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Tonya Pinkins, Capathia Jenkins & More to Perform the Songs of Michael Jackson at THE POP SHOW, 9/16
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2013

William Blake (Echoes of Etta, The Who's Tommy, The Rocky Horror Show), John Duff (Bayside! The Musical!, Rent), Billboard recording artist and three-time Showtime at the Apollo winner Matt Cusson, Capathia Jenkins (Newsies, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Caroline, or Change, Godspell, The Civil War...


Joey Folsom to Lead WaterTower Theatre's HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY; Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2013

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the cast for Hank Williams: Lost Highway running October 11 - November 3, 2013 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. Joey Folsom stars as Hank Williams. The cast features several WaterTower Theatre favorites inclu...


Chicago Based Progressive Metal Band Oceanborn Announces “Hidden From the World” Debut Album Release in September 2013
by Robert Diamond - August 31, 2013

Hailing from Chicago, Oceanborn has confirmed the release of their full length debut for September 2013. The album was predominantly recorded in Chicago at the band's studio with drums being tracked by Chris King with Eyal Levi at Audiohammer Studios (Trivium, The Contortionist, Black Dahlia Murder,...


New Play TCHAIKOVSKY to Play Chernuchin Theater, 8/29-9/1
by Tyler Peterson - August 11, 2013

TCHAIKOVSKY, is about one man's struggle to find acceptance and felicity in his life. It tells the story of a broken man, who from the time of childhood has only known heartbreak, emptiness and solitude....


Ted Nugent to Release CD+DVD Compilation 'Ultralive Ballisticrock'
by Conor Sheeran - August 05, 2013

Multi-platinum guitar icon Ted Nugent will release Ultralive Ballisticrock--a new 2 CD+DVD release available in three formats (2CD+DVD deluxe edition digipak, DVD/Blu-Ray and digital download)--on October 22 on Frontiers Records....


VIDEO: First Look - Tom Hanks in Trailer for SAVING MR. BANKS
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2013

Since its release in 1964, 'Mary Poppins' has dazzled millions of moviegoers with its beautiful songs, witty banter, and heartfelt storyline. On December 20, audiences will finally get a closer look at what went into making the movie in Disney's SAVING MR. BANKS. Below, check out the first official ...


Don Stitt Brings MARVELOUS! THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER Set to The Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013

Don Stitt, a critically-acclaimed TV, stage and film actor; comic; singer and playwright, will be performing the songs of legendary American lyricist, composer and co-founder of Capitol Records, Johnny Mercer in his one-man show 'Too Marvelous! The Songs of Johnny Mercer.'...


Don Stitt to Bring MARVELOUS! THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER Set to The Ware Center, 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

Don Stitt, a critically-acclaimed TV, stage and film actor; comic; singer and playwright, will be performing the songs of legendary American lyricist, composer and co-founder of Capitol Records, Johnny Mercer in his one-man show 'Too Marvelous! The Songs of Johnny Mercer.'...


Ereni Sevasti, Arlo Hill and More Set for JACQUES BREL RETURNS at The Triad, 4/8
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013

Jacques Brel RETURNS ...Brel, Blau, Shuman and Jouannest en Cabaret, now in its 30th month at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC announced a special tribute to Brel, the man, on his birthday, April 8th at 7pm....


E! Names Jeff Olde EVP, Program Development
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2013

Jeff Olde has been named Executive Vice President, Program Development, E! effective this summer. In this role, Olde will oversee original programming and series development for the global pop culture brand....


Clive Davis Reveals Bisexuality In New Memoir
by Pat Cerasaro - February 19, 2013

Esteemed music mogul, Sony Music chief and soon-to-be Broadway producer Clive Davis has revealed that he is a late-in-life bisexual according to a revelation in his new autobiography, THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE, out today....


Behind the Music-al: Just Add Music Returns to 92YTribeca with Duncan Sheik and Larry O'Keefe, 2/11
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013

92YTribeca will kick off the third season of Behind the Music-al with Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening) and Larry O'Keefe (Legally Blonde and Bat Boy). In this installment of the series, learn how songwriters determine the best way to add music to an existing property. When the book already exists, ho...


