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Mary Gatchell to Play the Leddy Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016


Performing in concert at Leddy Center in Epping, Today, Sept. 30, at 7:30pm, Epping, NH native, Mary Gatchell is a dynamic singer, pianist, and songwriter.

THE WONDER YEARS: The Complete Sixth Season Out on DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2016


One of the most critically lauded sitcoms of the late 80s and early 90s, THE WONDER YEARS captured the angst of growing up in suburban middle-class America in the late '60s, as seen through the life and times of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage).

THE WONDER YEARS: The Complete Sixth Season Out on DVD 9/27
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2016


One of the most critically lauded sitcoms of the late 80s and early 90s, THE WONDER YEARS captured the angst of growing up in suburban middle-class America in the late '60s, as seen through the life and times of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage).

Mary Gatchell to Play the Leddy Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2016


Performing in concert at Leddy Center in Epping, Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30pm, Epping, NH native, Mary Gatchell is a dynamic singer, pianist, and songwriter.

Photo Flash: Trent Armand Kendall and Brass Illusion Bring THIS CRAZY LOVE to Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016


The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented Trent Armand Kendall and the band, Brass Illusion (under the direction of Marty Ash), in 'This Crazy Love' on the historic stage on August 29. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Trent Armand Kendall's THIS CRAZY LOVE Set for Performances at Birdland
by Nora Dominick - Aug 23, 2016


'Crazy Love' is the type of love that emanates from an entertainer driven by passion.

MAC's Lakeside Pavilion Hosts Free Concerts Celebrating COD's 50th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2016


The MAC's Lakeside Pavilion swings into "back to school" mode when it hosts three highly entertaining concerts celebrating College of DuPage's 50th Anniversary Year. "It's not every year you hit the big 'five oh' so the MAC is proud to help the College share the excitement of this achievement with three must-see concerts to be enjoyed by alumni and the general public too," observed MAC director Diana Martinez.

Longest Running Broadway Revue to Open at Alhambra
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 21, 2016


Nominated for eight Tony® Awards, Smokey Joe's Cafe is a musical revue showcasing 39 pop standards from the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, including rock and roll and rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The Original Broadway cast recording, Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller, won a Grammy Award in 1996. After a Los Angeles tryout, the revue opened on Broadway in 1995, running for 2,036 performances, making it the longest -running musical revue in Broadway history. It also had a London run in 1996. The show will open at Jacksonville's Alhambra Theatre & Dining on August 3, 2016.

Dance Theatre of Orlando to Premiere K.E.Y.S., 7/15-17
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 1, 2016


?The Dance Theatre of Orlando today announced full details of its next production, K.E.Y.S. - Kinetic Energy You Sacrifice, premiering July 15-17 at 8:30 p.m. at the ME Theatre.

Jane Lee Hooker, Ellen Kaye, Vernon Reid and More Set for The Iridium This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2016


Coming up at The Iridium are: NYC's all-women blues band JANE LEE HOOKER on July 23; ELLEN KAYE with UK guitarist PAUL ROSE and Ethan Fein and the LiveIt!LIVE Band on July 26; VERNON REID POWER TRIO on July 29; and soul singer/songwriter/guitarist RAUL MIDON on September 24 & 25. Scroll down for details!

NJPAC to Host Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert, 6/5
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present for the first time Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert. The Doo Wop stellar line up includes Charlie Thomas' DRIFTERS 'Save the Last Dance for Me' 'Under the Boardwalk', THE DUPREES 'You Belong To Me' 'Have You Heard', LOU CHRISTIE 'Lightnin' Strikes' 'Two Faces Have', SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES, The original lead of THE SHIRELLES 'Soldier Boy' 'Mama Said', Jay Siegel's TOKENS'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' 'Portrait of My Love', Tommy Mara and THE CRESTS '16 Candles' 'The Angels Listened In' and special Guest LADD VANCE son of KENNY VANCE. This will be an afternoon of classic Doo Wop and 1950s rock 'n' roll at it's very best on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at 3PM. Be sure to reserve your tickets at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

Marcus Center to Welcome The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, 10/26
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016


The Marcus Center Presents series, sponsored by Envoy Restaurant and Lounge, is excited to bring the two- mega groups, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, to the intimate Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for The Summit Concert.  This one night only performance is on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $75 and go on sale on Friday, May 20 at 12:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org or by phone at 414-273-7206. Group are available for 10 or more by calling Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210.

Trent Armand Kendall to Bring 'THIS CRAZY LOVE' to The Cutting Room
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2016


Trent Armand Kendall: This Crazy Love A 'Soul(ed)' Out Revue, featuring the Brass Illusion Orchestra, is set for Sunday, May 15th at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.) at The Cutting Room.

Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo-Wop Concert to Feature The Drifters & More at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present for the first time Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert.

Paulo Szot, Greg Hildreth, Marilyn Maye & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Lea Salonga, Donna McKechnie, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and More Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below This April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2016


This April, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond.

The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Set for MPAC, 4/8
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016


The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 -- two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal groups in pop music -- create an unforgettable concert event at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 8 PM. Tickets are $39 - $89.

Pandora Releases 2015 Top Thumb Hundred
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015


Pandora (NYSE:P), the world's largest music discovery platform, today released the 100 most thumbed up songs of 2015. Like Pandora listeners themselves, the Top Thumb Hundred reflects a wide range of music.

NJPAC to Present Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert This June
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey is proud to present for the first time Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert.

Santa Monica Playhouse to Stage World Premiere of CLIMAX
by Reilly Hickey - Sep 29, 2015


Actress Rae Dawn Chong* (Quest for Fire, The Color Purple, The Chosen), in her first foray into Los Angeles theater, leads a cast of stage and screen personalities in the world premiere of Lisa Phillips Visca's suspense thriller Climax. 

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