Legendary Tony- and Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice discusses his new West End musical, currently in previews, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, as well as his famous collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, including working with the King of Rock N Roll himself, Elvis Presley, on one of his final recordings in a new interview.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:
The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE tonight, October 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University*.
NCTC's Family Matinee Series presents SNOW WHITE, AN OLD-FASHIONED MELODRAMA, today, October 5, 6, 12 and 13, written and directed by Stephanie Temple.
After the success of THE PRODUCERS, Mel Brooks gave YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN the Broadway treatment. The ribald musical comedy had it's pre-Broadway try out at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington. It began previews on Broadway on October 11, 2007 and opened at the Foxwoods Theatre (then named the Hilton Theatre) on November 8. The show closed after 485 performances on January 4, 2009. The production launched two national tours, with the Second National Tour closing on May 31, 2012. Rights to the musical became available to regional theaters shortly thereafter, and many ballsy theatre companies are gladly taking on the ambitious project.
BRIC has announced programming for its inaugural season in BRIC Arts | Media House (BRIC House), the new, 40,000-square-foot multi-disciplinary facility the organization will open in the former Strand Theatre at 647 Fulton Street today, October 3.
Dave Stryker and Jay Anderson will play the Seligman Center for the Arts in Sugar Loaf (Chester), NY on October 20th at 3PM.
Broadway vet Valerie Harper and her pro dance partner Tristan McManus danced an energetic Cha-Cha as they channeled the spirit of actress Grace Kelly and Queen's Freddie Mercury.
The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University*.
The Boulder Theater has announced its upcoming lineup as of September 30th. Details below!
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, Anders Lustgarten's Black Jesus receives its world premiere at the Finborough Theatre, playing for a four week season from tonight, 1 October 2013 (Press Night: Thursday, 3 October 2013 at 7.30pm). A sold-out workshop production of Black Jesus at the Harare International Festival of Arts, Zimbabwe, was described by the Guardian as 'a highlight of the festival'.
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Myrna and Freddie Gershon hosted a full house at 54 Below on Thursday the 26th of September for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of songwriting team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Actor's Express and Atlanta Botanical Garden present 'Broadway in the Garden', a benefit concert featuring Jennifer Holliday, under the tent on the great lawn tonight, September 29, at 6:30pm. Also performing is 'The BeHip Allstars', a six-piece jazz orchestra.
NCTC's Family Matinee Series presents SNOW WHITE, AN OLD-FASHIONED MELODRAMA, October 5, 6, 12 and 13, written and directed by Stephanie Temple.
The 1980 Broadway production was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, scenery by Santo Loquasto, costumes by Robert Wojewodski, lighting by Arden Fingerhut, and music by Stanley Silverman. The show featured Richard Gere as Max, David Marshall Grant as Rudy,James Remar as Wolf, Michael Gross as Greta, George Hall as Uncle Freddie, Bryan E. Clark as Officer, David Dukes as Horst, Ron Randell as Captain, and the Guards were Kai Wulff, Philip Kraus, and John Snyder. Check out a photo of the marquee below!
Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, is proud to announce an impressive roster of acts this October. Each performer is scheduled for two shows per night, 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Doors open at 6:00 pm and reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $45 for table reservations unless otherwise noted.
The Third Rail Repertory Theatre has announced the addition of the final show to its 2013-14 season: Midsummer (a play with songs) by David Grieg and Gordon McIntyre.
Comedy Central brings back the sketch-comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele for a third season of the hit series 'Key & Peele,' which kicked off last week, September 18 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT with 13 new episodes. Check out the duo's take on the musical, pop cuture phenomenon that is LES MISERABLES in the sketch below, featuring MadTV alum and Broadway vet Nicole Parker (Wicked)!
Daniel Radcliffe, who had been rumored to portray Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic of his life, denies any part in the film.
