STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps for Helen Mirren at the Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky
- May 28, 2015
Earlier this month, Broadway's best gathered at the Marriott Marquis to celebrate the 81st Annual Drama League Awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his performance in Hamilton, decided to rap his acceptance speech, which was focused around who else, but the incomparable Helen Mirren! Check it out below.
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Welcomes SmoothChicago Jazz Series This Summer
by BWW
News Desk
- May 23, 2015
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, welcomes the cool crooning and killer chops of several acclaimed jazz acts as host to some of SmoothChicago's series of summer concerts. On May 23, the Grand Opening show and party features saxophonists Ray Silkman and Phil Denny, vocalist Typhanie Monique and more. On August 15, the Grammy-nominated Jazz Funk Soul Tour electrifies audiences with jazz fusion featuring renowned keyboardist Jeff Lorber, smooth saxophonist Everette Harp, and legendary guitarist Chuck Loeb.
Mila Kunis, Danny McBride & More to Lend Voices to Animated Adult Comedy HELL & BACK
by Tyler Peterson
- May 21, 2015
Freestyle Releasing announced today that they have acquired all rights and are set to distribute in theaters nationwide the star-studded animated comedy HELL & BACK from directors Tom Gianas and Ross Shuman. Lending their voices to the adult comedy romp about a best friend misadventure into the underworld are Nick Swardson (GROWN UPS 2), Mila Kunis (TED), Danny McBride (PINEAPPLE EXPRESS), Susan Sarandon (THELMA & LOUISE), Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”), TJ Miller (HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON series, BIG HERO 6), and Rob Riggle (21 JUMP STREET). The film was written by Tom Gianas (“Saturday Night Live”), Hugh Sterbakov (“Robot Chicken”), and Zeb Wells (“Robot Chicken”) and produced by Alexander Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, and Eric Blyler. The wide theatrical release is slated for Sept 25th, 2015.
Horror Comedy ZOMBEAVERS Comes to DVD Today
by Movies News Desk
- May 19, 2015
Freestyle Digital Media has announced its crowd-pleasing horror-comedy ZOMBEAVERS is coming to DVD today, May 19th, 2015, following its day and date release in March of this year.
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Welcomes SmoothChicago Jazz Series This Summer
by BWW News Desk
- May 18, 2015
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, welcomes the cool crooning and killer chops of several acclaimed jazz acts as host to some of SmoothChicago's series of summer concerts. On May 23, the Grand Opening show and party features saxophonists Ray Silkman and Phil Denny, vocalist Typhanie Monique and more. On August 15, the Grammy-nominated Jazz Funk Soul Tour electrifies audiences with jazz fusion featuring renowned keyboardist Jeff Lorber, smooth saxophonist Everette Harp, and legendary guitarist Chuck Loeb.
Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick Retunite at UCPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 15, 2015
Thirty years after setting the hip-hop world on fire, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick the Ruler will reunite on Union County Performing Arts Center Mainstage for an evening of classic rap and hip-hop tonight, May 15 at 8 p.m.
Tickets to NITRO CIRCUS LIVE at Joe Louis Arena on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk
- May 15, 2015
Hot on the heels of Josh Sheehan's groundbreaking world first triple backflip on a motorbike, Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com) today announced details for its greatest ever all-new arena tour coming to 25 North American cities this fall. The show will visit Detroit for a performance at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m.
Connecticut Comedy Cage Match Set for Playhouse on Park
by Tyler Peterson
- May 13, 2015
It's an ultimate showdown between two explosively funny improv teams this Friday night at Playhouse on Park! The match between finalists SHED and Tick, Tick, Boom! begins at 8:00 pm this Friday night, May 15. Audience members not only benefit from hours of entertainment but also have the privilege of naming the evening's victor.
Nitro Circus Live Returns to North America This Fall with an All-New Show
by Caryn Robbins
- May 11, 2015
Hot on the heels of Josh Sheehan's groundbreaking world first triple backflip on a motorbike, Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com) today announced details for its greatest ever all-new arena tour coming to 25 North American cities this fall. The world's biggest live action sports show will visit 11 first-time markets such as Chicago, Denver and Washington, D.C. as well as six Canadian stops, making it the most extensive run that Nitro Circus has ever undertaken.
Ars Nova Sets Complete ANT Fest 2015 Lineup
by Tyler Peterson
- May 11, 2015
Ars Nova has announced the lineup for its 8th Annual ANT Fest, running June 1 - 26. This year's festival of all new talent features four nonstop weeks of comedy, music & theater mash-ups, and invites audiences on a nightly adventure with the next wave of breakthrough artists at Ars Nova. A complete lineup is listed below.
Tickets to NITRO CIRCUS LIVE at Joe Louis Arena on Sale 5/15
by Tyler Peterson
- May 11, 2015
Hot on the heels of Josh Sheehan's groundbreaking world first triple backflip on a motorbike, Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com) today announced details for its greatest ever all-new arena tour coming to 25 North American cities this fall. The show will visit Detroit for a performance at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday, October 18 at 6 p.m.
Yussef El Guindi's THREESOME World Premiere to Run 6/5-28 at ACT
by BWW News Desk
- May 8, 2015
Award-winning local playwright Yussef El Guindi (Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World; Ramayana) returns to ACT with a new play that weaves issues ripped from world headlines into an intimate and personal story. Co-Produced by Portland Center Stage and ACT, THREESOME is directed by Chris Coleman and will soon premiere Off-Broadway.
ALADDIN Star & Tony Winner James Iglehart Heads to 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 4, 2015
Fresh from his Tony Award winning, nightly show-stopping performance in as the beloved Genie in Disney's Aladdin, as well as Broadway performances in Memphis and Spelling Bee, James Monroe Iglehart makes his 54 Below debut with How the Heck Did I Get Here? tonight, May 4th at 7 pm.
Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick to Reunite at UCPAC, 5/15
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 28, 2015
Thirty years after setting the hip-hop world on fire, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick the Ruler will reunite on Union County Performing Arts Center Mainstage for an evening of classic rap and hip-hop Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
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