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Pinkie Washington Presents ELLA AND HER FELLAS at LA's M Bar, 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2012

Cabaret and Jazz vocal stylist, New York and Los Angeles actor/singer - Pinkie Washington will perform her original cabaret show, ELLA AND HER FELLAS - the story behind icon - saluting Ella Fitzgerald, at the M BAR HOLLYWOOD, this Sunday, July 15, at 7 p.m., at the M Bar in Hollywood, Calif....


Syfy Orders Fourth Season of HAVEN
by Tyler Peterson - November 09, 2012

Syfy's hit series Haven, the #1 cable program among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 in its Friday 10-11PM (ET/PT) time period (based on Live +7 data), will return for a fourth season of 13 new episodes in 2013, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President, Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head, Origi...


Asbury Shorts to Screen 'Short Film Concert' at Bridgeport's Bijou Theatre, 8/23
by Kristin Salaky - August 13, 2013

Asbury Shorts, New York City's longest running short film exhibition, presents its acclaimed touring "Short Film Concert" at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport....


Abingdon Theatre Company Continues New Family Series with THE HUDSON RIVER MUMMERS, 12/15
by Sierra Fox - December 06, 2012

The Hudson River Mummers, led by Henry Chapin (New York Revels at Symphony Space), will take to the June Havoc Stage at Abingdon Theatre Company (312 West 22nd Street) on December 15 at 2pm. Admission is free. This 25-year old troupe performs all over the tri-state area, celebrating the shortest day...


Author Pens Story Despite Muscle Disease in FAMILY LIFE
by Christina Mancuso - June 11, 2013

From author Renae, a “completely pure, completely honest” woman who has enthusiastically lived with several different “families” and courageously suffered different illnesses, Family Life is a stirring story about family and friendship, love and support amidst sickness and suffering. What stands out...


Puppet This Presents MANOS HANDS OF FELT, 4/1-16
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2011

Can puppets really make _anything_ better? Puppet This intends to find out! This spring we'll run the Worst Movie of All Time through our felt-y filter to create MANOS - THE HANDS OF FELT....


STAGE TUBE: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS' Richard Schiff Reveals Alexandra Silber's 'The West Wing Song'!
by Stage Tube - November 11, 2012

Glengarry Glen Ross star Richard Schiff, who also played 'Toby Ziegler' on NBC's 'The West Wing', has finally released Broadway and West End star Alexandra Silber's rendition of 'The West Wing Song'. Watch Silber set her own lyrics to W.G. Snuffy Walden's 'West Wing' theme, as well as a short confes...


The Who to Play Las Vegas' The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2012

THE WHO, one of rock's legendary and defining bands, have announced a major North American arena tour where they'll perform their iconic 1973 double album QUADROPHENIA in its entirety, along with a selection of WHO classics. The critically acclaimed QUADROPHENIA marked the British band's second rock...


MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 11, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street)....


Puppet This Presents MANOS HANDS OF FELT, 4/1-16
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2011

Can puppets really make _anything_ better? Puppet This intends to find out! This spring we'll run the Worst Movie of All Time through our felt-y filter to create MANOS - THE HANDS OF FELT....


Puppet This And ETC Present MANOS- THE HANDS OF FELT
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2011

Can puppets really make _anything_ better? Puppet This intends to find out! This spring they'll run the Worst Movie of All Time through their felt-y filter to create MANOS - THE HANDS OF FELT....


BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Coming to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2011

According to the NY Times, Lynne Nottage's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK, which ran at SEcond stage theatre this past spring might make its way into the Fall 2011 Broadway line-up. Producer Elizabeth I. McCann revealed that she has accquired the rights to the show, and is currently searching for inve...


The Who to Play Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, 11/24
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2012

The Who, one of rock's legendary and defining bands, have announced a major North American arena tour to include a performance at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. where they'll perform their iconic 1973 double album Quadrophenia in its entirety, along with a selection of Who cla...


