Watch a Virtual Conversation With Bobby Rydell Next Week
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 12, 2020
Watch a Virtual Conversation with Bobby Rydell on Tuesday, August 18th at 7 PM. Hosting the conversation will be Lamb Foster Hirsch, noted film historian, author of 16 books on film, and professor of film at Brooklyn College.a??a??a??a??a??a??a??
BWW Review: John Lloyd Young Scales The Musical Heights With JUKEBOX HERO at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher
- Jan 3, 2020
There is a genre of musical theater play that has been named the Jukebox Musical. Some consider this type of play with a fair amount of derision, while others embrace the artform; those who do not favor the Jukebox Musical are always sure to coat the words with disdain upon utterance. Perhaps that is why John Lloyd Young calls Jersey Boys a Catalog Musical. It cannot be denied that Catalog Musical is a more elegant way of referring to a piece of theater built around a score that was not originally written for the stage, and it is not an inaccurate appelation. These plays are built around the catalog of music created by a certain musical artist. Whether using the phrase Jukebox Musical or Catalog Musical, there is no disputing the fact that the play Jersey Boys broke free of the derisive attitudes about the category, raised the bar for the plays that would follow, and made John Lloyd Young a star in 2005. The year is now 2020 and John Lloyd Young is still a star, and though his long overdue return to Broadway is still a breathless anticipation, as long as there are clubs, concert halls, and cabarets the fans of the much awarded Young will have a place to shower him with the adulation he has earned and continues to, with every performance. Make no mistake about it: when you pay to see a John Lloyd Young show, you get your money's worth.
East Coast Music Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Honorees, Including Gloria Gaynor, Dionne Warwick, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 19, 2019
The East Coast Music Hall of Fame, (http://www.ecmhof.org), announced today their star-studded list of legendary music inductees and official event dates for their second annual event. The red carpet will be rolled out for a two-day event taking place Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 through Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. This year's event will honor Artists in various categories with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipients to include; Tony Orlando, Neil Sedaka, Gloria Gaynor, Dionne Warwick, Cousin Brucie, Jay and The Americans, The Manhattan Transfer, and Gary US Bonds. Previous 2019 inductees included legendary music names such as; Connie Francis, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, Lou Christie, Jay Siegel and more.
Billy Porter to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jun 21, 2019
A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live TheatreLive Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the full list was announced today, June 20, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Selection Committee. The newest honorees were chosen from hundreds of nominations at a selection committee meeting held in June and will be ratified by the Hollywood Chamber's Board of Directors. Walk of Fameractresssinger Vanessa Williams, a committee member for the 2019-2020 Selection Committee, announced the new honorees with Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
The Philly POPS Celebrates The Birth Of Rock 'N' Roll In Philly With AT THE HOP!
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 15, 2019
All the excitement of the Bandstand dancers and hometown top-ten hits returns to Philly as The Philly POPS presents the grand finale of its 40th Anniversary Season, At the Hop! A Philadelphia Story at the Birth of Rock and Roll, May 3, 4, and 5 at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Phosphorescent's Jo Schornikow Announces Debut Album
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 29, 2019
Jo Schornikow has announced her debut album Secret Weapon to be released March 29 on Keeled Scales. The nine-track collection is a stirringly calm triumph of control, created in the weighted wake of motherhood. Gorilla Vs. Bear premiered the first offering today, calling it 'a gorgeous, smoldering meditation, with Jo's tranquil vocals radiating both heartache and hope over softly glimmering synths.' Jo will perform in Austin at SXSW this March before playing key shows in Los Angeles and New York City. More tour dates to be announced.
DICK FOX'S GOLDEN BOYS Comes to Van Wezel
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 2, 2019
Teen heartthrobs in the late '50's and '60's, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell have been performing together as Dick Fox's Golden Boys in packed venues across the country since 1985. Always a fan favorite, they return to the Van Wezel stage to take the audience on a trip down memory lane! On Tuesday, January 29th at 7:30 p.m., hear all-time greatest hits like Volare (Bobby Rydell), Tiger (Fabian) and one of the biggest hits of the era, Venus (Frankie Avalon). The Golden Boys have done it all from topping the charts as teen idols and selling out shows to appearing in major films and television. Don't miss a special performance featuring these three stars as they combine their talents to perform a tribute to the material of Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson and Bill Hailey!
Ryan Koch Croons In American Bandstand Tribute
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 27, 2018
When one thinks of AMERICAN BANDSTAND it's easy to think of charismatic teen stars such as Frankie Lymon, Fabian, Elvis Presley, Bobby Rydell, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.
Ryan Koch Croons In American Bandstand Tribute
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 14, 2018
When one thinks of AMERICAN BANDSTAND it's easy to think of charismatic teen stars such as Frankie Lymon, Fabian, Elvis Presley, Bobby Rydell, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.
BWW Interview: Opera Great Rose Kingsley Talks About Her Upcoming 'Concert That Never Was' In The Desert And More
by David Green
- Oct 16, 2018
The International Opera Institute presents a celebration of Streisand and Sinatra in 'The Concert That Never Was' At The Indian Wells Performing Arts Center on November 10 at 7:30 pm. 'The Concert That Never Was' is a concert between Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand that was planned but never took place. This stellar evening will be performed by Opera and Jazz Diva Rose Kingsley, Actor and Entertainer Richard Shelton and The Bob Corwin Trio. I had the chance to catch up with Ms. Kingsley to talk about her storied career and the upcoming Streisand/Sinatra Concert. Here are a few excerpts from that interview:
Jackie The Joke Man Martling Comes to The RRazz Room, Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 13, 2018
This Fall 2018, the talent appearing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable RRazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites.
Jackie The Joke Man Martling Comes to The RRazz Room, 10/13
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 9, 2018
This Fall 2018, the talent appearing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists. There is something for all entertainment tastes at the intimate and comfortable RRazz Room New Hope, located within the Clarion Inn & Suites.
Tickets Now On Sale For The Philly POPS 40th Anniversary Season Spring Shows
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 11, 2018
Tickets are now on sale for the final four Philly POPS shows of the 40thAnniversary 2018-19 concert season - POPS Rocks: The '80s, Uptown Nights with Byron Stripling, Cole Porter's Broadway: Too Darn Hot and American Bandstand: A Philadelphia Story. Tickets for all shows start at $35.
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