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Opened: January 1, 1999
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Based on the film and television series by Christopher Gore

Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.

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Fame - 1999 - US Tour Articles Page 20

Wesport Country Playhouse Hosts Symposium with Tom Jones, 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse present a Sunday Symposium with Tom Jones, book writer and lyricist of 'I Do! I Do!,' following the Sunday, August 15, 3 p.m. matinee performance of the joyful and touching musical spanning 50 years of marriage. Jones, along with music composer Harvey Schmidt, received an Obie Award and a Special Tony Award for 'The Fantasticks.' In 1999, their stars were added to the Off-Broadway Walk of Fame outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Mary Hart Leaves 'Entertainment Tonight' After Upcoming Season
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010


Mary Hart, the host of Entertainment Tonight, announced today that her final year on the show will be ET's upcoming 30th season, which launches September 13, 2010. Hart joined ET in 1982 and was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 1999 recognizing her contributions to television.

Wesport Country Playhouse Hosts Symposium with Tom Jones, 8/15
by Marivic Tagala - Aug 4, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse present a Sunday Symposium with Tom Jones, book writer and lyricist of 'I Do! I Do!,' following the Sunday, August 15, 3 p.m. matinee performance of the joyful and touching musical spanning 50 years of marriage. Jones, along with music composer Harvey Schmidt, received an Obie Award and a Special Tony Award for 'The Fantasticks.' In 1999, their stars were added to the Off-Broadway Walk of Fame outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Heads to Broadway Apr. 17, 2011; Gregory Boyd Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2010


WONDERLAND: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure will open on Broadway Sunday, April 17, 2011 and performances will begin Monday, March 21, at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The musical will be directed by Gregory Boyd, the artistic director of the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, with a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War -Tony nomination) and lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde - Grammy nomination, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War - Tony nomination, Dracula, Victor/Victoria) and choreography by Marguerite Derricks (Fame, Emmy Awards for '3rd Rock From The Sun' and 'Fame LA'). WONDERLAND: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ferguson Hall at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (Judy Lisi, President and CEO) in Tampa, Florida January 4 through January 16, 2011.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Kicks Off 2010-11 Cultural Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit and The Philadelphia Orchestra, who are celebrating 30 magnificent years of musical collaboration together in 2010, kick off Philadelphia's cultural season with the Opening Concert and Gala of the Orchestra's 111th season on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

NY Philharmonic Ends Seventh Season of Summertime Classics, 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present its seventh season of Summertime Classics, with nine themed concerts, conducted and hosted by Bramwell Tovey, June 29-July 10, 2009. The first program (June 29-30), entitled 'From Russia with Love,' will offer music by great Russian composers such as Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Glazunov, with the Philharmonic debut of violinist Mikhail Simonyan performing Tchiakovsky's Violin Concerto.

NY Philharmonic Presents Seventh Season of Summertime Classics 6/29-7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present its seventh season of Summertime Classics, with nine themed concerts, conducted and hosted by Bramwell Tovey, June 29-July 10, 2009. The first program (June 29-30), entitled 'From Russia with Love,' will offer music by great Russian composers such as Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Glazunov, with the Philharmonic debut of violinist Mikhail Simonyan performing Tchiakovsky's Violin Concerto.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Announces Upcoming Performers
by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 7, 2010


Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

Guster Headlines Three Rivers Arts Festival 6/4-13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


Three Rivers Arts Festival, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, proudly announces the headline music schedule for the 2010 Festival, June 4-13. All headline concerts are presented on the Dollar Bank Stage at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The free live music series, a Pittsburgh tradition, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

LOMBARDI Author Maraniss Feels 'All Joy' About Broadway
by Charlie Piane - May 25, 2010


Author David Maraniss, whose 1999 book 'When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi' is the basis for the upcoming Broadway play LOMBARDI, has expressed his surprise that his work was so quickly made into a Broadway play.

VH1's Iconic Series BEHIND THE MUSIC Returns 6/7
by Charlie Piane - May 18, 2010


VH1's five-time Emmy Award-nominated documentary series 'Behind The Music' returns with seven of today's most successful and important artists who have all had a major impact on the music world. Narrated by Jim Forbes, the series gives viewers an inside look into the personal and professional lives of some of today's hottest artists. Featured this season are DMX, Christina Aguilera, Eve, Courtney Love, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Usher. Beginning on Monday, June 7 at 8:00 PM* with 'Behind The Music: DMX,' the series goes full throttle with the stories, footage and music behind some of the most interesting and talented individuals in the music industry today.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

Emmy Winner Regis Philbin To Host The Daytime Emmy Awards 6/27
by Charlie Piane - May 17, 2010


mmy Award winner Regis Philbin will host THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY(R) AWARDS, to air live from the Las Vegas Hilton Sunday, June 27 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15

NVOP Presents 'An Evening With Jimmy Webb' 5/15
by Charlie Piane - May 11, 2010


Legendary Singer Songwriter Jimmy Webb to Entertain the Opera House

11th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Fest Deemed A Success
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010


Brooklyn Jazz was celebrated this April, known nationally as Jazz Appreciation Month, during the 11th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival from March 27th to April 30th. From Coney Island to Bushwick Brooklyn's contributions to the jazz world and its talents were showcased to nearly 5,000 tourists and New Yorkers with 37 events.

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2010


Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15

TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Honor Lee & Wolsky, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Legendary costume designer ALBERT WOLSKY and world renowned scenic designer MING CHO LEE are among the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 23 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Two-time Academy Award-winner Albert Wolsky will receive the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer and educator Ming Cho Lee will receive the TDF/Irene Sharaff Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Wolsky, Ming, Vietti and Ridge Receive 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Legendary costume designer ALBERT WOLSKY and world renowned scenic designer MING CHO LEE are among the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 23 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Two-time Academy Award-winner Albert Wolsky will receive the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer and educator Ming Cho Lee will receive the TDF/Irene Sharaff Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

San Diego's Balboa Theatre Welcomes Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


San Diego Theatres' presentations for this season at the historic and nationally acclaimed Balboa Theatre close with the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on April 21 at 7:30PM. Celebrating the upcoming 53rd anniversary of the famous Monterey Jazz Festival, this amazing concert will feature the endlessly creative master pianist Kenny Barron, the daring and swinging violinist Regina Carter, the dangerously hip vocalist Kurt Elling and the soulful guitarist Russell Malone. These four musical greats will come together for a very special concert of exceptional jazz in the intimate and acoustically brilliant Balboa Theatre. One performance only...don't miss it!

Sneak Previews Of The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour! Now Available On Youtube
by Emily Faye Oakley - Apr 16, 2010


Sneak Preview of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour! All-Star band are now available on Youtube.com.

Christopher Plummer To Narrate TCM's 'Moguls And Movie Stars'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 15, 2010


Two-time Emmy(R) winner and 2009 Academy Award(R) nominee Christopher Plummer (The Last Station) will narrate Turner Classic Movies' (TCM) ambitious, seven-part original production MOGULS AND MOVIE STARS: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD. This comprehensive true story behind the making of the American movie industry is being co-produced by TCM and Bill Haber's Ostar Productions. The series is slated to premiere in November 2010.

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