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Stevie Nicks to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2014


In a rapid fire Q&A with People Magazine, 'Once Upon a Time' actress Jennifer Morrison was asked, if she could reunite with her 'House' co-star Hugh Laurie on any project what would it be.

Meet the Cast of West End's MISS SAIGON; Returns May 3, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014


Miss Saigon, currently booking for performances through to Saturday 25th October 2014, will make its highly anticipated return to the West End on Saturday 3 May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre, in the musical's 25th anniversary year. Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world since the sensational record-breaking run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI Chris--but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Meet the full company below!

The Bushwick Starr Presents PHIL. 176/OBIT by Daniel Fish and Andrew Dinwiddle, Now thru 4/5
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 26, 2014


The Bushwick Starr is proud to present multi-disciplinary artists Daniel Fish and Andrew Dinwiddie confronting a monumental subject - DEATH - with a staggering amount of raw material. PHIL. 176 / OBIT is an episodic performance installation drawing simultaneously on the text of Shelly Kagan's renowned Yale College philosophy course, 'PHIL 176: Death,'* and on current American obituaries and death notices.

Chris Botti to Bring Jazz-Pop Favorites to Abravanel Hall, 4/2
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2014


Top-selling American instrumental artist and composer Chris Botti comes to Abravanel Hall for a special performance on April 2 at 8 PM. Experience the pure sounds and clear tones of the trumpet played by a master. Botti has four number one jazz albums and has received multiple Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

Bella Electric Strings Play the Spencer Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2014


What do you call a group of four beautiful powerhouse soloists who know how to rock out? That's right, Bella Electric Strings!

Daniel Fish and Andrew Dinwiddie Create PHIL. 176 / OBIT, Now thru 4/5 at The Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2014


The Bushwick Starr will present a collaboration between stage and film director Daniel Fish and dance and theater artist Andrew Dinwiddie. Using nearly seven weeks of residency time at the Bushwick Starr, and in collaboration with actor T. Ryder Smith (War Horse, Passion Play) and designers Blanca Añon (ETERNAL, Owned) and Daniel Kluger (Nikolai and the Others, A Map of Virtue), they will create PHIL. 176 / OBIT, an episodic performance installation that draws simultaneously on the text of Shelly Kagan's renowned Yale College philosophy course, 'PHIL 176: Death,'* and on current American obituaries and death notices.

Bella Electric Strings to Play the Spencer, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2014


What do you call a group of four beautiful powerhouse soloists who know how to rock out? That's right, Bella Electric Strings!

New York City Players to Present Richard Maxwell's ISOLDE, 4/10-26
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2014


Following a 2013 world premiere at Theater Basel in Switzerland, New York City Players presents the U.S. premiere of Isolde. Returning to a core group of collaborators, Isolde, written and directed by Maxwell, features an ensemble of New York City Players veterans including Jim Fletcher, Brian Mendes, Tory Vazquez and Gary Wilmes. Maxwell's choice to not use any music in Isolde further supports a desire to excavate his own characteristically distilled approach to story telling. Isolde was inspired by the legend of Tristan and Isolde.

FLASH FRIDAY: Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM Waltzes & Rhumbas To The Stage!
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 28, 2014


Today we are turning our attention to the recently announced stage adaptation of visionary theatre and film director Baz Luhrmann's blazing 1992 'Red Curtain Trilogy' entry STRICTLY BALLROOM, for which he has aligned a particularly impressive assortment of creative team members, with rehearsals currently underway for an opening set at the end of next month.

Cincinnati Symphony Presents Verdi's REQUIEM This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2014


The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra welcomes back revered conductor, and former CSO Creative Director, Rafael Fru?hbeck de Burgos for his second engagement of the 2013- 14 season. Tonight, February 28 and March 1 at historic Music Hall, Maestro Fru?hbeck de Burgos will conduct one of the most epic works in orchestral and choral repertoire-Verdi's Requiem. The piece pulls together massive forces of orchestra, chorus and soloists for an impassioned and dramatic blockbuster of human emotion. Perhaps best known for the famous 'Dies irae' movement, prevalent in pop culture in movies, advertisements and television, Verdi's masterpiece depicts a journey from terror and darkness to joy and light.

