Jeff Coon to Bring Summer Club to Venice Island Performing Arts Center in 2017
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 14, 2016
Get ready to kick off your Monday nights with the sounds of some of the region's most popular musical theater stars, accompanied by a 17-piece big band orchestra. Philly's favorite musical theater star Jeff Coon is bringing his Summer Club to Manayunk's Venice Island Performing Arts Center for a series of swinging shows throughout 2017.
Tony Bennett to Return to Durham
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 14, 2016
DPAC proudly welcomes back TONY BENNETT, the 18 time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades on February 19, 2017. His past performances have been sell outs; and fans will not want to miss the opportunity to see this living legend in the intimate setting of DPAC.
Photo Coverage: Frank Sinatra's 101st Birthday Celebrated With Steve Tyrell on SIRIUS Radio
by Stephen Sorokoff
- Dec 13, 2016
The Chairman of the Board couldn't make his 101st birthday party but it wasn't a surprise that Steve Tyrell, who's currently singing at Cafe Carlyle headed up the festivities at Patsy's Italian Restaurant (Frank Sinatra's favorite haunt). It was a great afternoon as everyone dined on some of Mr.Sinatra's preferred dishes and heard Steve Tyrell interview many show business legends talk about their relationship with 'The Voice'. There were many famous telephone call in's to Steve's SIRIUS Radio live broadcast.
BWW Review: Desert Theatreworks Does Christmas Its Way by Channeling Frank Sinatra
by Audrey Liebross
- Dec 12, 2016
Desert Theatreworks (DTW), Palm Desert's 501(c)(3) community theatre, has chosen something different for its 2016 Christmas production. SINATRA: CHRISTMAS MY WAY is a sweet, light, feel-good cabaret simulation featuring Frank Sinatra's holiday music and a few silly jokes. Even though I'm not a Sinatra fan, I enjoyed the show.
Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett to Reunite for 'Songs and Stories' Tour at The Smith Center
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 9, 2016
On Friday, March 24, the always witty Vince Gill and the reliably wry Lyle Lovett will reunite for a one-night-only performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas as part of their "Songs and Stories" national tour, kicking off in March 2017 after the duo teamed up for a series of concerts in 2015 and 2016 that left fans begging for more.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Josh Rhodes-Helmed GUYS AND DOLLS at Asolo Rep!
by Christina Mancuso
- Dec 9, 2016
GUYS AND DOLLS, hailed as one of the greatest musical comedies of all time, kicks off Asolo Rep's highly anticipated 2016-17 season, the fifth and final of its celebrated American Character Project. GUYS AND DOLLS is now playing through Sunday, January 1, in association with The Old Globe. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
OLIVER RICHMAN Covers Kenny Loggins' 'Celebrate Me Home'
by Richard Best
- Dec 8, 2016
Multi-talented 16-year-old actor/singer, Oliver Richman (www.oliverrichman.com), releases new holiday music with his latest recording, “Celebrate Me Home,” – the title track to Kenny Loggins' debut album in 1977. Richman's new release is now available for digital download on Amazon and iTunes.
Beverly Bryann Pens 'The Best Cocktail Hour War Stories, Vol. I'
by Christina Mancuso
- Dec 8, 2016
Beverley Bryann, GMCHC (Gold Medal Cocktail Hour Chitchat), business woman, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book 'The Best Cocktail Hour War Stories, Vol. I': a light-hearted and amusing compilation of the best cocktail hour stories.
Acclaimed Balladeer Jean-Paul Vignon Recalls Classic Nightclub Era in New Show
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 8, 2016
French-American entertainer Jean-Paul Vignon first stepped on to a U.S. stage at the famed Blue Angel nightclub in New York. The year? 1963, and his co-headliner on that bill? A then rising comic named Woody Allen. Vignon will fondly recall his years during that halcyon nightclub era in his new show, If We Only Have Love: A Musical Evening of Romance in English and French, which will premiere Today, December 8 at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern, Christine Andreas & Faith Prince to Bring 4 GIRLS 4 to Mayo Center
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 7, 2016
Four dynamic, award-winning Broadway musical stars -- Andrea McArdle (Broadway's original 'Annie'), Maureen McGovern (#1 Gold record 'The Morning After'), Christine Andreas (Oklahoma!, On Your Toes) and Faith Prince (Tony winner Guys & Dolls) -- come together in concert for an evening of song, laughter and memories in 4 Girls 4, coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8 pm.
Busby Berkeley Series to Kick Off This Month at Film Forum
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 7, 2016
'BUSBY BERKELEY,' a nine-day festival spotlighting the early movie musical trailblazer famous for his eye-popping kaleidoscopic production numbers, will run at Film Forum from Today, December 7 through Thursday, December 15.
BWW Previews: A 60th Anniversary Christmas Celebration! JOHNNY MATHIS Brings A Christmas Song Or Two To McCallum Theatre
by David Green
- Dec 6, 2016
The McCallum Theatre presents Johnny Mathis and "60th Anniversary Tour Christmas Concert" with special guest Gary Mule Deer on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, with both performances at 8:00pm. A Johnny Mathis Christmas showcases the legendary, award-winning vocalist and performer with his quartet and a 31-piece orchestra. The concert features favorites from Mathis' many beloved and best-selling holiday albums, plus a selection of Mathis' pop music hits. You'll hear such yuletide classics as 'It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,' 'Winter Wonderland' and 'White Christmas' delivered with the inimitable Mathis styling. Joining Johnny is the hilarious comedian Gary Mule Deer, a McCallum favorite.
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