Elton John News

MADONNA ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW EVERY DAY THIS WEEK

On the eve of the release of his debut full-length solo CD, FRANK VIELE, the road warrior named Live Act of the Year at the 2014 New England Music Awards, has been selected to open the first month of dates on the "Night Like This" U.S. Tour of Allen, Mack, Myers, Moore, the new supergroup led by Zach Myers of Shinedown and members of Ingram Hill.

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.

On Saturday March 14th, musician Elton John announced that he will be boycotting Dolce & Gabbana following their negative comments on gay parenting

Sir Elton John took to Instgram in response to comments made by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in the Italian magazine Panorama on their views against in-vitro fertilization.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame (which first played to rave reviews in La Jolla). Inspired by the classic Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame has a book by Peter Parnell, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is directed by Scott Schwartz and choreographed by Chase Brock.

Michelle Obama will stop by Monday's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," to show off her moves! In a preview clip from her upcoming fourth appearance on the show, the first lady and host Ellen grove to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars hit, "Uptown Funk."

Due to popularity, Fox Valley Repertory presents an additional performance of Piano Man: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; 630-584-6342). The added performance will take place on Friday, March 20 at 8pm, with the initial performance on Saturday, March 21 at 8pm quickly reaching a sell out status.

Engelbert Humperdinck performs favorites and music from his new release 'Engelbert Calling' at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Friday April 17, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89.

FORUM runs April 10-26, 2015 at Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park. Tickets ($20-$35) are available at www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Mindy Kaling stopped by 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Wednesday and revealed that her dates typically expect her to behave like her 'Mindy Project' character Mindy Lahiri, and are surprised when she doesn't.

The worldwide smash-hit musical BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY will be rocking the Civic Arts Plaza this weekend, March 12-15. February 3rd marks the 56th anniversary of 'the Day the Music Died', as Don McLean called the death of Buddy Holly in the song 'American Pie.' But this musical proves that the music, like Buddy's legacy, lives on.

Music icon Billy Joel is no stranger to Madison Square Garden. Joel has performed there monthly since January 2014 and, as MSG's fourth franchise (joining the Knicks, Rangers, and Liberty), his monthly residency will continue indefinitely providing the demand exists.

Thomas Hazelby, 10 years old from Doncaster, today (11 March 2015) joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play the title role. He becomes the fortieth boy to play the role in London, where in May the internationally award-winning musical celebrates its tenth anniversary. Also joining the cast today to play Billy's best friend Michael is 11 years old Nathan Jones from Prudhoe, Northumberland. Take a first look at the two (and more) in photos from the show below!

Thomas Hazelby, 10 years old from Doncaster, today (11 March 2015) joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play the title role. He becomes the fortieth boy to play the role in London, where in May the internationally award-winning musical celebrates its tenth anniversary. Also joining the cast today to play Billy's best friend Michael is 11 years old Nathan Jones from Prudhoe, Northumberland. Check out the video below!

The Internet sensation 2CELLOS takes the Smothers stage in a sold out show at Pepperdine University tonight, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is rolling out plans for its 30th Season, beginning with the 2015 - 2016 Broadway line-up. It will be a year of extraordinary artists, blockbuster shows and world renowned companies: great dance and Broadway hits, jazz, cabaret and classical music, family entertainment plus many special guests and events.

Atlantic recording artist Ed Sheeran has climbed to #1 on the Top 40 radio chart with his multiplatinum hit 'Thinking Out Loud.' This marks the highest charting song of the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter's career at the format.

It's our 'Broadway Doesn't Get Any Bigger Than This' Season! Direct from New York, Nederlander presents the SunTrust Broadway at DPAC, 2015 / 2016 Season. We've titled this our Broadway Doesn't Get Any Bigger Than This season, fittingly named since six of our eight new shows have been recent hits on Broadway while the other two productions are launching brand new national tours under the creative direction of some of Broadway's most accomplished writers and directors. All in all, these eight shows have garnered over 85 Tony nominations and over 30 Tony Award wins on Broadway.

Irvington Town Hall Theater will present 4th Wall Theatre's production of NEXT FALL for two performances this weekend, March 7 & 8. The play goes beyond the typical love story to explore what it means to believe and what it might cost us not to. The play is about two gay men in a committed relationship in which one is devoutly religious and the other is an atheist. The play revolves around their five-year relationship and how they make it work despite their differences. However, when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke's family for support and answers.