VIDEO: Devin Velez Performs DREAMGIRLS 'Listen' on American Idol
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013 All eyes were on Devin Velez last night when he performed a stunning version of Beyonce's 'Listen' from the soundtrack album of 2006's musical film DREAMGIRLS. As an added surprise, the talented singer suddenly changed to Spanish lyrics midway through the song! Check out the performance below....
I'M TAWKIN' HERE: STORYTELLING WITH A NEW YAWK ACCENT to Launch Five Boro Story Project, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013 Marking the launch of the Five Boro Story Project, producer Bridget Bartolini, author/performer Michele Carlo, and filmmaker Heather Quinlan have come together to present 'I'm Tawkin' Here: Storytelling with a New Yawk Accent,' a citywide celebration of New York storytellers and musicians....
VIDEO: IDOL's Zoanette Earns Standing 'O' With Lion King's 'Circle of Life'
by Caryn Robbins - February 28, 2013 On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, 20-year-old Zonette Johnson from Tulsa, OK brought the judges to their feet and Nicki Minaj to tears with her stirring rendition of The Lion King's 'The Circle Of Life.' Check out the performance below!...
Brooklyn & Watchful Eye Host Kick-Off of NYC 2010 Stepping Up in Faith for HIV & AIDS
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 09, 2010 On Monday, July 12, Brooklyn Borough President, Hon. Marty Markowitz leads off the 2010 City-wide 'Stepping Up In Faith For HIV and AIDS' week of events that run from Sunday, July 11 to Saturday, July 17....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Teri Polo Stars in Hallmark Channel's A TASTE OF ROMANCE Premiering 1/14
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2012 Culinary styles clash when a classically trained chef falls for a laidback cook in A TASTE OF ROMANCE a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Saturday, January 14 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C)....
PEOPLE.COM Launches Sexiest Man and Woman on TV Poll; To Be Announced During EMMYS Red Carpet
by Robert Diamond - September 18, 2012 People.com is launching its first-ever Sexiest Man and Woman on TV poll. Users will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite of five male and five female finalists chosen by PEOPLE's editorial staff. Voting begins today on www.people.com, www.emmys.com and www.abc.com, and will continue unti...
A.C.T. Hosts Summer Training Congress For Professional Actor Training
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2011 The Summer Training Congress (STC)-American Conservatory Theater's summer training program for professional actors-now in its 39th season-is gearing up for its 2011 session with the application deadline fast approaching on May 27, 2011 (for the five-week intensive), and June 17, 2011 (for the two-we...
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Perform at MAC Aug 19
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2011 “Steve Martin‘s 2009 collection, The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo earned the veteran actor not only a Grammy but the respect of the close knit bluegrass community. ...
City Parks Foundation Presents 'SummerStage APAP Showcase' With Bebel Gilberto & Gregory Porter, 1/5
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2012 City Parks Foundation announced the SummerStage APAP Showcase, a special event taking place at the Highline Ballroom on Thursday, January 5, 2012. The showcase will feature Brazilian superstar, Bebel Gilberto and acclaimed jazz vocalist, Gregory Porter as well as other guests for a special night of ...
The Mirage Welcomes Steve Martin, 4/29-30
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2011 One of the most diversified performers of our time, Steve Martin will debut his musical talent on the five-string banjo at The Mirage Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 inside the Terry Fator Theatre. The multi-talented GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning actor, comedian and musician will take the...
VIDEO: Devin Velez Performs DREAMGIRLS 'Listen' on American Idol
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2013 All eyes were on Devin Velez last night when he performed a stunning version of Beyonce's 'Listen' from the soundtrack album of 2006's musical film DREAMGIRLS. As an added surprise, the talented singer suddenly changed to Spanish lyrics midway through the song! Check out the performance below....
Barrington Stage Develops Partnership to Implement BSC’s iCritic in New Initiative
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2011 On Monday, October 10, five projects that offer innovative models for local arts journalism received funding and were named finalists of the Knight Foundation/National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Community Arts Journalism Challenge, founded this summer to find new ways to use technology to inform a...
