Fred Astaire News

According to the New York Times, Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of the stage and screen, Nanette Fabray passed away yesterday at her California home. She was 97 years old.

Dr Dominic McHugh discusses rediscovering and presenting Meredith Willson's songs from The Music Man in a 60th anniversary concert at the University of Sheffield

Jukebox the Ghost share the joyful video for their new single 'Everybody's Lonely' - the first single from new studio album Off To The Races, set to be released March 30th via Jukebox the Ghost/Caroline. The single impacted Alternative &  AAA Radio last week and has made a quick impression with programmers & audiences alike, breaking into the Top 50 its first week out with spins at Los Angeles' Alt 98.7, Denver's KTCL, and dozens of other stations across the country! Watch the video HERE. 

International City Theatre opens its 33rd season with a musical "rags-to-riches" tale of newfound love. Daddy Long Legs, with music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre) and book by Tony-winning librettist John Caird (Les Miserables), opens on February 23 at ICT's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, where performances continue through March 11. Two low-priced previews take place on Feb. 21 and Feb. 22.

The beautiful Art Deco gem in the heart of Coventry, The Albany Theatre, is looking forward to a busy spring season with an ambitious and diverse programme of events alongside the opening of their new studio space.

Jukebox the Ghost today shares the joyful video for their new single 'Everybody's Lonely' - the first single from new studio album Off To The Races, set to be released March 30thvia Jukebox the Ghost/Caroline. The single impacted Alternative & AAA Radio last week and has made a quick impression with programmers & audiences alike, breaking into theTop 50 its first week out with spins at Los Angeles' Alt 98.7, Denver's KTCL, and dozens of other stations across the country!

Known as the 'power couple' of the Portuguese Musical Theatre industry for several years, Sissi Martins and Ruben Madureira open up about their memories, insecurities, hopes and dreams... And remind us that 'Love is love is love...'

Conhecidos como o 'power couple' do Teatro Musical em Portugal, Sissi Martins e Ruben Madureira revelam as suas insegurancas, memorias, esperancas e sonhos... E vem lembrar-nos de que 'Love is Love is Love...' ('Amor e sempre Amor...')

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas   Capezio Dance Foundation presents: Capezio celebrates 130 years of excellence in a one-night only special Awards and show on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7:30 pm at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89106.  A glorious production will highlight some of the magical history of Capezio with numerous dance legends and stars of stage and screen saluting this milestone.  The show is produced and directed by Ann Marie DeAngelo. The show benefts The Actors Fund and Future Dance (a program sponsored by Nevada Ballet Theatre). This is the first time that the Capezio Dance Awards are being presented to receipients of various dance genres.

Former Manchester City, Wrexham and Northern Ireland midfielder Jim Whitley has exchanged his football boots for tap shoes as he prepares to premier a brand new comedy musical show set to hit the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday 8th March.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is once again offering audience members a dazzling, star-packed lineup of amazing shows, memorable concerts, insightful lectures and very special events during the months of March and April.

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Broadway star Jan Maxwell passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer. The star is survived by her husband, actor/playwright Robert Emmet Lunney, and their son William Maxwell-Lunney.

The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences. See some of the tributes to Maxwell below.

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, Broadway star Jan Maxwellhas passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer. The star is survived by her husband, actor/playwright Robert Emmet Lunney, and their son William Maxwell-Lunney.

According to multiple reports on social media by both friends and former castmates, Broadway star Jan Maxwell has passed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer.

The story and music of America's Composer come to life on stage with Seattle Repertory Theatre's presentation of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, a play-with-music written and performed by award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder (Broadway's George Gershwin Alone, Off-Broadway's Maestro; Our Great Tchaikovsky, and others). Directed by Trevor Hay, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will play the Bagley Wright stage February 23-March 18, 2018 (opening night is February 28, 2018), and tickets are on sale now through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 and online at SeattleRep.org.  

In honor of Valentine's Day, the River Street Theatre in Jaffrey will be presenting a double-feature evening of two classic romantic films. For one $8.00 ticket, you can see Royal Wedding and Made for Each Other. The double-feature begins at 6:30pm on Wednesday, February 14.

Iconic American singer, songwriter and performer Don McLean is set to release his new album Botanical Gardens on March 23rd 2018 via BMG. With over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, his prowess for writing timeless songs is once again captured on Botanical Gardens, as he artfully weaves country, Americana, folk, and boot stomping rock for an eclectic, yet American sound that he is known for.

The Unique Panel Discussion will celebrate a new book by Ronald Rand, "CREATE! How Extraordinary Artists Live to Create and Create to Live" at the historical theatrical club, The Lambs 3 West 51st Street, New York City, Monday, March 12th, 2018, 7:00-8:00pm. There is no charge for the Event. Seating is limited - reservations are necessary at: (212) 586-0306 or RSVP@The-Lambs.org     

After announcing the release of their new studio album Off To The Races last week, Jukebox the Ghost - Ben Thornewill (piano, vocals), Jesse Kristin (percussion, vocals), and Tommy Siegel (guitar, bass, vocals) - are thrilled to add to the excitement with a full US tour to support the release, on sale today!