Freddie Mercury News

According to USA Today, American Idol alum Adam Lambert will front the legendary rock band Queen when the group headlines England's Sonisphere Festival on July 7th.

The Barnyard Theatre has announced that its Rivonia venue is now open for bookings for its first show. This new 500-seater theatre will open its doors to the public on 20 March 2012 for SIX OF THE BEST, a tribute to Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Cher & Pink which then runs until 29 April.

The Pit Stop Players, a twelve-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present its second annual "Snapshots" concert on Monday, February 13, at 7:00 pm, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.

According to the Toronto Sun, Adam Lambert has just confirmed that he will be joining the legendary band Queen as it's new lead singer for an upcoming tour this summer.

On Twitter Watch, Betty Buckley wrote 'OK, I just have to say this: I am sick & tired of Randy Jackson bashing what they think is Bway singing! It's soo ludicrous!'

Three outstanding maestros-Kurt Masur, Christoph Eschenbach, and Stephane Deneve-will each conduct a program by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in its annual visits to Carnegie Hall this March, with music ranging from large-scale Romantic choral music to twentieth-century Russian works. Between the second and third BSO programs, the Boston Pops returns to Carnegie Hall with conductor Keith Lockhart for the first time since 2000, for a program featuring the acclaimed trio Time for Three (making its Carnegie Hall debut) and a special tribute to the "King of Swing," Benny Goodman, featuring BSO clarinetist Thomas Martin.

Rufus Wainwright returns to the pop foray with his eagerly anticipated new album, Out of the Game, to be released May 1st on Decca. Produced by the celebrated Mark Ronson, this is the seventh studio album from one of the most accomplished, contemporary singer-songwriters today.

The Barnyard Theatre presents three varied shows this month, beginning with 'Six of the Best' tribute show and concluding with 'Sultans of Swing,' another tribute show.

The RRazz Room has announced upcoming performances for April-December 2012 which include Elaine Stritch, Ben Vereen, Ann Callaway, and more.

New York: Interart Theatre and Royal Family Productions (RFP) will extend Gary Duggan's Dedalus Lounge, directed by RFP's Chris Henry, with original musical by Anthony Rapp and Daniel A. Weiss and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter (On a Clear Day…). Dedalus Lounge began performances on January 8 and celebrated its opening night on January 12. Originally slated to end its run on January 30, but has been extended through February 2, 2012 at the Interart Theatre Annex (500 West 52 Street, 2nd Floor). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Gary Duggan's play-with-music follows three friends for two weeks in one bar.

Interart Theatre and Royal Family Productions (RFP) are proud to announce that Anthony Rapp (RENT) and Dee Roscioli (Wicked) and James Kautz (Amoralists) will star in the US premiere of Dedalus Lounge written by Irish playwright Gary Duggan, directed by RFP's Chris Henry, with original musical by Anthony Rapp and Daniel A. Weiss. Dedalus Lounge will begin performances January 8 and will open on January 12 and will initially run through January 30, 2012 at the Interart Theatre Annex (500 West 52 Street, 2nd Floor). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006 .

The Pit Stop Players, a twelve-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present its second annual "Snapshots" concert on Monday, February 13, at 7:00 pm, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.

One Night of Queen enacted by Gary Mullen and The Works will be performing live at bergenPAC on Friday, April 13th at 8P.M.

The Barnyard Theatre Productions presents SIX OF THE BEST, a tribute to surpass all tributes,celebrating the music of the 6 greatest pop icons of all time. Imagine a concert featuring Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Pink and Cher all on one stage in one show singing number one hits from the last four decades of pop music.

Beginning Thursday, December 1 through Friday, December 30, The RRazz Room will celebrate its first annual 'Season of Giving,' a benefit to raise funds for San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits making a difference in our communities.

Interart Theatre and Royal Family Productions (RFP) are proud to announce that Anthony Rapp (RENT) and Dee Roscioli (Wicked) and James Kautz (Amoralists) will star in the US premiere of Dedalus Lounge written by Irish playwright Gary Duggan, directed by RFP's Chris Henry, with original musical by Anthony Rapp and Daniel A. Weiss. Dedalus Lounge will begin performances January 8 and will open on January 12 and will initially run through January 30, 2012 at the Interart Theatre Annex (500 West 52 Street, 2nd Floor). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006 .

The Menlyn Barnyard Announced Upcoming Shows.

Beginning Thursday, December 1 through Friday, December 30, The RRazz Room will celebrate its first annual 'Season of Giving,' a benefit to raise funds for San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits making a difference in our communities.

Queen, one of the most dynamic and influential rock bands of all time, will be honoured with the Global Icon Award at the '2011 MTV EMA', MTV announced today. The legendary rock band will also take the stage for a special performance.