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Tune-in to your local PBS station for an amazing line-up of special programs. Watch these online previews and get a taste of what's scheduled.

The Irish Tenors Christmas Tour Comes To Sarasota 12/18
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2011

The Irish Tenors line-up of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan is back for an exclusive tour this coming Christmas holiday season, hitting the Van Wezel on Sunday, December 18 @ 7:00 PM....


Jessie Mueller, David Turner Join Cast of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Nicole Rosky - August 04, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. According to the NY Times, Jessie Muellerwill star opposite Harry Connick, Jr. ...


BWW Interviews: Lyn Stanley Talks About Her Road to Singing @ Sterling's
by Don Grigware - November 17, 2011

Singer Lyn Stanley will appear at Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's on Sunday November 27. She has an amazingly diversified background to share with us. Tell me about your background, which, I understand has taken a shift twice in totally divergent directions, from businesswoman to pro champion dan...


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 2/14-18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2012

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter/Spring 2012 season with the return of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from Februar...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Performs at Friends of Ireland Lunch Today in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013

Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns performed at the 2013 Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol today, March 19, 2013 as the guest of Speaker of the House John Boehner. Special guests included President Barack Obama, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny, as he makes his annual St. Patrick's Day vi...


The Irish Tenors Celebrate The Season At The Orpheum Theatre 12/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 16, 2011

Ranked as Ireland's premier ambassadors of song, The Irish Tenors are back for an exclusive tour this holiday season and they are coming to The Orpheum stage on Saturday evening, December 10 at 8:00 PM....


Pacific Symphony Presents VIDEO GAMES LIVE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013

Pacific Symphony puts on its game face and delves into the popular world of video games for a special summer concert, 'Video Games Live.' Created and produced by legendary video-game composer and industry icon, Tommy Tallarico, 'Video Games Live' is a multimedia concert experience featuring the best...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


Marcus Center Welcomes THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR, 11/25
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and The Irish Tenors are teaming up to help raise money for the Hunger Task Force during THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR that takes place this Sunday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. $10.00 from each ticket sold using t...


Karen Akers Sings Sondheim at San Francisco's The RRazz Room, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents cabaret singer and actress, KAREN AKERS in her critically acclaimed show "Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim." Featuring songs from Company, Follies, Sunday in the Park With George and more, the evening was called "ravishing, brilliant...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 24, 2013

Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV special tonight, featuring the five-time Tony Award-winning performer at her very, very best. McDonald an...


BSO SuperPops Presents Linda Eder, 11/8
by Kelsey Denette - October 24, 2012

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will welcome Linda Eder to the Music Center at Strathmore on November 8 at 8 p.m., who will perform "Songbirds," a program featuring the music of Lena Horne, Etta James, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Eva Cassidy and more. Note: The BSO does not perform on thi...


Karen Akers Sings Sondheim at San Francisco's The RRazz Room, 9/14-16
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents cabaret singer and actress, KAREN AKERS in her critically acclaimed show "Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim." Featuring songs from Company, Follies, Sunday in the Park With George and more, the evening was called "ravishing, brilliant...


Melissa Errico and More Set for Symphony Space's KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

Symphony Space will open its 2013-14 Music season with 'Kurt Weill on Broadway,' Monday, October 7 (8 pm) at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. The show takes place on the 70th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Weill's One Touch of Venus. Ted Chapin hosts a stellar cast featuring Melissa Errico, Bren...


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform at Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform at the Bell Cultural Events Center on Saturday, September 15, 2012 OLATHE, KS - Internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns will make his debut performance at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the Mid-America Nazarene University on Saturday, September 15, 2012 fro...


Harry Connick Jr.-Led ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER to Play St. James Theatre; Opens Dec. 11, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - June 29, 2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (mus...


The Van Wezel Hosts Tom Wopat and Linda Eder, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012

Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway (Jekyll & Hyde),standards, pop, country and jazz. Tom Wopat first came to public attention in the late '70s as the freewheeling Luke Duke on the legendary TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, an...


It's Official - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr. Are New AMERICAN IDOL Judges
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2013

Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling recording artist Jennifer Lopez returns to AMERICAN IDOL XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer, musician, songwriter, composer and film/television and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr....


Steven Van Zandt's Renegade Nation Co. Appoints Marc Brickman as Partner
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2013

Renegade Nation has announced the appointment of Emmy nominated Director, Producer, Designer and Artist, Marc Brickman, as a full partner in Renegade Management...


Anthony Kearns to Launch the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Harrah's North Kansas City will present Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish group, The Irish Tenors, for a special St. Patrick's Day concert on Saturday, March 3, 2012. ...


John Tesh And His Big Band Orchestra Comes To The State Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2011

John Tesh and his Big Band Orchestra of 14 performers will swing into the State Theatre for a concert of classic holiday tunes and piano favorites on Thursday, December 15th at 8 PM....


Anthony Kearns Sings at Maryland Democratic Party's Inaugural Ball Hosted by Gov. Martin O'Malley, 1/20
by Kelsey Denette - January 22, 2013

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Photo Flash: First Look at Joe Orrach in Odyssey Theatre's IN MY CORNER
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2013

A universal story, uniquely told. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents In My Corner, a singular new play byLizbeth Hasse and Joe Orrach that works boxing, tap dance and music into the story of a street smart, wise guy Puerto Rican kid from New York City who comes of age in the ring and at the barre. Je...


Frederica von Stade Makes her Only Northeast Appearance in Concord, 10/8
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011

World-acclaimed mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will perform at sampling of songs and arias from her illustrious career on Saturday, October 8, 8pm, at Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts. ...






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