performers all over the world and - thanks to the web, which allows us to find these hidden gems - today we put you before this 'Pop Male Version' made by Daniele Carta Mantiglia, a promising young Italian performer.

VIDEO: FROZEN Video of the Day - 'Let It Go' Inspires Adorable Serenade
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Today we present talented singer Gina Naomi Baez who covers Frozen's 'Let It Go' while her dog, Tinkerbelle, watches on in amazement.

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, MARY POPPINS and More Set for CPCC Summer Theatre's 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2014


CPCC Summer Theatre has announced its 41st Season of bringing professional summer stock to the Charlotte Metrolina region.

Gustavo Dudamel Leads TchaikovskyFest with LA Phil, Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2014


The Los Angeles Philharmonic joins forces with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in TchaikovskyFest - an exploration of Tchaikovsky, led by Gustavo Dudamel, including performances of the six symphonies and selected tone poems; and significant community and education events with Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA), including the TAKE A STAND symposium, which will examine best practices, lessons learned and future directions of music education. Evident during the monumental Mahler Project, presented during the 2011/12 season, the relationship between the LA Phil and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is a partnership that transcends limitation and truly epitomizes unity through music. TchaikovskyFest culminates in a joint performance of the two orchestras on March 2 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Disney's Bob Iger Confirms Talks for FROZEN Sequel, Broadway Show!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2014


In an interview with Fortune magazine, Disney CEO Bob Iger gushed over the success of the company's newest animated hit FROZEN, currently heating up both domestic and global box offices.

VIDEO: Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED 'Outraged' Over Awards Snub
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2014


Walt Disney Pictures has released an all-new clip for the highly anticipated comedy MUPPETS MOST WANTED, hitting theaters on March 21, 2014. Get a first look below!

FROZEN Video of the Day - A Classical Medley!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2014


Today we present a classical medley FROZEN tunes inspired by the hit animated film.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jan. 12
by - Jan 12, 2014


Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Photo Flash: 2014 LA's Next Great Stage Star in Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2014


The 2014 season continues this weekend after its launch last Sunday, January 5th, in North Hollywood, CA. at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens Tonight - Meet the Cast!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 12, 2014


The new musical, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter opens TONIGHT at the Sondheim Theatre on Broadway. Below - meet the cast!

Sherman Brothers Honored with Dedicated Dressing Room at El Capitan Theatre, Jan. 10
by Robert Diamond - Jan 11, 2014


Just moments ago, Richard M. Sherman, who with his brother Robert B. Sherman, wrote more motion-picture musical song scores than any other songwriting team in film history, was surprised amongst family and friends upon the dedication ceremony of the Sherman Brothers Star Dressing Room at Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre. Later that evening, Richard Sherman will be the special guest at the opening night of Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long which will run at the El Capitan Theatre until January 26th.

Disney's FROZEN Set for Blu-Ray, DVD and VOD Release, 3/18
by Movies News Desk - Jan 10, 2014


According to Cinelinx.com, Disney's super-successful animated film FROZEN will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand on March 18th, with a Digital HD release on February 25th, 2014.

BOB BAKER'S FUN WITH STRINGS! Opens Today at Bob Baker Marionette Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2014


The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will kick off its 54th season with 'Bob Baker's Fun With Strings!' beginning performances today, January 11, 2014.

Brian Henson to Judge New Syfy Competition Series JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE, Premiering 3/25
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2014


Syfy introduces ten hopeful creature designers who have come to Los Angeles with an incredible shared dream: to land a job working in Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Famed Animator Responds to Meryl Streep's Harsh Criticism of Walt Disney
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2014


The Walt Disney Family Museum has now responded to Streep's harsh words on Twitter

Emanuel Ax's Brahms Project Kicks Off with Robin Ticciati Leading the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Robert Diamond - Jan 10, 2014


Conductor Robin Ticciati returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the first weekend of Emanuel Ax's Brahms Project, Friday, January 17, at 8 pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, at 2 pm. All three performances feature Ligeti's rarely heard Melodien and Ax playing Brahms' monumental First Piano Concerto. Schumann's Symphony No. 1, 'Spring' will be played Saturday and Sunday.

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