John Williams News

Acclaimed actors Robert De Niro, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman give life to the words of John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy, respectively, when they join conductor Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus for the world premiere performance of The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers-the centerpiece of the Boston Pops 125th anniversary season celebration-on May 18, at 8 p.m. (repeated on May 19), at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA.

French band Phoenix make their Hollywood Bowl debut on September 18, 2010, headlining the iconic venue in support of their acclaimed release Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, which topped almost every critic's top-10 list for 2009, and won a Grammy award for Best Alternative Music Album.

On May 30, Star Wars in Concert will hit Toronto's Citizens Business Bank Arena as part of its North American Tour. In this musical piece, audiences will experience the key themes characters and story elements of the epic Star Wars saga, composed by legendary composer John Williams, from a new perspective. BroadwayWorld brings you the official Concert trailer!

lbert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced the remount of last season's critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Soulpepper is bringing back last year's smash hit production of Glengarry Glen Ross starting tomorrow, April 22nd. The production was critically acclaimed and the entire run sold out - so if you missed it or want to see it again, now is your chance. BWW sat down and spoke with two of the original cast members, Eric Peterson and Kevin Bundy, on what it is like to get to reprise the roles which were so well received last time around.

Patti LuPone who gave fans the chance to name her upcoming book has chosen the winning title, 'Patti LuPone: A Memoir'. The title was submitted by Precilla Ng of Toronto, Ontario.

Star Wars In Concert, the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores, will play 2 performances on Saturday, July 10th at Bradley Center.

McCarter Theatre is thrilled to announce its 2010-2011 Presenting Season, featuring a vast array of established artists, up-and-coming talents, and international performers.

lbert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced the remount of last season's critically acclaimed and sold-out production of Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

On Monday, March 15th, The Actors Fund presented the next in their series of Musical Mondays in the lobby of the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.

On Friday, March 12, 2010 at 8:00PM, Music Director Steven Reineke will lead The New York Pops in a festive celebration of St. Patrick's Day with renowned Irish vocalists Ronan Tynan and Meav. The beloved Irish tenor and the former star of Celtic Woman will headline this memorable night of Celtic music at Carnegie Hall alongside celebrated fiddler Liz Knowles and Uilleann piper Kieran O'Hare.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.

Star WarsTM: In Concert, the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores, will play two performances on May 29 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 13 at noon and can be purchased by calling the Orleans Arena Box Office at 702.284.7777 or online at www.orleansarena.com.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PAYS TRIBUTE TO A MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING LEGEND-JOHN WILLIAMS-THE COMPOSER WHOSE FILM SCORES HAVE DEFINED MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13, at 8 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the orchestra celebrates the man and his music by performing melodies from such blockbuster movies as the Harry Potter films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Star Wars, Superman, Hook and many more.

Gary Cole leads Seattle Repertory Theatre's upcoming production of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross as Ricky Roma. The production will run from February 5 - February 28 in the Bagley Wright Theatre. Wilson Milam directs (The Seafarer).

According to The Hollywood Reporter, former stage mother-daughter duo, Patti LuPone and Laura Benanti, may get a round two. Like thier Gypsy counterparts, LuPone has reportedly signed on to star as Benanti's tough-loving mother in the new CBS pilot, Open Books, to which Benanti has been long attached.

President Obama will award the 2009 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to 20 honorees in the East Room. The First Lady will also attend. The President will deliver remarks and present the awards to the following individuals and organizations:

Patti LuPone is giving fans the chance to name her new book. This statement has been posted on her website.