La MaMa Presents LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL, 10/19-10/21
by Sierra Fox
- Sep 13, 2012
Noted Spanish multi-instrumentalist Nacho Arimany brings his Nacho Arimany Trio to La MaMa from October 19-21, with 'Landscapes of the Soul,' an evening of crosscultural sounds, jazz and multimedia.
1,000 to 1: THE CORY WEISSMAN STORY Signs David Henrie, Beau Bridges and Jean Louisa Kelly for Lead Roles
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 13, 2012
David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place) will play the lead in 1,000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story, the true story of a young basketball player who suffered a catastrophic stroke as a freshman at Gettysburg College but through determination and an indomitable spirit returned to the court for one remarkable moment in the last game of his senior year. The chances of him surviving the stroke at all were bleak. The odds of him returning to the court were astronomical. Multiple Emmy® nominee Beau Bridges (Without Warning: The James Brady Story, The Descendants) stars as the Gettysburg College basketball coach George Petrie and Jean Louisa Kelly (Mr. Holland's Opus, Yes, Dear) plays Cory's mother Tina, a physical therapist who became her son's partner in a long recovery.
Barbra Streisand MusicCares Tribute Concert Gets 11/13 DVD Release
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 12, 2012
Actress, singer, director, writer, composer, producer, designer, author, photographer and activist - Barbra Streisand defines the term "icon" in so many ways. On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares® Person of the Year.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Cheyenne Jackson & Laura Osnes Sing WEST SIDE STORY in PBS' FROM DUST TO DREAMS
by Stage Tube
- Jul 19, 2012
A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night of entertainment in 'From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts' in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday September 21st at 9pm ET/PT. Check out a sneak preview of Laura Osnes and Cheyenne Jackson singing 'Tonight' from West Side Story in the video below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Laura Osnes, Cheyenne Jackson, and More in DUST TO DREAMS Concert!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 18, 2012
A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night of entertainment in 'From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts' in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday September 21st at 9pm ET/PT.
BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the concert below!
Neil Patrick Harris to Host FROM DUST TO DREAMS Concert on PBS, 9/21
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 18, 2012
A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night of entertainment in 'From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts' in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday September 21st at 9pm ET/PT.
KC-Based 12th STREET JUMP Radio Program Features Jazz Greats
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 19, 2012
Jazz luminaries from Charlie Parker to Hank Jones, Arturo Sandoval to the Boswell Sisters will be celebrated this Summer and Fall on 12th STREET JUMP, public radio's jazz, blues and comedy jam. Recorded live! in Kansas City, where Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Big Joe Turner and other jazz greats got their starts, 12th STREET JUMP is broadcast weekly on twenty public radio stations around the country, as well as every Saturday night at midnight on 89.3FM KCUR, the home of 12th STREET JUMP.
Louis Armstrong House Museum Wins Partners in Preservation Funds
by Kelsey Denette
- Jun 19, 2012
Louis Armstrong House Museum was awarded $150,000 in discretionary funds from the Partners in Preservation (PIP) grant contest. The grant contest, sponsored by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was New York City's first-ever preservation contest. The funds awarded to LAHM will be used to help restore Louis's Garden. Louis Armstrong celebrated his 71st birthday in his beloved garden, and then passed away two days later.
Photo Flash: Carol Burnett, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison et al. at BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 5, 2012
Last night's star-studded event at the Geffen Playhouse and the pre-show host committee dinner at Los Angeles' The Backyard restaurant grossed over $1 million for the Geffen Playhouse's education, outreach and artistic initiatives. The fundraiser, honoring Hollywood legend Carol Burnett and Chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment Jim Gianopulos, was co-chaired by Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger and his wife, journalist Willow Bay. See below for photos from the event, featuring Burnett, Dick Van Dyke, Warren Beatty, Jane Lynch, Annette Bening, Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison and more!
TV Preview: Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow & More Honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David at the White House; Premieres on PBS Tonight, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis
- May 21, 2012
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.'
BroadwayWorld has just received preview clips of tonight's broadcast and brings them to you below! Click to watch Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow, Smokie Robinson and more honor the musical greats at the White House presentation and be sure to tune into PBS tonight for the full show.
Rumer to Release BOYS DON'T CRY in the US, 9/25
by Kelsey Denette
- May 21, 2012
Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced the U.S. release of her new album, 'BOYS DON'T CRY.' The collection -- which follows recent domestic release of the British singer/songwriter's acclaimed debut, 'SEASONS OF MY SOUL' -- arrives on these shores on September 25th.
TV: White House Burt Bacharach & Hal David Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert, 'In Performance at the White House', Airs Tonight on PBS, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis
- May 21, 2012
On May 8, The Library of Congress kicked off a series of events honoring Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, recipients of the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, culminating a special tribute delivered by President Barack Obama. The prize commemorates George and Ira Gershwin, the legendary American songwriting team whose extensive collection resides in the Library of Congress.
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.'
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