New York City Opera to Begin Bankruptcy Proceedings If $7M Is Not Raised by Monday
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2013 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, in the midst of budget troubles, the famed New York City Opera announced that it might cancel the remainder of its current season, as well as the its planned 2014-15 productions, if the company was unable to raise $20 million by the end of 2013. Now according to...
Excitement Grows for First Night Nashville Theatre Honors, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2010 As Nashville's summer theater season continues to heat up, anticipation continues to grow for September's First Night Nashville Theatre Honors, the revival of the Music City theater gala that will benefit Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and sponsored by Macy's and BroadwayWorld.com. Set for Sunday, Sep...
Matriarch of Chaffin Family, of Barn Dinner Theatre Fame, Dies in Nashville
by Jeffrey Ellis - December 10, 2012 Edna Lou Neblett Chaffin-perhaps better known to members of Nashville's theater community as "Puny"-one-half of the couple who created The Barn Dinner Theatre that ultimately became Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, died Monday, December 10, after a long illness....
BWW Interviews: Onstage at The Barn: Memories From the First 45 Years with Amanda Lamb
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 07, 2012 In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actress Amanda Lamb, who made her debut at The Barn in the 2005, and who handled phone duties for the company for a ...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Reba McEntire in MALIBU COUNTRY
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2012 With the recent annpuncement of their new Fall 2012 line-up, ABC released trailer for their upcoming series. Check out a sneak peek of Malibu Country, featuring Broadway veteran Reba McEntire, below!...
Cerveris Leads 'NYC LOVES NASHVILLE' Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge, 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2010 Former Nashville residents announce the 'NYC Loves Nashville' Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on July 27th. Doors open at 7:30pm with the show beginning at 8:00pm and tickets are $20 at Le Poisson Rouge's website (www.lprnyc.com). The concert will feature a diverse group of artists coming togeth...
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL Brings Its Electrifying and 'Fantastical' Tale to Music City
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 16, 2011 Memphis, the musical, is a lot like Memphis, the city: You either love it or you hate it. But if you let its sincerely heartfelt story and evocatively written music wend its way into your heart, you'll find your soul. With the national touring company now ensconced at Tennessee Performing Arts Cente...
TV: Broadway Beat Meets the LUCKY GUY Company
by Broadway Beat - April 15, 2011 This week, the cast and creative team for the Off-Broadway premiere of Lucky Guy met the press. Broadway Beat was on hand and brings you a look at the open rehearsal below!...
BWW Interviews: Onstage at The Barn: Memories From the First 45 Years with Jaclyn Brown
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 30, 2012 In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actress/music director/singer/songwriter/new mom Jaclyn Brown, who is one of the most accomplished multi-hyphenates ...
Christian Artist Michael Smith Appears on PRAISE THE LORD Program Today
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013 Trinity Broadcasting Network welcomes multiple Grammy and Dove Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Michael W. Smith to TBN's signature 'Praise the Lord' music and ministry show today, September 27, from Nashville's famed Trinity Music City....
Music City Celebrates The Tony Awards with Special Concert, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2011 First up is First Night: The Tony Concert, to be presented by Keeping Scores Concerts at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on Monday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring some of Nashville's biggest and brightest theater stars performing songs from Tony Award-winning musicals, the concert serves as the kick-...
Broadway-bound THE NUTTY PROFESSOR to Kick Off In Music City USA July 24 to August 19
by Jeffrey Ellis - April 03, 2012 Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) will play host this summer to the world premiere of The Nutty Professor, a new musical comedy directed by the King of Comedy himself, Jerry Lewis. The Broadway at TPAC Special Event will run from July 24 to August 19 in TPAC's James K. Polk Theater...
'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock,' to Air 8/7
by Kelsey Denette - June 23, 2011 This summer will heat up when ABC puts a spotlight on Nashville for the hottest music event of the year, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Filmed June 9-12, today's most exciting Country Music stars hit the stage during a four-day party and celebration of America's music for a special t...
Ben Folds To Perform A Benefit For Nashville Symphony 11/27
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2010 On Saturday, November 27, Ben Folds will perform "Keys to Music City," a benefit for the Nashville Symphony at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall. ...
Christian Artist Michael Smith Appears on PRAISE THE LORD Program Today
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013 Trinity Broadcasting Network welcomes multiple Grammy and Dove Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Michael W. Smith to TBN's signature 'Praise the Lord' music and ministry show today, September 27, from Nashville's famed Trinity Music City....
Music City Celebrates The Tony Awards with Special Concert, 6/6
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 31, 2011 First up is First Night: The Tony Concert, to be presented by Keeping Scores Concerts at Franklin's Boiler Room Theatre on Monday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring some of Nashville's biggest and brightest theater stars performing songs from Tony Award-winning musicals, the concert serves as the kick-...
East Side Story's Storytellin', VOICES and More Set for May 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013 East Side Story has announced its May 2013 events. Details below!...
STAGE TUBE: Watch SHEL's 'Freckles' Music Video; Album Debuts 8/7
by Stage Tube - July 11, 2012 Acclaimed Fort Collins, CO-based pop-folk group SHEL will release their debut album on Moraine Records/Mad King August 7. The self-titled effort is the group's first full-length studio album and the follow-up to 2011's When The Dragon Came Down EP. Watch their self-created, directed and edited 'Frec...
Laura Hall from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' Performs at the High Watt with the Nashville Improv Company Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2013 One night only, from Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Second City, acclaimed musicians & improvisers Laura and Rick Hall are joining the Nashville Improv Company to present a night of musical comedy, completely improvised....
A NIGHT AT THE STONE BURLESK Plays The Belcourt, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012 A Night at the Stone Burlesk comes to Nashville's Belcourt Theater on Friday, June 22 at 10:30 p.m....
BWW Interviews: Onstage at The Barn: Memories From the First 45 Years with Eric Tichenor
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 27, 2012 In recognition of The Barn's 45 years of bringing the magic of live theater to the stage, we continue our special series of Onstage at The Barn: Memories from The First 45 Years, with actor extraordinaire Eric Tichenor, who made his debut at the Barn in the hit 1990 musical comedy A Funny Thing Happ...
Nashville Symphony and Nashville Musicians Union Reach Tentative Agreement
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2013 The Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257 and the Nashville Symphony Association have reached a tentative agreement regarding the orchestra musicians' contract. The agreement is pending ratification by the members of the orchestra. No further comments or details will be released until the r...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Reba McEntire in MALIBU COUNTRY
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2012 With the recent annpuncement of their new Fall 2012 line-up, ABC released trailer for their upcoming series. Check out a sneak peek of Malibu Country, featuring Broadway veteran Reba McEntire, below!...
Ray Stevens Debuts New Music Video, 'NASHVILLE'
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2013 Today, comedy music icon RAY STEVENS debuted 'NASHVILLE,' his new music video dedicated to Music City, USA....
York College Summer Jazz Program to Play Free Concert at Louis Armstrong House Museum, 8/4
by Tyler Peterson - July 25, 2013 The Louis Armstrong House Museum proudly welcomes back the York College Summer Jazz Program and their big band sound to Louis's garden on Sunday, August 4th at 2pm. This annual concert showcases outstanding high school musicians from all five boroughs. It's a free concert celebrating Louis Armstron... |