Bill Engvall Coming to MPAC, 9/12
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 7, 2014
Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran Bill Engvall relates hilarious tales about everyday situations that have made him one of the most popular comedians in the country at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8 pm. Tickets are $59-99.
MacArthur Fellows Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer to Play Meany Hall this Fall
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 6, 2014
Mandolinist/composer Chris Thile, of Punch Brothers, and bassist/composer Edgar Meyer will team up again in Fall 2014. These two MacArthur Fellows will cross traditional boundaries in a diverse program of largely original music. The duo has collaborated on several critically acclaimed projects, including the Grammy-winning Goat Rodeo Sessions, a 2008 recording of original compositions (Nonesuch Records) and, most recently, Chris Thile's 2013 solo recording, Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 1, produced by Meyer. Their new album, Bass & Mandolin, will be released by Nonesuch on September 9, just prior to the launch of the duo's North American tour.
Enuff Z'nuff Release First Covers Album
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 6, 2014
Celebrating an amazing 30 years as one of the hardest working bands in show business, Enuff Z'nuff proudly present this exciting new project, a heartfelt salute to the music and artists who have inspired them over the course of their 3 decade career! Covered In Gold, a collection of 12 brand new studio recordings, features an eclectic assortment of cover tunes including Bowie's “The Jean Genie,” Nirvana's “All Apologies,” Prince's “When Doves Cry,” Smokey Robinson's “Tears Of A Clown” and lots more, all of which showcase this group's incredibly diverse yet supremely melodic sensibility. The album also includes 2 rare bonus tracks, a live unplugged version of the group's 1989 hit single “New Thing” plus another cover, of The Beatles' “You've Got To Hide Your Love Away,” performed live on the Howard Stern show.
Burbank Comedy Festival to Feature Adam Carolla, Jeff Garlin, 200 Emerging Comedians and More, 8/17-23
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 6, 2014
Adam Carolla, Jeff Garlin, Wendy Liebman, and more than 200 emerging comedians from across the country will take center stage at the Burbank Comedy Festival, Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23.
NBC's AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Ties Its Second Best Rating
by Caryn Robbins
- Aug 5, 2014
NBC tied for the nightlong win in adults 18-49 among the Big 4, as “American Ninja Warrior” matched its second-best rating in two years and “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” retained 93% of the prior Monday's premiere rating.
Red Hook's Barge to Present DEADPAN ALLEY and PIRATE SCHOOL! This Fall
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 4, 2014
This year Red Hook's antique wooden barge is celebrating its 100th birthday with old-time family entertainment. Sponsored by Investors Bank & Brooklyn Bridge Realty, this series of two one-man performances features two Sunday spectaculars by a vaudeville comedian and a Pirate.
Judy Kaye, James Snyder & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 4, 2014
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits - THE LION KING
by BWW Special Coverage
- Aug 1, 2014
A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With several weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters .
BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's The Lion King below!
NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING Matches 6-Week High
by Caryn Robbins
- Aug 1, 2014
“Last Comic Standing” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) matched a six-week high in 18-49 rating (best since a 1.4 on June 19) and remained undefeated in the time period versus all ABC and CBS competition except for the NBA Finals, through 11 telecasts.
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