Today's top stories: check out the first trailer for new online series The Bite, starring Audra McDonald, Phillipa Soo, Beth Leavel, and more! Plus, the producers of the UK tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert respond to casting controversy, and more!
Tony Orlando is kicking off his sixth decade in music and entertainment with a series of new projects, including the release of “Timeless: The Big Hits” (via Time Life) on March 19 and his own radio show on the station that was the very first to play his debut single, New York’s 77 WABC Radio.
Premiering on Saturday, March 20th at 10am CT, Tom Bergeron (America’s Funniest Videos, Dancing with the Stars) will host a special virtual presentation of “Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers,” to commemorate America’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers’ 93rd birthday.
A Different Kind of Christmas is designed for a socially-distanced holiday. The on-demand Christmas special was created because many church and community holiday events have been cancelled because of the pandemic. The one-hour special is designed to bring the joy and excitement into the home.
Quality Broadway programming is at your fingertips through the LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN concert series, and their Sophomore offering brings the timeless music of Patsy Cline
Legendary Jazz & Blues Singer, Barbara Morrison, will present The 3rd Annual California Jazz & Blues Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert Fundraiser as a Viral Facebook Streaming Event from The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center.
Susan Crockett, Ruth Eckerd Hall President & CEO and The Ruth Eckerd Hall Board of Directors announced today that effective Sunday, March 15, Ruth Eckerd Hall is postponing all performances, all education activities and events through Thursday, April 2.
In light of the City of Sarasota's recent declaration of a public health emergency, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has suspended events through March 31, 2020, effective immediately.
DANCING WITH THE STARS host, Tom Bergeron, is Tom Needham's exclusive guest this Thursday at 6 pm on WUSB's SOUNDS OF FILM. He will be discussing his new song on the album Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories.
The Orleans Showroom will bring highly acclaimed entertainers to The Orleans Hotel and Casino in April, including a?oeUp, Up & Awaya?? Starring Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. and a?oeAn Evening Witha?? Night Ranger. April entertainment will also feature free live entertainment at Bourbon Street Lounge, Prime Rib Loft and Bailiwick All American Pub + Eatery throughout the month.
Returning to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, March 24 at 8 p.m. are Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. a?" the original stars and lead singers of the legendary group, The 5th Dimension. McCoo and Davis launched hits including 'Up, Up and Away,' 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,' 'Worst That Could Happen,' 'Stoned Soul Picnic,' 'Sweet Blindness,' 'Wedding Bell Blues' and 'One Less Bell to Answer.' After leaving The 5th Dimension in 1975, Marilyn and Billy recorded 'You Don't Have to be a Star (To Be in My Show),' a chart-topping #1 record.
Acclaimed French-Canadian director, Francois Girard, joins Tom Needham on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM this Thursday at 6 pm in order to discuss his new film, THE SONG OF NAMES, based on the novel by Norman Lebrecht.
As a new generation is discovering Mister Rogers and his famed neighborhood, another generation of artists are celebrating his tremendous talent, career, and humanity in a newly released album project - Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, giving patrons the opportunity to enjoy great deals with up to 50% off shows! With an all-new extended schedule, the sale begins on Thursday, November 21 at 10 a.m. and ends Monday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.