Lebanon's Millworks Theatre today unveils its first production for a run that continues through September 26. The curtain goes up at 1:30 p.m. (CDT) on That's Country!, a two-hour variety revue that managing director Kevin Raymond says 'is a must if you're a country music fan-or even if you're not!'
by Reynard Loki -
With Bated Breath, a new play by Bryden MacDonald opened last week to an enthusiastic standing ovation. See for yourself why Montrealers are talking about this highly theatrical, poetic and provocative play!
by BWW News Desk -
Recently named in the '100 Greatest Singers of All Time' list by Rolling Stone magazine, soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music. Her last appearance at Massey Hall was with the Blind Boys of Alabama in December of 2004. This concert marks the debut of James Hunter.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Recently named in the '100 Greatest Singers of All Time' list by Rolling Stone magazine, soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music. Her last appearance at Massey Hall was with the Blind Boys of Alabama in December of 2004. This concert marks the debut of James Hunter.
by Eddie Varley -
THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, will be broadcast tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 30th (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the sixth consecutive year.
by Eddie Varley -
Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' today Dec. 30th -- the the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors tonight at 9pm EST.
by Eddie Varley -
Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's six honorees converged in Washington, D.C.on Dec. 7th to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 30th (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the sixth consecutive year. Morgan Freeman, George Jones, Barbra Streisand, Twyla Tharp, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey were all present at the black-tie gala in their honor. CBS.com is offering a preview of the telecast on their website in advance of the upcoming airing.
by Eddie Varley -
Barbra Streisand guests and talks about her impoverished childhood on CBS' 'The Early Show' on Dec. 30th -- the same day the network airs the Kennedy Center Honors.
by Walter McBride -
Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's six honorees converged in Washington, D.C. on December 7th, to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras covered the gala event to bring you all the starry celebration.
by Robert Diamond -
Eminent artist friends and peers of this year's six honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 7) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 31ST ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the sixth consecutive year.
by Eddie Varley -
The Huffington Post reports that Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss on the cheek from the president, and yes, she gave him a smooch back, Streisand, a vocal critic of President George W. Bush, was a guest Sunday at the White House just before one of Washington's few A-list events: the Kennedy Center Honors.
by Eddie Varley -
In a relaxed and wide-ranging interview with the Washington Post on the eve of her Kennedy Center honor, Barbra Streisand revealed that she would like to have her next directorial duty for film be 'The Normal Heart'. Streisand has long desired to bring Larry Kramer's powerful AIDS drama to the stage.
by Eddie Varley -
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selected the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2008. Recipients to be honored at the 31st annual national celebration of the arts are: actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, actress and singer Barbra Streisand, choreographer Twyla Tharp, and musicians Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who. They were given personal kudos by some of their talented peers in Variety.
by Robert Diamond -
EOnline.com is reporting that amongst those paying tribute to Barbra Streisand on December 7 at the Kennedy Center Honors will be Queen Latifah, Ne-Yo and Beyonce Knowles.
by Faetra Petillo -
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2008. Recipients to be honored at the 31st annual national celebration of the arts are: actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, actress and singer Barbra Streisand, choreographer Twyla Tharp, and musicians Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy -
Scott Coulter and Tim Di Pasqua with Lisa Asher (in for Tom Andersen, who was ill) performed the award-winning show, 'Southern Comfort: A Down-Home Country Music Jamboree,' on Friday, Aug. 3, at 7:30PM at The Metropolitan Room.
by BWW News Desk -
Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter and Tim Di Pasqua will perform their award-winning show, 'Southern Comfort: A Down-Home Country Music Jamboree,' on Friday, July 27, and Friday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at The Metropolitan Room,
by BWW News Desk -
The Metropolitan Room, the popular cabaret located at 34 W. 22nd St., has announced a partial July line-up of performers
by Randy Rice -
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Labor Day Weekend Tanglewood Jazz Festival September 1-3 at the Orchestra's summer home in the Berkshire Mountains in Lenox, Massachusetts.
by BWW News Desk -
The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present award-winning singers Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter and Tim DiPasqua in 'Southern Comfort: A Down-Home Country Music Jamboree' for three special performances only on Fridays, August 4, 11 and 18 at 7pm
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