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Amy Winehouse's First Two Albums, 'Frank' & Grammy Winning 'Back To Black' Get Digitally Remastered
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2015


Amy Winehouse's career, though meteoric, was unfortunately cut short by tragedy, but the multi-GRAMMY Award winner's musical legacy can now be appreciated anew with Island Records/Universal Music Enterprises' digital re-mastering of her first two albums.

Jazz is Dead, Vienna Boys Choir, THE BFG and More Set for Fall 2015 at SOPAC
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015


South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its Fall 2015 Events. Scroll down for details!

Smithsonian Channel Acquires Rights to Air Special on Grammy Nominee Hozier
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2015


The latest special from the acclaimed Irish music series OTHER VOICES is headed to North America. The one-hour program, featuring worldwide sensation and Grammy Award-nominated artist Hozier, will be broadcast on Smithsonian Channel

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of West End's MAMMA MIA!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2015


On Monday 8 June, there were major cast changes for MAMMA MIA! in London. Mazz Murray joined the cast as Tanya, Jo Napthine as Rosie, Gabriella Williams as Sophie Sheridan and James Darch as Sky. Also joining the cast from 8 June were Louise Young as Ali, Stephanie Fearon as Lisa, Dan Partridge as Pepper and Rory Phelan as Eddie. Dianne Pilkington continues to star as Donna Sheridan, with Richard Trinder as Sam, Alasdair Harvey as Harry and Charles Daish as Bill. At certain performances, the role of Donna Sheridan is played by Shona White. Check out a look at the new cast below!

UP Greenlights First Dance Docu-Series Pilot, DANCIN' THE DREAM
by TV News Desk - Jun 18, 2015


UP announced today it has greenlit its first-ever dance docu-series pilot, 'Dancin' the Dream.' The series will follow eight diverse, highly-talented, young aspiring stars as they go through grueling dance classes to perfect their craft, and reveal the sweat, desire and emotion that goes into their intense training, along with its impact on relationships with family, friends and each other. 

Muse's 'Drones' Debuts at Number One in 21 Countries Around the World
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 17, 2015


DRONES, the seventh studio album from UK-trio MUSE debuted at Number One on the Billboard Top 200 Chart selling 84,200 units its first week.

Elton John to Play Taco Bell Arena, 10/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2015


On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Elton John will say goodbye to Boise as he and his band perform at Taco Bell Arena as part of “The Final Curtain” tour. After more than 4,000 concerts and a career spanning over fifty years, Elton is now slowly bringing the curtain down. The tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from Elton's incredible five-decade career, including a selection of songs from his acclaimed re-mastered album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

PURE IMAGINATION to Premiere at St. James Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015


Pure Imagination celebrates the songs of Leslie Bricusse, one of the most prolific and well loved film and musical theatre songwriters of our time.

ASCAP President Paul Williams Receives Special Honor at 60th Ivor Novello Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015


ASCAP announced that President Paul Williams received the PRS for Music Special International Award today at the 60th Annual Ivor Novello Awards presented by BASCA (the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) in London. 

West End's MAMMA MIA! Announces 'Major' Cast Additions, Including Mazz Murray
by Matt Smith - May 6, 2015


There will be major cast changes for MAMMA MIA! in London from Monday 8 June.  Mazz Murray will be joining the cast as Tanya, Jo Napthine as Rosie, Gabriella Williams as Sophie Sheridan and James Darch as Sky.  Also joining the cast from 8 June will be Louise Young as Ali, Stephanie Fearon as Lisa, Dan Partridge as Pepper and Rory Phelan as Eddie.  Dianne Pilkington will continue to star as Donna Sheridan, with Richard Trinder as Sam, Alasdair Harvey as Harry and Charles Daish as Bill.  At certain performances, the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Shona White.

Mazz Murray Joins MAMMA MIA! As Tanya From June 2015!
by Carrie Dunn - May 6, 2015


There will be major cast changes for MAMMA MIA! in London from Monday 8 June.  Mazz Murray will be joining the cast as Tanya, Jo Napthine as Rosie, Gabriella Williams as Sophie Sheridan and James Darch as Sky.  Also joining the cast from 8 June will be Louise Young as Ali, Stephanie Fearon as Lisa, Dan Partridge as Pepper and Rory Phelan as Eddie.  Dianne Pilkington will continue to star as Donna Sheridan, with Richard Trinder as Sam, Alasdair Harvey as Harry and Charles Daish as Bill.  At certain performances, the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Shona White.

Sir Elton John to Tour Australia in December
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 3, 2015


Sir Elton John and his band return to Australia from 5 December as part of his international "All The Hits Tour." And for the first time outside North America, audiences will see the beautiful 12m wide Chandelier, created by acclaimed Set Designer Mark Fisher, that is the centrepiece for Elton's stage.

CLOSER TO HEAVEN Returns to London at Unicorn Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2015


Closer to Heaven, a musical by Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, will receive its first London revival at the Union Theatre from tonight 22 April 2015, with a press night on Tuesday 28 April.

Lianne La Havas Debuts New Song 'Unstoppable' Today
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015


English singer/songwriter/guitarist Lianne La Havas' 2012 debut album Is Your Love Big Enough? won Album of the Year at iTunes UK as well as Barclaycard Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello Best Album nominations, along with tremendous critical acclaim.

Jared Thompson to Lead CLOSER TO HEAVEN at the Union Theatre; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015


Full casting is announced today for Closer to Heaven, a musical by Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, which will receive its first London revival at the Union Theatre from Wednesday 22 April 2015, with a press night on Tuesday 28 April.

Ed Sheeran Announces Second Leg of North American Tour!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015


Atlantic recording artist Ed Sheeran has announced a second leg to his North American tour, kicking off at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, TX, on September 3.

Warner Bros. Records Signs Duran Duran to Global Recording Contract
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015


Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced today that it has signed a global recording contract with international superstars Duran Duran.

Joanna Riding and Claire Moore to Star in Barlow & Firth's THE GIRLS Musical in Leeds
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2015


According to a Tweet by the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth have found their leading ladies for their new British musical THE GIRLS, based on the true story and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls.

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Musical Will Get World Premiere at Grand Theatre Leeds!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2015


Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, the creators of the new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, have announced that the world premiere will be at the Grand Theatre Leeds from Saturday 14 November to Saturday 12 December and at the Lowry Salford from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 30 January 2016.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 3/21-3/22/2015
by - Mar 22, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, March 22, 2015 - Sunday, March 22, 2015.

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