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Pop/Jazz Singer Gabrielle Stravelli Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Album
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016


Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter - has launched a crowdfunding campaign with Indiegogo to finance her upcoming album to be released later this year.

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS' 'Ladies & Gentlemen' Premieres; Anticipated Album Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016


The INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have hit the ground running in 2016. Fresh off of the boat after 'Jam Cruise 14,' the band's new album LADIES & GENTLEMEN (out February 5, Compass Records) has been cited by Rolling Stone as one of the '35 Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2016.'

Dave Schoonover & Abigail Shapiro Round Out Cast of V-Day Foundation Benefit LOVE SONGS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2016


Dave Schoonover (The Fantasticks, Young Frankenstein) and Abigail Shapiro (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Liberty the Musical) are set to join the cast of Love Songs for V-Day at 54 Below!

Slide to Roast Whitney Houston on the Anniversary of Her Death
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2016


On Thursday 11th February, Slide's notorious Covergirl series will target the iconic voice of pop Whitney Houston on the 4th anniversary of her untimely death in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton in 2012.

Additional Cast Members Join V-Day Foundation Benefit Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2016


The third volume of the concert features a cast of dynamic performers from the Broadway and NYC theatre communities, singing songs from across the musical theatre spectrum about, well, love. The love we make, the love we take, the love we find, and the love we hold onto - this evening will see and sing us through it all. This year, the song selections feature female musical theatre writers and composers.

Phoenix Chorale to Present 'American Folk'
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2016


Drawing on the country's folk roots and pop power, the GRAMMY-winning Phoenix Chorale invites you to celebrate 'American Folk,' in concerts around the Valley, March 4th through 6th.

Dolly Parton's Lumberjack Adventure Dinner & Show Set To Open in May 2016
by Michael Dale - Feb 1, 2016


The new dinner theatre will be the 4th Parton-owned entertainment venue in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Guitar Center Teams with Grammy-Winner Vince Gill to Launch a Nationwide Search for Undiscovered Guitarists
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 1, 2016


Guitar Center has partnered with GRAMMY Award-winning country music legend Vince Gill to present OnStage with Vince Gill. Now in its fifth installment, the artist discovery program offers undiscovered guitarists career-launching opportunities

BWW Review: KRISTIN CHENOWETH Wows in Strathmore Debut
by Jennifer Perry - Jan 30, 2016


Whether belting out musical hits, showcasing her classically trained coloratura soprano, or taking on songs with a country sort of flair, the versatile performer had the audience in the palm of her hands and for good reason.

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS' 'Ladies & Gentlemen' Premieres; Anticipated Album Out 2/5
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2016


The INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have hit the ground running in 2016. Fresh off of the boat after 'Jam Cruise 14,' the band's new album LADIES & GENTLEMEN (out February 5, Compass Records) has been cited by Rolling Stone as one of the '35 Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2016.'

GORDON LIGHTFOOT Coming To The Washington Pavilion
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 26, 2016


After 50+ years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, esteemed musician, Gordon Lightfoot brings his "50 Years of Highway Tour" to the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion on June 26 at 8p.m.

STAGE TUBE: GREASE LIVE, Megan Hilty, CATS, and More Extras You Missed on Facebook This Week
by Sally Henry - Jan 22, 2016


Did you know that you can get even more exclusive, in-depth Broadway content on BroadwayWorld's Facebook?

Seattle Musical Theatre to Present 9 TO 5
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2016


Seattle Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its third offering of the season 9 TO 5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick and based on the seminal 20th Century Fox hit film.

Toshi Reagon, Sarah Silverman, Molly Pope and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, January 20-31, 2016. Scroll down for details or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

World Music Institute and Town Hall to Welcome Ladysmith Black Mambazo This February
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016


World Music Institute concludes the inaugural season of its Masters of African Music series on Friday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m. with South Africa's legendary all-male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, marking the group's first Town Hall performance in nearly a decade.

PBS KIDS to Premiere New Series SPLASH (w.t.) in Fall 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2016


Television Critics Association Press Tour: In fall 2016, PBS KIDS will premiere SPLASH (w.t.), a new animated series that dives into marine biology and ocean science.

Gabrielle Stravelli Fills in for Jazz Legend Annie Ross at the Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016


Gabrielle Stravelli -- the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an 'outstanding singer' by The Wall Street Journal and 'hotter than the equator' by The Village Voice -- will fill in for jazz icon Annie Ross for her longstanding Tuesday night residency for two concerts tonight, January 19, and January 26 at 9:30 PM. Both shows take place at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues).

Acclaimed Nashville Songwriters to Perform Humanitarian Concert in Brentwood, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016


Four country music and bluegrass artists who have written hundreds of hits and/or performed with some of country music's biggest stars are teaming up to raise money for a humanitarian program sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Gabrielle Stravelli to Fill in for Jazz Legend Annie Ross at the Metropolitan Room
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


Gabrielle Stravelli -- the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an "outstanding singer" by The Wall Street Journal and "hotter than the equator" by The Village Voice -- will fill in for jazz icon Annie Ross for her longstanding Tuesday night residency for two concerts on January 19 and January 26 at 9:30 PM.

Celia Cruz, Herbie Hancock Among Recording Academy Special Merit Award Recipients
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 13, 2016


The Recording Academy® announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Jefferson Airplane, Linda Ronstadt, and RUN DMC.

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