Fantasia, McEntire Join IDOL Finale Line-Up, Sparks to Sing B'Way Tune
by Caryn Robbins
- May 23, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Diamond, Reba McEntire, Fantasia-Mantasia, Nelly Furtado, Jordin Sparks, Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and John Fogerty will be among the many performers to appear on tonight's AMERICAN IDOL season finale.
Composer/Lyricist Dory Previn Dies at 86
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 14, 2012
Dory Previn Shannon died on Tuesday morning, February 14, at her home in Massachusetts, according to her husband, artist Joby Baker. She was 86 years old.
Photo Flash: FELA! Opens in LA!
by BWW
- Dec 15, 2011
"Fela!," the 2010 Best Musical Tony Award®-nominated musical, opened December 14th, at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.
STG Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 5, 2011
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
Photo Coverage: Jimmy Webb Plays Feinstein's
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Aug 4, 2011
Yesterday, August 3, Jimmy Webb opened the first of his two-show stint at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of evening below! Webb plays his final show tonight, August 4 at 8pm.
Singer Phoebe Snow Dies at 58
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 26, 2011
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow passed away from complications from a stroke that she suffered last year. She was 60 years old.
North Coast Rep Presents GEE'S BAND, 10/16-11/7
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 7, 2010
Gee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. A moving tale of three generations of African-American women living in this isolated Alabama town chronicles the courage and resiliency of their life's journey. Gee's Bend highlights the life of Sadie Pettway, from her teenage years to her 70s, and the other women in her quilting circle. Their experiences inspired them to create magnificent quilts that were miraculous works of art, and inspired this haunting play filled with Gospel music that has swept the country. Likewise, it will stir North Coast Rep audiences long after the lights have faded.
North Coast Rep Presents GEE'S BAND, 10/16-11/7
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 16, 2010
Gee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. A moving tale of three generations of African-American women living in this isolated Alabama town chronicles the courage and resiliency of their life's journey. Gee's Bend highlights the life of Sadie Pettway, from her teenage years to her 70s, and the other women in her quilting circle. Their experiences inspired them to create magnificent quilts that were miraculous works of art, and inspired this haunting play filled with Gospel music that has swept the country. Likewise, it will stir North Coast Rep audiences long after the lights have faded.
North Coast Rep Presents GEE'S BAND, 10/16-11/7
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 4, 2010
Gee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. A moving tale of three generations of African-American women living in this isolated Alabama town chronicles the courage and resiliency of their life's journey. Gee's Bend highlights the life of Sadie Pettway, from her teenage years to her 70s, and the other women in her quilting circle. Their experiences inspired them to create magnificent quilts that were miraculous works of art, and inspired this haunting play filled with Gospel music that has swept the country. Likewise, it will stir North Coast Rep audiences long after the lights have faded.
Thelma Houston to Star in HEARTS ON FIRE at Teatro ZinZanni, 2/4-5/16
by BWW
News Desk
- May 16, 2010
Disco diva and Grammy Award winner, Thelma Houston, will once again grace the Teatro ZinZanni fabled spiegeltent as the legendary hostess from February 4 - May 16. She will appear in a new version of Hearts on Fire, a show that ran some eighteen months ago to great critical and audience acclaim, and which will span the celebratory month of March, which marks the Teatro ZinZanni's 10th anniversary in San Francisco
Levitt Pavilions Presents An Evening With Grammy Legends Webb and Houston 5/21
by Charlie Piane
- May 7, 2010
Two extraordinary careers, one unforgettable evening. Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb and celebrated R&B singer Thelma Houston will perform together for the first time in forty years. Jimmy Webb is the writer of "MacArthur Park" - the famous song inspired by the park in Los Angeles, where a Levitt Pavilion is now located. Proceeds from the event will support the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park. Houston's first album "Sunshower" was written, arranged and produced by Webb. Together, Webb and Houston will perform songs from this critically-acclaimed album. Webb will also perform his classic hits which have become a permanent part of the American music landscape.
Thelma Houston to Star in HEARTS ON FIRE at Teatro ZinZanni, 2/4-5/16
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 4, 2010
Disco diva and Grammy Award winner, Thelma Houston, will once again grace the Teatro ZinZanni fabled spiegeltent as the legendary hostess from February 4 - May 16. She will appear in a new version of Hearts on Fire, a show that ran some eighteen months ago to great critical and audience acclaim, and which will span the celebratory month of March, which marks the Teatro ZinZanni's 10th anniversary in San Francisco
Thelma Houston to Star in HEARTS ON FIRE at Teatro ZinZanni, 2/4-5/16
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 19, 2009
Disco diva and Grammy Award winner, Thelma Houston, will once again grace the Teatro ZinZanni fabled spiegeltent as the legendary hostess from February 4 - May 16. She will appear in a new version of Hearts on Fire, a show that ran some eighteen months ago to great critical and audience acclaim, and which will span the celebratory month of March, which marks the Teatro ZinZanni's 10th anniversary in San Francisco
Disco Groove All-Stars Mark the Resurgence of Boogie Fever 12/5 At OCPAC
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 5, 2009
It's catching and it feels great - boogie fever! And bringing it to the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall audience on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. will be the Disco Groove All-Stars, including the legendary Thelma Houston, Cheryl Lynn, Tavares, Maxine Nightingale and A Taste of Honey featuring Janice-Marie, all sharing one band for a seamless evening of top disco hits.
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