George Gershwin News

Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen. In her surprising true-life story, we follow her from the vaudeville stage at the age of 15 through her ascension to Hollywood goddess. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS tells the story of this legendary dancer, singer and actress through the music of some of the 20th century's greatest composers and with plenty of dance numbers worthy of the Hollywood icon. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 2. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 7 through October 24. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are Tucson Lifestyle, KGUN9 and MIX-FM. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 9/3/2010.

Christopher M. Allport's Cabaret Collective played Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's Sunday evening August 29. Collective most likely referring to the collection of Broadway pop tunes presented and also to the fact that Chris was joined by friends soprano Sarah Block and fellow 'Disney kid' Donny B. Lord.

The Oak Room Supper Club presents 'Summertime,' a jazz cabaret staring new jazz vocalist Kat Gang every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from July 8th to August 28th at 8:30 pm. The Oak Room Supper Club is located at The Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues. Food and signature summer cocktails available. Tickets are $30, please call 212-840-6800 x122 for reservations. For more information, please visit www.algonquinhotel.com/performance-schedule or www.katgang.net.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 8/27/2010.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

El próximo 14 de Septiembre la actriz Silvia Luchetti ofrecerá de nuevo en Madrid su espectáculo Jazz Tango Cabaret, en esta ocasión en el Teatro Infanta Isabel. La artista interpretará en un show íntimo y cercano temas de Kurt Weill, Astor Piazzolla y George Gershwin.

It's an unprecedented meeting of two legendary musical minds, separated by 70 years. Pioneering musical genius Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, has teamed up with George Gershwin, in Wilson's Disney Pearl debut CD, Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin.

Direct from her critically acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in the Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Sunset Boulevard, Stefanie Powers makes a rare Bay Area appearance in a brand new show featuring the music of Lorenz Hart.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 8/20/2010.

Lorna Luft will appear as a special guest star in 'Broadway Meets Hollywood--In Concert,' the New West Symphony has announced. Luft will appear with conductor Steven Goldstein and the New West Pops, as well as music director and conductor Colin Freeman and vocalists Tobi Foster and Blake Ginther.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 8/13/2010.

The Edinburgh International Festival 2010 will begin Friday, August 13 and last until Sunday, September 5. Jonathan Mills, the festival director, today announced the program for the festival.

Viva Italia...The Mob Hits A 'killer' compilation featuring world-famous conductor Richard Hayman and the Florida Sunshine Pops Orchestra, this tribute to great mob movies appeals to so many people -- not just Gen-Xers, but Baby Boomers as well -- who fell in love with vocal pop through gangster movies. The tunes of Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, Al Martino, Perry Como, Julius LaRosa and of course, Louis Prima.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 8/6/2010.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra delighted a crowd of close to 2,000 Broadway theater fans at their final summer concert on July 24, a muggy, sultry evening. Making his Baltimore Symphony Orchestra debut as conductor was Randall Craig Fleischer who did a masterful job dealing with the two marvelous soloists, Doug LaBrecque and Patricia Phillips.

Joe's Pub announces their line-up from August 25th to the 28th. Performances include Our Hit Parade, Lindsay Mendez & The Marco Paguia Trio, The Gay Agenda, and Banana Bag & Bodice. Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 7/30/2010.