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VIDEO: Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Over the Rainbow' From 'Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios'

Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios – an all-new performance of his groundbreaking tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios celebrates the legendary Garland’s 100th birthday. Watch the visualizer for the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates now.

THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center

Enjoy the music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members! Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street are the musicians who performed with Billy Joel in the 1970s and 1980s and were heard on albums such as The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain. 

Eisemann Center Welcomes The Lords Of 52nd Street This Summer

This summer, the Eisemann Center invites you to experience the legendary music of Billy Joel as performed by his original band members. Featuring Richie Cannata on tenor saxophone, Liberty DeVito on drums and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar, The Lords of 52nd Street recorded and performed with the “Piano Man” for many years – and now, they're headed to Richardson to play the Eisemann Center on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 8 PM. Hear all your favorite songs, such as “Piano Man,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Movin' Out,” and many more!  

Laura Benanti, Mx Justin Vivian Bond & More to Join Rufus Wainwright for City Winery Shows

Today, Wainwright and his band announced that the performances will feature special guests including Laura Benanti (June 5), Mx Justin Vivian Bond (June 8), and Molly Ringwald (June 10), with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Rufus Wainwright Announces 'Rufus Does Judy At Capitol Studios'

Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, an all-new performance of his tribute to Judy Garland, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, recorded last year at Los Angeles’ famed Capitol Studios. Watch the music video for 'The Man That Got Away' now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

BWW Interview: Grammy Award-Winner Paul Shaffer Talks Career, Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award & More

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will honor world-renowned singer, composer, comedian, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Shaffer with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 'Together We Celebrate' Annual Gala. 

Photo Coverage: Peter Cincotti Plays Birdland

Peter Cincotti owned the piano in Birdland last night and it wasn’t because his name was temporarily affixed to the legendary 7 foot Yamaha for his engagement.   Imagine Billy Joel, Harry Connick Jr., Lang Lang, Manilow, and Jerry Lee Lewis on the same piano bench and it will give you an idea of the kind of exciting music at a Cincotti performance. 

Flamenco Dancer Karen Ruimy Returns To The Stage In The World Premiere Of WHEN JAZZ MEETS FLAMENCO at Lilian Baylis Studio

When Jazz Meets Flamenco sees renowned Flamenco dancer Karen Ruimy return to the stage with fellow Flamenco Dancer Paco Hidalgo Calero and Jazz Dancer Lyndon Lloyd.  

Exclusive: Matthew Morrison Sings 'Singin' In The Rain' With Seth Rudetsky; Concert Re-Airs Tonight at 8pm!

Matthew Morrison's concert, as part of the Seth Concert Series, premiered today at 3pm and re-airs tonight at 8pm. Check out a clip from the concert below, featuring Matthew singing 'Singin' In The Rain'!

BWW Exclusive: Melissa Errico Sings 'The Way He Makes Me Feel' From LEGRAND AFFAIR (DELUXE EDITION)

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legrand Affair (Deluxe Edition) from Tony Award-nominated singer, actress and writer Melissa Errico on Friday, November 8. The track a?oeThe Way He Makes Me Feela?? will be available to customers who pre-order the album starting on Friday, October 25.

VIDEO: Elaine Paige Reflects on Being A Part of a 'Renaissance' of British Theatre

Britain's first lady of musical theatre Elaine Paige is downunder this winter, with three more concerts coming up in Australia. Below, watch as she stops by Studio 10 to chat about creating some of theatres most iconic roles, and reflects on being back in Sydney!

VIDEO: Melissa Errico Unveils Black & White Music Video for New Single 'Hurry Home'

Every great songwriter needs great interpreters. With the special digital release today of her new single 'Hurry Home' by Ghostlight Records, Melissa Errico returns to her role as interpreter of acclaimed French composer and songwriter, the multiple-Oscar-winning Michel Legrand (films include Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Thomas Crown Affair). An intimate music video has also been created for this digital release, directed by Gary Gardner (who has shot videos for musical artists like Macklemore, Mos Def and Lenny Kravitz) - check it out below!

In April 2014, Melissa Errico returned to 54 Below for the first time since the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Audiences were treated to great music and tales about 'the business' of an embarrassingly successful career, which has taken her from stage to screen and to television and recordings... all the while, spinning plates for all her passions.

Matthew Morrison and his musical director, Brad Ellis, performed a mash-up of Christmas songs on the UK show 'This Morning'. Check out the appearance below!

In celebration of this extraordinary legacy on the occasion of the series' 40th anniversary on PBS, a stellar roster of diverse alumni gather to share their personal stories of what Great Performances has meant to them, with reminiscences and performances by Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Don Henley, David Hyde Pierce, Josh Groban, Itzhak Perlman, Peter Martins, Patti Austin and Take 6, Met Opera star El?na Garan?a and Michael Buble. The evening, taped at Lincoln Center last November, will be televised on Great Performances, Friday, October 18 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Click below to watch a preview!

Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Tony-nominated actor Matthew Morrison is out with his second studio album, “Where It All Began.” He stopped by NBC's 'Today' show this morning to perform one of the classic standards featured on the album, “It Don't Mean a Thing.” Check out the appearance below!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, legendary music producer Phil Ramone passed away on March 30, 2013. He was 72. Ramone was hospitalized in New York City earlier this month after suffering an aortic aneurysm. Throughout his notable career, Ramone worked with talents such as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and more.

'Joy Behar: Say Anything!' will welcome the legendary Liza Minnelli for the first time tonight, November 20. Minnelli will be a guest on the Current TV program to talk about her new CD Liza Minnelli Live At The Winter Garden which was released earlier this year and her year-long tour which concludes on December 13 & 14 at the Segerstrom Center For the Arts in Costa, Mesa, CA. Check out a clip from the episode below!

The legendary Liza Minnelli, who just took her latest concert tour 'Confessions' to Canada with a critcally-acclaimed appearance at the Montreal Jazz Festival, appeared on the premiere episode of ABC's new daytime series GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA on July 9th. The Academy-award winning actress talked about her new CD 'Liza Minnelli Live At The Winter Garden,' which was recently released by Masterworks Broadway, and sang 'New York, New York.' Watch her performance below!