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STAGE TUBE: Kathie Lee Gifford Takes the Stage with MDQ
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 27, 2011

Today Wednesday, January 26, Kathie Lee Gifford joined the cast of Million Dollar Quartet on stage for a special 'Sitting in with the Band' performance. Click below for a first look at her performance!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on LX NY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2011

Last night, 'LX NY' reporter Maria Sansone got a tour of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's stage and instruments. Levi Kreis, Robert Britton Lyons and Corey Kaiser discuss their piano, guitars and bass and show Maria some special moves from the show.

TV: Sneak Peek at SUNSET BOULEVARD at Signature!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 22, 2010

Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running through February 13, 2011 and BWW is very excited to present a video sneak peek at the production!

STAGE TUBE: Darlene Love Visits MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 10, 2010

Yesterday evening, Love took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore. Love has been hailed as one of the greatest singers in pop music starting with her first number one recording, 'He's A Rebel,' through her string of label hits with legendary producer Phil Spector, including 'Da Doo Ron Ron,' 'He's Sure The Boy I'm Gonna Marry,' and 'Christmas Baby Please Come Home.' Love was recently nominated for the third time to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

STAGE TUBE: Ray Benson Performs Live with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2010

Yesterday evening, Benson took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore.

STAGE TUBE: Florence Lacey Talks Norma Desmond
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2010

Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre presents the legendary Hollywood musical Sunset Boulevard running December 7, 2010 through February 13, 2011. Headlining the production is Broadway's Florence Lacey (Evita; Hello Dolly!; Signature's Follies) as the tragic silent film star Norma Desmond [as previously announced], complemented by D.B. Bonds (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Signature's The Visit) as Joe, Susan Derry (Wonderful Town) as Betty, and Ed Dixon (The Iceman Cometh, The Three Musketeers) as Max von Mayerling. Three time Helen Hayes Award winner J. Fred Shiffman is Sheldrake and Washington favorite Harry A. Winter is Cecil B. DeMille. In the video below below, hear from the production's leading lady, Florence Lacey.

STAGE TUBE: Lesley Gore Takes the Stage with MDQ!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2010

Yesterday evening, Gore took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in the special encore. Click below to see her performances of 'When Will I Be Loved' and 'It's My Party.'

TV: CHESS at Signature Theatre!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 30, 2010

The production of Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Tim Rice's CHESS at the Signature Theatre opened August 10 and will run through September 26. Broadway's Jill Paice (Curtains, The 39 Steps), Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo, Sondheim on Sondheim), and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose, Rent) star in the rock musical Chess, which was directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Written by Mamma Mia! composers Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson with Evita and Lion King lyricist Tim Rice, the 1984 cult musical of Cold War competition in love and chess is being given its first major Washington area production. Chess will be performed in the fabulous intimacy of the 276-seat MAX Theatre through September 26, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: A Peek At Signature Theater's CHESS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 27, 2010

The production of Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Tim Rice's CHESS at the Signature Theatre opened August 10 and will run through September 26.

STAGE TUBE: CHESS At Signature Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2010

Signature's CHESS features a book by Richard Nelson, Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Lyrics by Tim Rice and is Based on an Idea by Tim Rice. The show is Directed by Eric Schaeffer

STAGE TUBE: Larry Gatlin Takes the Stage with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 9, 2010

Yesterday, August 8, Grammy-winning country music star Larry Gatlin took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre to join the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET in a special performance of the song 'Johnny Cash is Dead and His House Burned Down,' a song written in tribute to Cash who was a friend of Gatlin's. In addition, Gatlin wrote songs that were recorded by Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins, three of the members of the real Million Dollar Quartet. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at his cameo below!

STAGE TUBE: Melissa Ethridge Rocks 'Ball & Chain' and 'Trouble' with Broadway's QUARTET - Official Video!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 24, 2010

Last night, Etheridge took the stage of the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) to join the cast with special performances of 'Ball and Chain' and 'Trouble.'

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Performs 'Blue Suede Shoes' on Imus
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 17, 2010

This morning, June 17, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET performed live on 'Imus in the Morning' hosted by Larry Gatlin. The performance was simulcast on News Talk Radio on 77 WABC (770 AM) and on FOX Business Network (channel 43) between 6:00-9:00AM. Below we bring you their performance of Blue Suede Shoes!

TV: TONYS unplugged - Million Dollar Quartet - Down by the Riverside
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2010

Watch TONYS unplugged featuring MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! See songs from the Best Musical nominees performed in an intimate setting, giving you a whole new love for their great music! More episodes are coming soon to TonyAwards.com. Here, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET performs 'Down by the Riverside'.

TV: TONYS unplugged - Million Dollar Quartet - Rock Island Line
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2010

Watch TONYS unplugged featuring MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! See songs from the Best Musical nominees performed in an intimate setting, giving you a whole new love for their great music! More episodes are coming soon to TonyAwards.com. Here, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET performs 'Down by the Riverside'.

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Performs On The Today Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 2, 2010

This morning, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the Tony nominated Best Musical, performed live on NBC's 'Today Show.'

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Performs Blue Suede Shoes On Good Day
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010

This morning, the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the Tony nominated Best Musical, performed 'Blue Suede Shoes' live on FOX 5's 'Good Day New York.'

STAGE TUBE: Signature Theater's SYCAMORE TREES
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True. Gordon's autobiographical setting of his family's struggles and triumphs over 50 years, Sycamore Trees will run through June 13, 2010 in the intimate playing space of the 276-seat MAX Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET On CBS Evening News
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010

On Saturday night, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET was featured on CBS' National 'Evening News.' The cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features Eddie Clendening (Elvis Presley), Lance Guest (Johnny Cash), Levi Kreis (Jerry Lee Lewis), Robert Britton Lyons (Carl Perkins), Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown) and Elizabeth Stanley (Cry-Baby).

STAGE TUBE: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Letterman
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2010

Last night at 11:35 PM (Eastern Time), the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET performed on CBS' 'Late Show with David Letterman.'

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