Elton John News

Billy Elliot the Musical will be the season opener of Durham Performing Arts Center's 'Third Spectacular Season' from October 30- November 14, 2010. Individual tickets go on sale beginning June 7, 2010, with two easy ways to purchase at DPACnc.com or 919-680-2787.

Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.

Enjoy a friendly music-filled weekend at bucolic Camp Kislak. Concerts and workshops by Sharon Katz - creator of electrifying jazz-folk-rock fusion with South African roots, Paul Kaplan - captivating American singer-songwriter, Ralph Bodington - authentic old-time singer and banjo player, Heather Wood - veteran English singer, plus dances and a camper concert.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

This weekend, Everyday Rapture's Sherie Rene Scott, will appear on WCBS 2 News on Sunday, May 30th between 8:30AM-9AM on channel 2.

Disney's THE LION KING set new box office records in Madison during each week of its four-week premiere engagement which concluded on Sunday, May 23. THE LION KING is the highest grossing theatrical production to ever play Overture Center for the Arts where it grossed over $4.8 million and entertained more than 68,000 people.

The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, has announced casting for its farewell engagement.

The Edwards Twins: 2 Brothers/100 Stars comes to Stoneham Theatre bringing their Las Vegas #1 Impersonation Show. Performances run from June 17-20: Thurs. (8 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm & 6:30 pm).

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

Today, 24 May 2010, Billy Elliot the Musical announces 200,000 new tickets for sale. The show is now taking bookings up until 9 April 2011.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Bailiwick Chicago Presents One Night Only Benefit Performance of SHOW US YOUR LOVE 5/23

Today, April 29, Bailiwick Chicago's Executive Director, Kevin Mayes, announced that their musical revue titled, SHOW US YOUR LOVE, will be revived for a one-night only benefit performance at the Skokie Theatre on Sunday, May 23 at 7:30pm.

Amidst the madness of present day Soho unravels a touching and true love story... Clayton Littlewood's acclaimed book, 'Dirty White Boy:?Tales of Soho' based on his bizarre experiences running an upmarket menswear shop in bohemian Old?Compton?Street, won acclaim from critics and celebrities alike. The production will end its run May 23rd.

Bailiwick Chicago Presents One Night Only Benefit Performance of SHOW US YOUR LOVE 5/23

Laurel Mill Playhouse announces auditions for Disco Inferno, musically directed by Stu Knazik and directed by Patti Knazik. Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22 at 1:30pm and on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00pm with call backs on Saturday, May 29 at 1:30 pm.

On May 22, Anthony Chisholm, Jasmine Guy, Samuel L. Jackson, Audra McDonald, and Phylicia Rashad will be participating in Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company Celebrity Golf Tournament & Gala. The event will also feature a gala party in a private Buckhead home for an evening of fine dining and entertainment. Tickets start at $200. For more information, contact LaTeshia Ellerson at 404.588.0308 ext. 203 or at lellerson@truecolorstheatre.org.

Disney Theatrical Productions is delighted to announce the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING to Toronto. The multi-award-winning, record-breaking musical comes back to the city where it had its Canadian premiere in April 2000 and played 1,560 performances (closing in January 2004).

As bandas ABBA Magic (Inglaterra) e Rod Hanna (Brasil) apresentam MAMMA MIA - O SHOW, tributo ao ABBA e aos principais icones da Era Disco. Rod Hanna abre a noite com o show Celebration Disco Club, com os sucessos dos principais icones da Disco- Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Elton John, Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Michael Jackson e outros. A seguir, o ABBA MAGIC da Inglaterra apresenta os sucessos do musical Mamma Mia.A noite encerra com os dois grupos juntos no palco, no mais espetacular e emocionante show realizado em tributo ao ABBA, aplaudido de pe pela plateia e pela critica em shows lotados no Teatro Bradesco, Via Funchal, HSBCBrasil, Canecão, agitando o publico que canta e danca com o RODHANNA e o ABBA MAGIC, nas melhores releituras dos maiores hits dancantes das decadas de 70, 80 e 90.