On Sunday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey. In case you missed the broadcast on CBS last night, check out this clip of Broadway's Kelli O'Hara and screen star Matthew Bomer singing 'It Only Takes A Moment' as a part of the tribute to Jerry Herman!
On Sunday, December 5, the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honored celebrated the talents and contributions of singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; composer and lyricist Jerry Herman; dancer, choreographer and director Bill T. Jones; songwriter and musician Paul McCartney; and producer, television host and actress Oprah Winfrey. BroadwayWorld reminds you to tune in tonight, December 28, to CBS at 9pm to watch the broadcast of the tribute. But for now, check out this sneak peek of the event!
On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.
As BroadwayWorld previously announced, RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway will play a limited 11-week engagement this fall at the Neil Simon Theatre. Previews begin Tuesday, October 19 with the official opening scheduled for Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 PM. The engagement will run through Sunday, January 2, 2011.
BroadwayWorld recently caught up with RAIN cast members Joey Curatolo ('Paul McCartney') and Steve Landes ('John Lennon') during their whirlwind visit to New York City, and followed the pair as they stopped by their to-be home at the Neil Simon Theatre, the Ed Sullivan Theatre where the Beatles were 'born,' and - of course - a classic Times Square deli. Click below to take the tour and hear why Broadway is in for a treat when RAIN moves in from the men who make the music.
On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.