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Pop-Opera Group Il Divo with Guest Heather Headley to Play Broadway's Marquis Theatre, Nov 7-13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


Il Divo is set to release their 6th studio album A Musical Affair on November 5 th. The album release will raise the curtains on a limited run of live Broadway performances at The Marquis Theater with special guest, Heather Headley,

The Zombies, The Fab Faux and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Fall-Winter 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through October 6, plus new shows through December 2013. Details below!

Moises Kaufman to Direct Daniel Beaty's THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST at Kansas City Rep, 9/6-28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


The world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman, opens Friday, September 6 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The show runs through September 28 at the Rep's downtown theatre Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut Streets.

It's Official - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr. Are New AMERICAN IDOL Judges
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2013


Grammy Award-winning Jennifer Lopez returns to American Idol XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr.

It's Official - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr. Are New AMERICAN IDOL Judges
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2013


Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling recording artist Jennifer Lopez returns to AMERICAN IDOL XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer, musician, songwriter, composer and film/television and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr.

Josh Groban to Guest Star on CBS' Comedy THE CRAZY ONES
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


Groban will take on the role of a hopeless guy who falls hard for Sydney (Gellar), ultimately composing and performing a slightly off-putting song about her.

The Edge Theatre Presents BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013


The Edge Theatre Company will present the Regional Premier of Rajiv Joseph's 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' tonight, August 30 - September 29 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood.

Kansas City Rep Opens 2013-14 Season with THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013


Kansas City Repertory Theatre will kick off its 2013-14 season with the world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman. The show runs tonight, August 30-September 28 at the Rep's downtown theatre Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut Streets. The Tallest Tree in the Forest is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Robin Williams Stars in CBS's THE CRAZY ONES
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 29, 2013


Academy Award winner Robin Williams returns to series television in THE CRAZY ONES,

The Edge Theatre to Present BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, 8/30-9/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2013


The Edge Theatre Company will present the Regional Premier of Rajiv Joseph's 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' August 30 - September 29 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood.

Bill Maher to Bring Stand-Up to New Hampshire's Capitol Center for the Arts, 10/1
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 23, 2013


“Real Time” host and political commentator Bill Maher brings his trademark humor to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 5. Tickets start at $59.50 and are on sale now.

Marc Maron Plays Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2013


Comedy Works has announced that Marc Maron will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square tonight and tomorrow, Aug. 23-24.

Comedy Central's UP NEXT Talent Search Comes to Cobb's Comedy Club, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2013


This fall, COMEDY CENTRAL is looking for the best new stand-up talent in the country including the Bay Area by holding 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search through the network's Certified Clubs program. 'Up Next' A CC: Certified Talent Search will consist of comedians performing in preliminary local showcases hosted by Cobb's Comedy Club and 25 other participating Certified Clubs from September 3-23. The preliminary showcase for Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco will take place on Sunday, September 15, 7:30pm.

Tango No. 9 to Play 9/8 at Union Square and Duende
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2013


Tango No. 9, San Francisco's premier chamber ensemble devoted to all facets of tango music, graces two Bay Area stages on Sun. Sept. 8, 2013 with two concerts - One Free in Union Square in SF from 2:00 - 4:00 pm - as part of theTango On The Square series for the 2013 Summer Union Square Live series http://tinyurl.com/kn7gwv7 - including dance lessons & demonstrations by members of Bay Area Tang.

The Tommy Igoe Big Band, Laura Mvula and More Set for Yoshi's SF, Now thru 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2013


Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through September 15, plus new shows through December 2013. Details below!

Oprah Winfrey Set for Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 15, 2013


TVGuide.com confirms that talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will guest on tonight's August 15th episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! The show airs at 11/10c on the Bravo Network.

Jimmy Cliff Signs with Imagem Music
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2013


Imagem Music USA has signed a worldwide, multi-year administration agreement with Grammy Award winning artist Jimmy Cliff.

MusicalFare Theatre to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 9/4-10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013


The performance schedule is September 4th - October 13th at MusicalFare Theatre, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 7:00pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. There will be a special 'half-price preview' on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00pm. Meet-the-cast talkbacks take place after all Wednesday performances EXCEPT opening night, September 4th.

JCCSF and First Voice to Present MU World Premiere, 9/27-29
by Kristin Salaky - Aug 12, 2013


The Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) joins forces with First Voice to present the World Premiere of MU, a magical fable created by National Endowment for the Arts Fellow playwright/artistic director Brenda Wong Aoki, Emmy-winning composer Mark Izu, and Tony-nominated choreographer Kimi Okada, and featuring fantasy costumes by Beaver Bauer. Based on a Japanese legend, MU is a beguiling tale both otherworldly and deeply personal. Three performances take place in Kanbar Hall on Friday Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on Sunday, Sept. 29, to be followed by a national tour.

Bruce Vilanch & Jerry Adler Lead RUBBLE at FringeNYC, Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2013


EMMY Award-Winner Bruce Vilanch stars in RUBBLE, a new comedy by EMMY Award-Winning 'The Simpsons' writer, Mike Reiss. Broadway veteran and 'The Sopranos' star Jerry Adler also joins him in the show. RUBBLE is directed by James Valletti, and runs for five performances at The Players Theater, beginning today, August 10th and continuing on the 14th, 22nd, 24th, and 25th.

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