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BWW Takes a Look at What's On at the King's and Theatre Royal this Season
by Liz Cearns - Sep 29, 2016


The King's and Theatre Royal jam-packed autumn season is already well underway with classics such as Cats and The Mousetrap earlier this with much more to come in the run up to the festive season and there's even got a glimpse as to what the new year will bring…

Paul Jost to Perform Jazzy BORN TO RUN at The Bitter End This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016


When Bruce Springsteen debuted Born to Run live in 1975, it was at The Bottom Line in Greenwich Village, around the corner from The Bitter End.  And, now on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m., vocalist/arranger Paul Jost is performing his jazz interpretation of Born to Run with a Live Recording at The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street, NY.

3 Doors Down Joins Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock and Many Others for Charlie Daniels' 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam
by Liz Cearns - Sep 28, 2016


American Rock Band 3 Doors Down have been added as the final artist to join Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Larry The Cable Guy, Luke Bryan and Travis Tritt to celebrate with Charlie Daniels at his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam on November 30 at Bridgestone Arena.

IN THE HEIGHTS, 'LADY DAY' and More Set for ZACH Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016


Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley recently announced the 2016-17 ZACH Theatre Season at an event for ZACH's Trustees, annual donors, and Season Sponsors. ZACH is thrilled to produce Hamilton composer/playwright Lin Manuel Miranda's extraordinary, Tony award winning, Broadway musical In The Heights.

Roxy Regional Theatre to Celebrate 34 Years in Entertainment with Fall Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016


?The Roxy Regional Theatre, long regarded as one of the cornerstones of Historic Downtown Clarksville, is celebrating 34 years of live entertainment with an unforgettable evening of fabulous food, fine art and award-winning musical theatre.  

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Announces Martin Kemp to Play Sam Phillips at the Royal Festival Hall
by Liz Cearns - Sep 21, 2016


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and West End hit today reveals casting for the red-hot rock 'n' roll extravaganza which appears at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall as part of Southbank Centre's Winter Festival supported by NatWest. Million Dollar Quartet plays a limited season starring Martin Kemp from Saturday 17th December 2016 - Monday 2nd January 2017.

Southbank Centre Presents Autumn & Winter 2016 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2016


Southbank Centre presents its autumn and winter 2016 programme for performance, dance, theatre and comedy, celebrating an array of compelling work from across Southbank Centre's festivals including: a live reading of a specially commissioned adaptation of HG Wells' classic, The Time Machine performed by a cast of three including Christopher Eccleston; the world premiere of new immersive performance installation Seen and Not Heard by award-winning theatre company Complicite; a night of comedy with renowned comedian, novelist and actress Jenny Eclair; the Tony Award-winning and West End hit musical Million Dollar Quartet, starring Martin Kemp as father of rock 'n' roll Sam Phillips; and a new version of hit show BIANCO by the UK's leading contemporary circus company NoFit State who bring their unique Big Top to Southbank Centre for the first time.

BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Entertains at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
by Natasha Ashley - Sep 19, 2016


The latest production entertaining audiences at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York is the highly entertaining Tony-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Featuring the familiar and classic tunes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, the rock n' roll musical provides loads of entertainment with a 'whole lotta shakin' going on.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Raise the Curtain on Season 34 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2016


On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought music icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

TV: Groove to Highlights from MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Finger Lakes
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 15, 2016


The Tony nominated, rock n' roll megahit, Million Dollar Quartet, opens tonight, September 15, at The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. The show runs until October 1 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Festival's 2016 season. Based on the Dec. 4, 1956 recording session between Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, 'Million Dollar Quartet' features over 21 hits by the legendary artists. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Opening Tonight at Finger Lakes
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016


The Tony nominated, rock n' roll megahit, Million Dollar Quartet, opens tonight, September 15, at The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. The show runs until October 1 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse as part of the Festival's 2016 season. Based on the Dec. 4, 1956 recording session between Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, 'Million Dollar Quartet' features over 21 hits by the legendary artists. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Launches UK Tour Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and West End smash hit - embarks on its first ever UK Tour, opening at Leicester Curve tonight 14th September 2016.

60 Years After that Legendary Night, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Las Vegas Run Comes to a Close - on Dec. 4, 2016
by Liz Cearns - Sep 13, 2016


MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the beloved jukebox musical that tells the story of the one and only night that legendary rock icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins came together for an epic jam session at Sun Records Studio, will end its triumphant Las Vegas run on Dec. 4, 2016 at Harrah's Las Vegas. The cast will take its final bow inside Harrah's Showroom on the 60th anniversary of the night that inspired the critically-acclaimed production.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2016


Join Rocky Mountain Rep for arguably one of the best jam sessions ever!  Million Dollar Quartet features four red-hot rock 'n' roll legends coming together for one unforgettable night.  

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, ROCK OF AGES and More Set for Casa Manana's 2016-17 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2016


President and Executive Producer Wally Jones is thrilled to announce the 2016-2017 Broadway Season at Casa Mañana Theatre.

Roxy Regional Theatre to Celebrate 34 Years in Entertainment with Fall Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2016


?The Roxy Regional Theatre, long regarded as one of the cornerstones of Historic Downtown Clarksville, is celebrating 34 years of live entertainment with an unforgettable evening of fabulous food, fine art and award-winning musical theatre.  

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Raise the Curtain on Season 34 at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2016


On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought music icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

Photo Flash: Hunter Foster Directs MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2016


Check out brand-new stills from the Hunter Foster-directed production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.

CMT Announces Premiere Dates for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, NASHVILLE & More
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2016


CMT today revealed the premiere dates for its 2017 scripted series including "Nashville," "Million Dollar Quartet" (working title) and "Still The King," marking the biggest scripted slate in the network's history.

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