American Repertory Ballet Discusses Stravinsky's RITE OF SPRING Today
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013

This spring 2013 season, American Repertory Ballet will present the premiere of Douglas Martin's Rite of Spring, set to Stravinsky's infamous score. At "Behind the Music", an On Pointe Enrichment Series event, ARB Artistic Director Douglas Martin and guest lecturer Maestro Michael Pratt will discuss...


American Repertory Ballet Discusses Stravinsky's RITE OF SPRING, 1/18
by Emily Stubbs - December 19, 2012

This spring 2013 season, American Repertory Ballet will present the premiere of Douglas Martin's Rite of Spring, set to Stravinsky's infamous score. At "Behind the Music", an On Pointe Enrichment Series event, ARB Artistic Director Douglas Martin and guest lecturer Maestro Michael Pratt will discuss...


American Repertory Ballet Announces Spring 2013 Performances and Events
by Kelsey Denette - December 12, 2012

American Repertory Ballet has announced upcoming events throughout New Jersey this Spring 2013. Based in Princeton, ARB has been consistently designated a "Major Arts Institution" by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for the past two decades, and, in 2008 and 2011, was voted Jersey Arts' Peo...


WALKING DEAD Continues to Kill in the Ratings for AMC
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2012

Below are the ratings for the 29 ad-based primetime cable shows that aired on Sunday, 10/28: ...


Alice Ripley, John Tartaglia and More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Concert Tonight, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012

The Path Fund, Inc. has announced that Tony Award nominees John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) along with Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) will appear in the upcoming "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - BEHI...


VIDEO: Wyclef Jean Tells NJ TODAY How He's Rockin' the Vote
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2012

Performer and political activist Wyclef Jean was in Newark on Friday to attend a ?Rock the Vote? event at Essex County College. NJ Today Managing Editor Mike Schneider had a chance to speak with the Grammy-award winning artist about the youth vote in the year?s election....


Gwyneth Paltrow at Work on Musical Based on The Go-Go's
by Kelsey Denette - October 03, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow is in talks to collaborate with producers Donovan Leitch and Rick Ferrari on a theatrical production based on The Go-Go's, the all-female rock band whose early 80s hits include 'We Got the Beat' and 'Vacation.'...


Carrie Underwood Set for VH1's UNPLUGGED Today, 10/2
by TV News Desk - October 02, 2012

Five-time Grammy-Award winning music superstar Carrie Underwood announced this morning on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live that she will take the stage for the Grammy(R) and Emmy(R) award-winning series, 'VH1 PRESENTS: CARRIE UNDERWOOD UNPLUGGED premiering today, October 2 at 4pm ET...


Cher Lloyd's 'STICKS + STONES' Makes US Debut Today, 10/2
by Robert Diamond - October 01, 2012

The frenzy continues to build as 19-year-old pop powerhouse Cher Lloyd prepares to drop her US debut, Sticks + Stones, today, Oct. 2. With a new single, 'Oath' ft. Dr. Luke's Sony/RCA newest signing, Becky G, and a new video shot in LA by Hannah Lux Davis set to premiere next week, Cher's poised ...


Alice Ripley, John Tartaglia and More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Concert, 10/15
by Kelsey Denette - September 20, 2012

The Path Fund, Inc. has announced that Tony Award nominees John Tartaglia (Avenue Q) and Chad Kimball (Memphis) and Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) along with Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) will appear in the upcoming "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - BEHI...


THE GO-GO's Play The Mahaffey Center Tonight, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2012

The Go-Go's will perform at the Mahaffey Center tonight, September 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets: $35 - $60. ...


Underwood, Ne-Yo Among Artists Featured on VH1's BEHIND THE MUSIC, Premiering Tonight, 9/16
by TV News Desk - September 16, 2012

VH1's five-time Emmy Award-nominated documentary series BEHIND THE MUSIC returns to focus on eight of today's most influential icons in the music world....


Paul Williams, Rupert Holmes Set for ROCKERS ON BROADWAY Concert, 10/15
by Nicole Rosky - September 13, 2012

The Path Fund, Inc. is proud to announce that Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe-Award winning composer Paul Williams (A Star Is Born, The Muppet Movie), and three-time Tony-Award winning composer Rupert Holmes (The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, Curtains) will headline "ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - BEHIND THE MUSI...





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