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On the eve of Memorial Day, the 24th annual National Memorrial Day Concert will bring to life the moving stories of America's servicemen and women who have given so much to preserve America's freedoms.
Co-founders John Stoops, Tim Evans, and Marc Grapey announce the inaugural season of Three Oaks Theater Festival, a new summer theater festival that will bring three limited-engagement runs of highly-acclaimed, professional Chicago-based productions and a World Premiere to audiences in Harbor Country, Michigan. Three Oaks Theater Festival is presented in association with Harbor Arts with special thanks to The Pokagon Fund.
Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour career conversation with Vincent D'Onofrio moderated by Broadway World's own Richard Ridge, and you can check out highlights from the discussion below!
South Bend Civic Theatre enters the loony bin with the Studio drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest tonight, April 12-21.
JEFF BERLIN has been called the greatest electric bass soloist in the world. While the terms “great” and “genius” are bantered about much too frequently, the accolades for Jeff Berlin are not hyperbolical – Jeff is indisputably one of the best bass players to ever play his chosen instrument. Geddy Lee (bass player for RUSH) calls Jeff “The greatest bass player on the planet,” while the late Jaco Pastorius considered Berlin a better soloist than he was. Known worldwide for his innovative style, Jeff has graced bandstands and recordings with legendary players like Bill Bruford, Dennis Chambers, Neil Peart, Billy Cobham, and Allan Holdsworth, and has led bands and recorded his own CDs for nearly 30 years. He has recorded for vocalists Patti Austin and KD Lang; he has traversed the progressive rock realm with former YES members Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe; Jeff famously turned down an offer to join rockers VAN HALEN. Jeff is also hailed outside the usual musician ranks: Actor Gary Sinise (also a bassist) is one of his biggest fans, and renowned boxing trainer and ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas refers to Jeff as “the best in the business.” From straight ahead Jazz to Fusion to Prog-Rock: Jeff plays it all, always at the very highest level of proficiency and musicality.
Country singer James Wesley will join Hope For The Warriors (http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org) to honor combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen at the Got Heart, Give Hope Gala on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
On April 16, Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA will honor legendary broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw, award-winning actor Gary Sinise and Citi for contributions to military, veterans and their families at its annual Advocacy Awards.
John Guare, author of SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, which is now being staged at Karamu Theatre, is noted for his highly theatrical scripts. His writing often tries to expand the theatre's boundaries, which reflects his attitude that 'the chaotic state of the world demands it.'
South Bend Civic Theatre enters the loony bin with the Studio drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest April 12-21.
THE GIACOMO VARIATIONS, starring Hollywood icon John Malkovich, will play Toronto's Elgin Theatre, June 7-9, 2013 for four shows only. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at Malkovich's 'Casanova' in the trailer below!
THE GIACOMO VARIATIONS, starring Hollywood icon John Malkovich as the legendary lover Casanova, will play Toronto's Elgin Theatre, June 7-9, 2013 for four shows only.
On this week's episode of CSI: NY, titled 'Blood Actually,' on Valentine's Day, Mac and the team tackle three twisted tales of love gone wrong, on CSI: NY, Friday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Internationally renowned multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban guest stars as himself, performing one of his own songs, 'Happy in My Heartache,' from his new album All That Echoes.
WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for The Grapes of Wrath, running April 5 - 28, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast includes Cameron Cobb as Tom Joad; Steven Pounders as Jim Casy; Arvin Combs as Pa Joad; Stephanie Dunnam as Ma Joad; Carolyn Wickwire as Granma Joad; Dennis West as Grampa Joad; Jason Johnson-Spinos as Noah Joad; Hannah Plemons as Ruthie; Miles Shickman/Liam M. Taylor as Winfield; Stan Graner as Uncle John; Mikaela Krantz as Rose of Sharon; Austin Tindle as Connie Rivers and Conner Wedgeworth as Al Joad.
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and CSI:NY will team up for an epic crossover this week. Check out a sneak peek from one of the special episodes below!
Emmy Award nominee Stefanie Powers will now play the role of legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead on the national tour of LOOPED. She replaces Valerie Harper, who was advised by doctors to take an immediate medical leave after having recently been hospitalized; she has flown back to Los Angeles with her husband Tony Cacciotti where she will receive continuing treatment and medical care.
On CSI: NY's upcoming episode, entitled 'Seth and Apep,' Mac and the team partner with D.B. Russell to outsmart Christine's kidnappers before they run out of time to save her life, in the second part of a two-part crossover, Friday, Feb. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ted Danson ('CSI') guest stars as CSI D.B. Russell. Navid Negahban ('Homeland') guest stars as Zane Kalim, a criminal with information about Christine's whereabouts.
Thanks to the efforts of philanthropist and veterans activist, Patricia Kennedy, founder of Step Up 4 Vets, a not for profit organization whose mission is to partner in the transition of our returning veterans as they readjust, redirect and rebuild their civilian lives, 55 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan made up for many missed holidays with an all day family celebration centered around the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet's renowned Nutcracker. 26 years ago, longtime Joffrey Board member & close friend of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino raised the funds to create the Joffrey's now internationally acclaimed Nutcracker. Scroll below for photos!
On January 4th's episode of the CBS drama series CSI: NY, 'Command+P,' the CSIs are confronted with a puzzling mystery when two different victims are linked by the same unusual weapon, on CSI: NY, Friday, Jan. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Check out a first look below!
Six-time Oscar nominated and Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Glenn Close will be honored with the American Giving Awards Leadership Award for her philanthropic endeavors at the second annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS PRESENTED BY CHASE. Hosted by Joel McHale (NBC's "Community," "The Soup"), the AGAs will be broadcast on NBC tonight, December 8 (8-10 p.m. ET) from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif.
Six-time Oscar nominated and Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Glenn Close will be honored with the American Giving Awards Leadership Award for her philanthropic endeavors at the second annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS PRESENTED BY CHASE.
