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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.

Linda Eder NOW Comes To RRazz Room Concert Series At Marines Memorial
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2011

Linda Eder reunites with Frank Wildhorn on the new album, NOW, marking the musical return of this legendary team. ...


2011 Tony Awards: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Win 'Best Book of a Musical'
by BWW Special Coverage - June 12, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM....


The Van Wezel Hosts Tom Wopat and Linda Eder, 2/24
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 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...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


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....


Kravis Center Offers Amazing Stars And Shows In February And March
by Beau Higgins - January 21, 2011

Highlights Include the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Michael Feinstein, Dudu Fisher, Kathy Griffin, Shirley MacLaine, Jackie Mason, Peking Acrobats, Itzhak Perlman, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Spri...


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 4/5-4/16
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2011

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 2011 season with the debut of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from April 5 through...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Linda Eder NOW Comes To RRazz Room Concert Series At Marines Memorial
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 26, 2011

Linda Eder reunites with Frank Wildhorn on the new album, NOW, marking the musical return of this legendary team. ...


WXEL Presents Premiere Of ED SULLIVAN's Comedy Legends
by Beau Higgins - June 12, 2011

Produced by TJ Lubinsky, who previously produced the popular DooWop and My Music specials on PBS, ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will feature clips of many of America's comedy legends, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack ...


The Cabaret at IN's Columbia Club Presents Linda Eder, 6/22 & 23
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

With a career spanning over two decades and accolades as "one of the greatest contemporary solo voices of our time," Linda Eder brings her one-woman show to The Cabaret....


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


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. ...


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Launch the Irish Season in Kansas City at Harrah's, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns...


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...


Kravis Center Offers Dazzling Show Biz Greats In January And February
by Beau Higgins - January 07, 2011

Highlights Include Michael Bolton, Vic Damone, Michael Feinstein, Roberta Flack, Dudu Fisher, Whoopi Goldberg, Shirley MacLaine, Peking Acrobats, Don Rickles & Joan Rivers, Jake Shimabukuro, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Forever Plaid, Tango Inferno, NETw...


2010 State Theatre Holiday Season Schedule Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 19, 2010

The State Theatre in Easton, PA will present the following performances during the 2010 Holiday Season. All shows are on sale now by calling 1-800-999-STATE, on the web at www.statetheatre.org or in person at the Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton....


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


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...


Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran Passes Away at 58
by Robert Diamond - February 05, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away today at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident. Close friend and attorney for many years, Mark Sendroff told us ...


World Premiere by Bacharach/Slater, SCOTTSBORO BOYS et al. Set for Old Globe in 2011-2012; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - May 06, 2011

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that The Old Globe will produce the World Premieres of four new plays and musicals in its 2011-12 Winter Season. The season will feature the World Premiere musicals Some Lovers by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Nobody ...


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Have West Coast Premiere at Old Globe; April 22-June 3, 2012
by Robert Diamond - May 04, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com has excitedly learned that fresh from it's 12 Tony nominations this morning, The Scottsboro Boys will make its west coast premiere from April 22-June 3, 2012 at The Old Globe in San Diego. ...


The Irish Tenors Celebrate The Season At The Orpheum Theatre 12/10
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 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....


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....


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...






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