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BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story Comes to South Africa in 2023 Photo BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story Comes to South Africa in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2022

Pieter Toerien presents a brand-new, full-scale stage production of the HIT rock 'n roll jukebox musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, LIVE onstage at the Artscape Opera House, from 28 March to 16 April, and The Teatro at Montecasino from 21 April to 28 May.

Album Review: Keep The Elizabeth Ward Land Album STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE A Photo Album Review: Keep The Elizabeth Ward Land Album STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE Always Within Reach
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 17, 2022

When she went into the studio to record her award-winning cabaret show, Elizabeth Ward Land documented her own genius as an artists, along with Linda Ronstadt's.

Listen: Elizabeth Ward Land's STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE:  THE SONGS OF LINDA Photo Listen: Elizabeth Ward Land's STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022

The new album from Broadway vocalist Elizabeth Ward Land – Still Within the Sound of My Voice: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt – has been released on CD and digital, and is now streaming!

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to Elizabeth Ward Land's 'Desperado' From Her Linda Ron Photo Exclusive: Get a First Listen to Elizabeth Ward Land's 'Desperado' From Her Linda Ronstadt Tribute Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2022

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to Elizabeth Ward Land's 'Desperado' from her Linda Ronstadt Tribute album out tomorrow! Listen here!

Elizabeth Ward Land Returns with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE - The Songs Of LI Photo Elizabeth Ward Land Returns with STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE - The Songs Of LINDA RONSTADT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2022

LML MUSIC has announced the release of the new album from Broadway vocalist Elizabeth Ward Land – Still Within the Sound of My Voice: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt – on CD and digital and streaming formats on Friday, July 15.

MTC Mainstage Brings Rock N' Roll To Fairfield County With This Legendary Production  Photo MTC Mainstage Brings Rock N' Roll To Fairfield County With This Legendary Production Of BUDDY " THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company concludes its 35th Anniversary Season with the rockin' and rollin' musical, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story by Alan James with music and lyrics by Buddy Holly.

THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit Photo THE CRICKETS to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of First Hit
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 8, 2022

The Crickets will celebrate the 65th anniversary of their very first hit song this year, “That’ll Be The Day,” the iconic rock and roll classic written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison (produced by Norman Petty, who also received songwriting credit). To help kick off the yearlong celebration, CBS Sunday Morning will air a profile on the band on January 9, 2022.

BWW Interview: Keaton Eckhoff of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at The King Center Photo BWW Interview: Keaton Eckhoff of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at The King Center
by Joseph Harrison - Nov 22, 2021

Did you know there are new Broadway tours coming to the space coast? The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida will kick off a new season of touring musicals with BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY on December 6th and 7th. Filling the famous shoes (and glasses) of the iconic Rock and Roll singer who left us too young will be Keaton Eckhoff. I caught up with Keaton to find out more about the show, his career and what it’s like singing (and playing) Buddy Holly’s groundbreaking music.

The San Antonio Broadway Theatre to Open With BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Photo The San Antonio Broadway Theatre to Open With BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021

The San Antonio Broadway Theatre has announced its inaugural production of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY! Performances begin Friday, September 24 and run through Sunday, September 26.

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero & Nelly Join Buddy Holly Biopic CLEAR LAKE Photo Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero & Nelly Join Buddy Holly Biopic CLEAR LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2020

Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero, and Nelly  have joined the cast of 'Clear Lake,' an upcoming Buddy Holly biopic, 

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STAGE TUBE: Backstage with BCP's BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, Helmed by Hunter Foster
by Stage Tube - Jul 5, 2016

Bucks County Playhouse's second production of the summer season, the high-energy Rock & Roll musical 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' directed by Tony nominee Hunter Foster with choreography by Lorin Latarro. This show been seen by over 22 million people worldwide, and is hailed as the most successful rock musical of all time. 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story' opened at Bucks County Playhouse (70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA) on June 25 and will run through July 16. Click below to go behind the scenes with the company of BCP's show!

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the MUNY!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 14, 2015

The Muny presents Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, beginning tonight, July 13, and running through July 20 at Forest Park. Written by Alan Janes, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, choreographed by Josh Walden and music directed by Michael Horsley. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production!