Burning Coal's Its 2015-16 Season to Feature THE WIZ, BLUE SKY & More
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 12, 2015
Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC announces its 2015/2016 season of plays. In its 19th season, the theatre, housed in the historic Murphy School auditorium at 224 Polk Street, will host the Brooklyn based Only Child Aerial Theatre's Production of Asylum created by Nicki Miller and Kendall Rileigh and directed by Nicki Miller (October 15 - November 1, 2015), The Wiz by William F Brown, Charles Smalls and Luther Vandross, directed by Randolph Curtis Rand (December 3 - December 20, 2015), The US premier of Blue Sky by Clare Bayley, directed by Gus Heagerty and co-produced by CAM/Raleigh (January 28 - February 14, 2016 at CAM/Raleigh), and the American premier of Spoonface Steinberg by Lee Hall, the writer of Billy Elliot, directed by Jerome Davis (April 7 - April 24, 2016).
Marti Gould Cummings Signs on for THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS at Webster Hall
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 7, 2015
Showman Kenyon Phillips, known for his inventive blend of orchestral rock, variety show theatrics and exuberant sexuality, resurrects his autobiographical rock opera The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips this month at Webster Hall. Beloved New York City drag performer and comedian Marti Gould Cummings is the latest celebrity to join the cast.
Nile Rodgers to Produce 2-Day All-Star FREAK OUT! FESTIVAL
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 23, 2015
Grammy-winning composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist Nile Rodgers will produce, perform, and host the Freak Out! Festival®, an all-star concert to be presented at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead, Long Island
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 22nd, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jul 22, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's all about musical legends! 'Men Of Soul,' 'All Shook Up,' 'Amazing Grace,' 'Million Dollar Quartet' and 'Bette' show showbiz as it was. Also on our boards: '[title of show],' 'Madame Pompadour' and 'Clue,' plus revisiting 'Eastland' and preparing to see the 'October Sky.'
The Hit Men Coming to Hershey Theatre, 8/29
by Tyler Peterson
- May 6, 2015
Tickets for this show are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 and $74.50 (processing fees apply). They are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.
ZACH Theatre Casts Broadway's Original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday in Sophisticated Ladies
by Sally Henry Fuller
- May 3, 2015
With much excitement, ZACH Theatre announces that Broadway's Original Dreamgirl, Grammy and Tony award-winning JENNIFER HOLLIDAY will star in this summer's Duke Ellington musical revue Sophisticated Ladies. For its premiere production in Austin, the show will play on the Topfer Stage from July 15 - August 23, 2015 under the direction of ABE REYBOLD.
Def Leppard's Phil Collen Releases DELTA DEEP
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 23, 2015
Phil Collen, lead guitarist of Def Leppard, announces the formation and release of his new blues based music project, DELTA DEEP, coming this summer. Collen recorded the mix of original and hand-picked cover tracks with fellow DELTA DEEP bandmates Debbi Blackwell-Cook (back-up vocalist for such artists as Michael Buble & Luther Vandross), Forrest Robinson (drummer for India.Arie, Joe Sample & The Crusaders, TLC), and Robert DeLeo (bassist for Stone Temple Pilots). Their self-titled debut album will be released on June 23, 2015 on Mailboat Records and also features special guest appearances by Def Leppard vocalists Joe Elliott, Whitesnake's David Coverdale, Sex Pistols/MANRAZE drummer Paul Cook, and GIRL/MANRAZE bassist, Simon Laffy.
Suzi Bass Awards Welcomes New Executive Director
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 16, 2015
The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced today that after an extensive search they have appointed Denice Brooks as Executive Director. Ms. Brooks will assume the position effective April 15.
Washington, DC Rap Artists Releases New Mixtape
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 25, 2015
Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes presents the release of the 'Last One Standing' Mixtape by Entro. This 16 track project is currently available to stream and download on the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes website. L.O.S: Last One Standing is a mixtape with great song structure and thought in each song. Expect the unexpected!
BWW Reviews: Tony Winner John Lloyd Young Croons in OC Valentines Concert
by Michael L. Quintos
- Feb 16, 2015
For John Lloyd Young's special Valentine's weekend cabaret concert titled 'My Turn'---which continues at the Samueli Theater on the campus of Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through February 14---the Tony Award-winning star of JERSEY BOYS presented an hour-long set of love songs, both joyful and heart-tugging. With the confidence and panache of a seasoned old-school song interpreter and showman, Young oh-so-passionately crooned and belted his way through an enjoyable songbook of personally curated classic standards that reverberated with the highs and lows of love.
New Film THE WAREHOUSE, Celebrating Frankie Knuckles, to Shoot in Chicago
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 11, 2015
A new feature film, THE WAREHOUSE, will celebrate the Godfather of House Music, GRAMMY Award-winning Frankie Knuckles (1955-2014) and Chicago's legendary Warehouse afterhours club, where the internationally recognized House Music genre was born. The film will be produced by Bob Teitel (Men of Honor, Barber Shop), Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch/Elston Films), Randy Crumpton (The Truth) and Joe Shanahan (Metro/Smartbar/Double Door).
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