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La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2012-13 Programs for Young Audiences series with LA Opera's The Magic Dream, an original adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. This 50-minute, high-energy introduction to opera is recommended for audiences ages 5 and up. Performances are today, February 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Following the great success of the inaugural Born Free Tour in 2012, legendary Queen guitarist Brian May and singing sensation Kerry Ellis are teaming up again for a second Born Free Tour with a further 10 shows all performed by candlelight at venues around the UK and Ireland.
Today we are talking to a tremendously successful recording artist and performer who has won the hearts of millions with his five best-selling studio albums and chart-topping songs, as well as with his copious concert appearances and theatrical endeavors - the charming and immensely gifted Josh Groban. Analyzing all aspects of this evening's Fathom live concert event - available to view in select cities nationwide at 7:30 PM - Groban and I shine a light on what we can expect from the unprecedented concert showcase (including a live Q&A) as well as what songs culled from his vast oeuvre we can anticipate enjoying. Also, Groban opens up about the inspiration, song selection process, recording and refining of his new album, ALL THAT ECHOES, and shares stories and insights into his previous efforts, as well. Plus, Groban shares his enthusiasm for CHESS and recounts backstage stories of his participation in two legendary presentations of the iconic 1980s rock opera - including cast-mates like Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis, Adam Pascal, Sutton Foster, Raul Esparza and many more - and reveals his desire to pursue doing the show again in the future. Additionally, Groban and I discuss his appearances on GLEE and THE OFFICE, the possibility of a Broadway show in the near future, his affection for the music of Stephen Sondheim and much, much more in this career-spanning chat!
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2012-13 Programs for Young Audiences series with LA Opera's The Magic Dream, an original adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute. This 50-minute, high-energy introduction to opera is recommended for audiences ages 5 and up. Performances are Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
According to Brian May's website Brian's Soapbox, he has given the go-ahead for a US tour of We Will Rock You, with a stop in New York City, possibly on Broadway. The show is already set for a world tour, beginning in the UK, this year.
Kerry Ellis hat es in kürzester Zeit geschafft eine der erfolgreichsten und beliebtesten Musicalstars Großbritanniens zu werden. Rollen in Musicals wie „Les Miserables', „Miss Saigon' und „Oliver' pflastern ebenso ihren Weg wie ihr Durchbruch im Queen Musical „We Will Rock You' und vor allem die Rolle der Elphaba im Publikumsmagneten „Wicked'. Dazwischen nahm sie ein höchst erfolgreiches Album mit Brian May auf („Anthems') und gastierte nun mit „War Of The Worlds' auch in Deutschland.
Yesterday, January 4, West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis Tweeted the poster for her upcoming show at the London Palladium in May 2013. Check it out below!
After making their television debut in front of 20 million viewers on American Idol earlier this year and wrapping up an incredibly successful coast to coast U.S. and Canadian tour last summer, the Queen Extravaganza have announced the first leg of their 2013 tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood New Jersey on Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 8PM, reserve tickets now at Ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 201 227 - 1030 or visit the Box Office at 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey.
WOMAN is made up of three formidable world-class singers: Mazz Murray, Gina Murray and Emma Kershaw who first came together to perform at the Savoy for a charity concert in aid of breast cancer.
Today the worldwide release of the Oscar-winning song Born Free re-recorded by legendary Queen guitarist Brian May and West End and Broadway songstress Kerry Ellis, was released. The classic hit single will be sold in aid of the international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern present Titus Andronicus, directed by Drew Reeves. Previews run tonight, Nov 1, 2012 & Friday, Nov 2, 2012, with the regular run continuing through November 25th.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern present Titus Andronicus, directed by Drew Reeves. Previews run Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 & Friday, Nov 2, 2012, with the regular run continuing through November 25th.
The Queen Extravaganza will stop at Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Having recently celebrated its 10th birthday, and played over 4,000 performances to an audience of over 6.4 million in London alone, Queen and Ben Elton's West End smash hit show "We Will Rock You" is releasing a special 10th Anniversary edition of the original cast recording.
Mary Gatchell will be performing her great music with her NYC band at the new Leddy Center at Verdant Pastures on Ladd's Lane in Epping, NH, Friday evening, October 12,at 7:30pm. Mary Gatchell will be performing her great music with her NYC band at the new Leddy Center at Verdant Pastures on Ladd's Lane in Epping, NH, Friday evening, October 12, at 7:30pm. Mary Gatchell is a dynamic singer, pianist, and composer living in New York City. With four albums to her credit, she has played in legendary clubs such as the Blue Note, Birdland, Bitter End, CBGB's, Knitting Factory, Boston House of Blues, Ryles, and many more.
The Calendar Girls will launch Seasons of Love, a unique celebration of words, music and film at the Royal Albert Hall, tonight, 7 October 2012, at 4pm and 8pm. The gala show will have contributions from the City of London Philharmonic, the West End Chorus, Stephen Disley and the Grand Organ of the Royal Albert Hall together with some of the VIPs and stars of the stage and screen The Calendar Girls have met along the way.
Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest is a must-see concert experience by legends of rock, Queen. It will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD+DVD Deluxe Edition and a 2CD+Blu-ray Deluxe Edition on November 6th in North America [Pre-book Order Date October 12, MSRP $14.98 DVD, $19.98 Blu-ray, $12.99 Digital Video, $34.98 DVD/2CD, $39.98 Blu-ray/2CD, and TBA Digital Video+Digital Audio].
Kerry Ellis, best known for leading lady stints in Wicked, Oliver and We Will Rock You, has been in 'solo artist' territory for some time now, recording and touring with legendary guitarist and mentor Brian May. In the new Hippodrome Casino's sexy, purple-hued cabaret venue, The Matcham Room, she seems to be having a great time performing her week-long residency, with a very talented band and backing vocalists in tow
These special intimate concerts provide a chance to see Ellis and May close-up, and are being especially performed to raise awareness of the work of the Born Free Foundation, the global organisation which works to protect and conserve threatened species, particularly Africa's magnificent lions, which across much of Africa, are now in serious decline.
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