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The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of Olivia Newton-John on Friday, November 18, at 8:00pm. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia Newton-John's successes include four Grammy Awards, numerous Country Music Association (CMA) awards, American Music Awards and People's Choice Awards, an Emmy, ten #1 hits and more than fifteen Top 10 singles. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom, and to date, Grease remains the most successful movie musical of all time. With a career spanning more than five decades, she is a vibrant, creative individual adored by fans around the world. 

Today, BWW participated in a media conference call with HAIRSPRAY composer/co-lyricist Marc Shaiman and co-lyricist Scott Wittman who answered questions and shared the latest developments on NBC's highly anticipated broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!

The 85 th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, announces the 2016 talent lineup for its landmark anniversary celebration.

A mysterious drifter enters a forgotten town in the edgy action film, IN A VALLEY OF VIOLENCE, available now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray and DVD on December 27, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From acclaimed director, Ti West (The Sacrament, The Innkeepers), and famed producer Jason Blum (Insidious, The Visit), the film stars Academy Award nominees; John Travolta (The People v. O.J. Simpson, Criminal Activities) and Ethan Hawke (Sinister 2, Maggie's Plan). The In a Valley of Violence Blu-ray and DVD include bonus content that takes viewers on a wild ride behind the scenes with an exciting inside look at the making of the film.

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Ethan Hawke chatted with Jimmy about working with John Travolta for "In a Valley of Violence."

To help kickstart its upcoming 85th sapphire anniversary season, the Bergen County Players (BCP) is pleased to present acclaimed Tony Award-nominated and BCP alum Rob McClure (currently starring on Broadway as Nick Bottom in Something Rotten!) in a special one-night-only benefit concert performance on Sunday, December 11th at 7:30 PM.

David Blaine returns to primetime television in an all-new, cutting-edge special, 'DAVID BLAINE: BEYOND MAGIC TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (10:00-11:00p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley announces the launch of the first ever Party of the Decade - an extraordinary evening of food, wine, dance, and an incredible benefit auction. For its inaugural event, TheatreWorks will revisit the decade of its founding: the 1970s. A golden era for art, music, and culture, in the 1970s the world watched John Travolta strut his stuff to "Stayin' Alive," the Steve Miller band inspired San Franciscans to "Fly Like an Eagle," and in Palo Alto, a young Robert Kelley created a play for youth - the first step in creating the nationally acclaimed company known as TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Party of the Decade will take place on Saturday, November 12 at the Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, 3000 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto. For tickets ($350 for individuals and $1,000 to $10,000 for tables and sponsorship) visit http://www.theatreworks.org/give/partydecade/ or call (650) 463-7112.

A cast of nine women led by Karen Lynn Gorney bring to life a story of the generational effects of the Holocaust in 'From Silence,' a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas.

???????A cast of nine women led by Karen Lynn Gorney bring to life a story of the generational effects of the Holocaust in 'From Silence,' a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas.  It is widely acknowledged that even as Holocaust survivors are passing on, their trauma lives on in their children and grand children.  This play explores how such trauma is inherited even without being spoken of, seemingly as a genetic or behavioral legacy.  The piece then illustrates that speaking out, processing and understanding can bring healing to families.  This world premiere will be presented by Theater for the New City from November 4 to 20, directed by Peter Zachari.

Appearing on NBC's TODAY this morning, actress Olivia Newton John weighed in on the bizarre theory, sharing that she was quite amused by it. 'First of all, it's kind of great that they're still talking about the movie,'

First of all, I am a huge advocate of the Westchester Broadway Theatre and the variety of musicals that are staged there. The concept of 'Dinner Theatre' is such a fun, lively experience and sitting sort of 'in the round' while being served food and drinks is quite special.

In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include rocker Eddie Money, who has sold more than 40 millions records worldwide, actress Cheryl Ladd, who played Kris Munroe following the departure of Farah Fawcett from “Charlie's Angels,”

The Queen of Mexican Music, Aida Cuevas and America's first all-female mariachi ensemble, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, unite for ¡Viva la Mujer Mariachi!, a concert extravaganza celebrating women in mariachi on Saturday, October 15, at 8:00pm. Latin Grammy winner Aida Cuevas is Mexico's most important female voice celebrating a long lasting career, leaving a remarkable imprint in the history of Mexican music. Today's highest example of female mariachi performance, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles bring sensitivity, beauty, warmth, and a vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi.

???????The 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, announces that Olivia Newton-John has been named the Grand Marshal for this year's landmark anniversary event.  Presented and produced by Associated Television International, the live parade, taped for network television, will take place on Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday, November 27 at 5:00 p.m.  The parade's telecast will be hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams, with special co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton.  The event will include live musical performances (to be announced) that will take place on two stages;  benefiting The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation.

In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include rocker Eddie Money, who has sold more than 40 millions records worldwide, actress Cheryl Ladd, who played Kris Munroe following the departure of Farah Fawcett from “Charlie's Angels,”

FX Networks has received a basic cable record 18 Emmy(R) Awards, led by 9 Emmy Awards for The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

Following his Emmy win last night as Outstanding Director of a Variety Special for FOX's GREASE LIVE, Thomas Kail shared his thoughts on the bizarre fan theory.

The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards telecast air live tonight on ABC at 8:00pm ET, and BroadwayWorld will have you covered with all of the winners, highlights, and commentary. This page will update after every winner, so you are always up-to-date about who's taking home a trophy. 

Throughout the week, we've been highlighting some of our favorite nominees with theatre backgrounds, and on Sunday, we will have all of the biggest Emmys news and looks back at the ceremony's best moments. Today, we are releasing our official BroadwayWorld predictions.