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Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts to Play Orleans Showroom, 10/4-5
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014


Comedian, actor and blues musician Jim Belushi along with blues band The Sacred Hearts will bring laughs and soulful hits to the Orleans Showroom October 4 and 5.

Chicago's The Claudettes Perform Free Show Tonight at The McKittrick Hotel
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2014


After making their rousing NYC live debut in October, The Claudettes return to the area for another special free show tonight (11PM show) at The Manderley Bar at The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th St) at the conclusion of each night's performance of the acclaimed 'Sleep No More'.

SHUT UP SIT DOWN AND EAT to Play Off-Broadway This October
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2014


The hit "plomedy," SHUT UP SIT DOWN & EAT returns for NYC for a limited 12-week engagement at Times Square's Snapple Theater Center (1627 Broadway at 50 Street). Written by and starring four New York based comedians, Tina Giorgi (Falling Up, 'The Late Late Show,' 'Comics Unleashed,' 'Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn'), Joe Moffa ("Blue Bloods," Carlito's Way), Chris Monty (PBS's 'The Business of Comedy,' Biloxi Blues) and Eric Tartaglione (That Championship Season, NBC's 'Last Comic Standing'), directed by Eve Brandstein.

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE to Play the Grand, 9/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2014


Celebrate an evening of music and good times with The Official Blues Brothers Revue, Saturday, September 20 at 8 pm at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House. Limited tickets are still available to this show, which was postponed last winter by airport-closing snowstorms.

Chicago's The Claudettes to Perform Free Shows 8/10 & 8/20 at The McKittrick Hotel
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


After making their rousing NYC live debut in October, The Claudettes will be returning to the area for two special free shows on 8/10 (9:15 show) and 8/20 (11PM show) at The Manderley Bar at The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th St) at the conclusion of each night's performance of the acclaimed 'Sleep No More'. This time the duo will be joined by new band member, the bewitching Nigerian-American dancer/singer Yana Atim, who sings in French.

Soundtrack for Universal Pictures James Brown Biopic GET ON UP Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014


'The Godfather of Soul.' 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business.' 'Mr. Dynamite.' 'Soul Brother Number One.' For more than 50 years, these and other honorifics have described American music icon James Brown. Today, July 29, Polydor/UMe will release the soundtrack for Universal Pictures' drama, GET ON UP.

VIDEO: Dan Aykroyd Reveals New GHOSTBUSTERS Film Gearing Up for Early 2015 Start!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2014


'Ghostbusters' actor Dan Aykroyd stopped by this morning's TODAY and revealed that the third installment of the classic franchise is gearing up for an early 2015 start.

VIDEO: 'Get On Up' Star Dan Aykroyd Performs James Brown Classic on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2014


'Get On Up' star Dan Aykroyd performed a cover of the James Brown classic 'I'll Go Crazy' with help from Chicago blues great Bobby Rush and The Roots.

VIDEO: Dan Aykroyd 'Proud' to Star in New James Brown Biopic GET ON UP
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2014


Funnyman Dan Aykroyd stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring in the new James Brown biopic 'Get On Up' as the legendary soul man's manager.

VIDEO: Watch GHOSTBUSTERS 30th Anniversary Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2014


Sony Pictures Entertainment will celebrate the 30 th anniversary of its blockbuster franchise GHOSTBUSTES with a series of special events and home entertainment releases.

VIDEO: Susan Sarandon Talks Favorite Moments from New Comedy TAMMY on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2014


Oscar winner Susan Sarandon stopped by this morning's GMA to talk about 'cankles' and dishes about her new role as Melissa McCarthy's grandma in the comedy TAMMY, now in theaters.

VIDEO: New Trailer for TAMMY, Starring Melissa McCarthy; Hits Theaters Tomorrow
by Movies News Desk - Jul 1, 2014


New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures just released a new trailer for the upcoming comedy TAMMY, starring Melissa McCarthy. Check it out below! The film hits theaters tomorrow.

Soundtrack for Universal Pictures James Brown Biopic GET ON UP Out 7/29
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2014


On July 29, Polydor/UMe will release the soundtrack for Universal Pictures' upcoming drama, GET ON UP.

Fran Drescher to Host Cancer Schmancer Brunch at Tavern on the Green, 6/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2014


This Saturday, June 21st Fran Drescher hosts her annual wellness brunch fundraiser for her organization Cancer Schmancer at Tavern on the Green at 11 am. Brunch is followed by a 2 pm performance of Cinderella, the Broadway production in which Drescher stars as the Wicked Stepmother.

GHOSTBUSTERS to Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Theatrical Re-Release
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2014


Sony Pictures Entertainment will celebrate the 30 th anniversary of its blockbuster franchise Ghostbusters with a series of special events and home entertainment releases. As a highlight of the celebration, the original 1984 film has been restored and remastered in 4K and will be returning to the big screen, in over 700 locations in the United States and Canada, for a limited engagement starting August 29 (Labor Day weekend).

Michael Jacksons American Music Award & Victory Tour Glove Up for Auction
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014


In 1986 as a special award of appreciation for 'We Are The World' was presented to Michael Jackson for his role as one of the key composers and singers of the song which he sang along with a superstar cast of celebrities

VIDEO: First Look - Chadwick Boseman Stars in James Brown Biopic GET ON UP
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014


Universal Pictures has released an all-new trailer for director Tate Taylor's GET ON UP, the James Brown biopic starring Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Holds Season 36 Spotlight Ball Honoring Mikhail Baryshnikov
by Courtnie Mele - May 24, 2014


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, one of the world's premier dance organizations, together with event chair Richard L. Rodesand Meg Siegler Callahan, chair of Hubbard Street's board of directors, hosted the Season 36 Spotlight Ball on Monday, May 19 at theFairmont Chicago Millennium Park.

VIDEO: Megan Hilty Talks New Film LEGENDS OF OZ on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2014


Broadway and 'Smash' star Megan Hilty stopped by yesterday's THE VIEW to talk about her new film 'Legends of Oz.'

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