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On Thursday, July 18, 2013, popular Palm Springs-based cabaret vocalist Francesca Amari reprises her tribute show, "YOU MAKE ME LAUGH: A Love Song to Gilda Radner" at Martinis Above Fourth Table & Stage club in San Diego, CA.
Bill Cosby's first television concert special in 30 years, 'Far From Finished,' will air on COMEDY CENTRAL November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer.
The Venetian Las Vegas welcomes Dane Cook to The Venetian Theatre October 11 through 12 at 9 p.m., as he makes a special stop in Vegas during his highly anticipated upcoming comedy tour, 'Under Oath.'
Dane Cook announced his upcoming comedy tour titled, "Under Oath" will come to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m.
David Ayers (Wicked and SILENCE!) in the role of 'Robert,' Billie Holiday's Manager along with newcomer Rafael Poueriet in the role of the 'Assistant Stage manager' as well as Jim Cammack (veteran bass player for legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal), Ken Hitchcock (NY Saxophone Quartet & Manhattan Jazz Orchestra's acclaimed tenor sax player), Jerome Jennings (performer & drummer for Benny Golson and Sonny Rollins) and Bill Jolly (three-time Emmy Award winning pianist/composer/arranger) in the speaking roles of the onstage musicians complete the acting ensemble for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical 'Lady Day' starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productions the show's creative team also includes Mr. Jolly, who will also serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).
Three of today's leading ladies of jazz, Geri Allen (piano), Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) and Esperanza Spalding (bass), also known as the trio ACS, will take to the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts October 25 and 26 for four performances in Samueli Theater.
Comedian Bill Cosby once said about life, 'You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humor in anything, even poverty, you can survive it.' In her new book, 'Wilma's Way' (published by AuthorHouse), author Wilma K.T. finds humor in every situation, painting a picture of an ordinary person who loved life in all its phases.
John Pinette will present a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy at the DuPont Theatre on Friday, September 20th at 8:00pm. Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 28th at 10am and can be purchased at duponttheatre.com, 800.338.0881, or at the DuPont Theatre Box Office. Tickets are $38.75 plus applicable service charges. This is an all ages show.
Some People would say that it is the biggest number in a show, just that huge number that stops the show night after night. Well, that's not always so. Sometimes a " SHOW - STOPPER " is that great musical number or special moment that stopped the show for you! That very special experience that made you fall in love with the theater, And moved you so. That's what Julie Budd's "SHOW - STOPPERS" is all about. An evening of wonderful & memorable musical moments, that have stopped shows for years. " SHOW-STOPPERS" is also ?lled with great backstage memories, and fun stories that go back to a time, when Julie started out in show business as a child. Check out photos from her Metropolitan Room concert below!
Iconic funny man Bill Cosby, who has been making audiences laugh for decades with his keen insight into everyday existence, brings his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre July 19 at 8 p.m.
Wolf Trap has announced the following upcoming performances.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today that Berry Gordy the legendary force behind the creation of Motown and many of America's top pop music stars will receive the 2013 Marian Anderson Award.
The B Street Theatre's newest venture B Street: Live! brings an all-new show entitled 'Four Funny Women and Dave' to Assembly this Thursday. Since opening in March, B Street: Live! has steadily attracted Sacramento audiences to Paragary's Assembly on K Street and earned regional attention and praise. The troupe has always promised to debut new, original programming at the venue every six weeks.
Robert Klein has built a 40 plus year career on stage, film, and television and will perform in a benefit for the White Plains Performing Arts Center. BWW got a chance to talk to him about his incredible career.
Joss Whedon returned to his alma mater, Wesleyan University, on Sunday, May 26 to deliver the commencement speech at this year's graduation ceremony. He touches on all of the normal topics: Bill Cosby, death, and the connection between the body and mind. Check it out below!
Wolf Trap has announced the following upcoming performances.
Two of the Western world's most popular Muslim comedians will share their original comic voices on politics, religion and life in general when they take the stage at Carolines on Broadway for the first time, tonight, May 22 and the 23rd.
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center presents one of the most exciting vocalists of our time, Ms. Julie Budd, making a long anticipated return to Los Angeles after an eight year hiatus. This special, one-night-only concert appearance presents a rare opportunity to see Ms. Budd (who has thrilled audiences in such venues as Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and the London Palladium) in the intimate setting of the Center's beautiful Renberg Theatre.
Robert Klein has built a 40 plus year career on stage, film, and television and will perform in a benefit for the White Plains Performing Arts Center. BWW got a chance to talk to him about his incredible career.
Multi-award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, along with noted costumes designer Patricia A. Hibbert, and acclaimed lighting designed by Ryan O'Gara will head the design team for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical "Lady Day" starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd(6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier "Best Actress in a Musical" Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productionsthe show's creative team also includes three-time Emmy Award winning composer & arranger Bill Jolly, who will serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).
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