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Lee Alverson to Tribute Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce The Piano Man: Lee Alverson and Bandwith A Tribute Concert to the Music of Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis, on Friday, February 2 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 and are on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

Superstar Songwriters Pay Tribute To Hank Cochran & Red Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018


Superstar songwriters Rafe Van Hoy, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Dale Dodson, Waylon Payne, Don Sampson and Ronnie Bowman will pay tribute to Hank Cochran and Red Lane at 3rd & Lindsley (816 3rd Ave. South) on Wednesday, January 17 to benefit The Hank Cochran Pen Fund. Tickets are $10; doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30. The 501(c)(3) charity focuses its efforts on financially assisting songwriters with cancer.

Review Roundup: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Presented by Drayton Entertainment at CAA Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jan 5, 2018


Drayton Entertainment presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the 2010 jukebox musical which tells the true story of the night when legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins played together for the first and last time. The production, with direction by Alex Mustakas and musical direction by Konrad Pluta, opened December 12th and runs through January 7th.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at CAA Theatre!
by Alan Henry - Jan 5, 2018


Watch the video to see actor J. Sean Elliott talk about his experience with the show, as well as performance highlights from Elliott and the rest of the cast of CAA's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.

Winners Announced For The 2017 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; COME FROM AWAY Wins Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Jan 5, 2018


The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!

Country Icon Mickey Gilley Recovering After Automobile Rollover
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2018


Country music artist Mickey Gilley and his son were involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 3rd.

BWW Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at NCPA- The Best of Broadway Comes to Mumbai
by Richa Das - Dec 26, 2017


The mesmerising NCPA venue, the holiday season, the best of rock and roll and Broadway put together- surely makes for a million dollar quartet. This Christmas, Mumbai was host to a touring Broadway production of the Million Dollar Quartet, written and created by Colin Escott, Floyd Mutrux and Ian Talbot. India's fascination for the west and its long withstanding history of rock and roll were optimized to the maximum as full house weekends and roaring crowds embraced the musical.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

There'll Be A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On At Rivertown with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2017


Rivertown Theaters continues to raise the theatrical bar with their premiere local production of Million Dollar Quartet, one of the most challenging shows for actors who play musical instruments, sing, and portray the four music world's iconic legends who created Rock & Roll.

The Incredible PAUL ANKA Does The McCallum Theatre His Way In Two Unforgettable Performances
by David Green - Dec 21, 2017


Paul Anka returns to the McCallum Theatre for two performances on Friday, January 12, at 8:00pm, and Saturday, January 13, at 8:00pm. One of the most successful singers/songwriters in music history, with over 900 songs to his credit, Paul Anka has the distinction of having songs in the Top Forty in four different decades. His instantly recognizable hits include Diana, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, My Way and The Tonight Show theme.

Legends Will Rock Cincinnati Playhouse in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2017


The Tony Award-winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will take Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park audiences on an exciting step back in time beginning Jan. 20, 2018, where they can relive the impromptu jam sessions of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. The electrifying musical will run through Feb. 18 in the Playhouse's Marx Theatre.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Rock the Riverside Theatre for Two More Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2017


Riverside Theatre's production of Million Dollar Quartet, adds two additional performances! Million Dollar Quartet runs January 2-21, 2018 on the Stark Stage and is sponsored by John and Marilyn McConnell with additional support from Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group

Significant Elvis Presley Musical Artifact Returns Home to Graceland
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Elvis Presley's Graceland has announced the acquisition of one of the most significant pieces of Elvis' musical history, which will be returned to Graceland 60 years after it was first purchased by Elvis for the home in 1957 – a white, baby grand piano with gold accents and a custom-made, gold, metal bench designed by Elvis with a white, leather cushion.

BWW Review: Drayton's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Mirvish Drags Through the Hits
by Taylor Long - Dec 14, 2017


Most people love jukebox musicals. Seeing some of the greatest hits from legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins performed live, creates a nostalgic experience that is undeniably entertaining. Unless you're not a fan of the jukebox style - and I should state that generally, I am not. Then for you, this type of show drags itself through a seemingly endless list of tunes with little to no emotional journey.

Rock 'n' Roll Icons to Take CAA Theatre Stage in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


On December 4, 1956, four young rock 'n' roll icons, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for the first and only time for what would be one of the greatest impromptu jam sessions ever recorded in music history. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is inspired by that famed recording session. Drayton Entertainment brings their popular production of the world-wide smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET as the inaugural show to Toronto's newly named CAA THEATRE (formerly the Panasonic Theatre) for a limited engagement, December 12, 2017 - January 7, 2018.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Arrive in Toronto This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


Drayton Entertainment will bring their popular production of the world-wide smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Toronto. Written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, the Drayton Entertainment production is directed by Alex Mustakas, the company's artistic director.

Photo Flash: First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Bowing Tonight in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Drayton Entertainment brings their popular production of the world-wide smash-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Toronto. Written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, the Drayton Entertainment production is directed by Alex Mustakas, the company's artistic director. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will play at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre tonight, December 12, 2017, through January 7, 2018. Media night is December 13 at 8PM. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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