Michael Bolton News

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University proudly presents America's romantic piano sensation, Grammy-nominated solo pianist and vocalist Jim Brickman for opening night of its 2009 - 2010 15th Anniversary season Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.

RGA Productions presents Frankenstein, a concert and rock music telling of the iconic Mary Shelley tale featuring a Grand Rock style that evokes the sound of Pink Floyd, Evanescense, Alan Parsons Projects, Metallica, Stravinsky & Bartok.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces its 2009/2010 season of dance, theatre, classical music, film, and family programming - more than 40 events, including the world premiere of Against the Rising Sea, featuring Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz; the development of a new musical, Opa! The Musical; and the return of international superstar Eva Ayllón.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University proudly presents America's romantic piano sensation, Grammy-nominated solo pianist and vocalist Jim Brickman for opening night of its 2009 - 2010 15th Anniversary season Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

'BROADWAY SESSIONS W/ BEN D' will welcome Broadway's Marty Thomas and recording artist Kelly King on Tuesday night, July 21st at Therapy.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

Impressionist Gordie Brown is back where he belongs.

Splash Bar presents a special edition of Curtain Call with recording artist Kelly King and her two guest stars Alysha Umphress and Marisela - plus a special one night only return of host Scott Nevins.

Splash Bar presents a special edition of Curtain Call with recording artist Kelly King and her two guest stars Alysha Umphress and Marisela - plus a special one night only return of host Scott Nevins.

The Independent Film 2009 Spirit Awards were given out last night Saturday, February 21 in Los Angeles and The Wrestler was a big winner, nabbing Best Film and Best Actor for star Mickey Rourke. Other acting awards went to Melissa Leo for Best Actress for Frozen River, James Franco won best supporting actor for Milk, while Penelope Cruz snagged a best supporting win for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Woody Allen earned a Best Screenplay award for the film as well.

UK Press reports have revealed that Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber decided not to save professional singer and musician Damien Flood after he was one of the two acts with the fewest votes from the public in the BBC's Eurovision: Your Country Needs You.

Splash Bar presents a very special Labor Day edition of Scott Nevins' Curtain Call with recording artist Kelly King. Just months after taking New York by storm with her out-of-this-world vocals, this belting beauty was snatched up to record her first solo CD on a major label and has since been touring the country opening for Baby Face and Michael Bolton! Get there early to grab a seat to watch those legendary musical numbers on the screens, and then sit tight as the incredible Kelly King performs all of your favorite show-stoppers live in person!

Three Graces (Joy Kabanuck, Kelly Levesque and Sara Gettelfinger) will release their self-titled debut album March 4 on Decca Records.

The ladies and lovers of Wisteria Lane might soon be bursting into song in a musical episode of Desperate Housewives

The Off-Broadway interactive event The Fantasy Party is getting a new location, a new time, and some new musical numbers.