T.A. Burrows and Kat Bailes Lead Act Two's SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 14, 2015
Act Two Productions, the producer of such popular tributes as 'Unforgettable' and 'On the Air!' proudly presents a new nostalgic show entitled 'Sentimental Journey'. This unique production stars impressionist extraordinaire T.A. Burrows and multi-talented entertainer Kat Bailes, who will take you on a music and memory-filled trip through time.
Ogunquit Playhouse's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Begins Next Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 13, 2015
The Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled to be the first regional theatre in the country to produce the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, on stage August 19 to September 19. This high voltage rock 'n roll show, with book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together music icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Featuring timeless hits such as 'Blue Suede Shoes,' 'Great Balls of Fire,' 'I Walk the Line,' 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,' 'Fever,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' 'Hound Dog' and more, this thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night.
The Guest House at Graceland to Open in October 2016
by Nora Dominick
- Aug 13, 2015
With construction of The Guest House at Graceland in full swing along Elvis Presley Blvd., and as thousands of fans gathered at Graceland® in Memphis for the annual Elvis Week celebration, it was announced today that the official opening for the new 450-room, full-service resort hotel will take place October 27-30, 2016, with a four-day, star-studded Grand Opening Celebration. Opening activities will be highlighted by a Guest House ribbon-cutting ceremony, exclusive live concerts, celebrity appearances and red carpet VIP events throughout the weekend to celebrate Elvis Presley and his legacy, and mark the opening of the most significant enhancement to Graceland since it opened to the public in 1982, and the largest hotel project in Memphis in over 90 years.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN's Randy Johnson to Bring Rosetta Tharpe to the Stage in SHOUT, SISTER, SHOUT!
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 12, 2015
BroadwayWorld has learned that writer and director Randy Johnson (A Night With Janis Joplin -- Broadway and currently at Pasadena Playhouse) has obtained the stage rights to Gayle Wald's biography SHOUT, SISTER, SHOUT!: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ROCK-AND-ROLL TRAILBLAZER ROSETTA THARPE (Beacon Press, 2007). Johnson is currently in discussion with producers and regional theatres to present and produce SHOUT, SISTER, SHOUT! for the 2016/17 season.
Choreographer Mandy Moore to Spice Up FANTASY's Opening Number
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 10, 2015
Two-time Emmy Award-nominee Mandy Moore will spice up the FANTASY stage by choreographing the show's new opening number. Moore, best known for her unforgettable work and role as a guest judge on the hit television series "So You Think You Can Dance," is a world-class director, choreographer and dancer. She will travel to Las Vegas to teach the FANTASY ladies a new routine set to a mash-up of Little Mix's "Salute" and Jordin Sparks' "I Am Woman."
Photo Flash: Village Blend Joins MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Celebrate 1,000th Performance on the Strip
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 5, 2015
Tuesday night (Aug. 4, 2015) beloved Las Vegas non-profit, Opportunity Village's Village Blend vocal group joined the cast of the smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET onstage for a special encore performance at Harrah's Las Vegas. In celebration of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's 1,000th performance on the Las Vegas Strip, Village Blend performed Carl Perkins' 'Blue Suede Shoes' alongside the rockin' cast for an enthusiastic audience. Scroll down for photos and footage!
Village Blend Helps Celebrate MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's 1,000th Performance Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 4, 2015
In celebration of the smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's 1,000th performance on the Las Vegas Strip this August, local non-profit Opportunity Village's Village Blend vocal group will join the cast onstage for a special encore performance tonight, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Harrah's Las Vegas Showroom. Members of Village Blend will take the stage for a one-night-only performance of Carl Perkins' legendary tune 'Blue Suede Shoes' alongside the talented cast during the finale.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Sets 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 3, 2015
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College announces its 2015-16 Season of music, dance, theater, and family programming, reflecting the multicultural diversity of Brooklyn. Hailing from Austria, Russia, China, Canada, and across the United States, the awards-winning artists include both Brooklyn Center premieres and returning favorites. Tickets go on sale exclusively to Brooklyn Center Members on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 1pm, with general sales beginning on Thursday, May 14. Tickets can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (Tue-Sat, 1pm-6pm).
Centenary Stage Company's Summer Jamfest Continues with Nashville Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2015
Nashville, Tennessee famously nick-named Music City, USA is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and, of course, a plethora of major record labels including Sun Records where Rock and Roll was born. With such a rich music legacy it's no surprise that many of Rock & Roll's best and brightest passed through Nashville at some point during their celebrated careers. Tonight, August 1 at 8pm Centenary Stage Company's Summer Jamfest brings the “rock and roll” sound of Music City to the Sitnik Theater of the David and Carol Lackland Center with Nashville Legends.
Gordie at 1,740! Las Vegas Entertainer to Host 'Gold Carpet' at The Golden Nugget, 8/20
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 30, 2015
?Anniversary events for shows in Las Vegas are a dime a dozen, but for entertainer Gordie Brown, they are ideal for amassing family, friends, and fans, if only to have an excuse to throw a party. The longtime Las Vegas headliner will celebrate "Gordie at 1,740" on Thursday, August 20 at The Golden Nugget Las Vegas.
Tickets to Darlene Love & More at bergenPAC on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 31, 2015
New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Darlene Love – Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 8PM; Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy The Musical – Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 1PM and 4PM; and Michael Londra's Celtic Fire – Wednesday, March 17, 2016 at 8PM.. Tickets go on sale Today, July 31, 2015 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Chris Isaak Set for Boulder Theater, 8/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 30, 2015
97.3 KBCO & Z2 Entertainment will present Chris Isaak at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, August 29th, 2015. Tickets are on sale July 31st for $55 reserved or $69.50 gold circle.
T.A. Burrows and Kat Bailes to Lead Act Two's SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, 8/14-16
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 29, 2015
Act Two Productions, the producer of such popular tributes as 'Unforgettable' and 'On the Air!' proudly presents a new nostalgic show entitled 'Sentimental Journey'. This unique production stars impressionist extraordinaire T.A. Burrows and multi-talented entertainer Kat Bailes, who will take you on a music and memory-filled trip through time.
THEATER TALK to Welcome Ben Yagoda & Margot Harley This Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 29, 2015
On an all-new THEATER TALK, journalist Ben Yagoda discusses the history of the record industry in his new book, The B Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of Great American Song (Riverhead Books), and Margot Harley, Co-Founder and Producing Director of The Acting Company, shares rich stories of the company's history upon her retirement after 43 years of inspired artistic leadership.
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