Deniece Williams

Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Sets Fifth Anniversary Awards Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame will celebrate its milestone fifth anniversary with a two-day awards gala at the Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, DC Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025.

Review: FOOTLOOSE at NextStop Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg - May 21, 2025

NextStop’s production of 'Footloose' felt haphazard and emotionless, and what should have been a fun evening of theater and nostalgia was instead entirely lackluster.

Photos: Norm Lewis, Liz Callaway & More Attend Final Johnny Mathis Concert at bergenPAC
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate the final concert of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis' 'The Voice of Romance' at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey. Take a look at photos from the event!

WBTT Reveals Second 2024-2025 Young Artist Program Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce the second Young Artist Program showcase of the 2024-2025 season. Young WBTT artist Maicy Powell will present “Growing Pains of a Young Lady” at WBTT.

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Lisa Dawn Miller Brings New Show to Herb Alpert's Vibrato In LA This March
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

Ron Miller (1932-2007), produces, hosts, and performs along with special guests including multi-award-winning composer Ken Hirsch, who wrote chart-topping hits with Ron including “I've Never Been to Me” and “If I Could,” and other hits which include “No One in the World,” (Anita Baker) and “Two Less Lonely People in the World” (Air Supply).

Lisa Dawn Miller to Present FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, THE SONGS OF RON MILLER at Herb Alpert's Vibrato
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024

Producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller will bring her new show, 'For Once in My Life, The Songs of Ron Miller' to Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FOOTLOOSE Debuts On 4K Ultra HD In Celebration Of The Film's 40th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023

The film features an exceptional supporting cast, including Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest, John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Chris Penn, along with a sensational soundtrack featuring Kenny Loggins, Shalamar, Deniece Williams, Bonnie Tyler, Quiet Riot, John Mellencamp, Foreigner, and more.

Video: Kevin Bacon Recreates FOOTLOOSE Dance to Celebrate the End of the Actors Strike
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Kevin Bacon took to social media to celebrate the end of the actors strike with a dance many may find familiar! The actor recreated an iconic scene from Footloose, in which he starred, to mark the end of the 118-day strike.

Presenting the West Coast Premiere of Roy Harris Bicentennial Symphony At The Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Grace Cutler - Jul 16, 2022

The MusicUNTOLD Orchestra and Los Angeles Master Chorale present the West Coast premiere of American composer Roy Harris’ Bicentennial Symphony.

Tony Award-Winning Producer Steve Fickinger Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022

Steve Fickinger, The Tony Award-winning producer who worked on shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King, and Newsies passed away suddenly last week. 

Flautist Nestor Torres Releases 'Thank You, Willie'
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022

Nestor's 18 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy® nominations, one Grammy® nomination and one Latin Grammy® Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval. Listen to the new single now!

Rock Star's Book Soars To The Stars In History Making  Outer Space Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2021

In a ground-breaking first-ever event, rock star turned author Michael-John Toste's book 'The Prophetic Matrix: Unlock The Secret Code To Your Destiny' became the first commercial literary work in history to make its debut in outer space prior to its global release on Earth.

Naomi Judd Inducted Into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 28, 2021

Judd joined other inaugural inductees, including Valerie Simpson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Roberta Flack, Tawatha Agee, Klymaxx, Deniece Williams, Jeri Keever 'Bunny' Hull and Veryl Howard.

NJPAC Backstage Series Anthony Hamilton, Redman and Deniece Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2021

NJPAC's In Your Living Room continues with 'NJPAC Backstage.'  “NJPAC Backstage” is a series of celebrity interviews with renowned and beloved artists who will share their intimate stories of performing and how they are coping during this pandemic.

More Celebrities Join 6ABC DUNKIN' THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020

6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, rings in the holiday season with its 10-year title sponsor Dunkin for the “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Celebration,” on Thursday, Nov. 26 (8:30 a.m. EST).

DJ Jazzy Jeff, Carson Kressley & More Join ABC 6 DUNKIN' THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 19, 2020

6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, rings in the holiday season with its 10-year title sponsor Dunkin for the “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Celebration,” on Thursday, Nov. 26 (8:30 a.m. EST).

Top 10 Tunes with Kimber Elayne Sprawl
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Aug 14, 2020

Girl from the North Country star Kimber Elayne Sprawl shares with us her favorite tunes of quarantine!

Social Media Remembrances: Broadway and Hollywood Stars Mourn the Passing of Nick Cordero
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2020

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was incredibly saddened to report that Nick Cordero died at 41 years of age at Cedar-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles after 91 days in the hospital. Stars from the stage and screen are mourning Cordero's death with touching tributes on social media.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, June 16- with Rebecca Luker, Laura Osnes and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2020

Today (June 16) in live streaming: It's the Day of the Show Y'all is back, it's Christine Daae Day on Stars in the House and so much more!