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Billy Crystal's Pre-Broadway Engagement of 700 SUNDAYS to Open 10/22 at State Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 3, 2013


The acclaimed Billy Crystal will perform 700 Sundays, his Tony Award-winning, record breaking, autobiographical play in Minneapolis October 22-26, 2013 at the historic State Theatre. Scheduled for six performances only, this exclusive pre-Broadway engagement is the only one before the final Broadway run in the fall. 700 Sundays is a special addition to Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2013/14 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. To purchase tickets and for more information visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, call 800.982.2787 or stop by the State Theatre Box Office at 805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.

Velocity Airs New Season of OVERHAULIN, Beg. Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 1, 2013


Chip Foose is America's Automotive Designer-in-Chief. Along with his partner-in-cars Chris Jacobs and the industry's best fabrication crew, the A-Team, OVERHAULIN' reigns supreme as the top vehicle restoration franchise on television.

BWW Reviews: THE BURNT PART BOYS Take a Trip Up The Mountain
by Ellen Dostal - Sep 23, 2013


A thoughtful vision by director Richard Israel, heartfelt performances, and seductive mountain music that will carry you away are what you'll find in The Burnt Part Boys

Velocity to Airs New Season of OVERHAULIN this Fall
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2013


Chip Foose is America's Automotive Designer-in-Chief. Along with his partner-in-cars Chris Jacobs and the industry's best fabrication crew, the A-Team, OVERHAULIN' reigns supreme as the top vehicle restoration franchise on television.

Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces LES MISERABLES Cast; Show Runs 10/18-20
by Molly Tracy - Sep 10, 2013


The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents the acclaimed, recordbreaking musical LES MISERABLES on October 18, 19 and 20 at the New England Chapel, located at 40 Kenwood Circle in Franklin. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.

CABARET LIFE NYC: Watching Some 'Angels' Take Wing and Other Observations From a Cabaret Summer
by Stephen Hanks - Sep 6, 2013


One of the biggest downers perpetrated by American culture is the characterization of Labor Day weekend as the 'unofficial end of summer.' But given what has passed for cabaret entertainment-at least the shows I was able to attend--since the 'unofficial start of summer' on Memorial Day weekend, the end of summer can't come soon enough. But my dismay over the hours lost watching average shows this season was tempered a bit by the pride and joy I felt watching the June performances of three strikingly attractive and talented 30ish brunettes with powerhouse voices-- Jackie Kristel, Karen Gross and Jodi Beck, who all staged entertaining shows as spring was turning to summer.

Pasadena Playhouse Breaks Records with 2012-2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


The Pasadena Playhouse announced yesterday that its 2012 - 2013 "Better Than Ever" season, which concluded with the closing performance of Sleepless in Seattle - The Musical, exceeded sales and attendance goals for the theatre's fiscal year. The Playhouse's season was highlighted by the world premieres of the comedy Under My Skin and Sleepless in Seattle - The Musical; the smash-hit One Night With Janis Joplin, which was developed at The Playhouse, recently announced its Broadway engagement for this fall; and the launch of a long-term partnership with Lythgoe Family Productions for an annual holiday Panto at The Playhouse. The fiscal year closed with new summer programming that included an inaugural Cirque-A-Palooza festival, a one-week run of Letters From Zora starring Vanessa Bell Calloway and a sold out nine show limited engagement of Val Kilmer in Citizen Twain.

World Premieres, Broadway-Bound Productions Propel Pasadena Playhouse to Record Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2013


The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director) announced today that its 2012 - 2013 "Better Than Ever" season, which concluded with the closing performance of Sleepless in Seattle - The Musical, exceeded sales and attendance goals for the theatre's fiscal year. The Playhouse's season was highlighted by the world premieres of the comedy Under My Skin and Sleepless in Seattle - The Musical; the smash-hit One Night With Janis Joplin, which was developed at The Playhouse, recently announced its Broadway engagement for this fall; and the launch of a long-term partnership with Lythgoe Family Productions for an annual holiday Panto at The Playhouse. The fiscal year closed with new summer programming that included an inaugural Cirque-A-Palooza festival, a one-week run of Letters From Zora starring Vanessa Bell Calloway and a sold out nine show limited engagement of Val Kilmer in Citizen Twain.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Premiere of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by - Aug 29, 2013


On the fifth season premiere of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE titled 'How to Begin,' Alicia must focus on the firm's efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her exit from the firm with Cary.

Eli Young Band to Play MotorCity Casino Hotel, 11/14
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2013


MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce Eli Young Band with special guest Eric Paslay, live in Detroit at Sound Board, on Thursday, November 14th, at 8:00 p.m.

Pride Films and Plays Welcomes New Artistic Ensemble Members
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013


Pride Films and Plays announced today that David Leeper, James Nedrud, Robert Ollis, and Raphael Schwartzman had joined the company as New Artistic Ensemble Members. Learn more about each new member below.

McCarter Theatre Center Names Adam Immerwahr Associate Artistic Director
by Kristin Salaky - Aug 5, 2013


McCarter Theatre Center has announced the appointment of Adam Immerwahr as Associate Artistic Director. Immerwahr, a longtime McCarter staff member with a thriving directorial career, will support McCarter's Artistic Director, Emily Mann, in the planning and execution of the theater's artistic programming. His duties will also include directing for McCarter Theater's main stage, cultivating new works and identifying emerging artists, having primary responsibility for the day-to-day artistic oversight of McCarter's dramatic productions, and coordinating the selection and hiring of freelance artistic personnel.

Photo Flash: Balagan's NIRVANOV Gives an Interesting Take on Cobain's Last Days
by Jay Irwin - Jul 31, 2013


Balagan Theatre continued its Summer New Works program the other night with their reading of the Anton Chekov and Kurt Cobain inspired, 'Nirvanov'. And Broadway World was given exclusive access to bring you photos from the reading of this fascinating look into one of Seattle's biggest and most tragic citizens.

Velocity Premieres All-New Series DALLAS CAR SHARKS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 23, 2013


Auction surprises aren't exclusive to storage containers - sometimes the drama unfolds on four wheels. Velocity's all-new series DALLAS CAR SHARKS takes viewers to the Lone Star State where car enthusiasts from across America gather to participate in the ultracompetitive world of car flipping.

'The Legend of Korra: Original Music from Book One' Out Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 16, 2013


Nickelodeon and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release the first-ever The Legend of Korra soundtrack - The Legend of Korra: Original Music From Book One available digitally and in stores everywhere today, July 16.

Megan Hilty & Aaron Lazar to Headline Revised CAN-CAN Reading Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 15, 2013


Megan Hilty and Aaron Lazar star in a staged reading of Jonathan Burrows' Broadway-bound revival of the Cole Porter musical Can-Can, beginning today in New York City. The by-invitation-only presentation, featuring Hilty as Pistache and Lazar as Aristide, is also set for tomorrow, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17.

Gregg Rolie Performs at Bluesfest International Canada Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2013


Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Rolie, best known for his vocals and keyboard work with legendary music groups Santana and Journey, will be performing at Bluesfest International Canada in Windsor, Ontario, Canada tonight, July 13, 2013.

Gregg Rolie to Perform at Bluesfest International Canada, 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2013


Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Rolie, best known for his vocals and keyboard work with legendary music groups Santana and Journey, will be performing at Bluesfest International Canada in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on July 13, 2013.

Sirius XM Radio Announces Special July 4th Programming
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2013


Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that it will present special 4(th) of July programming across its music, talk and sports channels.

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