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Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Winter doldrums and Valentine's Day have bestowed upon us two unique and original CDs by unique contemporary artists with major Broadway 'roots' and credentials. Those two stars are Betty Buckley, with her latest release, QUINTESSENCE (with Kenny Werner) and Ken Page, with his debut Double CD, called PAGE BY PAGE.
Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute 'stocking-stuffer' inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean.
The previously announced Broadway run of the African- American production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, directed by Debbie Allen, will hit Broadwawy beginning the week of February 11, 2008 at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.
Enter now to win one of five copies of the newly re-released holiday album from Lena Horne, 'Merry From Lena,' from DRG Records.
The recipients of the 2007 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre were announced in a ceremony on Monday, October 1.
The producers of The Color Purple are pleased to announce that legendary eight-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan, four-time Grammy Award winner and gospel singer BeBe Winans, and 2007 'American Idol' finalist LaKisha Jones will make their Broadway debuts in the smash hit musical starting Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Broadway Theatre
Tony Award-winning producer, Stewart F. Lane (Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles) and co-owner of The Palace Theatre, introduces his new book 'Let's Put on a Show!' an engaging and entertaining reference guide for theatrical producing novices.
Madeline Gilford, beloved actress and producer, celebrates her 84th birthday at home with a gala open house on May 30th starting at 5:30 PM
The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles has begun planning its line-up for the 2007/2008 season, which will include the West Coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's final play, Third, and a world premiere musical co-conceived by Larry Gelbart and David Zippel entitled The Best is Yet to Come, featuring songs by the legendary Cy Coleman.
The New York Philharmonic presents Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady in four semi-staged performances, March 7-10, 2007. The musical - a New York Philharmonic premiere - will star Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Charles Kimbrough, Brian Dennehy, Marni Nixon and Tim Jerome.
Stage veteran Tamara Tunie, who currently stars as Dr. Melinda Warner on the hit television series 'Law and Order: SVU' on NBC and as District Attorney Jessica Griffin on the daytime television series 'As The World Turns' on CBS, has joined the producing team of the acclaimed new musical Spring Awakening
Spencer Quest, who will soon join Naked Boys Singing!, and Village People cowboy Randy Jones were among those who turned out for the opening of 'Francesco Scavullo: A Photographic Retrospective' at New World Stages
Sterling's Upstairs, the all-new supper club at Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, CA. has announced a September roster of performers that includes Toni Morrell, Renee Laramore, Demars and Reins, Nelson Kole and Nita Whitaker
Nelson Kole, Russ Lorenson and Toni Morrell are the August headliners at LA's Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in August
The Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia has announced its 2006-2007 season, which will feature two classic musicals and a number of world premiere
Students of the Amas Musical Theatre Academy will present On the Town at the Hudson Guild Theatre, 441 West 26th Street, for two weeks in May
Stephanie J. Block, is back from a year on tour in Wicked, and will soon embark on her next starring role. We've got the scoop!
On March 29th, Tony-winner Leslie Uggams and students of the Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy will be featured in a benefit for Amas Musical Theatre
One of the hottest topics today, in the world of theatre business, is the increasing trend of Broadway shows setting up shop in Las Vegas. BroadwayWorld.com now turns it spotlight to the desert...and it seemed like the perfect time to chat with Michael Gill. Widely considered to be the leading expert at this crossroads of Broadway and Vegas, Gill reveals what makes a Broadway show desireable for transfer. He also talks about his current and upcoming productions, such as Hairspray and Phantom. Here is an insider's take on the Vegas theatre business and much more.
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