Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.
Broadway powerhouse Nederlander Presentations have filed suit against Michael Jackson's estate, claiming Jackson's representatives are blocking them from creating a Broadway musical based on the hit maker's catalogue.
Michael Jackson, music industry icon, passed away on June 25th. Liza Minnelli spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson and the price of fame.
In light of yesterday's events and in celebration of the life and work of Michael Jackson, The GRAMMY Museum has extended and re-purposed the exhibit, Michael Jackson: HIStyle. Starting today, a collection of Jackson's most iconic wardrobe pieces (including the suit he wore on the cover of the Thriller album) will be exhibited on the Museum's third floor alongside video of some of his most exciting GRAMMY performances. This will all open to the public this morning at 11:30am PST.
Multiple news outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press, are reporting that Michael Jackson, The King of Pop, has died. The singer was 50 years old.
