Johnny Mathis News

Beginning this Saturday, January 19th, Broadway favorite Sean McDermott will star as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run December 30th, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records for the show so far. As a result, the producers determined that performances of the smash hit show will resume after a brief hiatus on January 19th.

After selling over 350 million records and racking up 73 songs on the Billboard Charts, Johnny Mathis has without a doubt, solidified his place in the history books. The traditional male vocalist, who emerged from the pop jazz and adult contemporary scene of the late 1950s, will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on January 16, 2013. A three time inductee into the Grammy Award Hall of Fame, Johnny's top ten hits include "Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," "The Twelfth of Never," "Gina," "What Will Mary Say," and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," and many many more. One of the last male pop of his kind, he was also one of the few to sustain a lasting career well into the 21st century.

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the cast for the Pittsburgh Premiere of You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!, which will run January 31 through May 5 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets can now be purchased at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or by visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.

One of Chicago's favorite entertainers, Ron Hawking, will appear at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana, tonight, December 31 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the New Year's Eve Copa Chicago concert.

At 8 p.m. ET, 'A White House Christmas: First Families Remember' (1.6/5 in 18-49, 8.5 million viewers overall) earned NBC's highest 18-49 and total-viewer results in the time period since an NFL telecast on November 22. In a competitive slot versus Fox's 'X Factor' finale, CBS's encore comedies and ABC's 'Charlie Brown' special, 'A White House Christmas' improved on NBC's time-period average from last season by 7 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.6 from a 1.5) and by 145 percent in total viewers (8.462 million vs. 3.451 million, L+SD non-sports). In total viewers, 'A White House Christmas: First Families Remember' was competitive with Fox's 'X Factor' finale (8.462 million vs. 8.948 million for 'X Factor' in that hour).

Talk Show Listings For Today, December 20

One of Chicago's favorite entertainers, Ron Hawking, will appear at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, tonight, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the His Way for the Holidays concert and at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana, today, December 31 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the New Year's Eve Copa Chicago concert. Known for his critically acclaimed runs of His Way - A Tribute to the Man and His Music and Ron Hawking Celebrates… The Men and Their Music at Chicago's Mercury Theater, Ron Hawking has an uncanny ability to reinterpret a song and redeliver it with the same vocal charm and charisma that made the original artists so beloved.

One of Chicago's favorite entertainers, Ron Hawking, will appear at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, on Monday, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the His Way for the Holidays concert and at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana, on Monday, December 31 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the New Year's Eve Copa Chicago concert. Known for his critically acclaimed runs of His Way - A Tribute to the Man and His Music and Ron Hawking Celebrates… The Men and Their Music at Chicago's Mercury Theater, Ron Hawking has an uncanny ability to reinterpret a song and redeliver it with the same vocal charm and charisma that made the original artists so beloved.

Broadway at Birdland has announced the continuation of the partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn with two holiday-themed "Frank & Friends" concerts. These evenings will celebrate the holiday songs and favorite performers from the composer's wide range of work in popular, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment.

Talk Show Listings For Thursday, December 20

Singer Frank Dain will reprise The Magic of Mathis in December with two performances at Don't Tell Mama tonight, December 8th and 15th at 6pm. This show was recently nominated for a BroadwayWorld.com Award in Best Tribute Show category. The Magic of Mathis brings new interpretations to many favorite songs.

The Recording Academy's President/CEO Neil Portnow has released the following statement on the passing of Jules Chaikin.

Singer Frank Dain, also known to the New York community as the Editor of Cabaret Scenes Magazine, will reprise The Magic of Mathis at Don't Tell Mama, Saturdays Dec. 8th and 15th at 6pm. This show was recently nominated for a Broadway World Award in Best Tribute Show category. The Magic of Mathis brings fresh interpretations to such Johnny Mathis signature tunes as "Chances Are," "It's Not for Me to Say," "Wild Is the Wind," "Misty" and "The Twelfth of Never. " Contributing creative arrangements is Dain's frequent collaborator, Musical Director Kathleen Landis, a popular pianist who is missed by many people at the Cafe Pierre, where she entertained audiences for years. The Magic of Mathis will also include some more obscure songs, as well, such as "99 Miles from L.A.," "Yellow Roses on Her Gown," "I'll Be Easy to Find" and "Photograph," all part of Mathis's remarkable 56-year career. The show, which ran very successfully at Metropolitan Room in September, has been directed by the Multi-award winning director/entertainer, Lennie Watts.

Singer Frank Dain will reprise The Magic of Mathis in December with two performances at Don't Tell Mama on December 8th and 15th at 6pm. This show was recently nominated for a BroadwayWorld.com Award in Best Tribute Show category. The Magic of Mathis brings new interpretations to many favorite songs.

Broadway at Birdland has announced the continuation of the partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn with two holiday-themed "Frank & Friends" concerts. These evenings will celebrate the holiday songs and favorite performers from the composer's wide range of work in popular, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment.

t's Christmastime all over the world, as the song says, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than partying with the Rat Pack? Now onstage through New Year's Eve at Welk Resorts, Escondido, Dino, Sammy and the Chairman of the Board once again bring their joyous revelry into our lives.

Barry Manilow has officially scored his 50th hit on the Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart, the site reported this afternoon.

The JazzTime Band swings with Band Members Don Shelton, Allen Goodman, Larry Holloway and Terry Trotter with new world-class guests that join the band each and every week.

Broadway at Birdland today announced the continuation of the partnership with multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn with two holiday-themed "Frank & Friends" concerts. These evenings will celebrate the holiday songs and favorite performers from the composer's wide range of work in popular, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment.

MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome "An Evening with Peabo Bryson" with special guest Regina Belle to Sound Board today, November 15 at 8:00 p.m.