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Opened: November 12, 1978
Closing: December 10, 1978

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Cyndi Lauper & More Featured on Willie Nelson's Gershwin Tribute Album; Out 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2016


Legacy Recordings today announced forthcoming release of Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin on Friday, February 26, 2016.

Elaine Paige Talks EVITA, Tennis Aspirations, Embarrassing Moments, and More
by Sally Henry - Nov 29, 2015


Elaine Paige has graced the West End and Broadway stages in multiple hit musicals, including EVITA and CATS, but the actress originally had her sights set on a completely different profession- sports.

Gretchen Cryer and Rex Smith Star in Laguna Playhouse's 'I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER', Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015


The Laguna Playhouse presents the west coast premiere musical event, I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and taking it on the road...,music by Nancy Ford, lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and performed and directed by Gretchen Cryer.

Eccles Center Sets 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2015


Entertain. Illuminate. Educate. As Park City Performing Arts Foundation has transitioned into Park City Institute, its mission has broadened. This season at The Eccles Center illustrates PCI's efforts to not just entertain, but also to educate and to illuminate. PCI sets the tone for a 'thinky' Eccles Center season with Edward Snowden opening the line-up on December 5 (via closed video feed). As always, the season includes an eclectic mix of live dance, music, authors, speakers, family shows, spectacles, up-and-comers and well-established legends.

Gretchen Cryer and Rex Smith to Star in Laguna Playhouse's 'I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015


The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham have announced the cast for the west coast premiere musical event, I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and taking it on the road...,music by Nancy Ford, lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and performed and directed by Gretchen Cryer.

Prince to Release Latest Album Via New Online Streaming Service
by Sally Henry - Aug 8, 2015


Prince is showing his support in a big way for the one streaming service he actually likes.

Melissa Manchester Coming to TheatreZone in February 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 3, 2015


Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Melissa Manchester has done it all.  Her first singing job, as a solo singer/pianist in the clubs of New York, is where she met Bette Midler.  She was hired as a back-up singer for Bette, as one of the famous, “Harlettes,” and six months later, she had her own recording contract!

Whitesnake's PURPLE TOUR Stops at the King Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2015


The King Center presents an AEG Live Production: WHITESNAKE - THE PURPLE TOUR tonight, August 1, 8 pm.

The Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off 2015 Season with a JOURNEY Concert in Their First Ever Performance with Orchestra
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 21, 2015


One of Los Angeles' most iconic concert venues, the Hollywood Bowl, launched its 94nd season with the 2015 Opening Night Concert, featuring ever-popular and long-enduring rock band and recent Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame inductees JOURNEY, Saturday, June 20, at 8 pm.

KENNY ROGERS: THROUGH THE YEARS Exhibit to End 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2015


The spotlight exhibit devoted to multi-talented legend Kenny Rogers will end its run at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on June 15, 2015

White Snake Storm Album Charts Around the Globe; Announce Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015


Rock icons Whitesnake continue to show why they are a musical force to be reckoned with. The Purple Album was released last week via Frontiers Music Srl and has stormed the charts around the globe.

Legacy Recordings Announces Release of Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015


Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the release of The Isley Brothers: The RCA Victor and T-Neck Album Masters (1959-1983), a monumental 23-disc box set, on Friday, August 21, 2015.

REO Speedwagon, Earth, Wind & Fire, Meat Loaf Among RiverEdge Summer 2015 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


City of Aurora Mayor Thomas Weisner announced today the 2015 line up of concerts and events at RiverEdge Park, downtown Aurora's beautiful outdoor concert venue, primed to launch its third season this summer.

New Swedish Rock Opera RICHARDROCKS to Premiere in London
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015


King Richard III was finally laid to rest this month with suitable pomp and majesty in Leicester Cathedral.

Whitesnake's PURPLE TOUR to Stop at the King Center, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2015


The King Center presents an AEG Live Production: WHITESNAKE - THE PURPLE TOUR on Saturday, August 1, 8 pm.

Warner Bros. Records Signs Duran Duran to Global Recording Contract
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015


Warner Bros. Records (WBR) announced today that it has signed a global recording contract with international superstars Duran Duran.

Steve Martin, Joan Baez & More Added to National Recording Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 25, 2015


National Recording Registry To “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”. Joan Baez, Sly Stone, Steve Martin Recordings Named American Treasures

Review Roundup: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Opens on Broadway - ALL the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 15, 2015


ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY has just officially opened on Broadway and we're rounding up all the reviews as they come up! Check back for LIVE UPDATES!

BWW Reviews: Chenoweth Glitters in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2015


A mediocre production of a great musical is highlighted by Kristin Chenoweth's superlative turn.

Pianists Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock to Reunite at Chan Centre, 3/15
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015


The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents an exclusive concert reuniting two of jazz and contemporary music's most influential icons, and multi-GRAMMY-Award winners, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, Sunday, March 15 at 7pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. The concert will be preceded by a pre-concert talk about the history of Corea and Hancock's collaboration with the Director of the UBC School of Journalism Peter Klein, at 6:15pm in the Royal Bank Cinema.

Billy Joel Honored With 2014 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song; Concert to Air 1/2 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2015


The Library of Congress is celebrating Billy Joel's 50-year career and his selection as the 2014 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the nation's capital with a series of events, culminating in a star-studded concert tonight.

RUSH Ready Their 14 Mercury Albums for Release in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2014


With the release of multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush's self-titled 1974 debut this past April, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) kicked off its own celebration of the legendary Canadian prog-rock band's 40th anniversary since that first album. I

Billy Joel Honored With 2014 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song; Concert to Air 1/2 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2014


The Library of Congress is celebrating Billy Joel's 50-year career and his selection as the 2014 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in the nation's capital with a series of events, culminating in a star-studded concert tonight.

Michael Ball Releases New Album Today
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2014


MICHAEL BALL - double Olivier Award winner, multi-platinum recording artist and hugely popular radio and TV presenter - today releases his brand new album on the USM TV label.

Nationally Touring Journey Tribute, DSB, Brings Their Hit Packed Concert Show to the Grove Theatre 11/27
by Anna Bencivengo - Sep 24, 2014


DSB - The Premier Tribute to Journey performs Saturday, September 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 - $50 and may be purchased by phoning (909) 920-4343 or online at www.grovetheatre.com. The show is appropriate for all ages. The Grove Theatre is located at 276 E. 9th Street in Upland 91786.

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