Pegi Jones to Look at the Music of WWII at the Skokie Theatre, 6/6
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 5, 2010
On June 6th, the Skokie Theatre will take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist. With her warm and heartfelt performances, Pegi Johns is a natural performer that takes her audiences on a moving and delightful journey.
Julie Reyburn to Perform 'Summer Nights' at Feinstein's 7/16 & 7/17
by Lauren Wolman
- Jun 5, 2010
On the heels of her critically acclaimed CD Release, 'Live at Feinstein's', 2010 Bistro & MAC Award recipient Julie Reyburn returns for a two night engagement at the famed Park Avenue Club. Her new show, 'Summer Night' features works by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen, James Taylor, William Finn, Henry Mancini and more.
Edelman, Mayes, Reed, Bergen, et al. Set for IRA WITHOUT GEORGE, 6/4-5
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 5, 2010
June 4-5, Gregg Edelman, Sally Mayes, Linda Purl, and Kurt Reichenbach will be starring in Ira Without George: The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin. The event will be held at the Ford Amphitheatre and will feature musical direction by Tedd Firth.
Edelman, Mayes, Reed, Bergen, et al. Set for IRA WITHOUT GEORGE, 6/4-5
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 4, 2010
June 4-5, Gregg Edelman, Sally Mayes, Linda Purl, and Kurt Reichenbach will be starring in Ira Without George: The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin. The event will be held at the Ford Amphitheatre and will feature musical direction by Tedd Firth.
Pegi Johns Takes a Nostalgic Look at the Music of WWII at Skokie Theatre 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 2, 2010
Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010, to take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes To Fox Cities PAC 6/25-27
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 1, 2010
The greatest family musical of all time, The Wizard of Oz, is touching down at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center as NETworks Presentations brings this national treasure to the Fox Cities June 25 through June 27, 2010.
Wopat Returns to Birdland in 'Consider it Swung' 5/31
by BWW News Desk
- May 31, 2010
Jim Caruso announced that Tom Wopat will return to the Birdland stage on Monday, May 31 at 7pm. This concert is part of the Broadway at Birdland series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way.
Theo Ubique Presents SWEET AND HOT, Previews 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 26, 2010
Theo Ubique's next show, Sweet and Hot: The Songs of Harold Arlen, is a musical revue of some of the 20th century's most popular tunes. It is presented in association with Michael James with previews at 8 p.m., June 18-19, opening night at 7 p.m., June 20 and running at 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m., Sundays through August 8 at the No Exit Cafe in Rogers Park.
PS Classics' 'Life Begins at 8:40' Now Available For Pre-Order
by Caroline Cole
- May 25, 2010
PS Classics' release of 'Life Begins at 8:40' is now available for pre-order purchase on psclassics.com and ITunes! The CD will be available in stores on June 8. The Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg collabrative revue was presented in concert at The Library of Congress on March 22 with Kate Baldwin, Montego Glover, Philip Chaffin, Christopher Fitzgerald, Rebecca Luker, Brad Oscar, Graham Rowat, Jessica Stone and Faith Prince. Both the concert and the recording were conducted by Aaron Grandy. According to Playbill.com, The CD package will include a 32-page color booklet with essay, complete lyrics and glossary.
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