The Four Tops News

First Wives Club The Musical Singing at the Sitzprobe! Sam Harris brings you to an exclusive behind the scenes look at the production process of a new Broadway bound musical.

The legendary songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland will receive the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award on Thursday, June 18 at a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. This is a busy and celebratory year for Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, as they have reunited for the first and only time to write the score for the Broadway-bound musical, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB-A New Musical, which will be presented at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego July 17 through August 23, 2009, with an official opening on July 31.

THE FIRST WIVES CLUB is getting a new wife. For personal reasons, Adriane Lenox will not be a part of the musical production. Tony Award nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph has stepped in to the role of 'Elyse'.

Previews for the world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical are now set to begin July 17, 2009. The schedule was changed to accommodate a revised rehearsal/technical schedule.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto is pleased to announce the complete cast and design team for its world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical, as part of the Globe's 2009 Summer Season.

Canadian comedy legend Martin Short and American pop pioneer Bobby Vinton will return to Fallsview Casino Resort for two performances each as part of the resort's entertainment line-up for April 2009.

THE OLD GLOBE announces calendar for May - August, 2009 Cornelia, By Mark Olsen Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 16 - June 21

On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the IDOL stage to celebrate and pay tribute to '50 Years of Motown' as well as perform classic Motown songs.

On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the IDOL stage to celebrate and pay tribute to '50 Years of Motown' as well as perform classic Motown songs.

THE ARTIE SHAW BIG BAND MONDAY, MARCH 30th ! Westchester Broadway Theatre One of the most danced-to bandleaders of Swing, and one of the finest jazz clarinetists of all time! Now his legendary smooth and swinging music lives on with the Artie Shaw Big Band. $73 PER PERSON PLUS TAX for Dinner & Show 6:15pm Dinner & 8pm Show.

The Whiting is proud to present one of Motown's greatest bands, The Four Tops on Friday, February 13 at 8pm. With chart topping hits like Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Tops, are the most stable and consistent group to emerge from Motown Records. After an amazing 50 years, their powerful, recognizable sweet harmonies and unforgettable voices are still delighting old and new fans alike! When fans reach out, The Four Tops are still there! The Four Tops are part of The Whiting's Jazz, Blues & Beyond Series.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents SPECIALS: Mondays & Tuesdays are special nights at WBT! There's something for everyone in our terrific line up! Dining & entertainment all at one low price! STEVE LIPPIA in 'Simply Sinatra' Playing to sold-out audiences with a hot live band behind him, singer Steve Lippia impeccably recreates timeless music of Frank Sinatra with charm and ease, and the magic of a time gone by. This concert is a terrific way to celebrate Valentine's Day and a must see for Sinatra Fans! Enjoy a romantic Dinner and the music you love: 'My Funny Valentine', 'Summer Wind', 'The Lady Is A Tramp', 'That's Life'. 'Mack The Knife', 'I've Got You Under My Skin' and so much more! 'Uncannily like Frank Sinatra.' - Wall Street Journal

Current GRAMMY nominees Adele, Chris Brown, and Sugarland; a special performance with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift; Estelle and Kanye West to perform together; and a Four Tops tribute featuring Duke Fakir (2009 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and original member of the Four Tops), Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, and current nominee Ne-Yo are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The Whiting is proud to present one of Motown's greatest bands, The Four Tops on Friday, February 13 at 8pm. With chart topping hits like Reach Out (I'll Be There), I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Tops, are the most stable and consistent group to emerge from Motown Records. After an amazing 50 years, their powerful, recognizable sweet harmonies and unforgettable voices are still delighting old and new fans alike! When fans reach out, The Four Tops are still there! The Four Tops are part of The Whiting's Jazz, Blues & Beyond Series.

Canadian comedy legend Martin Short and American pop pioneer Bobby Vinton will return to Fallsview Casino Resort for two performances each as part of the resort's entertainment line-up for April 2009.

Disco diva and Grammy Award winner, Thelma Houston, will once again grace the Teatro ZinZanni fabled spiegeltent as the legendary hostess from September 25 through January 11, 2009.

Lou Spisto, Executive Producer of the Tony Award-winning Old Globe, is pleased to announce the Theatre's complete 2009 Summer Season.

The Globe will play host next summer to 'The First Wives Club - A New Musical,' a world-premiere work based on the 1996 movie about a trio of vengeful ex-wives.

Disco diva and Grammy Award winner, Thelma Houston, will once again grace the Teatro ZinZanni fabled spiegeltent as the legendary hostess from September 25 through January 11, 2009.

2008 Delta Classic Chastain series performers include Melissa Etheridge, Soul Asylum, The Temptations and The Four Tops, Gipsy Kings, Hootie & the Blowfish and many more (see full lineup below). The latest performer additions to the 35th anniversary lineup are country music superstar Trace Adkins, Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, and the 'Kickin' Pickin' Bluegrass Party' featuring Marty Stuart and the Del McCoury Band.