Chubby Checker News

The Wick Theatre is bringing back live entertainment with a wonderful series of Supper Club events, concerts and theatrical productions.  All safety and social distancing procedures are being followed. For more information and tickets, please visit www.thewick.org or call the box office at 561-995-2333.

The East Coast Music Hall of Fame has announced that due to COVID-19, in the interest of the well-being of all those who will be attending their two-day event, they have rescheduled the Awards Gala and all related activities at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City from its regularly scheduled 2020 date to Monday, June 7th, 2021 & Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.

Join us for a night with the NJ Legend, Uncle Floyd, star of The Uncle Floyd Show and 'Good Morning Vietnam.a?? The special comedy show, brought to you by Black Box PAC and J. Irwin Productions, is on Thursday, December 19 at 8pm. This marks the first in a series of comedy nights at the new Black Box Performing Arts Center in Englewood, and the second show produced with J. Irwin Productions. This past June, they brought Gilbert Gottfried to Teaneck (a show that is now nominated for a BroadwayWorld NJ Regional Award!)

The East Coast Music Hall of Fame, (http://www.ecmhof.org), announced today their star-studded list of legendary music inductees and official event dates for their second annual event. The red carpet will be rolled out for a two-day event taking place Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 through Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. This year's event will honor Artists in various categories with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipients to include; Tony Orlando, Neil Sedaka, Gloria Gaynor, Dionne Warwick, Cousin Brucie, Jay and The Americans, The Manhattan Transfer, and Gary US Bonds. Previous 2019 inductees included legendary music names such as; Connie Francis, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, Lou Christie, Jay Siegel and more. 

NANCY REDMAN RETURNS - AGAIN - TO THE UNITED SOLO FESTIVAL as The Best Of The Festival's First Decade with a repeat performance of 'AT WIT'S END: A HOME FOR RETIRED COMICS'.

Country artist Lenny Martelli hailing from Philadelphia and most recently Nashville has released his long awaited EP “Just A Thought” on October 18, 2019. The EP is available on all digital streaming and download retailers ie; iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google. 

Actress/playwright/stand-up comedian Nancy Redman returns to the United Solo Theatre Festival with her new one-woman show At Wit's End: A Home for Retired Comics, directed by Bill Cosgriff, Saturday October 19 at 2 PM at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street. Nancy is delighted to have as director of her new show the multi-talented Bill Cosgriff, an award winning playwright, actor, and director. Nancy's past three appearances on the United Solo Theatre Festival - the world's largest solo theatre festival currently in its 10th anniversary season - earned her three special awards. For her one-woman shows: The Doctor Is Not In and CLUTTER: I'm Saving My Life and It's Killing Me, she was honored with the Best Comedian Award. For her EMERGENCY A La Carte, she was named Best Stand-Up.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse kicks off their inaugural 2019-2020 Concert Series with The Return: Beatles Tribute Band playing October 14, 15 & 16, 2019.

Carter Calvert, the Broadway actress-singer who is currently wowing audiences at Bucks County Playhouse as the iconic country music legend in a?oeAlways .. Patsy Cline,a?? will present her one-woman show, a?oeViva La Divaa?? at the historic playhouse on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 pm.

The Atlas Performing Arts Center introduces the Arts for Young Audiences program, a series of concerts and events designed for children 1-8 years old and their families.

Actress/playwright/stand-up comedian Nancy Redman returns to the United Solo Theatre Festival with her new one-woman show At Wit's End: A Home for Retired Comics, directed by Bill Cosgriff, Saturday October 19 at 2 PM at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

Houston Chamber Choir announces its 24th season, Illuminations, with a diverse and enthralling repertoire featuring world renowned special guests and guest artists, new partnerships and a world premiere. Some of the works explore deeper, existential matters, while other performances will lean toward lighter fare and tradition.

On June 21-23, Elvis Presley's Graceland® will celebrate one of the most exciting decades in pop culture history - the 1950s. Graceland's 'Fabulous 50s Weekend' is a trip down memory lane packed with 50s-themed activities, including a sock hop, an after-hours dinner in Presley Motors museum, movie marathons, trivia and games, parties, and more! The weekend will be highlighted by two incredible live shows, a “Salute to the King” by acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist Victor Trevino, Jr and the legendary Chubby Checker live on the Soundstage at Graceland.

Four-time GRAMMY winners Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will bring their pop-rock sound to Graceland Live and the Graceland Soundstage on July 6, 2019 as part of the couple's 40th Anniversary tour.

They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time. Now on their 9th national tour, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to Popejoy Hall Saturday, April 6 at 8PM, singing their favorite 'Sixties Hits' from The Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.

Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, the artist who started a musical revolution, and Live Nation recently announced a new partnership to elevate Graceland as the top live music destination in the region, and on March 23, Graceland Live kicks off the first in a growing list of incredible live shows slated for 2019 and beyond.

Ted Swindley's hit musical Always...Patsy Cline closes out the 2018 mainstage season at the Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.

Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats.  Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. Movement to Egalitaria was released June 12, 2018 (IYOUWE). 

As many of you know, Arena Stage's Artistic Director Molly Smith has been very active on a number of national social issues, including LGBT rights and gun control in addition to her exemplary artistic work. In this way, perhaps it's only natural that the headliner at this year's Arena Stage Gala on May 10th is not only a great singer/songwriter, but also an accomplished speaker and humanitarian.

Decades Rewind returns to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts with its audience favorite theatrical concert on Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.