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Musicares To Honor Paul McCartney As 2012 Person of the Year
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012


Artist and philanthropist Paul McCartney will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work.

Hugo & The Artist Lead With 11 Noms Each for Critics' Choice Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012


The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominees for the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

La Mirada Theater Welcomes MARCH MADNESS, Kicks Off March 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2012


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts announces its rocking-est month EVER of amazing concerts and shows!

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Kids Perform at Farewell Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2012


BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2012 after three wonderful years. The show's final performance was unique in that the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. In the videos below, the kids that have been a part of the cast throughout the show's run perform at a special farewell celebration. Check out their performances by clicking below!

Craig A Meyer Stars in ALMOST ELTON JOHN Tribute Show 1/21-5/05
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 10, 2012


ALMOST ELTON JOHN AND THE ROCKET BAND stars multi talented singer and pianist Craig A. Meyer whose credits include appearances in Film, Television, even Broadway, accompanied by 'The Rocket Band.' The show tours all around America at every venue from private parties to concert halls.

LOVESICK or THINGS THAT DON’T HAPPEN Play 59E59 Theaters
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2012


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Project Y Theatre Company with the world premiere of the anti-musical LOVESICK or THINGS THAT DON'T HAPPEN, written by Lia Romeo, with music and lyrics by Tony Biancosino, musical direction by Jon Spurney, and conceived and directed by Michole Biancosino.

Joe's Pub Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2012


Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

TV: Goodbye BILLY! BILLY ELLIOT Takes Final Bow on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 9, 2012


BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway last night, January 8, 2012 after three fantastic years and countless memories. For the final show, the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. The audience was filled with fans, family members, alumni of the cast and other special guests, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the final emotional curtain call. Click below for video highlights from the final farewell!

Elton John to Write First Book- 'Love is the Cure'
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012


According to the New York Times, Tony winner Elton John will pen his first book, titled 'Love is the Cure: Ending the Global Aids Epidemic.' Publisher Little, Brown & Company told NYT that the book will include 'the very personal stories of Sir Elton's life during the AIDS epidemic, including his agony at seeing friend after friend perish needlessly.' A release date has not yet been announced.

Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT's Final Broadway Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Jan 9, 2012


BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2012 after three wonderful years. The show's final performance was unique in that the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. The audience was filled with fans, family members, alumni of the cast and other special guests and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the final emotional curtain call.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Jan 8, 2012


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 8, 2012 - Sunday, January 8, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Tessa Netting Bids Goodbye to BILLY ELLIOT
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2012


Tessa Netting, who played a Ballet Girl the original Broadway cast of BILLY ELLIOT, has put together a video chronicling her experience with the show. View it below!

Photo Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Closes After 3 Years on Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2012


The 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot, will close its doors today after playing 40 preview and 1,304 regular performances on Broadway.

TV Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT's Opening Night!
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2012


Today Broadway bids goodbye to a show that's become a 45th Street fixture over its past three years at the Imperial Theatre: BILLY ELLIOT. Take a look back at BILLY's memorable opening night celebration - 40 preview and 1,304 regular performances ago - with the in depth Broadway Beat special that originally hit the web in 2008. Click below to watch!

Tony Winning BILLY ELLIOT Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2012


The 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical, will play its final performance on Broadway today at the Imperial Theatre (246 West 45th Street). The show that Time Magazine called 'the best musical of the decade,' Billy Elliot will have played 40 preview and 1,304 regular performances. The production recouped its $18 million investment in only 14 months over 492 performances and on Broadway, the show has been seen by 1,659,867 theatergoers to date. Featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreographed by Peter Darling and directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot began previews Wednesday, October 1 and opened to critical acclaim on November 13, 2008.

B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill Announces Upcoming Season of Events
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 6, 2012


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Restaurant has many weekly and one-night-only events coming up in 2012.

Jodi Benson, Sal Viviano, et al. Set for Philly Pops' 2012 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2012


Fresh off seven overwhelmingly successful Holiday POPS! performances, the musical magic continues for another season of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops! Four fabulous concert series are planned for the 2011-2012 season.

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