David Brown News

Fifteen inspiring contestants - including the show's first celebrity player, Ruben Studdard, an uplifting 'Second Chances' theme and fun, new creative elements ignite season 15 of NBC's popular series 'The Biggest Loser,' premiering Tuesday, October 8 (8-9 p.m. ET).

New York Live Arts will present, as part of the Replay Series, works by Molissa Fenley spanning more than thirty years of her choreographic experiments in two varied programs October 2 - 5 at 7:30pm, with a lecture demonstration October 5 at 3:00pm. Fenley will present the world premiere of Found Object, the reconstructed solos The Floor Dances and Witches' Float, and the quartet Energizer, bridging her choreographic past with the present.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to step back in time to the 1940's during their fourth show this summer with the charming musical comedy 'The 1940's Radio Hour'. Performances of this tuner will run from today, July 31st - August 10th with evening performances at 7:30. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below!

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to step back in time to the 1940's during their fourth show this summer with the charming musical comedy 'The 1940's Radio Hour'. Performances of this tuner will run from today, July 31st - August 10th with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on August 2nd, 6th, and 7th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The show is suitable for all ages and a wonderful way to introduce the younger generation to the classic music of the 1940's.

In his latest publication 'Marketing the Arts and Entertainment: Success Strategies in the Profit and Not for Profit World' (published by Trafford Publishing), world class marketer Ronald C. Harding has compiled a guide for newcomers in the performance industry.

Cortland Repertory Theatre invites audiences to step back in time to the 1940's during their fourth show this summer with the charming musical comedy 'The 1940's Radio Hour'. Performances of this tuner will run from July 31st - August 10th with evening performances at 7:30. Matinees are available on August 2nd, 6th, and 7th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-427-6160 or at the CRT Box Office at 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland. Tickets are also available for sale 24 hours a day through the CRT website at www.cortlandrep.org. The show is suitable for all ages and a wonderful way to introduce the younger generation to the classic music of the 1940's.

'Round Midlife - A New Musical, with Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Brown, Lydia Gaston, Dave Hall and direction and additional material by Tim Connell will receive a staged reading for two nights only tonight, June 25th and Wednesday June 26th at 7:30pm at the Abingdon Theater Arts Complex - The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, New York, NY. For reservations, call 917-620-7938. Tickets are $20.

In his latest publication, 'Marketing the Arts and Entertainment: Success Strategies in the Profit and Not for Profit World' (published by Trafford Publishing), world class marketer Ronald C. Harding has compiled a guide for newcomers in the performance industry.

'Round Midlife - A New Musical, with Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Brown, Lydia Gaston, Dave Hall and direction and additional material by Tim Connell will receive a staged reading for two nights only on Tuesday June 25th and Wednesday June 26th at 7:30pm at the Abingdon Theater Arts Complex - The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, New York, NY. For reservations, call 917-620-7938. Tickets are $20.

Director Stephen Hoke offers a production of Sorkin's 2012 revised version of the play that hits a number of high notes. And the audience can handle that truth

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

The Wetumpka Depot Players are celebrating spring with a refreshing musical that is perfect for the entire family. Jones and Schmidt's, The Fantasticks will open April 18 at Wetumpka's award winning community theatre. This irresistible musical, featuring some of the finest music in Broadway history, tells the the story of a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them. Full of charming simplicity, captivating music and whimsy, the second show of the Wetumpka Depot's 33rd season is guaranteed entertainment.

The Wetumpka Depot Players are celebrating spring with Jones and Schmidt's The Fantasticks, which will open April 18 at Wetumpka's award winning community theatre. This musical tells the the story of a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them.

The Columbus Symphony previously announced the winners of the 2013 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education, and their efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

The Columbus Symphony today announced the winners of the 2013 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education, and their efforts to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music education.

Theater For The New City, executive director Crystal Field, will present DIGITAL DILEMMAS, a new musical comedy about our obsession with digital devices, October 4 - 21, at the Theater For The New City, 155 First Avenue (at 10th Street). The production features book & lyrics by Tom Attea, music by Arthur Abrams, direction by Mark Marcante, and chorography by Angela Harriell.

JAWS-the landmark motion picture that still makes audiences afraid to go in the water-comes to Blu-ray™ for the first time ever today, August 14th, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound, the JAWS Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet™ gives fans the ultimate way to watch the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller.

On Sunday, July 8th at 7PM at Joe's Pub, an all-star line-up of Broadway veterans and some of the city's best new voices presented "The TRL Generation: Broadway Sings The 90's," a one-night only concert event to benefit 'Broadway Impact.' The concert was musically directed and produced by Benjamin Rauhala. Check out photos of the performers below!

According to published reports, film producer Richard D. Zanuck, who worked on such films as THE SOUND OF MUSIC and SWEENEY TODD, passed away today from a heart attack. He was 77 years old.