BWW Reviews: Lady Bunny Gives Hair-Raising Performance in ‘THAT AIN’T NO LADY!’
by Christina Mancuso
- Dec 29, 2011
In her first one-woman show in 10 years, Lady Bunny makes a fierce comeback to a packed crowd at La Escuelita Cabaret Theatre. While this self-professed "trash-talking filthy sewer mouth[ed]" drag queen keeps the audience deep into the gutters, only three blocks away, Mary Poppins is flying over the heads of children everywhere.
ICONS Welcomes A CHORUS LINE’S Bryan Knowlton for Two Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 28, 2011
ICONS has been bringing a little debauchery back to Times Square every weekend for the past six weeks, and this New Years Eve weekend will be no different as they welcome Bryan Knowlton (Paul from Broadway's A CHORUS LINE) to insanity.
'Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin' to be Released 1/31
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 19, 2011
The 70th birthday of Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, winner of 15 Grammy Awards® and the first female ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, will be celebrated on March 25, 2012. In honor of this momentous occasion, and also in advance of Black History Month in February, KNEW YOU WERE WAITING: THE BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN 1980-1998 will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting January 31, 2012, through Arista/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson et al to Appear on Tonight's VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 19, 2011
VH1's beloved franchise 'VH1 Divas' paid tribute to the great cities of soul music tonight including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. The all-star diva roster included Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J. and Jill Scott, accompanied by one of the most exciting groups of modern soul, The Roots, with Questlove and Adam Blackstone as musical directors. 'VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL premieres Monday, December 19 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.
VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL to Include Special Tribute to Amy Winehouse, 12/19
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 19, 2011
VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.
KENNY G’S HOLIDAY SHOW Plays The Van Wezel 12/17
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 17, 2011
Since the early '80s, the Grammy winning Kenny G's combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide.
'VH1 DIVAS Celebrates Soul' Includes Special Tribute to Amy Winehouse
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 16, 2011
VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) andWanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.
KENNY G’S HOLIDAY SHOW Plays The Van Wezel 12/17
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 15, 2011
Since the early '80s, the Grammy winning Kenny G's combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide.
VH1 DIVAS CELEBRATES SOUL to Include Special Tribute to Amy Winehouse, 12/19
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 15, 2011
VH1's beloved, popular franchise, 'VH1 Divas,' has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year's 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Wanda Jackson. 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' premieres Monday, December 19 at 9 PM/8c on VH1.
Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey et al Among Honorees at BET HONORS Awards
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 12, 2011
In its fifth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS, a memorable night celebrating the outstanding achievements of seven extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Hosted by talented actress Gabrielle Union at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., BET HONORS celebrates the lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. The star-studded, unforgettable special will premiere during 1st quarter 2012 on BET.
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA at the 5th Avenue
by Jay Irwin
- Dec 7, 2011
It's a small wonder that Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" keeps getting dusted off and trotted out every few years. A small wonder due to the fact that there are so many versions of it. And I mean versions of the R&H musical with numbers being removed and others being added in from other shows. And while I felt the 5th Avenue's current production, directed by Brandon Ivie, really only came alive in Act Two, it's not the worst production I've seen … but not the best either.
Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 5, 2011
Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the increasingly Disney-fied Times Square area. The production is currently in previews at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater, (301 W 39th St. @ Eighth Ave) and has now been extended for an open run. The official opening will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2011.
BONNIE & CLYDE Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2011
BONNIE & CLYDE is currently playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The show began previews on Friday, November 4th and opens tonight, December 1st!
PALM BEACH POPS With CHRISTINE ANDREAS And JOHN PAGANO
by Beau Higgins
- Nov 26, 2011
Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops are setting the stage for a tribute to The Music of Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter & More from November 29th - December 5th.The concert will feature John Pagano, Bacharach's lead singer for over 15 years and Broadway star Christine Andreas who just ended performing in La Cage Aux Folles with Kelsey Grammar. Songs that will be featured during this concert include Alfie, What The World Needs Now, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Let's Fall in Love, Any Day Now and more.
Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 21, 2011
Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the increasingly Disney-fied Times Square area. The production is currently in previews at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater, (301 W 39th St. @ Eighth Ave) and has now been extended for an open run. The official opening will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2011.
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