Jane Lynch, Kate Baldwin, Roslyn Kind & More Set for 54 Below in Coming Months
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 28, 2014
This April, May and June at 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.
Alan Gilbert to Conduct NY Premiere of Christopher Rouse's REQUIEM at 'Spring For Music' at Carnegie Hall, 5/5
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2014
Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic in the New York Premiere of The Marie-Josee Kravis Composer-in-Residence Christopher Rouse's Requiem with baritone Jacques Imbrailo, the Westminster Symphonic Choir directed by Joe Miller, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus directed by Dianne Berkun-Menaker. The concert, Monday, May 5, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., will open the Spring For Music festival at Carnegie Hall, for which North American orchestras are invited to present one-night-only performances of unusual programming.
JOHN LEGEND Performs Tonight at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 26, 2014
Nine-time Grammy-winning artist John Legend makes his debut performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall tonight, March 26, 2014 at 8 p.m. as part of his 2014 North American tour, 'An Evening with John Legend: The All of Me Tour.' The concert will feature John in an intimate and acoustic setting, highlighted by guitar/vocal accompaniment as well as a string quartet.
TV: Nun Wows Audience on Italy's THE VOICE, Sings NO ONE
by Courtnie Mele
- Mar 23, 2014
25 year old Sister Cristina Scuccia wowed the audience and judges of Italy's The Voice with her rendition of No One by Alicia Keys. The Huffington Post quotes her as saying, '"I came here because I have a gift and I want to share that gift. I am here to evangelize.' Check out the video of her performance below!
John Legend Kicks Off 2014 North American Tour Today in California
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 20, 2014
Nine-time Grammy Award winning artist John Legend has announced dates for his 2014 North American tour titled 'An Evening with John Legend: The All of Me Tour.' The tour which begins tonight, March 20th in Temecula, CA and goes through early June will feature John in an intimate and acoustic setting, highlighted by guitar/vocal accompaniment as well as a string quartet. Other stops on the tour will include a night at the prestigious Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA on March 26th as well the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY on May 31st.
InDepth InterView: Chris Gero On ELTON JOHN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO, Yamaha Entertainment Group, 88 Doc & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Mar 17, 2014
Today we are talking to the founder and Vice President of Yamaha Entertainment Group who single-handedly spearheaded the incentive to create a one-of-a-kind work of pianistic art for iconic Tony Award-winning rock legend Elton John to utilize in a spectacular new concert experience called THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO - the passionate and dedicated Chris Gero. Discussing all aspects of the impetus, development, design and actual building and subsequent employment of the technology created to craft the Million Dollar Piano itself, Gero sheds a light on the half-decade-spanning process of bringing the technological and artistic achievement to the stage and outlines Elton John's own participation in the project. Furthermore, Gero opens up about the new software developed for the project and how that has established a whole new avenue of live entertainment via the Yamaha Disklavier. On that note, Gero shares stories detailing his participation with various Disklavier showcase events and the possibilities afforded by the revolutionary new piano tech that will be spotlighted in his new documentary 88 - featuring performances by Elton John, Michael McDonald, Sara Bareilles, Jamie Collum and more. Additionally, Gero offers the 411 on Yamaha's participation in a wide range of specialty events, ranging from the silver piano Alicia Keys played on the Super Bowl to provided keys for Paul McCartney and more, as well as various Elton John charity benefits he has helmed over the years. All of that and much, much more in this behind the scenes look at the modern technical marvel that is Elton John's Million Dollar Piano and the man behind it!
Lin-Manuel Miranda's THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE Gets Spring Workshop at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 4, 2014
According to a casting breakdown, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE, a new musical by Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, will get a New York City workshop this spring. The project will be produced by the Public Theater and will feature direction by Thomas Kail, musical supervision by Alex Lacamoire and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler.
Atlas Music Signs Grammy Award Winner TOBY GAD
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 3, 2014
Atlas Music Publishing is pleased to announce a worldwide, multi-year co-publishing and creative advisor agreement with Grammy winner and hit song-writer, Toby Gad.
BLACK VIOLIN Returns to the Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 28, 2014
Black Violin returns to the Orpheum Theatre tonight, February 28th at 6:30 PM. Virtuoso violinists Kev and Wil B will inspire audiences once again as they prove that their hearts are as big and soulful as their sound.
BWAY-LIVE.COM Launches Online Streaming of Lea Salonga Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Oliver Oliveros
- Feb 24, 2014
BWAY-LIVE.COM, an online theater channel, announced today that it has launched the online streaming of Tony Award winner Lea Salonga's critically acclaimed New York show, 'Back to Before.' Re-titled for the webcast LEA SALONGA: LIVE AT THE ALLEN ROOM, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, the cabaret-style show was filmed in high definition (HD) before a live audience.
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