Five Selected Fans to Become 'Hawaii Five-0' Social Media Ambassadors
by Kelsey Denette - July 26, 2011 CBS Television Studios (@CBSTVStudios) announced today the Ultimate HAWAII FIVE-0 fan contest, where five lucky winners will become social media ambassadors for HAWAII FIVE-0 and win a trip to Hawaii....
Pride Films & Plays announces Five Finalists in Great Gay Screenplay Contest
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2010 Pride Films & Plays (PFP) announces the five screenplays with GLBT themes or characters that have been named finalists in the first Great Gay Screenplay Contest. The five screenplays will be performed as staged readings during the Great Gay Screenplay Weekend, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and Sunday...
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Puppets from Theater 2020's COMEDY OF ERRORS
by James T Harding - June 05, 2012 Theater 2020's free family friendly production of William Shakespeare's 'THE COMEDY OF ERRORS' will be performed in the gorgeous Brooklyn Bridge Park, right by the water at Pier One on Saturday, June 9th at 7pm and on Sunday, June 10th at 7pm....
I'M TAWKIN' HERE: STORYTELLING WITH A NEW YAWK ACCENT to Launch Five Boro Story Project, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013 Marking the launch of the Five Boro Story Project, producer Bridget Bartolini, author/performer Michele Carlo, and filmmaker Heather Quinlan have come together to present 'I'm Tawkin' Here: Storytelling with a New Yawk Accent,' a citywide celebration of New York storytellers and musicians....
Ojai-5 Comes to Ojai WordFest 3/19-27
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2011 Theater buffs will have a chance to see five plays emerge from idea to performance in one day of organized artistic mayhem....
Swimmers Face-Off at Five Borough Championship Meet, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2010 On Saturday, August 7th, more than 500 swimmers from Parks & Recreation's eleventh annual Swim Team Training Program will compete in teams by borough, in various swimming events at the Five Borough Swimming Championships....
Joey Calveri Takes Over as 'Stacee Jaxx' in ROCK OF AGES Today
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2012 Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical Rock of Ages have announced that Joey Calveri, who currently plays the ensemble role of Joey Primo, will step into the spotlight as wild rock idol Stacee Jaxx beginning today, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Teri Polo Stars in Hallmark Channel's A TASTE OF ROMANCE Premiering 1/14
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2012 Culinary styles clash when a classically trained chef falls for a laidback cook in A TASTE OF ROMANCE a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Saturday, January 14 (9p.m. ET/PT, 8C)....
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Perform at MAC Aug 19
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2011 “Steve Martin‘s 2009 collection, The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo earned the veteran actor not only a Grammy but the respect of the close knit bluegrass community. ...
The Mirage Welcomes Steve Martin, 4/29-30
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2011 One of the most diversified performers of our time, Steve Martin will debut his musical talent on the five-string banjo at The Mirage Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 inside the Terry Fator Theatre. The multi-talented GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning actor, comedian and musician will take the...
Lillie's Q Now Selling Boxed BBQ Sauce Sets
by Kelsey Denette - December 16, 2011 Lillie's Q, where chef/owner Charlie McKenna serves award-winning competition BBQ along with Southern favorites and sides in Bucktown (1856 W North Ave), is now selling wooden boxed sets containing their housemade BBQ sauces....
VIDEO: Sterven Tyler Chats New Album on NBC's TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2012 Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and the band appeared on this morning's TODAY show on NBC to chat about their new album 'Music from Another Dimension.' The five-piece band have been together over 40 years. Noted band member Joey Kramer, 'When it comes to playing, we're on the same page.' The band returned ...
Pride Films and Plays Kicks Off Second Great Gay Screenplay Contest
by Lauren Wolman - April 16, 2011 Pride Films and Plays is proud to announce the launch of the second annual Great Gay Screenplay Contest. This contest seeks new screenplays that not only speak to the LGBT community, but are essential viewing for our friends, family, and co-workers. ... |