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Lues Master David Vest LIVE AT HERMANN'S & LIVE IN CALGARY Concert Albums Available Now
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 24, 2021


While audiences take tentative steps back into the electric atmosphere of favourite live music venues, multi-award winning Canadian blues singer-songwriter and performer David Vest is here to deliver a double dose of the next best thing: not just one, but two live concert albums landing at the same time. 

SON OF THE SOUTH, Final Performance By Brian Dennehy, Will Be Available On Film
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2021


The late, two-time Tony Award-winning actor Brian Dennehy, who died last year at age 81,  can be seen giving his final performance when the new film SON OF THE SOUTH is released Friday, February 5th by Vertical Entertainment, it has been announced by the film's producer Eve Pomerance.

Paul McCartney Will Release New Album 'McCartney III' Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


2020 marks 50 years since Paul McCartney released his self-titled first solo album.

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards
by BWW - Dec 23, 2019


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL - Noorda Center for the Performing Arts Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Salt Lake City Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019


We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards
by BWW - Dec 16, 2019


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards Update: FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL - Noorda Center for the Performing Arts Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Salt Lake City Awards!
by BWW - Dec 2, 2019


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Salt Lake City Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

Lee Rocker Releases Self-Written and Produced Single 'Dog House Shuffle'
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 30, 2019


LEE ROCKER of The Stray Cats fame today (October 30) has released a new self-written-and produced single and video, 'Dog House Shuffle,' via his label Upright Records (distributed through Orchard). The single and video premiered yesterday via Billboard.

Laurissa 'Lala' Romain Joins The All-Star Cast Of Spike Lee's Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2019


Laurissa “Lala” Romain, who has appeared in Chris Rock's Top Five, TBS' Are We There Yet and on Broadway in Roger's & Hammerstein's South Pacific, will make a cameo singing in Barry Alexander Brown's civil rights-era drama Son of the South, which has Spike Lee attached as an executive producer along with Brown.

Spike Lee to Executive Produce Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2019


Spike Lee is set to executive produce the civil rights drama “Son of the South,” according to Variety. Lee's longtime editor Barry Alexander Brown will direct the drama from his own screenplay.

HEARTBREAK HOTEL Cancels Extension, Will Close September 9
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2018


HEARTBREAK HOTEL announced today that the production will no longer play through October 28th and is now in its final three weeks at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut Street). HEARTBREAK HOTEL will close September 9, 2018 in Chicago.

HEARTBREAK HOTEL to Keep Rockin' and Rollin' Extending Through October 28
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018


Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are thrilled to announce a new four-week extension of their smash hit musical.  Tickets for the new block of tickets will go on-sale today.  Tickets will be available for performances through October 28, 2018.

HEARTBREAK HOTEL To Honor Elvis In Candlelight Vigil Tribute
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018


The cast of HEARTBREAK HOTEL are inspired to host a Candlelight Vigil to honor Elvis as part of Elvis Week on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:15PM in front of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut).  Elvis Week is an annual celebration to commemorate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll.  Elvis and HEARTBREAK HOTEL fans alike are welcome to join this celebration, which will be a Chicago addition to the Graceland tradition.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On HEARTBREAK HOTEL in Chicago
by Alan Henry - Jul 17, 2018


Broadway In Chicago presents HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that ignites the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). Get a first look below!

Photo Flash: First Look at HEARTBREAK HOTEL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2018


Broadway In Chicago presents HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that ignites the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). Get a first look below!

Eddie Clendening Returns to HEARTBREAK HOTEL, Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2018


Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce the full casting for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) beginning June 30, 2018.

Eddie Clendening Returns to HEARTBREAK HOTEL, Full Cast Announced
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018


Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce the full casting for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) beginning June 30, 2018.

ELVIS PRESLEY: THE SEARCHER, Two Part Music Documentary Chronicling His Creative Journey Debuts 4/14 On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 19, 2018


He was a boy from Tupelo who grew up to become the biggest star in music. Along the way, he absorbed a staggering range of influences, creating a revolutionary sound in his lifelong search for self-expression.

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