With the recent Oscar®-winning film, a?oeBohemian Rhapsody,a?? the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
The Board of Directors of the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California announced today the appointment of Terrence W. Dwyer as its new President and CEO effective September 9, 2019. Dwyer will succeed Mitch Gershenfeld who is retiring after 20 years with the McCallum Theatre, the last seven of which as the Theatre's President and CEO.
Musco Center for the Arts and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will present a free concert by the Commanders Jazz Ensemble on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 pm.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie: Celebrate Sondheim & Hamlisch on Monday, July 8 at 8 pm as part of Bay Street Theater's Music Mondays concert series. Tickets range from $79 - $125 and are on sale now at baystreet.org and through the Box Office at 631-725-9500, open daily from 11am to showtime.
The Fountain Hills Theater in cooperation with Act Two Productions will present Legends of Song, an amazing one-man tribute to 10 great American singers, on Sunday, June 30th and Monday, July 1 at 7:00pm.
The Gateway season continues with the 'Fall Down Funny Roast of Broadway' - Forbidden Broadway running from June 5 until June 22 at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport Village.
Comedian Jo Koy has announced 11 additional dates for the Just Kidding World Tour with more dates to be announced at a later time. The tour will launch in August, and will be heading to a city near you including: Atlanta, GA, Milwaukee, WI, Midland, TX, Fresno, CA and more.
The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) has announced the recipients of the 34th Ellis Island Medals of Honor. This annual medal is awarded to 100 Americans, both native-born and naturalized, whose accomplishments in their field and inspired service to our nation are worthy of commendation. The Ellis Island Medals of Honor recognizes individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity. They do so while acknowledging their debt to their ethnic heritage as they uphold the ideals and spirit of America.
The Hobby Center Foundation will present the Texas premiere of the North American tour of the hit musical comedy Spamilton: An American Parody at the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall, from May 28 to June 9. Tickets are on sale now.
Casting has been announced for Pittsburgh CLO's exclusive engagement of the hit musical comedy SPAMILTON: An American Parody at the Greer Cabaret Theater May 16 August 25, 2019. Don't miss this convulsively funny (NY Times) parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Pittsburgh for a limited time only. The Huffington Post raves you don't have to see Hamilton to have side-splitting fun at Spamilton.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Walker Vreeland's FROM SHIP TO SHAPE will be performed one night only on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm. The show comes to the East End following an extended sold-out run Off-Broadway. The solo performance stars and is written by award-winning radio personality Walker Vreeland. The show is a compelling autobiographical monologue and includes songs performed by Mr. Vreeland.
Following his sold-out, extended Off- Broadway run, solo performer and award-winning radio personality Walker Vreeland will bring his musical autobiographical monologue FROM SHIP TO SHAPE back to Bay Street Theatre on June 10th.
Ridgefield fiber artist, and owner of Zenweave, Lisa Kuller will exhibit her wares prior to the 1940s musical review, In The Mood, at The Ridgefield Playhouse Sunday, April 28 at 4pm, part of Ridgefield Magazine's Broadway & Cabaret Series and Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine & Jazz Series, sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Centers of Danbury, and partially underwritten by Westy Self Storage.
America's preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be coming to DPAC on Saturday, November 16, 2019, for their Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. Launched as a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the massive hit album Point of Know Return, the band will be performing the album in its entirety. The tour showcases more than two hours of classic KANSAS music including hit songs, deep cuts, and fan favorites.
The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup for the 2019-2020 season, continuing to present the finest world-class artists and entertainers for Coachella Valley audiences. The new season includes McCallum debuts, returning favorites, iconic superstars, family-friendly entertainment and holiday cheer, among so much more. A CHRISTMAS STORY, WAITRESS and THE PLAY THAT GOES WORING are among the many Broadway offerings in what looks to be the most stellar season in McCallum history.
Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back with a brand new live show, Peppa Pig's Adventure (www.peppapigliveus.com). The latest rendition of Peppa Pig Live!, one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history, will visit more than 50 cities in the United States. The show kicks off September 6th in Worcester, MA, before heading coast to coast with stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Complete with the String of Pearls Orchestra and singers & dancers, In The Mood, a 1940s musical revue, creates a nostalgic atmosphere that transports the audience back in time - a time when everyone was singing and dancing to the same kind of music. See In The Mood as it marks its 25th Silver Anniversary at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, April 28 at 4pm, part of the Ridgefield Magazine Broadway & Cabaret Series, Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine & Jazz Series and partially underwritten by Westy Self Storage. Join us in the lobby at 3:15pm for a free Italian wine tasting by Pera Wines and an art exhibit by Lisa Kuller. Visit Dimitri's Diner (16 Prospect St, Ridgefield) before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket! Media partner for this event is WSHU Public Radio.
Hal Linden, one of TV iconic personalities, will join the internationally acclaimed attraction "In the Mood" when its 25th Silver Celebration Tour rolls into Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, from April 23-27. "In the Mood" is being presented as part of Bucks County Playhouse's Visiting Artists Series.