Wheeler, Furler, Perfect, Foster & Warren Create Music and Lyrics for Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2014


On Tuesday 25 February 2014 internationally renowned director, BAZ LUHRMANN, who is hard at work in the rehearsal room at Carriageworks, announced the extraordinary composers he and co-writer CRAIG PEARCE have collaborated with in order to bring STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL to life on stage.

Lionel Richie, With Special Guest Cee-Lo Green, to Bring ALL THE HITS ALL NIGHT LONG Summer Tour to Mandalay Bay, 6/6
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 24, 2014


Multi-platinum selling artist and five-time GRAMMY Award- winning music icon Lionel Richie announced today the extension of his worldwide All the Hits All Night Long tour which will make a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The tour has sold out across the globe in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East and will travel through North America this summer with special guest CeeLo Green.

Photo Coverage: The Tenors Play a Valentine's Day Concert at NYCB Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 15, 2014


On Valentines Day 2014, The Tenors performed at The NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Broadwayworld was there to cover it all and brings you photos below!

Feinstein's at the Nikko to Welcome Singer-Songwriter and Pianist Peter Cincotti, 4/24-25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014


Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein will welcome singer-songwriter-pianist, Peter Cincotti, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Thursday, April 24 (8 p.m.) and Friday, April 25 (8 p.m.). Peter will be performing a mix of songs from his critically acclaimed albums as well as some brand new material from his highly anticipated upcoming release.

Daniel Fish and Andrew Dinwiddie to Create PHIL. 176 / OBIT, 3/22-4/5 at The Bushwick Starr
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2014


The Bushwick Starr will present a collaboration between stage and film director Daniel Fish and dance and theater artist Andrew Dinwiddie. Using nearly seven weeks of residency time at the Bushwick Starr, and in collaboration with actor T. Ryder Smith (War Horse, Passion Play) and designers Blanca Añon (ETERNAL, Owned) and Daniel Kluger (Nikolai and the Others, A Map of Virtue), they will create PHIL. 176 / OBIT, an episodic performance installation that draws simultaneously on the text of Shelly Kagan's renowned Yale College philosophy course, 'PHIL 176: Death,'* and on current American obituaries and death notices.

America's Got Talent's FORTE OPERA TRIO to Perform at 2014 FWOpera Festival's Opening, 4/20
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 10, 2014


Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) is excited to announce today the details of a one-night concert performance by the stars of NBC's America's Got Talent, crossover opera trio Forte. Just back from their holiday engagement at the Tropicana in Las Vegas and the National Christmas Tree Lighting, the three tenors of Forte, featuring FWOpera star Sean Panikkar, will bring their powerful voices and unique blend of part-pop, part-opera to Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm. This exclusive performance will feature a limited number of 100 VIP experience seats for $100 each. These VIP experience tickets include premium orchestra seating and a pre-show VIP champagne reception. The VIP reception will be hosted from 6-7 pm before the show's 7:30 pm start time.

Sony Pictures Worldwide Snags Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel-Led David Foster Wallace Pic
by Movies News Desk - Feb 8, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Ponsoldt's THE END OF THE TOUR, starring Jason Segel as author David Foster Wallace, as well as Jesse Eisenberg, has been picked up by Sony Pictures Worldwide. The movie is set to begin filming this year.

VIDEO: Jennifer Holliday Performs New Song 'Nobody Does It Better' on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2014


'Dreamgirls' star Jennifer Holliday stopped by ABC's THE VIEW and performed a song from her new solo album, 'The Song is You.' Check out the appearance below!

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT'S Jackie Evancho to Perform at Detroit's Fox Theatre, 4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 31, 2014


Jackie Evancho, prodigy and finalist from NBC's America's Got Talent will mesmerize audiences at the Fox Theatre for one night only on Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m.; locally presented by AT&T.

Cincinnati Symphony to Present Verdi's REQUIEM, 2/28-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2014


The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra welcomes back revered conductor, and former CSO Creative Director, Rafael Fru?hbeck de Burgos for his second engagement of the 2013- 14 season. On February 28 and March 1 at historic Music Hall, Maestro Fru?hbeck de Burgos will conduct one of the most epic works in orchestral and choral repertoire-Verdi's Requiem. The piece pulls together massive forces of orchestra, chorus and soloists for an impassioned and dramatic blockbuster of human emotion. Perhaps best known for the famous 'Dies irae' movement, prevalent in pop culture in movies, advertisements and television, Verdi's masterpiece depicts a journey from terror and darkness to joy and light.

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