San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and the San Jose City Council commended the Nederlander Company at today's city council meeting in celebration of the organization's century of promoting Broadway and concerts. For over 100 years, the Nederlander Organization has helped shape the theater and entertainment industry. The Nederlander Organization through Broadway San Jose and Nederlander Concerts promotes Broadway shows, concerts and special events to boost visitors and local jobs to San Jose's local theaters and nearby Downtown restaurants.
Due to recent damages to the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre from Hurricane Isaac, the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has updated its 35th Season schedule. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) announces a revised schedule for the 35th Season. For more information or questions, contact boxoffice@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000.
Britain's best-loved astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant will guest star in the smash hit musical Grease for its limited week run in Wimbledon. He will don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' and is set leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into the New Wimbledon Theatre from today 15 - Saturday 20 October 2012.
NBC has announced the cast of the upcoming CELEBRITY APPRENTICE ALL-STAR season. The fourteen returning contestants, who were revealed on NBC's Today show this morning, includes former winner Bret Michaels
Due to recent damages to the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre from Hurricane Isaac, the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has updated its 35th Season schedule. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) announces a revised schedule for the 35th Season. For more information or questions, contact boxoffice@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000.
Single tickets are now on sale to the public for Sierra Repertory Theatre's 2013 season. New this year, all shows will have the same ticket prices, ranging from $18 for students to $32 for general admission, also dependent on the day of the week and time. Group, student and senior rates are available. Performances run Wednesdays through Sundays. Call the box office at 209-532-3120 or visit www.sierrarep.org for more information or to buy tickets now. Season tickets are on sale, as well.
Walnut Street Theatre's 2012-2013 Independence Studio on 3 season opens with a mix of classic Holiday songs and fun 1950's tunes in PLAID TIDINGS, just in time for the holidays. Directed by Larry Raben, this toe-tapping production begins with previews on November 20th, opens November 29th and continues through December 30th in the Walnut's Independence Studio on 3.
Check out promo shots of the cast below!
On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., announced today that it will kick off their 2012/2013 touring season of Elvis Lives 'The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event' in Wilmington tonight, October 2, 2012. Due to incredible demand from audiences coast to coast, this season's tour will travel to sixty cities, presenting 100 performances, more than triple the number of last season's tour.
If you are a fan of the songs of Neil Sedaka, BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, featuring 19 tunes performed by an enthusiastic ensemble at Ivoryton Playhouse, then love will keep you together. The implausible book concocted to link the songs together in Broadway-show fashion, however, might cause a little laughter in the rain.
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 204TH season with an all-new production of Broadway's five-time Tony Award-winning family musical, Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN. Directed and choreographed by Marc Robin, this production will feature Philadelphia's very own Jeffrey Coon and Broadway's Jennifer Hope Wills. The cast also includes a live horse that will pull the Wells Fargo Wagon in the first act. THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 6th, opens on November 14th and runs through January 6th on the WST Mainstage.
Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 204th season with the American premiere of Erich Segal's LOVE STORY, the musical. With direction and musical staging by Annabel Bolton, this emotionally charged production is a delicate story of life and love and is currening runningns through October 21st on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story rocks the Ogunquit Playhouse's 80th Anniversary season to a close this fall from tonight, September 19 - October 21. Follow the incredible journey of Buddy's meteoric rise to the top of the record charts during the golden days of rock 'n' roll in this popular tribute musical.
Born in the '40s, Doo Wop-tightly harmonized rhythm and blues-characterized the golden age of rock and roll. Gathered for one performance, The Tokens ('The Lion Sleeps Tonight'), Bobby Hendricks' Drifters, "Remember When (Platters Tribute)" and Dodie Stevens ('Pink Shoelaces')continue in The Best of Doo Wop tradition-now in its twelfth season on tour. THE BEST OF DOO WOP will perform in Three Stages tonight, September 15, 2012.
In response to the news that the UK touring production of DADDY COOL was cancelled, the tour's co-producer Albert Verlinde Entertainment (AVE) has stated it was "surprised by the late decision of the English producers".
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents Woody Sez - The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, devised by David M. Lutken and Nick Corley, directed by Nick Corley. The production runs tonight, September 14 - October 21, 2012 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd.
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story rocks the Ogunquit Playhouse's 80th Anniversary season to a close this fall from September 19 - October 21. Follow the incredible journey of Buddy's meteoric rise to the top of the record charts during the golden days of rock 'n' roll in this popular tribute musical.
Warner Bros. Records recording artist Eric Hutchinson will kick off 'The Almost Solo Tour' on October 15th at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. The series of special acoustic evenings will take place at intimate venues across the U.S., with audiences seated up close to Eric and his longtime band member, multi-instrumentalist Elliott Blaufuss. Special guest Jessie Payo will open on most dates. They will play three shows in Hutchinson's hometown of New York City: City Winery on October 29th and Joe's Pub on November 2nd and 3rd. Tickets go on sale this Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15. See below for itinerary.
Charing Cross Theatre presents the world premiere of THE MAN ON HER MIND, a new comedy by Alan Hruska, which opens tonight, 11 September 2012. The limited season ends on 27 October.
Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 204th season with the American premiere of Erich Segal's LOVE STORY, the musical. With direction and musical staging by Annabel Bolton, this emotionally charged production is a delicate story of life and love and begins previews on September 4th, opens on September 12th and runs through October 21st on the WST Mainstage.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the full production shots below!
