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Jennifer Ashley Tepper Named New Director of Programming at 54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 16, 2013


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced plans to augment its diverse programming with a varied new series of in-house productions including a new interview series, a new musicals-in-concert series (following-up on the success of the club's wildly successful High Fidelity in Concertevent), and a program for new composers. The venue will continue to present its popular Sondheim Unplugged series featuring some of Broadway's brightest stars sharing performances and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their favorite Sondheim musicals.

Kristin Chenoweth Set for TLC's SAY YES TO THE DRESS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 16, 2013


Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the 10th season premiere of the TLC bridal series SAY YES TO THE DRESS. The show will air tonight, August 16th at 9/8c.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Kristin Chenoweth Guests on TLC's SAY YES TO THE DRESS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 14, 2013


Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the 10th season premiere of the TLC bridal series SAY YES TO THE DRESS. The show will air on Friday, August 16th at 9/8c. Get a sneak peek below!

Broadway Palm to Present BURT AND ME, 8/22-10/5
by Kristin Salaky - Aug 13, 2013


Broadway Palm is excited to open its 21st Thrilling Season with Burt & Me playing August 22 through October 5, 2013. This romantic, musical comedy features the incredible music of the legendary duo, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Burt and Me features 20 of the most popular Bacharach/David songs.

Jenni Barber to Join ANNIE as 'Grace Farrell' on 8/20
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Jenni Barber, who most recently starred in THE NANCE on Broadway will take on 'Grace Farrell' in ANNIE beginning August 20. Brynn O'Malley, who currently plays the role, will temporarily depart to star in HONEYMOON IN VEGAS at Paper Mill Playouse. She will return to the production on November 5.

Grove Theatre Holds Benefit Concert on 8/24
by Ben Peltz - Aug 9, 2013


Join us on August 24th for Singing for the Grove, as entertainers join together in a one night only Concert to benefit the Grove Theatre and Academy.

Elvis Costello to Play Merriam Theater, 11/10
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 9, 2013


Elvis Costello embarks on SOLO East Coast U.S. Tour with Philadelphia Stop at Merriam Theater on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Costello's performance includes new work from Wise Up Ghost (to be released September 17, Blue Note Records), the collaborative album of Costello and The Roots, produced by longtime Roots associate Steven Mandel along with Costello and ?uestlove. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m.

Lincoln Center Film Society Presents 20th Century Fox Films, Beg. Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Aug 9, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced Fasten Your Seatbelts (Part 2): 20th Century Fox (today, August 9-15), a summertime big screen showcase of some of the movie studio's most beloved and unforgettable films. Presented via DCP restorations and beautiful studio library 35mm prints, with a focus on a single artist and their creative contribution to each film, Fasten Your Seatbelts is sure to be a truly rare movie-going event. In the summer of 2010, FSLC presented the first Fasten Your Seatbelts series to coincide with and celebrate 20th Century Fox's 75th Anniversary. The popularity of that series, including screenings of classics like ALL ABOUT EVE, M*A*S*H and ALIEN all but demanded that Film Society and the studio present a 'sequel' at some point.

Sony Movie Channel Celebrates 60th Anniversary of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 4, 2013


Film lovers will be getting extra treats from Sony Movie Channel (SMC) in August, as the high-definition network presents such award-winning classics as FROM HERE TO ETERNITY.

BWW Interviews: Legendary Lyricist Don Black!
by Carrie Dunn - Aug 1, 2013


We speak to the legendary lyricist about Bond, Lloyd Webber, and the forthcoming celebration of his work!

Sony Movie Channel to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, 8/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2013


Film lovers will be getting extra treats from Sony Movie Channel (SMC) in August, as the high-definition network presents such award-winning classics as FROM HERE TO ETERNITY

Kristin Chenoweth Set for TLC's SAY YES TO THE DRESS, 8/16
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2013


Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the 10th season premiere of the TLC bridal series SAY YES TO THE DRESS. The show will air on Friday, August 16th at 9/8c.

The Dancing Wheels Company & School Hosts THOSE 70'S SONGS Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2013


Today, July 20th The Dancing Wheels Company & School will take to the Cain Park Evan's stage with songs from the 1970's! Four world premiere performances by daring and dynamic Dancing Wheels will get the audience swinging into the seventies with music from the legendary Burt Bacharach, the iconic Ms. Tina Turner, and the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper!

FLASH SPECIAL: A Goodbye To GLEE's Cory Monteith
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 14, 2013


Cory Monteith - GLEE's very own Finn Hudson, once star quarterback of McKinley High - passed away this weekend at the age of 31. Today, in his memory, we say goodbye…

CABARET LIFE NYC: Catch-Up Reviews From a Cabaret Spring - BATT, DEROW, FORREST, McNEIL, BARZEE, HENNESSEY
by Stephen Hanks - Jul 5, 2013


Back on April 1, when he posted his third compilation of delayed cabaret reviews from shows staged during the winter, BroadwayWorld.com's lead New York cabaret reviewer promised Number 4 would come with arrival of summer. Okay, so he missed his self-imposed deadline by a couple of weeks. but here's yet another catch-up column with critiques of a half dozen spring shows performed by Bryan Batt, Dawn Derow, Lynly Forrest, Dennis McNeil, Anastasia Barzee, and Nina Hennessey.

Photo Flash: Edie, Chris Saldana and More at Golden Rainbow's 2013 RIBBON OF LIFE Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2013


Golden Rainbow celebrated 27 years of service to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada at its 27th annual 'Ribbon of Life' fundraiser at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 30. Scroll down for photos of the festivities!

Kristin Chenoweth to Guest on TV Land's KIRSTIE
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2013


Broadway vet Kristin Chenoweth is set to guest star on TV Land's new comedy series KIRSTIE, featuring actress Kirstie Alley.

BWW Reviews: JOANNE TATHAM's Sophisticated SOUNDTRACK NEW YORK Is a Terrific Tribute to Manhattan Movie Music
by Stephen Hanks - Jul 2, 2013


On the evening of June 22, I would be doing the third performance of my Don McLean Tribute show at the Metropolitan Room, but I had heard enough buzz about Los Angeles-based, former New Yorker Joanne Tatham that I wanted to catch the last staging of her show Soundtrack, New York: Music from Movies Made in Manhattan at the same venue that afternoon. Hey, a cabaret reviewer's work is never done. Besides, with my gig hours away, I felt my mental state would be best served catching someone else's show rather than climbing the walls thinking about my own. Overall, experiencing Ms. Tatham's performance turned out to be a very good use of my pre-show time.

Lincoln Center Film Society to Present 20th Century Fox Films, Beg. 8/9
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today Fasten Your Seatbelts (Part 2): 20th Century Fox (August 9-15), a summertime big screen showcase of some of the movie studio's most beloved and unforgettable films.

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