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Kristin Chenoweth to Join Former Tonys Co-Host Alan Cumming for 'SAPPY SONGS' at Carnegie Hall
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016


Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award winning star of stage and screen, will join Alan Cumming as a special guest for his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall on Monday, February 8 at 8:00 PM, BroadwayWorld has confirmed.

Pink Martini to Perform with Las Vegas Philharmonic, 2/6
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016


The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents a special engagement with the internationally acclaimed 12-piece "little orchestra" Pink Martini on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. featuring chanteuse, Storm Large, in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

THIRTEEN's 'American Masters to Present New Documentary CAROLE KING: NATURAL WOMAN, 2/19
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2016


Four-time Grammy Award-winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, recent Kennedy Center Honoree and the first woman to be awarded The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Carole King's (b. February 9, 1942) career as a singer-songwriter is unparalleled.

Alan Cumming to Sing 'SAPPY SONGS' with Darren Criss & Ricki Lake at Carnegie Hall
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016


Producer Daniel Nardicio will present the eclectic and electric Tony Award-winning performer ALAN CUMMINNG in his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall on Monday, February 8 at 8:00 PM. The show Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs with Friends features guest stars Darren Criss and Ricki Lake, in addition to a special performance by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus.

Pink Martini to Perform Live with Las Vegas Philharmonic, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2015


The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents a special engagement with the internationally acclaimed 12-piece 'little orchestra' Pink Martini on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. featuring chanteuse, Storm Large, in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

Founding Director Benjamin Millepied and Dancer Janie Taylor Perform Tonight at L.A. Dance Project 2015 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2015


L.A. Dance Project (LADP) announced that its annual benefit, will be held tonight, December 12, 2015 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center, and will feature a one-night-only performance by Founding Director, Benjamin Millepied with former New York City Ballet (NYCB) Principal Dancer Janie Taylor.

Stephen Petronio Company to Present Second Season of BLOODLINES This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2015


Stephen Petronio Company returns to The Joyce Theater with a highly anticipated second season of BLOODLINES, a multiyear project that embraces significant works by inspirational trailblazers of American postmodern dance.

Tony Nominee Lauren Worsham's Indie Band Sky-Pony Releases Debut LP Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


Today, December 4, indie-pop band Sky-Pony (fronted by Tony nominee Lauren Worsham) will hit the stage at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory to celebrate the release of their debut LP Beautiful Monster - which drops the same day from Knitting Factory Records.

MasterVoices Honored by Martina Arroyo Foundation at 11th Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015


MasterVoices, formerly The Collegiate Chorale, was honored at the Martina Arroyo Foundation's11th Annual Gala.MasterVoices was recognized along with American couture designer Joanna Mastroianni and The Michel Maurel award-winner Ernst Rieser. Brian Kellow and Terrance McKnight hosted the gala, with performances by the young artists of Prelude to Performance, Jennifer Rowley, Michele Angelini and Cecilia Violetta Lopez (both featured in the October issue of Opera News), as well as other special guests.

Join the Revolution! HAMILTON is Accepting Audition Videos for Broadway & Touring Casts
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2015


Who doesn't love HAMILTON?! Now performers can take their first steps towards transitioning from fans to cast members.

UCSB Department of Theater and Dance to Host Fall Dance Concert
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2015


Listening to Rufus Wainwright's rendition of his own "Oh, What a World," choreographer Cherice Barton envisioned the songwriter sitting on a train or in an airport and putting pen to paper as he found beauty in the mundane. Struck by the simplicity of the song's lyrics and by the music that reached a powerful crescendo, she expressed her feelings in her own way - through dance.

Sky-Pony to Celebrate Release of New LP at Knitting Factory, 12/4
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


On Friday December 4, indie-pop band Sky-Pony (fronted by Tony nominee Lauren Worsham) will hit the stage at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory to celebrate the release of their debut LP Beautiful Monster - which drops the same day from Knitting Factory Records. The extravaganza will also include performances from acclaimed comedic folk duo Future Folk and DJs Andrew Andrew.

Tony Nominee Lauren Worsham's Indie Band Sky-Pony to Release Debut LP 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015


On Friday December 4, indie-pop band Sky-Pony (fronted by Tony nominee Lauren Worsham) will hit the stage at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory to celebrate the release of their debut LP Beautiful Monster - which drops the same day from Knitting Factory Records.

Telly Leung, Greta Gerwig, Toshi Reagon and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running November 18-29, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Telly Leung, Greta Gerwig, Toshi Reagon and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running November 18-29, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Holiday Schedule - Handel's MESSIAH, CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 13, 2015


The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) celebrates the 2015 holiday season with a wide variety of concert programming, from the traditional annual performances of Handel's Messiah with the Concert Artists of Baltimore to a one-of-a-kind experience that pairs world-class acrobats and gymnasts with music by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, in an exciting program titled Cirque de la Symphonie.

Founding Director Benjamin Millepied and Dancer Janie Taylor to Perform at L.A. Dance Project 2015 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


L.A. Dance Project (LADP) announced that its annual benefit, will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center, and will feature a one-night-only performance by Founding Director, Benjamin Millepied with former New York City Ballet (NYCB) Principal Dancer Janie Taylor.

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