GLEE: THE GRADUATION ALBUM Set for May 15 Release
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 17, 2012
Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album will become available May 15. The album includes the Glee versions of Queen's "We Are The Champions," Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" and Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up."
Lea Salonga to Bring THE JOURNEY CONTINUES to Town Hall, 5/4
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 16, 2012
The Town Hall will present Lea Salonga: The Journey Continues. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and recording artist will perform in concert on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets, priced at $55, $50 and $45, are now available via Ticketmaster.com (800-982-2787).
Berkeley Playhouse Presents Teen Production, RETURN TO PLANET Z, 5/4-6
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 13, 2012
Berkeley Playhouse presents its next TeenStage production, RETURN TO PLANET Z, the sequel to the popular summer 2010 original TeenStage production PLANET Z. Planet Z is a crazy planet where the scenery consists of old stage sets and the population is undead, hungry, and armed. When we last left our heroes, a space-traveling teen and a flesh-eating zombie, their true love had triumphed over the obvious complications. But what happens when their shipmates return to meet their human-zombie child and a new generation of undead presidential candidates?
Stephen Sorrentino Returns to Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino thru 6/19
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 11, 2012
Musical comedian, STEPHEN SORRENTINO will return to Atlantic City in his show Voices In My Head for a three-month exclusive engagement, March 26 - June 19. The spotlight will be on Sorrentino for 6 shows each week in the legendary 2,000-seat Tropicana Casino & Resort Showroom.
New Line Theater Completes Casting for HIGH FIDELITY
by Harmony Wheeler
- Apr 10, 2012
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will close its 21st season May31-June 23, 2012, with HIGH FIDELITY, the funny, rowdy, emotional rock musical that garnered positive reviews in New Line's 2008 production, the first production of the show after its Broadway run.
MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT Returns to the Metropolitan Room Apr. 10-28
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 10, 2012
Barb Jungr's acclaimed all-Bob Dylan show, "Man in the Long Black Coat," returns to the Metropolitan Room for an expanded three-week run from April 10 to 28. "Man in the Long Black Coat," which premiered in October was also chosen as Time Out NY's #1 top live cabaret act for 2011.
ONCE's Glen Hansard to Release Solo Album, 6/19
by Harmony Wheeler
- Apr 5, 2012
Over 20 years in the making, singer songwriter Glen Hansard will release his first ever solo album, Rhythm and Repose, on Anti- Records June 19. Best known for his work with The Frames, The Swell Season and in the feature film Once, for which he won an Academy Award, Rhythm and Repose is Hansard's debut solo album and first album of new material since his 2009 release Strict Joy with The Swell Season. The album will be available for pre-sale at the Anti Store.
In recent months Hansard has been seen in the documentary The Swell Season which has toured the film festival circuit this year, contributed two songs to the blockbuster soundtrack, The Hunger Games, and been active in the promotion of Once, The Musical which successfully opened on Broadway on March 18. Hansard will support the new record on a U.S. tour. See reverse for details.
Florida's Burt Reynolds Institute Welcomes Rick Seguso in Concert, 5/19
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 5, 2012
The center stage at The Burt Reynolds Institute will resonate with the chiseled sounds of singer/songwriter Rick Seguso on Saturday evening, May 19th, at 7:30 pm. Seguso, the one-time road manager and roommate of Bruce Springsteen, has been writing and singing his special blend of music for more than 40 years.
Bernie Williams, Mick Taylor and More to Appear at the Iridium in May
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 5, 2012
The Rolling Stones may not be touring this year to mark their 50th Anniversary, but The Iridium's got you covered with 6 nights of Stones guitarist Mick Taylor. This NYC run will launch the club's brand new 'Guitar World & The Iridium Present' monthly series.
A.R.T. Presents WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE, 5/5-26
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 30, 2012
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen JeanRussell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances begin on Saturday, May 5 and run through Saturday, May 26. The production will open for press viewing on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.
Ben E. King and STAND BY ME to Receive Towering Song Award, 6/14
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2012
"Stand By Me," the song written by Leiber & Stoller and Ben E. King will receive the Towering Song Award at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) Gala Event to be held at the Marriott Marquee Hotel in New York City on Thursday, June 14, 2012, Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman, Jimmy Webb, announced today. Mike Stoller will accept the award along with Ben E. King, who will also be honored with the Towering Performance Award for his performance on the Leiber & Stoller produced recording of "Stand By Me."
Jimmy Kimmel to Host the Primetime Emmy Awards, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 26, 2012
Jimmy Kimmel, star and executive producer of the late-night ABC talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' will host the 64th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards, broadcast live coast to coast, Sunday, September 23, 2012 exclusively on ABC.
DADDY ROCKER & Brooklyn South Band will Headline Concert to Benefit Autism Speaks, May 5
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 21, 2012
Recording artist Tom Moran aka Daddy Rocker will present a special concert to benefit Autism Speaks on May 5th, 2012. Daddy Rocker & the Brooklyn South Band will headline the concert which will also feature performances by The Meyer Rossabi Band and Off The Record. The benefit will take place at the Tamaqua Marina, 84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, New York. Admission is a $20.00 donation, $10.00 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.DaddyRocker.com, and can also be purchased at the Tamaqua Marina at showtime.
MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT Returns to the Metropolitan Room Apr. 10-28
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 19, 2012
Barb Jungr's acclaimed all-Bob Dylan show, "Man in the Long Black Coat," returns to the Metropolitan Room for an expanded three-week run from April 10 to 28. "Man in the Long Black Coat," which premiered in October was also chosen as Time Out NY's #1 top live cabaret act for 2011.
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