Madonna News

EVITA will open in London and play 6 performances only, at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Wednesday 15 May, prior to embarking on a national and international tour.

American writer and performer Peter Michael Marino performs his hit solo show Desperately Seeking The Exit - a comedic autopsy about his flop West End show Desperately Seeking Susan - The Musical, at Komedia Studio, Brighton on 7 and 14 May 2013, as part of this year's Brighton Fringe.

PAM ANN has toured with Cher and crewed private jets for Elton John. Now the most hilarious airhostess in the sky returns to Joe's Pub at The Public in her most daring comedy show yet, PAM ANN: COCKPIT, this spring at Joe's Pub, June 12 - 16 at 9:30 PM and 9 PM. Tickets on sale now at http://www.joespub.com/.

Madonna, Material Girl and Macy's are offering consumers the ultimate insider experience with the unveiling of a thrilling one day pop-up fashion exhibit, 'Madonna's Fashion Evolution' at Macy's in Century City, California. On Thursday, April 25th, from 6-8pm, several of Madonna's most iconic fashion items including her infamous Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra corset from her Blonde Ambition Tour, her Reinvention Tour ensemble by Christian Lacroix, her 'Like A Virgin' wedding dress, and other legendary pieces will be on display for fans to get a firsthand view of the evolution of Madonna's fashion. The exhibit will take place surrounded by the hugely successful fashion forward Material Girlline that Madonna created exclusively for Macy's with her daughter, Lola.

Broadway stars Sarah Uriarte Berry (Taboo/Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Vincent (The Voice/American Idiot) will sing in Broadway Pops International's concert production of I HEART THE 80's with Robert Moody conducting the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra in two performances April 27th and 28th.

Discovered by Michael Jackson's choreographer while freestyling at a California club, the brothers Rich and Tone Taluega went on to become two of the most successful and talented choreographers in the business. The list of artists they have worked with is a veritable Hall of Fame, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue, Missy Elliot, Black Eyed Peas, The Backstreet Boys, Monica, Pink, and Dirty Vegas. In addition to their many music videos, they recently choreographed Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show. On Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., Rich + Tone will present some highlights from their remarkable body of work, and will give a live demonstration of their choreography.

One Direction, Rihanna and Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 lead the finalists for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will air live on Sunday, May 19 beginning at 8/7c on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its cabaret, Broadway and comedy acts today, April 21-July 28, 2013, including: Lindsay Mendez and Michael Holland, Leslie Kritzer, Megan Hilty, Bridget Everett, Song of a Convalescent Ayn Rand, Paul Oakley Stovall and Brad Simmons, NYU Tisch Presents, Blake Pfeil, Storm Large, Nicole Henry, Erin Markey, Joey Arias, Taylor Mac, William Blake, Moments with Ravi, Natalie Joy Johnson, Champagne Jerry, Wau Wau Sisters, The Georges, Pam Ann: Cockpit, Missi Pyle, John Kelly, Tori Scott, Murray Hill and Vagabond Opera.

The series profiles many different types of pets, their pampering and their personable owners, no matter how unconventional the pet. Whether it's snakes and reptiles or rats and ferrets, Spoiled Rotten Pets explores the myriad ways in which pets can be spoiled and the lengths to which the pet owners will go to ensure that their pets are prized!

FOX has ordered two more seasons of the genre-defying musical sensation GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Tony Award winner Corey Brunish announces the release of his first self-titled CD 'Corey Brunish As Time Goes By.' The CD features standards from the musicals 'Chicago', 'Roberta', 'Shall We Dance' and the movies 'Casablanca' and 'Working Girl.'

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its cabaret, Broadway and comedy acts April 21-July 28, 2013, including: Lindsay Mendez and Michael Holland, Leslie Kritzer, Megan Hilty, Bridget Everett, Song of a Convalescent Ayn Rand, Paul Oakley Stovall and Brad Simmons, NYU Tisch Presents, Blake Pfeil, Storm Large, Nicole Henry, Erin Markey, Joey Arias, Taylor Mac, William Blake, Moments with Ravi, Natalie Joy Johnson, Champagne Jerry, Wau Wau Sisters, The Georges, Pam Ann: Cockpit, Missi Pyle, John Kelly, Tori Scott, Murray Hill and Vagabond Opera.

Since launching the series two years ago in Provincetown, Broadway @ The Art House's success has most recently spawned runs in New Orleans, Sydney, Melbourne, this June in London and this coming fall/winter in Santa Monica.

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on “Saturday Night Live” and for his role on the hit series “30 Rock,” will host the star-studded 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'American Idiot' pays a visit, Circle's 'Death Takes A Holiday,' Porchlight's 'Pal Joey,' TMTC's 'Pajama Game,' plus a piano show, two children's shows, Seth Rudetsky and more, including an unbelievable roundup of current shows!

This Spring sees the return of the West End musical hit Drag Divas, direct from its previous run in 2012 at The Arts Theatre. This camp, colourful show heads its way back into the West End for a limited season. Drag Divas is a live celebration to the world's greatest divas performed by some of the county's finest talent hosted by the hilarious Mrs Moore. Scroll below for photos from the show!

Tony Award winner Corey Brunish announces the release of his first self-titled CD 'Corey Brunish As Time Goes By.' The CD features standards from the musicals 'Chicago', 'Roberta', 'Shall We Dance' and the movies 'Casablanca' and 'Working Girl.'

Internationally acclaimed singer/dancer/percussionist Alessandra Belloni, authoritative performer of traditional and ancient Southern Italian music, theater, dance and traditions, will perform her one woman show, 'Rhythm is the Cure,' dedicated to the healing of women through the power of drumming, vocals and dance, April 22 & 23 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (between 9th & 10th Streets) . In addition to vocals and dances, the instruments played by Ms. Belloni include frame drums, ocean drum, Bodhran, shakers, berimbao, harmonium, and Southern Italian tambourines, designed by the artist for her REMO line of tambourines.

They challenged us, riveted us, entertained us, made us laugh, cheer, cry and believe and National Geographic Channel announced today that the names that defined a generation will appear in the revolutionary miniseries, The '80s: The Decade That Made Us, narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and '80s icon Rob Lowe.

Mix together mathematics, medicine, and music and you get... an album? Why not? Temporary Hero is born out of the cliched story of loving music with influences ranging from Columbia records based Aretha Franklin to how to destroy angels and Apparat to the non-cliched story of a journey from a completely non-musical background into becoming a DIY artist/photographer/writer/physician/author/father/activist/human. Blasphemous? Not in the least. So why is the album called 'Blasphemy.'?