BILLY & RAY, With Vincent Kartheiser and Larry Pine, Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 20, 2014
'Mad Men' star Vincent Kartheiser and Broadway's Larry Pine (CASA VALENTINA) play Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, respectively, in BILLY & RAY, Mike Bencivenga's new play -- directed by the legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall -- being given its NY premiere this fall at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.), with an official opening tonight, October 20, 2014.
Sheldon Henry, Kevin McAllister & More to Star in FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Arena Stage
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 8, 2014
Come and dance the blues away with Five Guys Named Moe! Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O'Hara (Bootcandy, director of The Mountaintop at Arena Stage) returns to Arena Stage to direct an explosive, reimagined tribute to the 'King of the Jukebox'-legendary composer and saxophonist Louis Jordan. This modernized production features new orchestrations for classic songs, including 'Let the Good Times Roll' and 'Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby,' and a contemporary twist on the five Moes, now a hit boy band set in 2014. This dynamic musical revue features musical direction by Darryl G. Ivey (assistant music director for original Broadway production of Five Guys Named Moe) and choreography by Byron Easley (off-Broadway's Langston in Harlem). A co-production with Cleveland Play House, Five Guys Named Moe runs November 14-December 28, 2014 in the Kreeger Theater.
POP NATION to Begin Performances Next Month at Hudson
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 7, 2014
POP NATION, a theatrical social event merging music, theater and the nightclub experience, will begin performances at Hudson (356 W. 58th Street at 9th Avenue) on November 14th with opening night set for January 8th. POP NATION has original music and lyrics by Damon Intrabartolo (bare, 'Superman Returns,' 'X Men 2') and book by Kenny Finkle (Indoor/Outdoor).
SomeKindaWonderful Set to Kick Off 34-Date Fall U.S. Tour
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 6, 2014
SomeKindaWonderful--Jordy Towers (vocals/lyrics), Matt Gibson (guitar), Ben Schigel (drums), Justin Andres (bass/keys) and Sarah Dryer (vocals/percussion)--is set to kick off their 34-date fall U.S. tour
Vineyard's BILLY & RAY Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 1, 2014
'Mad Men' star Vincent Kartheiser and Broadway's Larry Pine (CASA VALENTINA) will play Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, respectively, in BILLY & RAY, Mike Bencivenga's new play -- directed by the legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall -- being given its NY premiere this fall at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.), with previews scheduled to begin tonight, October 1 prior to an official opening on October 20, it has been announced by Vineyard's Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern.
Barry White's Birthday Commemorated with New Box Collection, Out Today
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 30, 2014
September 12 marked what would have been the 70th birthday of the late soul / R&B legend Barry White. To commemorate the anniversary and to salute White's enduring influence on contemporary music, Mercury/UMe will release a new 5-CD boxed collection of five of his most essential 1970s albums today, September 30.
25 Semi-finalists Announced for The Music Educator Award
by Danielle DeSisto
- Sep 26, 2014
A total of 25 music teachers from 25 cities across 17 states have been announced as semifinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®.
Jackalope to Open 7th Season with CRUMBLE; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 26, 2014
Jackalope has announced the full casting and production team for the first show of its 7th season, Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake). The show runs November 13 - December 20, 2014 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N Broadway. Tickets are available October 1 via ?jackalopetheatre.org.
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