Chubby Checker News

On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, ABC aired the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers, including Kinky Boots writer Cyndi Lauper, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and many more. Take a look at photos from the special here.

ABC is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with the official lineup of festive programming arriving in the coming months including holiday episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” specials like “CMA Country Christmas,' and more.

Newly announced special guests for the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony include Chappell Roan, Janelle Monáe, Donald Glover, Avril Lavigne, and more.

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, and more are among the star-studded lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform, and honor this year’s Inductees at the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has pulled back the curtain on its 2025 Inductees, a powerhouse lineup of trailblazers, icons, and music legends who have shaped the ever-evolving sounds of Rock & Roll.

Swifties, this one's for you! Are You Ready For It? – A Taylor Experience shares the global sensation of Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour with Popejoy Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience in May. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

State Theatre New Jersey will present Are Your Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Starring Traci Marie, paying tribute to Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour on Friday, February 14 at 7pm.

Rock And Roll Doo Wop V. 25 comes to the Capitol Theatre next month. The event is on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Axis Theatre Company will present a new staging of William Shakespeare's most painful comedy, Twelfth Night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Staten Island Children's Museum (SICM) is an inviting place to embrace creativity and culture. 

A YULETIDE CHRISTMAS at The Drama Factory is a musical celebration of the holiday season, featuring the extraordinary talents of Delicia van Wyk, Morgan King, and Andy Murray. Get all the details here!

State Theatre New Jersey presents Rock ‘N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular featuring Chubby Checker, The Doo Wop Project, The Duprees, and Vinnie Medugo. Learn more about the performance here!

Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.

Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A  Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.

 Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.

Four April seances did not do the trick, so Award winning actress/playwright/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with iconic director AUSTIN PENDLETON for more sessions of 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.

Four April seances did not do the trick, so Award winning actress/playwright/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with iconic director AUSTIN PENDLETON for fourteen more sessions of 'A SÉANCE WITH MOM'.   The plot??  In this new solo comedy/drama, Nadine wants to summon her mother from the grave to tell her something very important!!   May 24-June 4 at Chain Studio Theatre, 312 W. 36th St.

Ogunquit Playhouse will present a staged reading of GENIUS: A New Musical Comedy, which will be held on Friday, May 19.