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Witter Returns to State Theatre for Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute Show 4/05
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 12, 2013


Jim Witter will star in It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me accompanied by his band, for this multi-media rock musical that pays tribute to the '70s & '80s through the music of Billy Joel & Elton John on April 5 at 8 p.m.

Queensland's Great Neck Arts Center to Screen BODY OF WAR; Host Q&A with Producer Phil Donahue, 4/7
by Movies News Desk - Mar 11, 2013


BODY OF WAR will receive a film screening and Q&A with producer Phil Donahue on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm (doors open at 3pm) at Great Neck Arts Center Theatre (113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck).

AUDIO: First Listen - Songs from GLEE's 'Feud' Episode
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2013


The claws come out on an all-new episode of FOX's GLEE. For the first time in Glee club history, the students give the teachers, Will and Finn, an assignment to hash out the tension between them. Below, get a first listen to all the songs featured in the episode!

2CELLOS, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Alvin Ailey American Dance and More Set for SPA's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013


As Houston's leading performing arts presenter, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is pleased to announce its 2013-2014 season filled with music, dance and family entertainment from the world's best artists and companies.

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents A LADY AND A WOMAN, Now thru 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


Theatre Rhinoceros presents... A Lady and a Woman by Shirlene Holmes, starring Velina Brown* and Dawn L. Troupe*. Directed by John Fisher, the show will make its Bay Area premiere, tonight, March 7 - 24, 2013.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at BURN THE FLOOR Opening at West End's Shaftesbury Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013


Dance show Burn the Floor comes to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre from tonight, March 6 for a six-month run. Stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor are set to join 16 other dancers for a journey through ten styles of ballroom dance. Check out some of the photos below.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at West End's BURN THE FLOOR
by Stage Tube - Mar 6, 2013


Dance show Burn the Floor comes to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre from tonight, March 6 for a six-month run. Stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor are set to join 16 other dancers for a journey through ten styles of ballroom dance. Check out the video trailer below!

BURN THE FLOOR Comes to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013


Dance show Burn the Floor comes to the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre from tonight, March 6 for a six-month run. Stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor are set to join 16 other dancers for a journey through ten styles of ballroom dance.

The 2nd Annual New York Boylesque Festival Set for 4/26 & 27
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2013


Jen Gapay of Thirsty Girl Productions (the producer of The NY Burlesque Festival) and Daniel Nardicio, NYC's 'Willy Wonka of Queer New York (Next Magazine), are proud to present The 2nd Annual New York Boylesque Festival, April 26th & 27th 2013.

SIDE SHOW & More Set for Kennedy Center's 2013-14 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2013


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2013-2014 theater season. Reaching hundreds of thousands of audience members annually, the theater season features a new Kennedy Center re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show, in association with La Jolla Playhouse with revisions by Krieger and Russell and direction by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon; touring productions of Sister Act, Elf, Flashdance – The Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher, An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, and Disney's The Lion King; and an international theater festival highlighting renowned companies from around the world. The season will also bring the seventh season of Barbara Cook's Spotlight series, individually showcasing five Broadway performers in a cabaret setting. Committed to arts education, creation of new works, and community and national involvement, the Center also hosts the 12th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival and the 46th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Zach Atkinson Joins the Cast of BILLY ELLIOT as Michael
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013


Today, 5 March 2013, 11 year old Zach Atkinson from Manchester joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy Elliot's best friend Michael. He alternates the role with current Michaels, Joe Massey and Thomas Moore.

Photo Flash: First Look at Zach Atkinson as Michael in BILLY ELLIOT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013


Today, 5 March 2013, 11 year old Zach Atkinson from Manchester joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy Elliot's best friend Michael. He alternates the role with current Michaels, Joe Massey and Thomas Moore. Check out the photos below!

Lakeshore Records Releases EMPEROR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Today
by Movies News Desk - Mar 5, 2013


Lakeshore Records will release the EMPEROR – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally today, March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score.

Madonna to Present Anderson Cooper with Vito Russo Award at 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2013


GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced that Madonna will present journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the New York ceremony on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriot Marquis, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. The GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.

Piano Chicks Link Up with Piano Boys for 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Now thru March 13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2013


The frontwoman for Adelaide cover band Chunky Custard and former Formula One Grid Girl Becky Blake is back for the 2013 Fringe with two shows; her acclaimed Piano Chicks (a sellout in 2012) will return to The Promethean, 116 Grote Street Adelaide for three performances only tonight, 2, 10 and 12 March. Her new show Piano Boys transfers to The Promethean for three performances tonight, 2, 10 and 13 March.

Signature Theatre Announces Supplemental Programming for THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 1, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced that their "The World of the Play" series continues with a discussion of the history and current conditions of Chinese laborers, inspired by David Henry Hwang's THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD, now playing in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The panel of experts will reflect on the history, impact, and discrimination faced by Chinese laborers in the United States, and the issues facing these laborers today, both in the United States and in China.

Ben Babylon Band Opens for Ambrosia at The Canyon Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013


Two cutting-edge rock bands, one classic and one new, will grace the stage at The Canyon Club near Los Angeles, when the teenaged Ben Babylon Band (BBB) opens for the legendary group Ambrosia tonight, March 1.

bergenPAC Presents Neil Sedaka, 3/22
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2013


For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time.

Photo Flash: Justin Guarini and More at The Media Theatre's 2013 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


The Media Theatre held its annual fundraising Gala on Saturday evening, February 23. The event is a celebration of the professional music theatre company's mission, with a focus on its patrons, supporters, and advocates. Dave White, of Delaware County Council, introduced the evening with special mention given to the theatre's educational opportunities and The State Street Miracles. Two special awards were given prior to the headlining concert by Broadway star Justin Guarini. Scroll below for photos from the event!

Sean Shepherd Previews New Composition for St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble in OSL@DMC Series Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013


Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) next free OSL@DMC event at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music will feature American composer Sean Shepherd previewing his new commission for St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble. Mr. Shepherd will share his thoughts, insights and inspirations, and members of OSL will play excerpts from his new composition. The world premiere of Mr. Shepherd's Quintet will take place at OSL's next chamber series program, entitled Spin Paris, March 3 - 8, 2013. This is his first composition for OSL.

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