BWW Interview: From Green to Groovy, Nicole Parker Gets a '60s Makeover for THESE PAPER BULLETS!
by Ellen Dostal
- Sep 10, 2015
Nicole Parker stars opposite Justin Kirk in the west coast premiere of THESE PAPER BULLETS! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Geffen Playhouse this month. Written by Rolin Jones (Weeds, Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire) with songs by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and directed by Jackson Gay, the show opened to great reviews at Yale Repertory Theatre where it premiered in 2014. Now the Geffen begins its 20th anniversary season with what promises to be a British invasion on stage not seen since the Beatles. Still high on the adrenaline of a full day of rehearsal, an energetic Parker spoke to me about her experience working on the new production. I think you'll see why the former star of Wicked and MADtv landed the role. This is one all-around great gal
Red Hot Chilli Pipers to Perform at Marcus Center, 11/19
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 3, 2015
Marcus Center Presents series, sponsored by Envoy Restaurant and Lounge, will kick off its season with the hit bagpipe group from Scotland, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org or by phone at 414-273-7206. Groups 10 or more SAVE! and should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210.
Vito & Druzzi Reveal New Track 'It's EZ' from New EP
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 2, 2015
Road tested everywhere from Brooklyn clubs to Electric Elephant festival, 'It's EZ' and 'Deep Into It' deliver the goods, from hands-in-the-air hooks to speaker rattling bass and emotive keys.
Grammy Winner Diana Krall Returning to Segerstrom Center, 12/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 31, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes multi-Grammy® Award-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer, Diana Krall, in a one-night-only concert on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. The concert is part of Krall's Wallflower World Tour. In her return to the Center, Krall will perform material from her stunning new album Wallflower and favorites from her vast catalogue of recorded material.
Adrianne Pieczonka to Perform at Koerner Hall, 9/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 25, 2015
Soundstreams launches its 2015/2016 season with a concert reimagining the possibilities of voice and percussion, Adrianne Pieczonka: Beyond the Aria, on September 29, 2015 at Koerner Hall. Featuring renowned Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, this concert is a rare opportunity to hear her haunting interpretations of an eclectic range of 20th-century repertoire. She is joined by mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabo, and chamber ensemble for works by avant-garde composer George Crumb, Beatles songs arranged by Luciano Berio, and a world premiere from Canadian composer Analia Llugdar.
Paul McCartney to Bring 'Out There' Tour to Joe Louis Arena, 10/21
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 25, 2015
Fresh off an undeniably historic headline performance at this year's Lollapalooza hailed without exception as the biggest and best in the festival's 25 year history, Paul McCartney has confirmed five new North American arena dates on the universally acclaimed Out There tour. McCartney will perform at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday, October 21 at 8 p.m.
Tickets to Brian Wilson, So Good For The Soul and Mike Super at bergenPAC on Sale This Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 24, 2015
New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Brian Wilson, Co-Founder of the Beach Boys with Special Guest Al Jardine – Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 8PM; So Good For The Soul! A Tribute To The Music of Motown – Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 8PM; Mike Super: Magic & Illusion – Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Beatlemania Plays Ridgefield Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 22, 2015
Back in the 60's The Beatles made a splash in the UK with their innovative musical style. It wasn't long after that they brought their talents to the United States and took the country by storm.
Lionel Richie Named 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 18, 2015
Lionel Richie will be honored as the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. Proceeds from the 26th annual benefit gala dinner and concert - to be held in Los Angeles during GRAMMY Week two nights prior to the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards - will provide essential support for MusiCares (www.musicares.org), which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.
The Hit Men to Perform in The Hamptons
by Nora Dominick
- Aug 13, 2015
THE HIT MEN, a brotherhood of five musicians who've worked in the studio and on tour with the biggest musical names in the business including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Jim Croce, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Sting, Paul McCartney and many more, will offer two special concerts Labor Day Weekend in The Hamptons on Sunday, September 6 at 7pm & 9:30pm at Guild Hall in East Hampton(tickets are $40-$75/ www.GuildHall.org). Last summer THE HIT MEN offered an incredible concert at Guild Hall, so this year they asked them back for two shows, a surefire way to end summer on a high note.
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