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Mike Stoller Awarded American Celebration Lifetime Achievement in the Arts

Mike Stoller, the Grammy Award winning composer who is one half of the legendary songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller, will be honored with Chapman University's 30th Annual American Celebration Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award at a Black-tie Gala to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 6:00 - 11:30 p.m. at Chapman Auditorium in Memorial Hall; Chapman University; One University Drive; Orange, CA 92866.

Detroit Jazz Festival Launches its 32nd Season, 9/2-5

Voted one of the top three jazz festivals in North America in national jazz publications this year, the 32nd Detroit Jazz Festival continues to demonstrate how much jazz shines as a symbol of freedom and democracy all over the world this Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5.

Lawsuit Filed Against BABY IT'S YOU

Baker Hostetler today announced the filing of a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking damages on behalf of world-famous performers Beverly Lee of The Shirelles, Dionne Warwick and Chuck Jackson, as well as the Estates of Doris Coley Jackson and Addie Harris Jackson, for the unauthorized use of their names and likenesses in connection with the new Broadway show, 'Baby, It's You.'

BABY IT'S YOU Opens Tonight!

The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! began performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens TONIGHT, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

Photo Coverage: BABY IT'S YOU Production Shots!

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Check out the production photos below!

DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND Play Emelin Theatre 4/8

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

Concerts Saluting Standbys and Understudies Held at the McGinn/Cazale

Felicia Boswell (Understudy for the role of Felicia in Memphis), Christina DeCicco (Understudy for the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act), Berlando Drake (Standby for the roles of Shirley, Micki, Romantics, Dionne Warwick, Millie and School Yard Dancer in Baby It's You!), Paige Faure (Understudy for the roles of Hedy La Rue and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Robert Hartwell (Understudy for the roles of Delray, Bobby and Gator in Memphis),, Jahi A. Kearse (Understudy for the roles of Jocko, Chuck Jackson, Ronald Isley, Bass Man, Gene Chandler and Luther Dixon in Baby It's You!), Tari Kelly (Understudy for the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes),Justin Keyes (Understudy for the roles of J. Pierrepont Finch and Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Kristen Martin (Understudy for the roles of Mary Jane Watson and Miss Arrow in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark), Kyle Post (Understudy for the roles of Boyle, Busker, Flash, Grim Hunter, Jimmy-6, Kong, Meeks and Professor Cobwell in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Rashidra Scott (Understudy for the role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act).

Concerts Saluting Standbys and Understudies Held at the McGinn/Cazale

Felicia Boswell (Understudy for the role of Felicia in Memphis), Christina DeCicco (Understudy for the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act), Berlando Drake (Standby for the roles of Shirley, Micki, Romantics, Dionne Warwick, Millie and School Yard Dancer in Baby It's You!), Paige Faure (Understudy for the roles of Hedy La Rue and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Robert Hartwell (Understudy for the roles of Delray, Bobby and Gator in Memphis),, Jahi A. Kearse (Understudy for the roles of Jocko, Chuck Jackson, Ronald Isley, Bass Man, Gene Chandler and Luther Dixon in Baby It's You!), Tari Kelly (Understudy for the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes),Justin Keyes (Understudy for the roles of J. Pierrepont Finch and Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Kristen Martin (Understudy for the roles of Mary Jane Watson and Miss Arrow in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark), Kyle Post (Understudy for the roles of Boyle, Busker, Flash, Grim Hunter, Jimmy-6, Kong, Meeks and Professor Cobwell in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Rashidra Scott (Understudy for the role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act).

DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND Play Emelin Theatre 4/8

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have flown by since Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and his late brother, Hock formed the renowned group that would be the inspiration behind the blues in Canada and the world famous Blues Brothers.

Concerts Saluting Standbys and Understudies Held at the McGinn/Cazale

Felicia Boswell (Understudy for the role of Felicia in Memphis), Christina DeCicco (Understudy for the role of Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act), Berlando Drake (Standby for the roles of Shirley, Micki, Romantics, Dionne Warwick, Millie and School Yard Dancer in Baby It's You!), Paige Faure (Understudy for the roles of Hedy La Rue and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Robert Hartwell (Understudy for the roles of Delray, Bobby and Gator in Memphis),, Jahi A. Kearse (Understudy for the roles of Jocko, Chuck Jackson, Ronald Isley, Bass Man, Gene Chandler and Luther Dixon in Baby It's You!), Tari Kelly (Understudy for the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes),Justin Keyes (Understudy for the roles of J. Pierrepont Finch and Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), Kristen Martin (Understudy for the roles of Mary Jane Watson and Miss Arrow in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark), Kyle Post (Understudy for the roles of Boyle, Busker, Flash, Grim Hunter, Jimmy-6, Kong, Meeks and Professor Cobwell in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) and Rashidra Scott (Understudy for the role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act).

BABY IT'S YOU! Begins Previews Tonight!

The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at BABY IT'S YOU!

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Check out a sneek peak from the show below!

TV: Broadway Beat Meets BABY IT'S YOU!

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and Broadway Beat was on hand for the performance and to meet the cast!

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak Performance of BABY IT'S YOU!

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and BroadwayWorld.com was of course there!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Broadway Cast of BABY IT'S YOU!

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and BroadwayWorld.com was of course there!

Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

STAGE TUBE: First Look At BABY IT'S YOU

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel discusses the upcoming Broadway production of Baby It's You! during a photo shoot for the new musical.

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