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Berkeley Playhouse to Wrap Fifth Season with THE WIZ, 7/13-8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

Hugh Masekela Plays Tarrytown Music Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013


Hugh Masekela & His Group will make a rare New York appearance, direct from South Africa. It will be their debut appearance at Tarrytown Music Hall tonight, April 17, 2013 at 8pm. Tickets onsale NOW to the public.

Hugh Masekela to Play Tarrytown Music Hall, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013


Hugh Masekela & His Group will make a rare New York appearance, direct from South Africa. It will be their debut appearance at Tarrytown Music Hall on April 17, 2013 at 8pm. Tickets onsale NOW to the public.

Pace Presents HUGH MASEKELA, 4/20
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 19, 2013


Located one block east of City Hall and immediately adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge, The Schimmel Center's 670-seat theatre regularly hosts academic and community events in addition to its yearly schedule of the world's finest music, theatre and dance.

The Voice Project Vol. 1 To Fund FM Radio Peace Broadcasts in DR Congo
by Samantha Vega - Jan 22, 2013


With the release of its first collection of recordings as a digital album, The Voice Project has begun making the audio recordings available of its "Cover Chain" video episodes, recorded over the last three years in support of music-based peace efforts in Eastern and Central Africa.

ROCK CANDY FUNK PARTY to Release Debut Jazz-Funk Album, 1/29
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2013


RCFP's first album We Want Groove is due out in January 29, 2013 on J&R Adventures, the independent label founded by Bonamassa and his longtime manager, Roy Weisman .

BWW's Top Scotland Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Scotland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Photo Flash: First Look at SONGS OF MIRGRATION at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2012


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is playing host to the US premiere of the Sibojama Theatre Company production of Songs of Migration, a jazz-infused tribute to the songs of late 19th century African migrants from all across the vast continent seeking new opportunities in South Africa. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the produciton below.

BWW Reviews: Sibojama Theatre's SONGS OF MIGRATION - Musically Rich But Lacks Depth
by Jennifer Perry - Oct 21, 2012


The stellar musicianship displayed in 'Songs of Migration' is reason alone to see this show.

SONGS OF MIGRATION, A Musical Tribute to South Africa, Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center, 10/17
by Jennifer Perry - Oct 17, 2012


The Kennedy Center brings the flavors of South Africa to Washington, DC tonight, October 17-20, 2012 with the US premiere of 'Songs of Migration' featuring the legendary Hugh Masekela.

Sibojama Theatre's SONGS OF MIGRATION Plays the Kennedy Center, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012


The Kennedy Center presents the exclusive U.S. premiere engagement of Sibojama Theatre's production of Songs of Migration from tonight, October 17-20, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

SONGS OF MIGRATION, A Musical Tribute to South Africa, Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center, 10/17
by Jennifer Perry - Oct 12, 2012


The Kennedy Center brings the flavors of South Africa to Washington, DC on October 17-20, 2012 with the US premiere of 'Songs of Migration' featuring the legendary Hugh Masekela.

Sibojama Theatre's SONGS OF MIGRATION Plays the Kennedy Center, 10/17-20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2012


The Kennedy Center presents the exclusive U.S. premiere engagement of Sibojama Theatre's production of Songs of Migration from October 17-20, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. A musical tribute to the great songs of migrants across the African continent, Songs of Migration is a musical celebration of South Africa's cries of joy, love, conflict, resistance, sorrow, exile, oppression, patriotism, victory, and freedom, compile by internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and lyricist Hugh Masekela and written and directed by award-winning director James Ngcobo. Press night will take place on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Songs of Migration is part of the etcetera! series.

Paa Kow's By All Means Band Comes to CO's Fox Theatre Tonight, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012


Z2 Entertainment presents Paa Kow's By All Means Band at the Fox Theatre tonight, September 7th. Tickets are now on sale to the public for $12.00 in advance and $15.00 day of show.

Shakespeare's Globe, American Showstoppers and More Set for Pace U's Pace Presents' 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012


Pace University has announced the 2012 / 2013 season of Pace Presents, hosted at The Michael Schimmel Center for The Arts located at 3 Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street in downtown Manhattan. Pace Presents is a world-class performing arts and culture series with an emphasis on music superstars from around the globe, charismatic and crowd-pleasing dance performances, spectacular theatre and contemporary cabaret. The Pace Presents season begins on September 22 with Gypsy brass superstars Fanfare Ciocarlia and culminates on April 20 with Jazz's living treasure, Hugh Masekela.

Alan Ayckbourn, Julie Walters & More Among Stars of London 2012 Festival Week 5, Beg. July 18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012


Scissor Sisters, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, Alan Ayckbourn, Daniel Barenboim, Rokia Traoré, Toni Morrison, Peter Sellars, Paco Peña, Simon Russell Beale, Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo, Gong Linna, Sung Hwan Kim, Tom Hiddleston, Julie Walters, John Hurt, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Tracey Emin, and Bridget Riley are among the stars of London 2012 Festival's fifth week.

Caramoor International Music Festival Presents POPS, PATRIOTS & FIREWORKS Tonight, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2012


Caramoor CEO and General Director Michael Barrett will lead the Orchestra of St. Luke's in a celebratory program of "Pops, Patriots and Fireworks" tonight, July 4, at 8:00 PM in the Venetian Theater. Hosted by Jamie Bernstein, the program highlights George Gershwin's greatest works to commemorate America's Independence Day. Guest pianist John Musto will perform Rhapsody in Blue, and many of Gershwin's hit songs will be sung by Darius de Haas and Carla Jablonski. A dazzling pyrotechnic fireworks display will follow the patriotic festivities.

Paa Kow's By All Means Band Comes to CO's Fox Theatre, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2012


Z2 Entertainment presents Paa Kow's By All Means Band at the Fox Theatre on Friday, September 7th. Tickets are now on sale to the public for $12.00 in advance and $15.00 day of show.

Caramoor International Music Festival Presents POPS, PATRIOTS & FIREWORKS, 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2012


Caramoor CEO and General Director Michael Barrett will lead the Orchestra of St. Luke's in a celebratory program of "Pops, Patriots and Fireworks" on Wednesday, July 4, at 8:00 PM in the Venetian Theater. Hosted by Jamie Bernstein, the program highlights George Gershwin's greatest works to commemorate America's Independence Day. Guest pianist John Musto will perform Rhapsody in Blue, and many of Gershwin's hit songs will be sung by Darius de Haas and Carla Jablonski. A dazzling pyrotechnic fireworks display will follow the patriotic festivities.

International Jazz Day to be Celebrated with All-Star Concerts in Paris, New Orleans and New York
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2012


UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will kick-off the first annual International Jazz Day with a full day of events including live performances, Master Classes, and discussions featuring Marcus Miller, Barbara Hendricks, Hugh Masekela, Dee Dee Bridgewater, plus much more. Please visit http://unesco.org for complete details.

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