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Win A Chance To Meet Michael Feinstein & More Offered In NY Pops Charity Auction
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009


The New York Pops charity auction is underway at www.charitybuzz.com and includes several items Broadway lovers won't want to miss.

NY Pops Announce New Season W/ Reineke As Musical Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2009


The New York Pops celebrates its 26th season with the arrival of new Music Director Steven Reineke. Combining Broadway and Hollywood, holidays and history, The Pops is a perennial crowd-pleaser that embraces 'American popular music in all its diversity' (Playbill). One of the many highlights is Emmy winner Wayne Brady, who joins The Pops in a tribute to two American icons: Sammy Davis Jr. and Sam Cooke. Series Events Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8 PM THE NEW YORK POPS Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor Wayne Brady, Guest Artist The Emmy-winning comedian, singer and television personality stars in a tribute to two American icons.

West, Foxx & Cyrus Among New Presenters/Performers at GRAMMYS 2/8
by Eddie Varley - Feb 3, 2009


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.

51st Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Show to Be Streamed on Grammy.com
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2009


The 51st Annual GRAMMY? Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place on GRAMMY Sunday, Feb. 8, from 1 ? 3:45 p.m. PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The ceremony is the non-televised event where a majority of GRAMMY categories are awarded, and it has grown into its own celebrated affair with guest presenters and live performances. Presented with full production values appropriate for the GRAMMY Awards, the Pre-Telecast is now attended by thousands, including many nominees, and occurs just hours before the live telecast at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The Pre-Telecast Ceremony will be streamed live internationally on www.grammy.com beginning at 1 p.m. PT, and will remain on the Web site for 30 days following the event.

Deborah Gibson Handprint Ceremony At Planet Hollywood 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2008


Deborah Gibson celebrates her career and promotes her elite performing arts camp, 'DEBORAH GIBSON'S ELECTRIC YOUTH' with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood Times Square, Monday December 29, 2008. Her handprints will later be displayed on the walls of a TBD Planet Hollywood.

Deborah Gibson Handprint Ceremony At Planet Hollywood 12/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2008


Deborah Gibson celebrates her career and promotes her elite performing arts camp, 'DEBORAH GIBSON'S ELECTRIC YOUTH' with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood Times Square, Monday December 29, 2008. Her handprints will later be displayed on the walls of a TBD Planet Hollywood.

NY POPS Appoint Steven Reineke As Orchestra Music Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2008


The Board of Directors of The New York Pops and CEO James M. Johnson announced today the appointment of conductor Steven Reineke as the orchestra's Music Director, effective October 1, 2009. Mr. Reineke, who conducted The New York Pops' 25th Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall earlier this year, succeeds the organization's founder, Skitch Henderson, who died in 2005. The announcement concludes an extensive three-year search by the orchestra and was unanimously supported by the musicians on the search committee and the Board of Directors.

Applegate Added To List of Broadway Stars Presenting Emmy Awards on 9/21
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 13, 2008


More star presenters for the 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards confirmed, including Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland. The telecast will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 21 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on ABC.

Wayne Brady to Play B.B. King Blues Club on 9/11
by Victoria Myers - Aug 5, 2008


Wayne Brady to play B.B. King Blues Club and Grill.

Nixon's 'Breakthrough' with Guests Norm Lewis and More
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2008


April Nixon performs 'Breakthrough' featuring songs of Larry O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and Kenny Kacmar and Joe Miloscia, and special guests Norm Lewis, Marcus Paul James, and Lisa Nicole Wilkerson on May 12th and 19th.

'Jersey Boys' Opens At The Palazzo 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2008


After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas.

Jersey Boys Opens At The Palazzo 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


After a productive and encouraging month of preview performances, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will celebrate its Opening Night on Saturday, May 3 at The Palazzo Las Vegas. .

Winokur To Move To Daytime After She's Done 'Dancing'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


'Dancing With The Stars' contestant Marissa Jaret Winokur will be moving to daytime television sometime in the fall of the 2009, recent reports are stating.

'A Night at Sardi's' Item in Alzheimer's Assoc. Auction
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2008


CharityFolks.com is auctioning off the opportunity to take part in the Alzheimer's Association's star-studded, 'A Night at Sardi's' fundraiser which takes place on March 5, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Wayne Brady Returns with 'Making It Up' at The Venetian
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2007


Wayne Brady has quickly become a staple on the Las Vegas Strip with his successful headlining act, 'Making It Up,' at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. After receiving an overwhelming response to his critically acclaimed show, Brady is now giving back to his loyal fans.

Wayne Brady at the Venetian Resort and Casino
by Ellen Sterling - Jun 15, 2007


Wayne Brady is amazing. He's funny, gifted, very personable and - most of all - very smart. This intelligence informs everything he does onstage at The Venetian Resort and Casino.

Wayne Brady Returns to Mohegan Sun's Cabaret Theatre
by Randy Rice - Feb 7, 2007


After a series of sold-out shows during the summer of 2006, Wayne Brady will return to Mohegan Sun on March 9th

WIN TICKETS to CHICAGO in Baltimore!
by James Howard - Dec 30, 2006


There are 5 pairs of tickets for the opening night performance of Chicago at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre on January 2nd!

Photo Coverage: Chicago Gala Curtain Call and Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 15, 2006


The revival of Chicago celebrated its 10th year on Broadway in a star-studded gala event on Tuesday, November 14th at the Ambassador Theatre, and the performance was followed by a glamorous after-party!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Bernard Dotson of 'Chicago'
by Adrienne Onofri - Nov 15, 2006


Bernard, who took up dancing at age 25, is having an eventful season with 'Chicago': first filling in for Usher, and soon celebrating the revival's 10th anniversary.

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