BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Witches, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Mary J. Blige
by Matt Tamanini
- Dec 1, 2015
In anticipation of this star-studded event, throughout the week, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers (and when possible, musical theatre careers) of THE WIZ LIVE! stars. Today, we are hopping on our brooms and checking out some of the best moments in the singing careers of Oz's newest witches, whether they are wicked or good. First, we will look at some clips from 'Crazy' talented Broadway baby Uzo Aduba, who will play Glinda. Then, we will look at the career of GLEE-ful dancing champ Amber Riley, who plays Addaperle, and finally we will close out our list with Evillene, played by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige.
LAUGH ALL NIGHT Tonight at bergenPAC
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 2, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Laugh All Night @bergenPAC: Volume 2, tonight, October 2, 2015 at 8PM.
LAUGH ALL NIGHT at bergenPAC, 10/2
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 24, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Laugh All Night @bergenPAC: Volume 2, Friday, October 2, 2015 at 8PM.
INVISIBLE THREAD, Previously Titled WITNESS UGANDA, and Kenny Leon-Helmed SMART PEOPLE Set for Second Stage's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- May 7, 2015
Second Stage Theatre has announced two New York Premiere productions for its upcoming 37th season. The season will kick off in fall 2015 with the New York Premiere production of Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews' new musical, INVISIBLE THREAD (previously titled Witness Uganda), in association with American Repertory Theater, directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin). The season will continue in early 2016 with the New York premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's (Stick Fly) critically acclaimed play, SMART PEOPLE, directed by Tony Award Winner Kenny Leon (Fences, A Raisin in the Sun, Stick Fly). Two additional productions remain to be announced.
Sam Smith, John Legend Among Stars Set for NBC's RED NOSE DAY
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 23, 2015
It will be a night to remember when NBC airs "Red Nose Day," a live three-hour entertainment event on Thursday, May 21 (8-11 p.m. ET) featuring world-class comedy, videos produced by Funny Or Die, incredible music performances and Hollywood's biggest stars.
Julio Iglesias to Receive Honorary Degree from Berklee College of Music
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 17, 2015
Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present Julio Iglesias, Doug Morris, Harvey Mason, and Dee Dee Bridgewater with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 9, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. More than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests will be in attendance.
Velocity Orders New Series UNIQUE RIDES WITH WILL CASTRO
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 31, 2015
Today Velocity, one of cable's fastest growing brands for men, announced the greenlight of UNIQUE RIDES WITH WILL CASTRO (wt), an original series that will take viewers into the eye-popping world of leading automotive designer Will Castro.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Runs Now thru 2/22 at Open Stage of Harrisburg
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 6, 2015
On March 11, 1959, a play opened on Broadway that changed American theatre forever. 'A Raisin in the Sun' examined issues that had never been presented on Broadway. It was the first play written by a black woman to be presented on Broadway with Broadway's first black director. This heartwarming, hilarious, groundbreaking story of a family's heroic efforts to make a better life for their children will run at Open Stage of Harrisburg today, February 6-22, 2015.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN to Run 2/6-22 at Open Stage of Harrisburg
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 13, 2015
On March 11, 1959, a play opened on Broadway that changed American theatre forever. "A Raisin in the Sun" examined issues that had never been presented on Broadway. It was the first play written by a black woman to be presented on Broadway with Broadway's first black director. This heartwarming, hilarious, groundbreaking story of a family's heroic efforts to make a better life for their children will run at Open Stage of Harrisburg February 6-22, 2015.
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