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WE WILL ROCK YOU to Play Benedum Center, 10/29-11/3
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 16, 2013

The worldwide smash hit 'rock theatrical', Queen and Ben Elton's We Will Rock You, built around 24 of Queen's biggest hits, opens at the Benedum Center on October 29, and runs through November 3, 2013. We Will Rock You is produced by Queen Theatrical Productions, Tribeca Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntyre Entertainment and NETworks Presentations.

P.J. Griffith, Jared Zirilli, Brian Justin Crum & More Set for WE WILL ROCK YOU US Tour- Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2013

Queen Theatrical Productions, Tribeca Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntyre Entertainment and NETworks Presentations just announced casting is complete for the first North American tour of Queen and Ben Elton's We Will Rock You. The 'rock theatrical', built around 24 of Queen's biggest hits, will launch a national tour in Baltimore, MD, at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, in October 2013.

Photo Flash: William Blake Plays Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2013

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was presented the 2012 BroadwayWorld Best Male Vocalist winner William Blake in concert on Monday, July 22nd at 7pm. It was Blake's sixth concert at the historic venue. Tony winners and Birdland regulars Chita Rivera and Steve Kazee were both in the house to cheer! Scroll down for photos from the concert!

William Blake & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club this Week
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for this week, July 22 - July 28, 2013.

William Blake & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 7/22-28
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 12, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for July 22 - July 28, 2013.

William Blake Sings Accoustic Sets at Sidewalk Cafe, 11/21 & 28
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 12, 2012

Blues/jazz singer William Blake will kick off the new "Landmark Wednesdays" series of concerts at the historic SideWalk Cafe in the East Village on November 21 and 28. Blake, along with Randy Napoleon on guitar, Mike Karn on bass and Danny Young on percussion, will perform sets at 8 and 10 pm.

Photo Flash: Rachel Potter, Allison Semmes and More at Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland, 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2012

At Jim Caruso's Cast Party this past Monday, October 22nd, there was an autumnal cornucopia of talent, with impromptu performances by two original cast members of Sophisticated Ladies, Terri Klausner and Ty Stephens. Check out photos of them and more at the concert below!

MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL #7: All the News from Onstage, Offstage, Backstage and Beyond
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 10, 2012

Apparently, it is Elvis Week in Nashville (at least according to the fine folks at Loveless Cafe), so before we head out to the theater for a full weekend of show openings and the like, a trip to West Nashville for a slice of the Loveless' Elvis pie is in order (for the uninitiated, that's peanut butter, banana, bacon and homemade whipped cream-the four basic food groups, according to The King.), so before we slip into a diabetic coma, here's installment #7 of Music City Confidential, all the news that's fit to print from onstage, offstage, backstage and beyond…

Nutty Professor Company Responds to Hamlisch's Death Prior to Tuesday Curtain
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 8, 2012

Throughout the day, company members had taken to social media to express their shock and grief at the news of Hamlisch's death. Hamlisch, one of the most honored music composers in history, had been scheduled to fly to Nashville this week to see the show for the first time. He was last in Nashville at the start of the company's rehearsals in Music City.

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Company Members Pay Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 7, 2012

Tonight, in TPAC's James K. Polk Theatre, Michael Andrew, Marissa McGowan, Mark Jacoby, Klea Blackhurst, Jamie Ross and the rest of the ensemble will take to the stage to bring The Nutty Professor to life once more for a Nashville audience. Today, however, the company has been quietly reflective, taking to social media to express their shock and grief at the loss of their show's composer…

Conductor Stephen Kummer Discusses THE NUTTY PROFESSOR's Impact on Theater in Music City
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 6, 2012

Kummer, who has a lengthy resume of Nashville productions he's either music directed or conducted, leads the band onstage when they are assembled on the bandstand for The Nutty Professor's pep rally production number that closes the show. Clad in sparkly purple vests and green ties (the school colors of fictional Korwin University) designed by Tony Award-winning costumer Ann Hould-Ward, it's a rousing moment when the musicians take the stage. Suffice it to say, Nashville audiences have been vocal and expressive in their reactions since the show's first preview performance on July 24.

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 7/30
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 3, 2012

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we are launching a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Below you'll find a list of the most-read stories in our over 130 (and counting!) regional markets. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

The Nutty Professor's DANNY YOUNG Knows What He Wants To Be When He Grows Up
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 2, 2012

Danny Young grew up in the small Wisconsin town of Viola (population 500), the son of a band director, so it should come as absolutely no surprise that he's now plying his trade as a professional musician-a drummer, to be exact-and he's part of the blue-ribbon orchestra playing a brand-new Marvin Hamlisch score every night during performances of The Nutty Professor, A New Musical now onstage at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL #6: All The News from Onstage, Offstage, Backstage and Beyond
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 29, 2012

We've been doing our part to prepare ye the way, watching the action onstage, taking some furtive peeks backstage, listening to all the offstage gossip and venturing beyond the confines of the theater to gain the informed knowledge to see more shows in the Volunteer State than you ever thought possible. So, good people of the theaterati, read on and get all the information you need to know in this, our latest installment of Music City Confidential. This is #6…

BWW Interviews: 'Nashville's Own' Drummer Danny Young Takes on THE NUTTY FIVE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 19, 2012

Last week we launched The Nutty Five as our way of welcoming all these talented people into our midst-even the ones who have Nashville connections, like today's star of the show Danny Young, who is the drummer for The Nutty Professor band (who may be just as jazzed up about his new drum set for the show as he is working with Jerry Lewis).

Freedom High School Leads FREDDY Award Nominations with 17 Nominations - Full Nominees List
by BWW Special Coverage - May 11, 2012

Nominations for the 2012 FREDDY© Awards were announced yesterday, May 10th, live on 69 WFMZ-TV during the Noon News broadcast. Leading the pack this year are Freedom High School with 17 nominations. Emmaus High School and Parkland High School both scooped 12 nominations. Notre Dame High School is close behind with 11 nominations.

Alex Reid, Marcus Patrick, Danny Young & Dale Howard Strip in WILDBOYZ, Now thru June 16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012

Alex Reid, Marcus Patrick, Danny Young & Dale Howard will star in WILDBOYZ, a hysterical new adult comedy starring four celebrity hunks appearing on stage as you've never seem them before. Tony Denton Promotions by arrangement with Macho Productions will present the World Premier of "WildBoyz" The Tour from tonight, April 24 to June 16.

Alex Reid, Marcus Patrick, Danny Young & Dale Howard Strip in WILDBOYZ this Summer
by James T Harding - Apr 11, 2012

Alex Reid, Marcus Patrick, Danny Young & Dale Howard will star in WILDBOYZ, a hysterical new adult comedy starring four celebrity hunks appearing on stage as you've never seem them before. Tony Denton Promotions by arrangement with Macho Productions will present the World Premier of "WildBoyz" The Tour from April 24 to June 16.

'Princess and the Frog' Leads Annie Award Nominations; Winners Announced 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation. Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'The Princess and the Frog' received eight nominations, including Best Animated Feature and individual nominations for animated effects, character animation, production design and voice acting, while its 'Prep and Landing' received nine nominations including Best Animated Television Production and individual nominations for character animation, character design, music, production design, storyboarding and writing.

'Princess and the Frog' Leads Annie Award Nominations; Winners Announced 2/6
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2009

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation. Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'The Princess and the Frog' received eight nominations, including Best Animated Feature and individual nominations for animated effects, character animation, production design and voice acting, while its 'Prep and Landing' received nine nominations including Best Animated Television Production and individual nominations for character animation, character design, music, production design, storyboarding and writing.

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