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Cast Of JERSEY BOYS Perform In 'A Capitol Fourth' On PBS-TV 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2009


Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on PBS-TV's 'A Capitol Fourth' independence day concert celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings).

Ari Gold: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen Comes To Joes Pub 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009


ARI GOLD: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen of Broadway's HAIR, Sunday, June 28 at 9:30 PM 'steeped in sticky pop melodies, sing-along hooks, and butt-shakin' funk rhythms...solid radio-ready material!'- Billboard Magazine

Ari Gold: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen Comes To Joes Pub 6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 26, 2009


ARI GOLD: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen of Broadway's HAIR, Sunday, June 28 at 9:30 PM 'steeped in sticky pop melodies, sing-along hooks, and butt-shakin' funk rhythms...solid radio-ready material!'- Billboard Magazine

Shoshana Bean Appears In FLIPPED At Birdland 6/22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2009


Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the appearance of Broadway's Shoshana Bean in ?Flipped!? on Monday, June 22 at 7pm. The evening is part of the award-winning Broadway at Birdland concert series.

Freeman, Goldberg, Franklin, Latifah, Groban And More Set For Nelson Mandela Day Concert 7/18
by Charlie Piane - Jun 21, 2009


46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation today announced that Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, T-Pain, Gloria Gaynor, Jesse Clegg and Whoopi Goldberg will join the lineup of artists performing at the Mandela Day concert celebration on July 18th, Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. The concert originally announced for Madison Square Garden will now be held at historic Radio City Music Hall. The additional performers will join Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Dave Stewart, Josh Groban and Jesse McCartney, along with Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo and many more.

Cast Of JERSEY BOYS Perform In 'A Capitol Fourth' On PBS-TV 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2009


Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on PBS-TV's 'A Capitol Fourth' independence day concert celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings).

Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events For June Thru December
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 17, 2009


Olympia Entertainment Upcoming Events: Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe

Review & Photo Coverage: Shoshana Bean Bares Her 'Soul' At The Ford Amphitheatre
by LA News Desk - Jun 17, 2009


Over the years, Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean has become synonymous with the word 'soulful'. Equipped with the effortlessness of Mariah Carey, the power of Whitney Houston, and the attitude of Beyoncé Knowles, it's no wonder her first solo album 'Superhero' went to #5 on iTunes' R&B charts (making it the only independent album to make the top 100).

Alabama Shakespeare Rocks Out With BEEHIVE, Features Biggest Hits Of '60s 7/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2009


It?s our party?and we?ll rock if we want to. This summer, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Beehive, a honey of a show featuring the biggest hits of the 1960s, beginning July 10.

SHOSHANA BEAN SINGS STREISAND at Ford Amphitheatre; Kicks off L.A. PRIDE 6/11
by BWW - Jun 11, 2009


On Thursday, June 11 at 8:30pm, Upright Cabaret presents Broadway and Wicked star Shoshana Bean in Shoshana Sings Streisand, a Happening at the Ford, a two-part concert event under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood.

Olympia Entertainment Announces Upcoming Events: Concerts, Tours & More
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009


Olympia Entertainment announces upcoming events for 2009 in Detroit.

Kenny G Returns To The Orleans Showroom 7/10-7/12
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009


The world's most renowned saxophonist, Kenny G, returns to The Orleans Showroom July 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.

SHOSHANA BEAN SINGS STREISAND at Ford Amphitheatre; Kicks off L.A. PRIDE 6/11
by BWW - Jun 7, 2009


On Thursday, June 11 at 8:30pm, Upright Cabaret presents Broadway and Wicked star Shoshana Bean in Shoshana Sings Streisand, a Happening at the Ford, a two-part concert event under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood.

SHOSHANA BEAN SINGS STREISAND at Ford Amphitheatre; Kicks off L.A. PRIDE 6/11
by BWW - May 30, 2009


On Thursday, June 11 at 8:30pm, Upright Cabaret presents Broadway and Wicked star Shoshana Bean in Shoshana Sings Streisand, a Happening at the Ford, a two-part concert event under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood.

Shoshana Bean Appears In FLIPPED At Birdland 6/22
by Reynard Loki - May 28, 2009


Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the appearance of Broadway's Shoshana Bean in ?Flipped!? on Monday, June 22 at 7pm. The evening is part of the award-winning Broadway at Birdland concert series.

Hart House Theatre Announces Season Including JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA 9/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader, is proud to announce its 90th Anniversary Season featuring the return of the smash-hit, Jerry Springer-The Opera opening September 24th, 2009.

Christine Martucci Holds A Sneak Peak/Launch Party For BREAKFAST WITH JANIS 7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Hailed by critics and audiences as one of New Jersey's most energetic and captivating live performers, Christine Martucci presents a special Sneak Peek and Launch Party for her original new musical Breakfast with Janis. Special guests include the Bob Burger Band, the Mike Montrey Band, the Linda Chorney Band, and guest host comic Amy Beckerman.

Tony Nominee Jill O'Hara Performs Selections From Her CD 6/3 At Barnes & Noble
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Praised by Backstage Magazine for 'one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality' award winning vocalist and actress Jill O'Hara, the Tony nominee from the Broadway musical Promises, Promises, will be performing selections from her first CD release in fifteen years Alone Together.

Jill O'Hara Releases New CD And Performs At Bacharach Tribute 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2009


Praised by Backstage Magazine for 'one of those rare voices with a soothing, almost hypnotic quality' award winning vocalist and actress Jill O?Hara, the original female lead in the Burt Bacharach-Hal David-Neil Simon Broadway musical Promises, Promises, reunites with Burt Bacharach at the annual spring gala for 92nd Street Y. What The World Needs Now?The Music of Burt Bacharach will take place at Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, Monday, May 18. Jill introduced the Bacharach/David pop classics I?ll Never Fall In Love Again, Knowing When To Leave and Whoever You Are I Love You. O?Hara went on to win a Tony nomination, the Theater World Award and New Jersey Journal Award for Best Actress In A Musical, while the cast album earned a Grammy Award. The concert event will also feature performances by Dionne Warwick, Sarah Dash and Elvis Costello. Proceeds from the Spring Gala support the 92nd Street Y's myriad of programs. Tickets are available by calling 212-415-5488 or online at www.92Y.org.

Butler, Colella, Gets & Kudisch Among Guests for 'When You're Good to Mama' Benefit 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2009


When Your Good to Mamma is a new benefit concert with some of Broadway's best performing songs that even those not familiar with Broadway will love. This concert will honor the unique relationships between LGBT people and their mother's. This new benefit concert is sure to become a staple in the community.

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