Sammy 2020 - Articles Page 10

Ages: 8+
Opened: August 5, 2020
Closing: December 31, 2020

Sammy - 2020 - West End History , Info & More

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Lyric Square, King St, Hammersmith, Lyric W6 0QL London

At a young age Sammy set his sights on stardom and never looked back. From humble beginnings he shot to fame as a member of The Rat Pack and navigated the racial politics of 60s America to eventually become one of the great performers of the 20th century.



Written by Leslie Bricusse, his long-time collaborator, and directed by Clarke Peters (Five Guys Named Moe), Sammy is a celebration of the life of a friend, an entertainer and a legend.



Packed full of his iconic songs including 'The Candy Man', 'What Kind of Fool Am I?' and 'Feeling Good' performed by a live band, this untold story of talent, prejudice, love and legacy finally takes centre stage.

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Sammy - 2020 - West End Articles Page 10

The Neverlutionaries Release Trippy 'Ariana' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 2, 2020


'The music video is a trippy and visceral dive into the soul of 'Ariana' - the song represents the concept of a dream mate,' explains Christopher Harold Wells, brainchild of Nashville-based psychedelic alternative rock band The Neverlutionaries to Stitched Sound who premiered the video today, December 2, 2020.

Sammy Johnson Announces New Reggae Album & Releases 'Cool & Easy' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 2, 2020


Auckland singer-songwriter Sammy Johnson has announced the tracklisting and cover art for his first entirely reggae album Cool & Easy, set to release on January 22nd, 2021 via tastemaker label Mensch House Records.

Tina Fey, John Early, The Bengsons, and Bowen Yang Complete Ars Nova 24 Hour Livestream Telethon Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2020


Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 150 artists celebrating Ars Nova’s past and present, while raising funds to support the company’s artistic programs throughout the unconventional 2020-2021 season.

What to Watch on HBO Max in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020


The best gift isn’t under the Christmas tree, it’s on HBO Max! Celebrate Christmas Day with Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, when it flies onto the platform the same day it hits theaters around the country.

Dave Mason Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 'Alone Together... Again'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 19, 2020


To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his classic first solo album, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason has reimagined that iconic release with Alone Together...Again, set for physical release this Friday, November 20, 2020.

Alice In Chains Tributes Announced For Museum Of Pop Culture's Founders Award Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2020


Seattle's internationally renowned Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) today announced the tribute artist line-up for its annual Founders Award celebration on December 1, 2020. Due to the pandemic, this year's celebration will be streamed virtually on Amazon Music's Twitch Channel for the first time and fans around the world will be able to view the entire celebration online. RSVP now to get on the list for this one-night-only event - those who RSVP will receive an email closer to the event date with a link to join the broadcast on Facebook and Twitch.  

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 16 - Lea Salonga, Josh Groban, LES MISERABLES, HADESTOWN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020


Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Lea Salonga, plus the cast recording of Les Miserables: The Staged Concert, and a holiday album from the cast of Hadestown!

Phillipa Soo, Billy Eichner, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ashley Park and More Join 100+ Artists for THE ARS NOVA FOREVER TELETHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020


Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 100 artists celebrating Ars Nova's past and present, while raising funds to support the company's artistic programs throughout the unconventional 2020-2021 season.

Greenway Court Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With IF I SHOULD WAKE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020


Greenway Arts Alliance announced today that Greenway Court Theatre is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season. The award-winning and critically-acclaimed theatre will present the World Premiere of IF I SHOULD WAKE, a collection of eight monologues by an intrepid ensemble of contemporary playwrights representing the wide diversity of Greenway Court Theatre's many communities.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LA LEYENDA NEGRA
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 11, 2020


HBO has acquired North American rights to the drama LA LEYENDA NEGRA. The film will debut on HBO Latino on December 4, 2020 and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, November 11- with Corey Cott, Laura Osnes and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2020


Today (November 11) in live streaming: A Bandstand Reunion on Stars in the House, Michael Cerveris in concert, and so much more!

BWW Blog: Getting Back on the Stage
by Student Blogger: Cassie Maurer - Nov 9, 2020


I suppose that I thought, “This isn’t something that actually happens. This can’t possibly be as big of a deal as it is being made out to be. The world will not stop turning.” But then it did. 

Segerstrom Center Announces 2020 Fall Musical Theater Training Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020


Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering its first Fall Musical Theatre Training Program for young people ages 9-18 years of age. Students of all experience levels are welcome for this 5-class program, where they will be coached in musical theater performance and technique by some of the industry's leading professional artists & educators.

The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival Celebrates 17th Anniversary Virtually!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020


The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is back—virtually, that is--to give people some laughs during these challenging times.   What began as a began this festival in 2003 only two years after 9/11, has turned into the most successful comedy festival featuring Arab comics of different faiths.

LaChanze, Daniel J. Watts, Brian Moreland, Stephanie Riggs and More Announced as TEDxBroadway 2020 Speakers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2020


TEDxBroadway organizers announced today the speakers who'll be taking the TEDxBroadway virtual stage on Tuesday, November 17 at 1pm Eastern.

Top Music Producers Organize GET OUT THE VOTE CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020


A coalition of the nation's top arts presenters have joined forces to create a 6 hour “People's Benefit Concert” to spur Get Out The Vote action in all fifty states.  On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, The 50-50 ALL SOULS TO THE POLLS concert will be presented on multiple virtual online platforms.

BWW Feature: Cabaret Today
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 15, 2020


What is it about the art form of cabaret these days that is different from the art form of cabaret from yesterday? Sometimes nothing; but sometimes every damn thing.

The Cherry Artists' Collective To Present Live-Streamed World Premiere Of Gabrielle Chapdelaine's A DAY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2020


The Cherry Artistsa?? Collective will present the English-language World Premiere of A Day, written by Québecoise playwright, Gabrielle Chapdelaine, translated by Josephine George. Live performances are directed by Wendy Dann with video mise en scène directed by Samuel Buggeln.

Blackeyed Theatre Announce The Return Of Their Touring Production Of JANE EYRE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2020


Blackeyed Theatre have announced their acclaimed production of Jane Eyre, which was forced to close on 16 March 2020 as a result of COVID-19, returns to the stage for two public performances on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 November 2020 at the Wilde Theatre in Bracknell.

Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic in the Works at MGM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


A Sammy Davis Jr. biopic is in the works at MGM, based on the memoir 'Sammy Davis Jr.: My Father' by Tracey Davis and Dolores A. Barclay.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of October 12 - HADESTOWN Holiday Album, LES MISERABLES Concert Cast Album, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020


This week's list includes the upcoming holiday Hadestown album, the cast recording for the Les Miserables Staged Concert, and more!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announces 2021 Tour and Broadway Return
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2020


A Christmas Carol is hitting the road in 2021!

MAYBE SAMMY of Australia wins Michter's Art of Hospitality Award
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 11, 2020


Maybe Sammy in Sydney has been named the winner of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World's 50 Best Bars 2020.

Energetic Jazz Funk Group Sammy Rae & The Friends Closes Out 2020 for the Lantern Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2020


On October 17th, Sammy Rae & The Friends, who were formed from a collection of talented musicians and friends in 2016, will come to Elm Street Cultural Arts Village's Event Green in Downtown Woodstock to perform a combination of jazz, funk, and rock and roll.

Circo De Nada Brings PSYCHOSOMATIC To The People's Building
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2020


Circo de Nada and The People's Building present Psychosomatic, a new one-person sketch show and post-apocalyptic Clown performance, created and performed by Nick Trotter.

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