Social Roundup: Broadway Mourns the Passing of Barbara Cook
by Alan Henry - August 08, 2017 BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report the passing of legendary performer Barbara Cook. This is an enormous loss for Broadway, the golden age of television and the music world....
Production Underway for Next Installment of GODZILLA from Warner Bros
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2017 Following the global success of 2014's GODZILLA and this year's “Kong: Skull Island,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history....
ROBIN HOOD Coming to Teatro Nacional 2/3 - 6/16
by Alan Henry - January 25, 2019 ROBIN HOOD is coming to Teatro Nacional in Colombia from February 3rd to June 16th, 2019....
Underbelly Festival Announces Line-Up For 10th Year On Southbank
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2018 Underbelly Festival is back for its tenth year on the Southbank with an incredible line-up, including headline shows from four countries across four different continents by some of the finest purveyors of circus in the world....
VIDEO: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At Berkeley Rep's AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Alan Henry - September 13, 2017 A new musical, AIN'T TOO PROUD-THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS chronicles the journey of five young men on the streets of Detroit who became music legends. The show runs through October 22 at Berkeley Rep Theatre!...
VIDEO: Whether You Like It Or Not! Neil Patrick Harris Reprises Hedwig at Wigstock Drag Festival
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2018 Neil Patrick Harris pulled the wig down from the shelf to bring his Tony Award-winning Hedwig, of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, to his revival of the legendary New York City tradition, WIGSTOCK!...
Paul Collins to Release New Album OUT OF MY HEAD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Paul Collins is one of the most enduring cult rockers of the late seventies and a founding member of the legendary band The Nerves (with Jack Lee and Peter Case). He started his solo career in 1979 with the release of his album The Beat on Columbia Records under the management of the legendary Bill ...
Alec Baldwin to Guest Star in Hulu's New Drama Series THE LOOMING TOWER
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2017 Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin has been cast to guest star in Hulu's THE LOOMING TOWER as George Tenet, the Director of Central Intelligence for the CIA....
Elvis Presley Hits to Movie Theaters Worldwide with Special 50th Anniversary Screening of Iconic 68 Comeback Special
by Macon Prickett - June 11, 2018 Elvis Presley's legendary "'68 Comeback Special," directed and produced by Steve Binder, will hit the big screen this summer in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The two-day cinema event will take place across the globe on August 16, with an encore screening on August 20. Each screening will incl...
Legendary Pictures and Universal Begin Principal Photography on Live Action DETECTIVE PIKACHU Film
by Macon Prickett - January 24, 2018 Legendary Entertainment and Universal Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun on Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the globally popular Pokmon franchise....
Scott D. Rosenbaum's SIDEMAN: LONG ROAD TO GLORY to Launch on iTunes
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 Scott D. Rosenbaum's Sidemen: Long Road To Glory is a heartfelt, intimate look at the lives and legacies of three legendary bluesmen; piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolfsidemen. The film captures some of their l...
BWW Flashback: Harvey Schmidt Reminisces on His Legendary Career in the Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2018 As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier today, legendary composer Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!) passed away last night in Texas at 88 years of age. A family only funeral will take place in Texas next week, with a New York memorial to come at a future date....
VIDEO: HELLO DOLLY's David Hyde Pierce Performs on THE TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2017 HELLO DOLLY's David Hyde Pierce performed 'Penny in my Pocket' on tonight's TONY AWARDS. The actor portrays Horace Vangergelder in the hit revival. Watch the performance below....
Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour, An Immersive Pop-Up Bourbon Experience, Announces 2018 Tour Schedule
by Marina Kennedy - August 29, 2018 All aboard! Some of the most legendary brands in the bourbon world are hitting the road together this fall for the Bourbon Legends Boxcar Tour, a first-of-its-kind bourbon pop-up experience celebrating America's native spirit. Powered by four of the industry's best known and pioneering brand...
New Episodes of THE ZIMMERN LIST, LEGENDARY LOCATIONS, & More Coming to The Travel Channel This May
by Macon Prickett - April 27, 2018 Check out the new episodes and series coming to The Travel Channel this May:...
VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Carol Channing
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2019 CBS Sunday Morning paid tribute to Channing yesterday during its program. The show aired clips from past interviews, as well as productions Channing was in, including Hello, Dolly!...
Second Generation Vocalist James Torm Announces Release of Christmas Singles from Legendary Torm Songbook
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017 Second Generation Vocalist James Torm , Son of Legendary Vocalist Mel Torm , Announces Release of Christmas Singles from Legendary Torm Songbook...
VIDEO: On This Day, February 7- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG Composer, Eubie Blake
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2018 On this day, we celebrate the birth of the legendary and history-making composer, Eubie Blake....
VIDEO: FOX Shares A Sneak Peek of Tonight's SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO Finale
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO is a one-hour weekly series, featuring Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey as host. Set to debut during the 2017-2018 season, it is a reimagining of the classic talent showcase series. Featured in the series are elements from the Apollo's legendary Amateur Night – the ...
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Berkeley Rep's AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
by Julie Musbach - September 02, 2017 Berkeley Rep's newest musical AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF OF THE TEMPTATIONS started previews on August 31. Go behind the scenes and hear from director Des McAnuff, writer Dominique Morisseau, choreographer Sergio Trujillo, and more as they discuss bringing this show to life....
Fatima Jones Tapped To Lead Apollo Theater Communications Team
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2018 Announced today, arts PR executive and cultural strategist Fatima Jones will join the legendary Apollo Theater as the Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications to lead their communications and social media team. Starting on July 9, Jones will work closely with the organization's leader...
Neil Patrick Harris to Produce and Perform at WIGSTOCK Drag Festival in New York City
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2018 The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock....
Bonnaroo 2018 Tickets On Sale Now
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2018 Tickets for the legendary Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival are available now! Attendees can explore the once-in-a-lifetime experience and learn the basics of planning their trip...
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Honored With Trailblazer Award At The 2018 Nancy Lieberman Charities Dream Ball
by Macon Prickett - February 26, 2018 The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the annual Dream Ball Gala on Monday, February 19 at the Bomb Factory in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas. The gala is produced by Nancy Lieberman Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and educatio...
Another #1 Album from Eliane Elias With The Release Of New Album on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Chart
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2018 Music from Man of La Mancha, the new record from multi-GRAMMY®-winning pianist/singer/songwriter Eliane Elias, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Chart and #20 on Heatseekers just one week after its release via Concord Records. This is not the first #1 Jazz Album for Elias. In 2017, her r... |