Bill Wither News

Multi-talented songwriter Jimmy Webb has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Songwriters Hall of Fame by its Board of Directors.

The 50th anniversary of Aretha Franklin's arrival on the popular music scene is set for a major celebration in 2011.

UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce the performers for their second "American Icons" concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.

UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce the performers for their second "American Icons" concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.

On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 7:30pm - Grammy-nominee & American Icon star FRENCHIE DAVIS will join TY TAYLOR (CBS' Rockstar:INXS') & VON SMITH (American Idol) to sing the Music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince in Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series 'MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI' concert at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA.

UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce the performers for their second "American Icons" concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.

UPRIGHT CABARET is thrilled to announce the performers for their second "American Icons" concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.

On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 7:30pm - Grammy-nominee & American Icon star FRENCHIE DAVIS will join TY TAYLOR (CBS' Rockstar:INXS') & VON SMITH (American Idol) to sing the Music of Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley and Prince in Upright Cabaret's American Icon Series 'MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI' concert at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Upright Cabaret is thrilled to announce the performers for their second 'American Icons' concert at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks. Grammy Award-nominee and American Idol finalist Frenchie Davis (American Idol Season 2, Broadway: RENT, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', DREAMGIRLS), Ty Taylor (CBS' Rockstar INXS, Broadway: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, CATS, GREASE; PIPPIN at the Mark Taper Forum, CHESS at Reprise Theatre Company, front man of raw soul band 'Vintage Trouble') and Von Smith (American Idol Season 8) as Upright Cabaret expands their unique, one-of-a-kind cabaret experience to Thousand Oaks!

Five decades into his career, Neil Diamond has finally made the album of his dreams. On Tuesday, November 2, Columbia Records will release Dreams, a new 14-song collection of the legendary singer/songwriter's interpretations of his favorite songs of other composers from the rock era.

The Falcon Theatre presents the Troubadour Theater Company's A WITHER'S TALE, the first production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. The Ovation Award-winning theater company is bringing Shakespeare's somber saga to the stage, serenaded by the soulful songs of Mr. ‘Ain't No Sunshine', Bill Withers. Jealous King Leontes asks Who is He and What is He To You of wife Hermione, who professes, it's Just the Two of Us. But Leontes is convinced, 'They're trying to Use Me Up!' and banishes her, only to realize there Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone. But with the help of Grandma's Hands, he regains his lost Hermione who says Lean On Me, and we'll have a Lovely Day.

The Falcon Theatre presents the Troubadour Theater Company's A WITHER'S TALE, the first production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. The Ovation Award-winning theater company is bringing Shakespeare's somber saga to the stage, serenaded by the soulful songs of Mr. ‘Ain't No Sunshine', Bill Withers. Jealous King Leontes asks Who is He and What is He To You of wife Hermione, who professes, it's Just the Two of Us. But Leontes is convinced, 'They're trying to Use Me Up!' and banishes her, only to realize there Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone. But with the help of Grandma's Hands, he regains his lost Hermione who says Lean On Me, and we'll have a Lovely Day.

Falcon Theatre Founder, Garry Marshall, is thrilled to announce the Falcon Theatre's 2010-2011 5-Play Subscription Season.

The Falcon Theatre presents the Troubadour Theater Company's A WITHER'S TALE, the first production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. The Ovation Award-winning theater company is bringing Shakespeare's somber saga to the stage, serenaded by the soulful songs of Mr. ‘Ain't No Sunshine', Bill Withers. Jealous King Leontes asks Who is He and What is He To You of wife Hermione, who professes, it's Just the Two of Us. But Leontes is convinced, 'They're trying to Use Me Up!' and banishes her, only to realize there Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone. But with the help of Grandma's Hands, he regains his lost Hermione who says Lean On Me, and we'll have a Lovely Day.

October 2010 will mark the Falcon Theatre's 13th year in business. What a wonderful 13 years it has been! Our mission remains to make as many people laugh with live theatre as possible. Since we opened our doors, we have been committed to cultivating comedy through the voices of veteran stage actors and newcomers alike.

Falcon Theatre Founder, Garry Marshall, is thrilled to announce the Falcon Theatre's 2010-2011 5-Play Subscription Season.

Grandparents Around the World Productions presents Dinner at Grandma's, the story of a young girl growing up in a small American town in South Carolina during the turbulent sixties & seventies. A time of radical change in America, with the US at war in Vietnam, patriotism running high & most Blacks with little reason to celebrate, with racism & discrimination everywhere. Dinner at Grandma's is the story of Grandma Gracie Riley & the lasting effect of a group of elder black women in the South as they find the courage to fight for their rights & the rights of their people, as they gather around the 'meeting place,' Grandma's dinner table.

To celebrate her long and varied career, THE ESSENTIAL CAROLE KING, a new double-disc set, will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting April 27th through Ode/Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival will end its run April 25. The festival featured a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.

The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, running April 17 thru April 25, will feature a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.