RATINGS: AGT, TITAN GAMES & WORLD OF DANCE Are The Week's Top 3 Big 4 Shows In 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 21, 2020 NBC has tied for #1 in the key ratings demographic of adults 18-49 during the primetime week of July 13-19, finished #1 outright in adults 25-54 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in nine of nine key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Resear...
BWW Review: The Robey Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of BIRDLAND BLUE Honoring Jazz Great Miles Davis
by Shari Barrett - April 30, 2019 At Broadway and 52nd Street in New York City, the nightclub Birdland was the legendary center of the jazz world, where the glitterati of Broadway, Hollywood and the sports world regularly filled its 500 seats. In August 1959, the biggest star in jazz was Miles Davis, who earlier that year recorded K...
Giants of Jazz 22 Honors Life and Music of Harold Mabern
by Julie Musbach - October 14, 2019 Jazz all-stars salute one of their own a?" the late piano legend and influential music educator Harold Mabern a?" in Giants of Jazz 22 Honoring Harold Mabern, a concert celebration of his life and craft on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m....
Celebrate Cannonball's 90th With Special Guest Jimmy Cobb
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2018 With alto saxophonist Jim Snidero, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, pianist Peter Zak, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Jimmy Cobb....
Author Kyle Keyes Releases New Novel QUANTUM ROOTS III
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019 Author Kyle Keyes announces the release of his new light sci-fi, satire novel, Matching Configurations: QUANTUM ROOTS III....
Legends Radio and Humana Present An Evening With Burt Reynolds
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2018 Tickets are now on sale for the ONE NIGHT ONLY presentation of An Evening with Burt Reynolds sponsored by Legends Radio 100.3 FM/Dick Robinson Entertainment, LLC and Humana. This intimate opportunity to share a few hours with Jupiter's favorite son and America's favorite Bandit will be presented on ...
VIDEO: USA's Reality Competition Series CANNONBALL Makes a Splash Sept. 3
by Sarah Leiber - August 25, 2020 The family-friendly water-based competition series, hosted by WWE Superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz, features contestants from all across America facing off in stunts such as sliding off a 7-story waterslide to rocketing off one of the world’s fastest drop towers, contestants will batt...
RATINGS: Repeats Keep ABC in Front on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 27, 2020 ABC (3.481 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) led the repeat competition on Sunday...
THE BACON AND BEER CLASSIC at USTA National Tennis Center on Today Today
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2018 Cannonball Productions is bringing its highly acclaimed, nationally-touring Bacon and Beer Classic back to the Big Apple today, September 29th.The Classic is known for taking over entire professional sports stadiums, and this year, they're bringing the festival to USTA National Tennis Center in Quee...
RATINGS: Repeats Hold Onto Top Spots for ABC on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 20, 2020 ABC (3.505 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) held onto the top spot on Sunday despite an all-repeat lineup...
El Portal Theatre Presents THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO: An Evening With Adrienne Barbeau
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2018 El Portal Theatre proudly presents, There are Worse Things I Could Do, An Evening with Adrienne Barbeau on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage at the historic El Portal Theatre in the NOHO Arts District. This two night only special engagement will be presented April 6 & 7, 2018. El Portal Theatre is loca...
The Nash Creates 'Jazz Beacon Award' To Honor Legendary Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019 The living legends of jazz, veteran musicians who have achieved greatness in performing jazz are now being honored at The Nash with the creation of The Jazz Beacon Award. Conceived by Lewis Nash as a way to recognize the important role and contributions these musicians have given to the world of jaz...
The Kingston Trio with The Brothers Four and The Limeliters
Comes To MPAC In September
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2019 Three groups at the center of the 1960s Folk Revival continue to delight fans with their smooth musical sounds: The Kingston Trio ('Where Have All the Flowers Gone,' 'Tom Dooley'), The Brothers Four ('Try to Remember') and The Limeliters ('Take My True Love by the Hand'). The groups perform at Mayo ...
Breaking: HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot Passes Away at 89
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2018 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer Galt MacDermot, perhaps best known for his work on the landmark musical Hair, passed away today, December 17. He was 89 years old...
USA Network Announces Series Order For Splashy New Competition Series CANNONBALL
by Tori Hartshorn - July 17, 2019 USA Network today announced that it has picked up CANNONBALL, a competition series that pits contestants against some of the highest, fastest and wettest challenges ever created, for a cash prize. The 10-episode series, based on the hit Talpa format, is produced by ITV Entertainment and will premier...
Nancy Wilson Jazz Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - January 08, 2019 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents jazz quintet The Cafe Society as they honor "the grand diva of jazz," Nancy Wilson, on February 1, 2019 at 9:30pm. This carefully curated tribute features a selection of Nancy's songs interwoven with captivating details about her life and music....
Queens Jazz Orchestra Will Present IT AIN'T OVER YET June 21
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2019 On Friday, June 21, Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra will return to the stage to present new music by National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Dr. Jimmy Heath. 'It Ain't Over Yet' will span the corridors of Dr. Heath's musical and creative imagination, showing that jazz continues to be...
Christian McBride Big Band Plays The Soraya April 26
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2019 Steeped in old-school swing, Latin jazz, funk and Ray Charlesian soul-blues, bristling with hotshot soloists, the Christian McBride Big Band has redefined the sound of big band music for the 21st Century. Now, iconic jazz bassist, composer and arranger, Christian McBride, brings to The Soraya stage...
Milwaukee Rep to Present the World Premiere Event HOOTENANNY: THE MUSICALE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2020 Milwaukee Rep will present the world premiere event Hootenanny: The Musicale by celebrated musician David M. Lutken in the Stackner Cabaret March 27 - May 24, 2020. A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development production, Hootenanny: The Musical is inspired by Lutken's storied music career and his ow...
El Portal Theatre Presents THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO: An Evening With Adrienne Barbeau
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2018 El Portal Theatre proudly presents, There are Worse Things I Could Do, An Evening with Adrienne Barbeau on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage at the historic El Portal Theatre in the NOHO Arts District. This two night only special engagement will be presented April 6 & 7, 2018. El Portal Theatre is loca...
RATINGS: ABC Leads Sunday Demos; CBS Tops Total Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 18 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (8/23/20)....
RATINGS: NBC Dominates The Week Of June 29-July 5, Delivering The Week's Top 7 Primetime Shows On The Big 4 In 18-49 Viewers
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020 NBC has dominated the primetime ratings week of June 29-July 5, winning among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and all other key demographic, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research....
Caitlin Cannon's 'The TrashCannon Album' Confronts Difficult 'Inner Garbage' With Humor
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 14, 2019 Pop, punk and show rhythms aren't always something thought to be put together -- unless you're Caitlin Cannon. Throughout her new collection, The TrashCannon Album, she combines all three for a rollicking countrypolitan mix that's quite entertaining in spite of the difficult themes she discusses, ra...
BWW Review: FAME, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - November 06, 2018 "You want fame? Well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat." Fame follows the gruelling training and education regime of several aspiring performers attending the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Be it dancing, music or acting, students must work hard on ...
Nancy Wilson Jazz Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents jazz quintet The Cafe Society as they honor "the grand diva of jazz," Nancy Wilson, on February 1, 2019 at 9:30pm. This carefully curated tribute features a selection of Nancy's songs interwoven with captivating details about her life and music.... |