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Deray Davis to Host New MTV2 Comedy Series JOKING OFF, Premiering 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015


MTV2 today announced that its newest comedy series, "MTV2's Joking Off," will premiere Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

TV: Highlights from SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Arena Stage with Levi Kreis, E. Faye Butler, Nova Y. Payton and More!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 14, 2014


SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE-THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER opened on Thursday, May 8 at Arena Stage and runs through June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage. Scroll down to watch highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at Levi Kreis, Nova Y. Payton and More in SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Arena Stage
by Christina Mancuso - May 9, 2014


Opening night for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE-THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER was last night (Thursday, May 8) at Arena Stage. Check out the full produciton photos below! The show runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage.

Photo Flash: Levi Kreis, Nova Y. Payton and More in Opening Night of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE-THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER
by Christina Mancuso - May 9, 2014


Opening night for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE-THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER was last night (Thursday, May 8) at Arena Stage. Check out the photos below! The show runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage.

Photo Flash: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Begins Tonight at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2014


Smokey Joe's Cafe-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller transports audiences to the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues this spring at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The show runs tonight, April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2014


Smokey Joe's Cafe-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller transports audiences to the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues this spring at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The show runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Levi Kreis, E. Faye Butler and More in SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2014


Smokey Joe's Cafe-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller transports audiences to the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues this spring at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Director Randy Johnson returns to Arena Stage following the success of A Night with Janis Joplin (which enjoyed two runs at Arena Stage followed by a subsequent run on Broadway) to helm this Grammy Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, which originally opened on Broadway in 1995 and became the longest running musical revue, topping 2,000 performances. Bursting with hit tunes including 'Hound Dog,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Stand by Me,' 'Love Potion #9' and 'On Broadway,' Smokey Joe's Cafe showcases choreography by Parker Esse (Arena Stage's The Music Man, Oklahoma!) and music direction by Victor Simonson (Center Stage's A Civil War Christmas, Arena Stage's 3 Mo' Divas) and runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Jay Adriel, Austin Colby & More Join Cast of Arena Stage's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2014


Smokey Joe's Cafe-The Songs of Leiber and Stoller transports audiences to the golden age of rock, rhythm and blues this spring at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Director Randy Johnson returns to Arena Stage following the success of A Night with Janis Joplin (which enjoyed two runs at Arena Stage followed by a subsequent run on Broadway) to helm this Grammy Award-winning tribute to legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, which originally opened on Broadway in 1995 and became the longest running musical revue, topping 2,000 performances. Bursting with hit tunes including 'Hound Dog,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Stand by Me,' 'Love Potion #9' and 'On Broadway,' Smokey Joe's Cafe showcases choreography by Parker Esse (Arena Stage's The Music Man, Oklahoma!) and music direction by Victor Simonson (Center Stage's A Civil War Christmas, Arena Stage's 3 Mo' Divas) and runs April 25-June 8, 2014 in the Fichandler Stage.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Season Premiere of TOSH.O Among Comedy Central's Best Bets
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 14, 2014


Comedy Central announces its Best Bets for week of February 16th. Below, check out a sneak peek of an all-new episode of TOSH.O.

Photo Flash: Las Vegas Weekly Celebrates 15th Anniversary with #UNSCRIPTED
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2013


Las Vegas Weekly celebrated its 15th anniversary in true Las Vegas fashion with #Unscripted, a night that featured dozens of the city's elite, at the Havana Room inside The New Tropicana Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 18. A portion of the proceeds from the evening benefitted theFoundation to Assist Young Musicians and its mission to encourage young musicians through training, advanced study, career development and more. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Brian Sanders' JUNK Presents SNOWBALL at the Annenberg, Now thru 12/15
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2013


Well known in Philadelphia for thrilling acrobatics and emotional storytelling, BrIan Sanders' JUNK explores the realm of childhood fantasy with Snowball, on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, today, Dec. 4-15.

Brian Sanders' JUNK to Present SNOWBALL at the Annenberg, 12/4-15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2013


Well known in Philadelphia for thrilling acrobatics and emotional storytelling, Brian Sanders' JUNK explores the realm of childhood fantasy with Snowball, on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 4-15. Helmed by MOMIX alumnus Brian Sanders, called "the city's most exciting choreographer" by Philadelphia Weekly, JUNK creates a wintry urban fairy tale where a group of characters discover that a little change in perspective can reveal big surprises. Snowball, appropriate for children of all ages, is part of the Annenberg Center's Philadelphia-focused By Local Series and supports JUNK's mission to make dance accessible to adults as well as younger audiences.

Chris Franjola, Brad Wollack & More from CHELSEA LATELY Set for Suncoast Showroom, 11/23-24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2013


Comedians and roundtable guests on the E! Network's late night talk show "Chelsea Lately"-Chris Franjola, James Davis, Brad Wollack and Fortune Fiemster-return to the Suncoast Showroom to perform individual stand-up routines November 23 and 24.

MTV2's NICK CANNON PRESENTS is Highest Rated Telecast in Network History
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2013


MTV2 had its highest rated total day in network history on Tuesday, July 9 with “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out” and “Ain't That America” with Lil Duval” leading the way.

VIDEO: Mel B Presents Adam Lambert With Davidson/Valentini Award at 2013 Glaad Awards
by TV News Desk - May 12, 2013


Mel B, Spice Girl and a new judge on America's Got Talent, presented international pop star Adam Lambert with the Davidson/Valentini Award Saturday night, May 11th, at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Lambert was also the co-recipient of the award for Outstanding Music Artist for his albumTrespassing; he tied with Frank Ocean for Ocean's debut album Channel Orange. Check out the video of Lambert's acceptance speech below!

TOTAL DIVAS Among E!'s Slate of Original Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2013


E! is unveiling a dynamic original programming slate at its Upfront event this evening in New York.

TOTAL DIVAS Among E!'s New Dynamic Slate of Original Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2013


E! is unveiling a dynamic original programming slate at its Upfront event this evening in New York.

Photo Flash: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Celebrates Grand Opening at Harrah's Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013


Last night, February 19, 2013, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET opened at Harrah's Las Vegas to an enthusiastic, full house in the Harrah's Showroom. The smash-hit production is inspired by extraordinary true story of the fateful evening that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together for one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions in history. BroadwayWorld has photos from the grand opening below!

Opera Ebony's Heritage Weekend Debuts Master Class THE ART OF THE SPIRITUAL and More, 2/9-10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2013


Opera Ebony, the longest running African - American opera company in the United States, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special celebration weekend with 2 events. The Art of The Spiritual, - a master class to be taught by Florence Quivar, mezzo-soprano, a prominent Opera singer known for her warm, and rich voice, will be taught today, February 9, 2013 at 4PM at Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew (Chapel - 263 West 86th Street New York, NY 10024), Admission is $10 (mail payments to: Opera Ebony Guild, 305 West 90th Street, Suite G, New York, NY 10024).

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