Tina Turner News

On Saturday, April 26, the Oprah show travels to Las Vegas for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime visit with legendary superstars Cher and Tina Turner. The episode will tape at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and feature interviews and exclusive performances as these legends come together to pull out all the stops for a true Vegas spectacular. The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah, Cher and Tina in Vegas is scheduled to premiere Thursday, May 8, 2008 (check local listings).

Hot off sold-out runs in Washington D.C., Chicago and New York, 'Political Idol,' a hilarious spoof of the upcoming presidential elections returns to Off-Broadway's Triad Theatre opening on Sunday, March 16th (7PM) for a seven week run. In this new updated version, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama fight it out for the Democratic Nomination, and John McCain searches for the perfect running mate.

The producers of Hairspray have announced that Jenifer Lewis will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 22, in the role of Motormouth Maybelle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street.

Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion icon who has been hailed as the Sultan of Sequins and the Rajah of Rhinestones for his sparkling, visually stunning and imaginative costume designs, will be honored with the Inaugural Fashion Arts Charlie Award by the Hollywood Arts Council at their Black-Tie 30th Anniversary Gala and 22nd Annual Charlie Awards, emceed by KABC's George Pennachio, to be held at the Jim Henson Studios, the site of the original Charlie Chaplin Studios and home of the world-famous Muppets; 1416 North LaBrea Avenue (south of Sunset Boulevard and De Longpre Avenue); Hollywood, CA 90028 on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mackie's Award will be presented by Golden Globe-nominated actress, Mitzi Gaynor. The event will be dedicated to the late Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant.

The Hollywood Arts Council will celebrate its 30th Anniversary and present the 22nd Annual Charlie Awards at a Black-Tie, Red-Carpet Gala Event emceed by KABC Television's George Pennacchio. The event is open to the general public and will be held at the historic Jim Henson Studios, home of the original Charlie Chaplin Studios and the world famous Muppets on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Hot off sold-out runs in Washington D.C., Chicago and New York, Political Idol, a hilarious spoof of the upcoming presidential elections returns to Off-Broadway's Triad Theatre opening on Sunday, March 16 (7PM) for a seven week run.

NEW THIS WEEK! Best Bet at BSF! New discounts and workshops! Plus news of BPF, Baltimore Black Arts, and a new production of Little Shop of Horrors!

The Zipper Factory presents a wide-range of variety shows for in the theatre in March 2008, including The Wau Wau Sisters, Megan Mullally, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Joy Behar, 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' and 'Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower.'

NEW THIS WEEK! CSC has the BEST BET of the week! Ford's Theatre presents annual Lincoln Medals! Local benefit of Nunsense A-Men! New shows at DCT, Spotlighters and Theatre Project!

The Original Broadway Cast album of 'Spring Awakening' won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album during the pre-televised 50th Annual Grammy Awards today, Sunday February 10. Tune-in for all the winners tonight on CBS at 8PM.

NEW THIS WEEK! Six Dead Queens! Fundraiser for the Troops! New audition notices! PLUS! News of the BSF, Cockpit in Court, FPCT and CTC!

NEW THIS WEEK: Best Bet: Glory Days! New Audition Notices! Local Playwright wins competition! MET to present KILLER JOE! Much more!

Michael Riedel of the New York Post reports a bio-tuner on Tina Turner Simply The Best test its wings in a London production before hitting Broadway.

WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore WHAT: Holiday Hot Nostalgia WHEN: Through January 6th. Thurs - Sun. Select Tuesday and Wednesday Performances. INFORMATION: www.tobysdinnertheatre.com or 1-866-99-TOBYS for show times, buffet details and prices. SEE BALTIMORE PAGE FOR DISCOUNT INFORMATION!

WHO: Mobtown Players WHAT: Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang WHEN: Through December 22; Fri and Sat at 8PM, Select Sundays at 4PM HOW MUCH: $12 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors INFORMATION: 410-467-3057 or www.mobtownplayers.com

BroadwayWorld.com readers can save 40% off POLITICAL IDOL - the funniest political parody of the season! Now playing Tuesday nights at 9PM at the Triad Theatre, New York.

Jason Alexander, new artistic director of Reprise! Broadway's Best, announced that Cleavant Derricks, Meg Gillentine, Amelia McQueen, Ken Page, Ty Taylor, Lillias White and Jackee Harry would head up the cast of Damn Yankees. Damn Yankees will perform Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 25 (opening November 7) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

After sold-out runs in Washington DC and Chicago, Political Idol, a hilarious spoof of the upcoming Primary Elections lambastes its way to Off-Broadway's Triad Theatre opening Tuesday, November 6 at 9PM for an eight week run. Produced by the Freedom Toast Company, preview performances begin Tuesday, October 30 at 9PM.