Jersey Boys, called a jukebox musical, is an uber well-structured, Tony Award-winning show presented in a documentary-like format. It tells the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, retaining most of their original musical hits. There are lots of laughs, great rock and roll music and a realistic look at how the group got started in 1963, the difficulties they faced in staying together, their eventual breakup and ultimate survival. Director Clint Eastwood kept pretty close to the book of the show in his recent film adaptation, and the musical score, generated by its lead actors along with some tracks of the real Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is dynamite. The show has played world wide and now returns on tour to the Pantages for 3 weeks only. Judging by its reception opening night, Jersey Boys keeps on captivating its audiences, young and old. This cast under the original direction of Des McAnuff is every bit as supreme as the original including the first national tour.
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, has announced complete casting for the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour-a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded.
Squabbalogic's production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM helps to answer the question that the NEW YORK magazine posed in 1994, "Is Stephen Sondheim God?". The revue of Sondheim's work, originally conceived and directed in 2010 by James Lapine, who has had a long connection with the composer, takes the audience on a journey through Sondheim's life, his creations, and creative process, all narrated by Sondheim himself by way of video recordings and archive footage projected onto a large screen above the stage.
Now he takes the spotlights at the Spencer Theater tonight, October 3rd at 7 p.m. with his four-man band for an intimate evening sharing all his greatest hits. Excellent seats are available for $89-$99. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.
The 2014 Margaret Mead Film Festival—the preeminent showcase for contemporary cultural media and conversation in the unique setting of the American Museum of Natural History—will screen 44 outstanding films from more than 50 countries and host special events and performances from Thursday, October 23, through Sunday, October 26.
While I'm always excited for 9:00 PM on Wednesdays to roll around, tonight was particularly exciting for this self-proclaimed Broadway fanatic- and unless you've been loving under a rock these past few weeks, it's not hard to guess why. Broadway royalty, otherwise known as Tony winner Ms. Laura Benanti (who is also a fan of the show, I may add), officially made her long-awaited appearance on NASHVILLE (alongside Broadway veteran and seasoned cast member Will Chase), which begs the question, “Is there anything she can't do?” Apparently not.
?LES MISERABLES has been wowing audiences since it premiered in Melbourne in June this year. However the iconic production must close on December 20th before storming barricades in Perth and Sydney next year. Final tickets are on sale today.
'The Secret' works, y'all! Don't believe me? Ask Tony-winner Laura Benanti. The Queen of Social Media is about to kick off a run on her favorite TV Show tonight at 10:00pm ET. Benanti will play singer/songwriter Sadie Stone, on ABC's NASHVILLE.
Superheroes have been a part of the television landscape almost since the medium was invented. From the days of George Reeves' Superman, to Adam West as Batman, to Hayden Panettiere on HEROES, we have always had a fascination with the idea that extraordinary people, both physically and morally, might be living amongst us.
The world premiere of the musical FINDING NEVERLAND, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Elliot Kennedy, book by James Graham, directed by Diane Paulus with choreography by Mia Michaels, is presented at A.R.T. by special arrangement with Harvey Weinstein. The production of the new musical began previews on July 23, opened on, August 13, and closes today, September 28.
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting today, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News.
On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "How Far Down Can I Go", after Will's debut album bumps Rayna's to second place, she's more determined than ever to make Highway 65 and her record a hit.
The New York Screenplay Contest, New York's top screenwriting competition, is proud to announce the winners and official finalists of the 2014 New York Screenplay Contest.
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is one of only two Southern California performances for multi-platinum recording artist Colbie Caillat, tonight, September 26, 2014 at 8:00 pm.
Stella & Dot, a global social-selling fashion accessories brand announced a new partnership with celebrated costume designer, Susie DeSanto. As current costume designer for ABC's hit country music drama 'Nashville', DeSanto is lending her keen eye to Stella & Dot for an exclusive series of curated jewelry and accessories looks for the brand.
Smithsonian Channel will present encore telecasts of CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD starting Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, it was announced today by Tom Hayden, President of Smithsonian Channel, and David Rhodes, President of CBS News.
If you follow Ellyn Marie Marsh (@ellynmarsh) on Twitter, there are a few things that you probably know about her. 1) She is an original and current memeber of the cast of Tony-winning musical KINKY BOOTS. 2) She is darn funny, AND she can belt like nobody's business (your evidence). 3) She loves her some BIG BROTHER! Therefore, we thought it only appropriate that we ask Ellyn to join the BWW TV World family and recap last night's season finale of BIG BROTHER 16! Between watching during intermission of KINKY BOOTS (while wearing her mullet wig) and battling an uncoopoerative DVR, she gave us all of the insight and snark one would expect.
Now he takes the spotlights at the Spencer Theater on Friday, October 3rd at 7 p.m. with his four-man band for an intimate evening sharing all his greatest hits. Excellent seats are available for $89-$99. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for tickets.
Fans can obtain a free download of the live songs performed tomorrow night by Chris Carmack and Charles Esten through www.abc.com/musiclounge between EST and PST airing for a 24 hour period. After that window, the songs will be available for purchase through ITunes and ABC Music Lounge!
It seems that the celebrity nude photo streak is still going strong. According to Huffington Post, some of the latest victims are Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Hudgens, and American soccer player Hope Solo. The supposed nude pictures of the stars were leaked onto 4chan and Twitter on Saturday morning. More pictures were leaked later that day of Jennifer Lawrence, Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, Avril Lavigne, Lake Bell, Mary-Kate Olsen, Aubrey Plaza, Gabrielle Union, Emily Ratajkowski, Hayden Panettiere former Disney actresses Aly and AJ Michalka, and Gabrielle Union.
