Rita Moreno, The Isley Brothers & More Will Receive Honorary Degrees at Berklee Commencement
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 19, 2016
Berklee President Roger H. Brown will present Rita Moreno, Ronald and Ernie Isley, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. Moreno, this year's commencement speaker, will address more than 900 Berklee graduates and their parents and invited guests.
BWW Exclusive: Read the First Chapter of Tony-Winning Producer Jack Viertel's Book THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Matt Tamanini
- Apr 19, 2016
In THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL, Jack Viertel takes about musicals, puts them back together, sings their praises, marvels at their unflagging inventiveness, and occasionally despairs over their more embarrassing shortcomings. In the process, he invites us to fall in love with the art form all over again by showing us how musicals happen, what makes them work, how they captivate audiences, and how one landmark show leads to the next-by design or by accident, by emulation or by rebellion from OKLAHOMA! to HAMILTON and onward.
The CW Will Bring Back Emmy-Winning Sketch Comedy Series MADtv
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 12, 2016
The Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series MADtv is returning to television, making the jump to primetime with eight all-new one-hour episodes on The CW Network; a premiere date and time for the series, from Telepictures, will be announced at a later date.
The CW to Revive MADTV
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 11, 2016
The Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series MADtv is returning to television, making the jump to primetime with eight all-new one-hour episodes on The CW Network; a premiere date and time for the series, from Telepictures, will be announced at a later date.
Red Stixs Launches Seasonal Opening of Hamptons Location
by Marina Kennedy
- Apr 3, 2016
A crowd favorite in NYC's Midtown, Red Stixs will be opening for the season on Friday, May 20th at their Hamptons location. Red Stixs is a fine dining restaurant that offers exceptionally high quality Northern Chinese dishes with modern influences in a high-end meets high-energy atmosphere. Red Stix's continuously keeps their customer's experience in mind while bringing high quality food service in an upscale ambiance.
Steven Boyer to Host The Play Company's Annual Gala; Sky-Pony to Perform
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 31, 2016
The Play Company (PlayCo), the NYC-based theater company that produces outstanding contemporary plays from around the world, brings together top chefs and theater artists for this year's Cabaret Gourmet, PlayCo's annual gala. Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur and tastemaker, Questlove will be honored at the unique event, which features savory and sweet tasting dishes prepared by hand selected chefs from some of New York City's most celebrated restaurants, on the occasion of the publication of his forthcoming book somethingtofoodabout set for release the next day, April 12. The evening, which celebrates creativity in all its facets, will be MC'd by Tony nominee (Hand to God) and PlayCo alum (Enjoy, The Ugly One) Steven Boyer, with musical entertainment provided by indie pop band Sky-Pony.
BWW Interview: Folds Ready to Rock With the CSO
by Paul Batterson
- Mar 21, 2016
When he was starting out as the front man for the rock trio The Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds admits he never pictured the day when he would perform his concert staple 'Rock This B*tch' with a symphony behind him.
Michael Bolton, John Caparulo & More at bergenPAC on Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 15, 2016
?New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Mary Chapin Carpenter-Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 8PM; Chris Cornell Acoustic: Higher Truth Tour-Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 8PM; Michael Bolton-Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 8PM; and John Caparulo Mad's Dad Tour-Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.
ANNIE, Starring Heidi Gray, Comes to the National Theatre This Spring; Cast Announced!
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 15, 2016
Leapin' lizards! With more than 400 performances under her belt, the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play the National Theatre for one week only, March 15 - 20, 2016. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic 1977 Tony Award-winning original.
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