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JERSEY BOYS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Spring Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed its spring lineup! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

ALWAYS OLIVIA Will Celebrate Olivia Newton-John at the Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024


Always Olivia, a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John comes to Raue Center on Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm.

Gladys Knight, THE NUTCRACKER & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Holiday & 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Discover the exciting lineup of holiday shows and special events at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Get ready for a season filled with entertainment and mark your calendars for the unmissable performances in 2024.

Feature: AMERIKAANSE GREASE ACTEURS VERRASSEN NEDERLANDSE MUSICALCAST!
by Chantal Kunst - Sep 18, 2023


De Amerikaanse Grease-acteurs Didi Conn, die in de filmhit de rol van Frenchy speelde, en Frankie Avalon (Teen Angel) hebben de Nederlandse musicalcast verrast en gefeliciteerd met de verkoop van 150.000 kaarten.

Review: New Tampa Players Present GREASE at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - Jul 22, 2023


It's a hit or miss show, but the youthful cast and the new performing arts facility make it worth your while.

Douglas Sills, Kara Lindsay, Beth Malone & More to Star in GENIUS: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023


Ogunquit Playhouse will present a staged reading of GENIUS: A New Musical Comedy, which will be held on Friday, May 19.

Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Gleeful GREASE Revs Up Nostalgia in La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Jan 27, 2023


Despite outdated, cringe-inducing tropes, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's new production of this ubiquitous rock-and-roll stage musical---now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 12---manages to still entertain thanks mostly to the superb musical numbers energetically performed by its talented cast.

Academy of Vocal Arts to Present Production of DON PASQUALE Set In 1960s South Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


Philadelphia's prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts will present Gaetano Donizetti's 'opera buffa' Don Pasquale this February - with a hometown twist. Audiences will be taken on a sentimental adventure, as the opera will be set in mid-60s South Philadelphia.

BACK TO THE BEACH to Debut On Blu-ray in August
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2022


Teen idols Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello returned to the big screen for a new surf-and-sand adventure with the hip, hilarious 80s update BACK TO THE BEACH. Newly remastered from a new 4K scan of the original film elements, BACK TO THE BEACH is a fan-favorite cult classic that lovingly parodies the quintessential 60s “beach party” films.  

BWW Interview: John Battagliese
by Jared Fessler - Mar 30, 2022


John Battagliese is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was in the first national tour of Cruel Intentions the musical as Greg (u/s Sebastian) and the Las Vegas production of BAZ: Star Cross Love as Romeo, and many other regional productions. He won one of Seth Rudetskys concert series sing-off and his tik-tok video for Bridgerton the musical was featured on NBC News.

The Muny Announces Directors, Choreographers & Music Directors for 2022 season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2022


The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for The Muny’s 2022 season, which opens on June 13 with the celebrated return of the 2021 hit that audiences went “Whoopee!” for, the Tony Award-winning Chicago.

Suffolk Theater Presents Frankie Avalon Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022


If you can't remember a time when Frankie Avalon wasn't a part of your life, you aren't alone. This talented performer can look back on a career that spans three generations of music, motion pictures, and television – proclaimed a 'Teen Idol' and appearing on just about every top variety show, guest-starring on numerous dramatic series, and starring in several of his own specials.

Amanda Kloots Comes in Fourth Place on DANCING WITH THE STARS; Watch All of Her Performances
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2021


Throughout the season, Kloots and her partner, Alan Bersten, received praise from the judges and viewers alike, also paying tribute to her late husband, Nick Cordero, who died of COVID-19 in 2020. Watch a complete roundup of her performances on the show, including dances to, Britney Spears, Grease, Janet Jackson, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 10/20: Inside the Reopenings of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and AIN'T TOO PROUD, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021


Today's top stories: Go inside the reopening nights for Ain't Too Proud and Freestyle Love Supreme!

VIDEO: Watch the Performances from GREASE Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021


Last night was Grease Night on Dancing With the Stars! Watch the contestants perform every song from the iconic musical, including Amanda Kloots dancing with 'Beauty School Dropout', sung by Frankie Avalon, who sang the song in the classic 1978 film. Plus, see who was eliminated from the competition!

Olivia Newton-John Will Appear on DANCING WITH THE STARS 'Grease Night' Tonight
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2021


Olivia Newton-John will appear on Dancing With the Stars tonight for 'Grease Night,' in which contestants will dance to all of the songs from the 1978 movie musical. She will also be joined by Frankie Avalon, who will sing his hit song 'Beauty School Dropout' as Amanda Kloots and Alan Bersten dance. Watch a new video promo for the episode now!

The East Coast Music Hall Of Fame Shifts Event Dates For Its Second Annual Award Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020


The East Coast Music Hall of Fame has announced that due to COVID-19, in the interest of the well-being of all those who will be attending their two-day event, they have rescheduled the Awards Gala and all related activities at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City from its regularly scheduled 2020 date to Monday, June 7th, 2021 & Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.

PIANO BAR LIVE! A NIGHT AT THE BEECHMAN Features Mardie Millet and Michael Garin & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020


Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams next on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:15 pm ET, with hosts Scott Barbarino and Michael Kirk Lane with A Night at The Beechman.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020


With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

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