Rebuilding NYC after Superstorm Sandy Set for THIRTEEN's MetroFocus, 6/19
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

The next edition of MetroFocus looks at the $20 billion plan proposed by Mayor Bloomberg to strengthen New York City's defenses and infrastructure in the wake of Superstorm Sandy....


BWW Reviews: San Jose Finds a Rare Pearl in Bizet's THE PEARL FISHERS
by Harmony Wheeler - September 17, 2012

Google the "Pearl Fishers Duet" and you'll find almost every famous opera singer has sung the exquisitely beautiful song. It's the type of song that makes it to Hollywood, but that you recognize when you hear it. But many don't recognize the story behind it, one that plays out in a three-act opera t...


'American Restoration' Series Premieres Tonight on History
by TV News Desk - April 15, 2011

Think you can't turn back the hands of time? At Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada, they do it every day. Customers bring in their own pieces of history; dusty, oddball artifacts beyond repair - perhaps a 1940's Pepsi dispenser or a Prohibition-era slot machine - and come away with a restored ...


Chickenfoot Confirms UK Release Dates For New Album 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 30, 2011

Chickenfoot, featuring guitar hero Joe Satriani, frontman Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and world renowned drummer Chad Smith, have confirmed multiple UK release dates and formats for their highly anticipated second album Chickenfoot III, the follow-up to 2009's award-winning...


STAGE TUBE: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS' Richard Schiff Reveals Alexandra Silber's 'The West Wing Song'!
by Stage Tube - November 11, 2012

Glengarry Glen Ross star Richard Schiff, who also played 'Toby Ziegler' on NBC's 'The West Wing', has finally released Broadway and West End star Alexandra Silber's rendition of 'The West Wing Song'. Watch Silber set her own lyrics to W.G. Snuffy Walden's 'West Wing' theme, as well as a short confes...


The Who Plays Las Vegas' The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013

THE WHO, one of rock's legendary and defining bands, have announced a major North American arena tour where they'll perform their iconic 1973 double album QUADROPHENIA in its entirety, along with a selection of WHO classics. The critically acclaimed QUADROPHENIA marked the British band's second rock...


Ryan Murphy Talks GLEE Spinoff, 'Firings' and More
by Kelsey Denette - July 28, 2011

There have been many questions regarding the fate of three of GLEE's main characters: Rachel (played by Broadway veteran Lea Michele), Finn (Cory Monteith) and Kurt (Chris Colfer). So what's the story behind the depature - or lack thereof - of GLEE's stars?...


Roy Orbison's 'Candy Man' Song Commemorated In Limited Edition Replica Ad
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2013

To commemorate the success of the runaway hit, Orbison's estate has issued a replica of the original ads placed in music industry publications at the time of the song's release in 1961....


STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Cast Performs Medley on GMA!
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2013

Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of the Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL performed live on "Good Morning America" this morning from the heart of Times Square. Check out the full medley below!...


Asbury Shorts to Screen 'Short Film Concert' at Bridgeport's Bijou Theatre, 8/23
by Kristin Salaky - August 13, 2013

Asbury Shorts, New York City's longest running short film exhibition, presents its acclaimed touring "Short Film Concert" at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport....


RDT to Present MISSA BREVIS: NEXUS OF FAITH, ART AND WAR, 10/2
by Molly Tracy - September 11, 2013

In Repertory Dance Theatre's fall show LEGACY, a significant piece of history is being commemorated: the rise of a near-devastated people from the ashes of World War II. "Missa Brevis" is more than a dance, it calls to mind how humans navigate faith, art and war....


VIV! Returns to Edge Theatre, Now thru 2/17
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013

Edge Theatre presented Viv! (The Story behind the Legend of Vivien Leigh) in Houston in December, but the show is having an exciting afterlife. It returns to Houston with the original cast the following Valentine Day weekend, suitably enough, since the love of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier was o...






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