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In the process of assuring fans that Sheridan Smith's portrayal of the iconic 'Fanny Brice' will be all her own when Funny Girl opens at Menier Chocolate Factory this November, the Daily Mail has revealed more of the musical's cast!
The 2015-2016 season at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a nonstop series of performances by show biz legends and super-hot headliners from Broadway to Hollywood, from the TV screen to many of the world's hottest nightclubs and most impressive concert stages. In addition to legendary singers, actors, magicians and more, the Kravis Center is also presenting some of the world's most exciting and highly acclaimed dancers and dance companies.
This weekend, October 15 - 17, the Schimmel Center at Pace University presents a revival and newly choreographed version of SWANGO: The Theatrical Dance Experience.
Following a sold-out engagement at London's Hippodrome, San Francisco native Holly Penfield makes her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut with her acclaimed show, HOLLY PENFIELD SINGS JUDY GARLAND today, October 15 at 8 p.m. Penfield will present the songs of the legendary Judy Garland in her own inimitable style.
Today through Saturday, October 15th-17th, the Schimmel Center at Pace University presents a revival of SWANGO: The Theatrical Dance Experience. Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2005, SWANGO: The Theatrical Dance Experience features a book by Tony Award winning playwright, Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), based on a concept by choreographers Mariela Franganillo (Forever Tango) and Robert Royston (Swing!) Following in the tradition of West Side Story, this contemporary, Romeo and Juliet story depicts a unique fusion of dance, romance, revelry and rivalry within and between two different worlds. In one evening we see the tale of two lovers; the girl from the sultry world of Argentine Tango, the boy from the lively arena of West Coast Swing. When the lovers conquer their differences, they create the harmonic fusion of Swing and Tango.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BWW Chicago Awards are taking submissions! Plus there's a CST cast album, a new 'Gypsy,' 'Show Boat' on TV, and the 'My Fair Lady' film in theaters. Davenport's has interesting shows, a new project gives us an unknown musical, CCT premieres one, Cult Camp stages an obscure one, and Broadway In Chicago announces its 2016 subscription series!
Below, check out his illustration of Eve Best, Kelly Reilly, and Clive Owen in Harold Pinter's OLD TIMES.
John Berg, the veteran Columbian Records art designer who was responsible for the iconic album covers of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and more, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11th
Three Cat Productions is excited to announce its third full season, three world premieres of new works by Chicago playwrights, produced in partnership with the Chicago Park District's Berger Park Cultural Center at 6205 N. Sheridan Road. The 2015/16 season kicks off in fall with Death in a Beulah, a play by Barbara Wells, about three 'transplants,' or African Americans who have escaped to the queer-friendly North Side. For the holidays, Three Cat presents Holiday Stories, nine playwrights explore what it means to be an outsider on the biggest, most commercial, and most televised event of the year! . Playwrights include David Bald, Hope Hommersand, Susan Lieberman, Paul Moulton, Paul Pasulka, Lisa Scott, Fouad Teymour, Helen Valenta, and Joe Weintraub. The season concludes in spring with the newly revised musical revue, At Mister Kelly's, about the history and music of Chicago's Rush Street's legendary night club with original music and lyrics by Gary Gimmestad. Tickets are now on sale at threecatproductions.com.
Legendary star of stage and screen, Barbra Streisand, will be the recipient of the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at their 2015 annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast
Among the guests stopping by for the event was funny lady Amy Poehler, who joined Black in a cover of the Bette Midler classic, The Rose.
Below, check out Ken Fallin's illustration of Daniel N. Durant (left), Andy Mientus (center), Camryn Manheim (left), Austin P. McKenzie and Sandra Mae Frank in Deaf West's Spring Awakening on Broadway!
3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Musicals and City Connection Entertainment proudly present TWINTASTIC, TWO BROTHERS 100 STARS! at the historic El Portal Mainstage Theatre, in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. Back by popular demand, this special 3 show only, engagement will be presented this weekend, October 9, 10, & 11, 2015.
The Segal Centre opens its 2015-16 Theatre Season with FUNNY GIRL, a celebrated musical about the public triumphs and private struggles of 1920's stage star, Fanny Brice. Powerhouse performer Gabi Epstein steps into the role of Fanny Brice, joined by a stellar 18-person cast.
Building on its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+11%), “The Goldbergs” won its 8:30 p.m. slot by 5% over “Survivor” (2.1/7 vs. 2.0/7).
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announces that incomparable superstar Barbra Streisand will be the 2015 addition to its Broadway Legends holiday ornament collection.
Telemundo airs the first ever 'Latin American Music Awards' tonight, October 8, 2015 at 9pm/8c from the prestigious Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.
Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 8 at 8 pm.
Desde el pasado 18 de septiembre, Dulcinea Juárez, Julia Möller y Eva María Cortés se suben al escenario del Teatro Alfil cada viernes, para ofrecer al público un cabaret con grandes dosis de humor, 'canallismo' y emotividad. Podrá verse y disfrutarse hasta el 6 de noviembre.
Arden best known for starring on Broadway in Bob Dylan and Twyla Tharp's musical The Times They Are A-Changin.' Additional Broadway credits include the Roundabout Theatre Company's presentation of the Deaf West Theatre sign-language production of Big River. Other credits include Ace, Swimming in the Shallows, Bare, Harold & Maude and It's Only Life Off-Broadway. Arden also joined Barbra Streisand during her world concert tour and appeared in the City Center Encores! staging of Juno.
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