BWW Interview: Laurence O'Keefe Talks the Future of Harvard's Revised BAT BOY; Will It Fly Back to NYC?
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 2, 2014
The Office for the Arts at Harvard recently announced that its upcoming undergraduate production of the cult hit Bat Boy: The Musical will debut new scenes and songs by the show's original writers. Composer/lyricist (and Harvard alum) Laurence O'Keefe and bookwriters Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming have been holding writing sessions and workshops at Harvard, working directly with the undergraduate cast and crew to develop the new material.
Bat Boy is the story of a feral half-bat/half-boy, originally invented by the Weekly World News supermarket tabloid. The musical comedy's premiere Off-Broadway in 2001 garnered rave reviews and the show has received hundreds of productions worldwide, but the three writers have nonetheless continued to work on the show.
O'Keefe recently took the time to chat with BroadwayWorld about revisiting the project and his intentions for the show at Harvard and beyond. Check out the full interview below!
Memorial for Little Jimmy Scott Set for Today at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 25, 2014
cott, American Jazz singer, NEA Jazz Master, recording artist, former lead singer for the Lionel Hampton band, recipient of the Kennedy Center's 'Jazz in our Time' Living Legend Award and Lifetime Achievement award from the Jazz Foundation of America, will be held today, October 25, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
Memorial for Little Jimmy Scott Set for 10/25 at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 17, 2014
cott, American Jazz singer, NEA Jazz Master, recording artist, former lead singer for the Lionel Hampton band, recipient of the Kennedy Center's 'Jazz in our Time' Living Legend Award and Lifetime Achievement award from the Jazz Foundation of America, will be held on October 25, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
Melissa Van Der Schyff, Claybourne Elder & More Set for SINGLE at 54 Below, 6/5
by Nicole Rosky
- May 28, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Melissa Van Der Schyff (Bonnie and Clyde) Claybourne Elder (Bonnie and Clyde, Venice), Catherine Porter (Next to Normal, The Music of Andrew Loydd Webber, The Brian May band, Sunset Boulevard) Allie Schultz (Grease, You're the One that I Want) and Ryan Duncan (Alter Boyz, Shrek) in "SINGLE" on Thursday 5th June 2014. 7pm.
Photo Coverage: Zucchero and Company Play The Theater at Madison Square Garden
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Apr 24, 2014
On April 23, 2014 Italian rocker Zucchero played to a sold out show at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. The show also included special guests Sting, Chris Botti, Sam Moore ( of Sam and Dave) Fher (of Mana), Elisa, Jovanotti, Fiorella Mannoia, Andrea Grimmelli and Irene Fornaciari.
$25 Tickets Available for Paul Rodgers at bergenPAC, 4/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 24, 2014
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey announces their $25 ticket special for the Paul Rodgers with Special Guest Matt O'Ree Band Tuesday, April 29th performance. Ticket special is available on Thursday, April 25th from 10am-11:59pm pm only. In order to receive discounts use code RODGERS online at ticketmaster.com or at the box office (201-227-1030/ 30 North Van Brunt Street - Englewood NJ). There are a limited number of tickets available, offer is good while supplies last. Restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers. Offer is not retroactive to previously purchased tickets. Offer may not be modified and can be revoked at any time. Additional fees and charges apply.
President Obama's Remarks from MEMPHIS SOUL Concert at White House
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 9, 2013
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore will perform at the White House to celebrate the timeless classics of 'Memphis Soul' as part of the Emmy Award-Nominated PBS Music Special IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Series on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. President Obama's remarks from the evening follow.
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Performs at The White House
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 9, 2013
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore will perform at the White House to celebrate the timeless classics of 'Memphis Soul' as part of the Emmy Award-Nominated PBS Music Special IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Series on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.
Timberlake, Lauper & More Set for IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 4/16
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 2, 2013
As part of their In Performance at the White House series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Memphis Soul music. The program will include performances by Alabama Shakes, William Bell, Steve Cropper, Al Green, Ben Harper, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Joshua Ledet, Sam Moore, Charlie Musselwhite, Mavis Staples and Justin Timberlake, with Booker T. Jones as music director and band leader.
Breaking News: AMERICAN IDOL Judges Announced - Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj & Keith Urban
by Robert Diamond
- Sep 16, 2012
When AMERICAN IDOL's 12th season debuts in January 2013, superstar judge Mariah Carey - the best-selling female recording artist of all time - and returning judge Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award-winning producer whose expertise and beloved persona have been instrumental in discovering IDOL talent from the beginning, will be joined by two new judges: quadruple-platinum singer, songwriter, rapper and fashion icon Nicki Minaj; and Keith Urban, a four-time Grammy Award winner who has sold more than 15 million albums.
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