The producers of the Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical are pleased to announce casting for the National Tour, which will come to Chicago's Oriental Theatre for a limited, two-week engagement March 9 - 20, 2011.
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of the Public Theater, commented, 'The National Tribe of Hair are the most beautiful beasts in the forest, an amazingly talented group who will be bringing HAIR'S message of peace and justice across the United States. Let the sun shine in!'
Filmmaker Art Holliday's music documentary JOHNNIE BE GOOD will be going after finishing funds in a style that would make St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson proud. 'Johnnie's Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson,' a fundraising concert, will be held September 19th' at The Sheldon. For a limited time, this Thursday 9/9 - Saturday 9/11, you can purchase tickets for this event Buy One Get One FREE through Metrotix.
Filmmaker Art Holliday's music documentary JOHNNIE BE GOOD will be going after finishing funds in a style that would make St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson proud. 'Johnnie's Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson,' a fundraising concert, will be held September 19th' at The Sheldon. For a limited time, this Thursday 9/9 - Saturday 9/11, you can purchase tickets for this event Buy One Get One FREE through Metrotix.
GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriters Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are uniting this summer and fall to tour as 'The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue,' and will bring their unique show to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. The three hit-making artists have assembled a stellar band for the occasion, and will bring the best of their mix of blue-eyed soul, rock, jazz and R&B to the stage in a series of collaborative concerts.
The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will bow early in the West End on September 4, 2010, producers have revealed. While the production was scheduled to run through January 2011, the producers have reportedly decided not to recast the show after the current cast's contracts are up on September 4. The production opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End April 14th, 2010.
On Wednesday, September 1, HAIR's 'Claude,' Gavin Creel, bid farewell to the production at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. Creel originated the role in the Broadway revival that transferred to London this spring, which opened officially on April 14th, 2010. BroadwayWorld's Francyne Carr was on hand for Creels final bow and brings you photo coverage of his farewell below.
Stephanie J. Block, Broadway star of '9 to 5: The Musical,' 'Wicked,' 'The Pirate Queen,' and 'The Boy From Oz,' will star opposite Jason Alexander, Artistic Director of Reprise Theatre Company, in 'They're Playing Our Song,' the opening production of the company's 2010-2011 season, playing September 28 to October 10 (press opening September 29) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
Last week, August 16, the cast of HAIR took the stage with U.S. thespians Shoshanna Bean and Norm Lewis for a special concert at Freedom Bar, performing gospel, musical theatre, rock, pop, and R&B tunes through the wee morning hours. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the concert below!
Filmmaker Art Holliday is hosting a September 19th fundraising concert 'Johnnie's Jam: A Tribute to Johnnie Johnson' at The Sheldon for his music documentary JOHNNIE BE GOOD, the story of St. Louis native and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. This film is also featured on the site IndieGoGo where people can 'buy' various tax deductible items from the film while helping Mr. Holliday build up the funds needed to finish the film.
Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 13 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.
Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 6 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.
On Saturday, August 14, music lovers will have their first chance to purchase single tickets for the Nashville Symphony's 2010/11 season. Scheduled to run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Symphony's annual Single Ticket On-Sale Day will include an exclusive $20 ticket offer for select concerts taking place this fall.
Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 13 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.
Faith & Whiskey (1365 W Fullerton Ave), the premier whiskey bar and party spot in Lincoln Park, will throw a 'Catalina Wine Mixer' party on Friday, August 6 that's inspired by the Catalina wine mixer scene from the movie Step Brothers along with mid-70s thru mid-80s nautical decadence.
While repairs continue to the flood-damaged Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Nashville Symphony has moved swiftly to secure alternate locations for all of its fall concerts from the upcoming 2010/11 season.
Jason Alexander, artistic director of Reprise Theatre Company, will star in 'They're Playing Our Song,' September 28 to October 10 (press opening September 29) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, to open the company's 2010-2011 season. Single tickets are available for 'They're Playing Our Song' at www.reprise.org or through the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310/825-2101.
While repairs continue to the flood-damaged Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Nashville Symphony has moved swiftly to secure alternate locations for the majority of its fall concerts from the upcoming 2010/11 season.
The American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) world premiere production of Johnny Baseball will close on July 11th 2010 after an extension. The new musical about the Red Sox opened on June 2nd 2010.
Swedish adult contemporary/jazz musician Anders Holst will be returning to Feinstein's on June 30th at 8:30pm. There he will perform selections from his upcoming album and previous releases, Romantika and Five, as well as smooth and jazzy interpretations of familiar classics by Van Halen, Michael McDonald, and the Doobie Brothers. Holst is a critically acclaimed musician whose sound has been compared to artists such as Robert Palmer, Leonard Cohen, and Sting. He has drawn accolades from fellow musicians such as Quincy Jones, and has earned such critical kudos as 'Anders Holst is a regal contender to become the new crowned prince of contemporary romantic music....' (Billboard Magazine).
