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

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237 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on an original idea by Will Holt

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Shefik Wins 5 AVA Digital Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017


AVA Digital Awards announced winners for the 2017 international awards competition. There were about 2,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada, and 16 other countries. Media personality Shefik, a native of New York, has won a total of five awards in the competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, 'Shefik presents Invocation'.

LOVE AFFAIR Concert Brings Romantic R&B Classics to Orleans Arena Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2017


R&B favorites The Manhattans, Rose Royce, Freddie Jackson and more will perform at the Orleans Arena for 105.7 Old School's "Love Affair" concert, presented by Pacific Concert Group, on Today, Feb. 11, 2017.

Sarah McLachlan to be Inducted into Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at 2017 JUNO Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017


The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is pleased to announce that multi-platinum, award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan will be the 2017 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

LOVE AFFAIR Concert Brings Romantic R&B Classics to Orleans Arena 2/11
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2016


R&B favorites The Manhattans, Rose Royce, Freddie Jackson and more will perform at the Orleans Arena for 105.7 Old School's "Love Affair" concert, presented by Pacific Concert Group, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to Bring Acoustic Evening to Boulder Theater in March
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will bring A VERY INTIMATE ACOUSTIC EVENING to BOULDER THEATER on March 21, 2017.

Hollywood Christmas Parade Announces Talent Lineup for 85th Anniversary Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2016


The 85 th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, announces the 2016 talent lineup for its landmark anniversary celebration.

Duran Duran to Receive Golden Note at ASCAP Awards London
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016


Today The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, announces that the recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award for the 2016 ASCAP Awards, London, will be multi-platinum pop visionaries Duran Duran.

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Performs 'Fifty Percent' ft. Husband James Brolin
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2016


Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve #1 albums in each of six decades, has shared a first listen to 'Fifty Percent' an exclusive Target bonus track from her forthcoming album 'ENCORE: Movie Partners Sing Broadway. '

York Theatre Company to Stage Elizabeth Swados' NIGHTCLUB CANTATA, 6/28-29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2016


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director; David McCoy, Chairman of the Board), as part of The York Theatre's Musical Theatre Training Program, and in association with Rosita Sarnoff andCraig Zehms, presents The Marymount Manhattan College Student Workshop Presentation of Nightclub Cantata  with music by Elizabeth Swados and words by Swados and David Avidan, Nazim Hikmet, Nancy Larrick, Isabella Leitner, Eve Merriam, Pablo Neruda, Frank O'Hara, Sylvia Plath, Muriel Rukeyser, and Delmore Schwartz, at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (619 Lexington Avenue, entrance on East 54th Street, just East of Lexington Avenue). 

Kix, Tommy James/Felix Cavaliere, and Mutts Gone Nuts at bergenPAC on Sale 6/3
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2016


?New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Kix-Friday, August 26, 2016 at 8PM; Tommy James and The Shondells and Felix Cavaliere's Rascals-September 16, 2016 at 8PM; and Mutts Gone Nuts: Canine Cabaret-Sunday November 6, 2016 at 1PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Sheldon Harnick & Marshall W. Mason to Receive 2016 Special TONY AWARDS for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2016


The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today, April 19th that two-time Tony Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick and multiple Tony-nominated director Marshall W. Mason will be this year's recipients of the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

DVR Alert: FOX Airs Special 'Tweet Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 27, 2016


Don't miss a special 'Tweet-Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE airing Easter tonight, March 27 (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX!

FOX to Air Special 'Tweet Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE This Sunday
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 25, 2016


Don't miss a special 'Tweet-Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE airing Easter Sunday, March 27 (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX!

Ready to Hand Jive Again? GREASE LIVE! Released on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 8, 2016


Grease is the word! The landmark, live television production of the beloved musical Grease makes its home entertainment debut with GREASE LIVE! now available on Digital HD and DVD today, March 8, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Cyndi Lauper & More Featured on Willie Nelson's Gershwin Tribute Album, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Legacy Recordings has just released SUMMERTIME: WILLIE NELSON SINGS GERSHWIN, available today, February 26, 2016.

GREASE: LIVE DVD Now Available for Pre-Order, Out 3/8
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2016


The DVD may be pre-ordered here on Amazon.com for $21.99. The musical is also available in a digital HD version on iTunes for $9.99. Click here to purchase.

GREASE LIVE! Now Available on Digital HD; Coming to DVD 3/8!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2016


Grease is the word! The landmark, live television production of the beloved musical Grease makes its home entertainment debut with GREASE LIVE! now available on Digital HD and coming to DVD March 8, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Like Lightning! GREASE: LIVE Brings Record Audience to CTV
by TV News Desk - Feb 1, 2016


Like greased lightning! CTV's very big January concluded last night with 1.7 million viewers for GREASE: LIVE preliminary overnight data from Numeris reveals, making it the #1 entertainment program Sunday with total viewers and all key demos. The special peaked with 2.37 million viewers, tuning in to Sandy and Danny's dance solo during 'Born To Hand Jive'.

105.7 Old School Love Affair Concert Set for Orleans Arena, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016


Celebrated disco, rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul and funk entertainers from the 1970s and 1980s will perform their greatest hits at the 105.7 Old School Love Affair Concert on Feb. 13 at the Orleans Arena.

Prepare For GREASE: LIVE By Tracking Those Magic Changes On A Handy GREASE Flow Chart
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2016


Trace the evolution of Grease's score from Chicago to Broadway to Hollywood and back to Broadway.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas Continues to Light Up Friday Nights Downtown with Acclaimed 52 FRIDAYS Concert Series
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 27, 2016


Golden Nugget Las Vegas remains the downtown destination for top-notch entertainment with 52 Fridays.

David Essex, Jimmy Nail and More Join Cast Of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS At Dominion
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 21, 2016


Alongside the onscreen appearance of Liam Neeson and the onstage appearance of Jeff Wayne and his magnificent Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA string orchestra, casting has now been announced for the World Stage Premiere of The War of The Worlds at the Dominion Theatre.

GREASE: LIVE to Debut on CTV Before Launching Exclusively on CraveTV
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2016


Grease is the word! CTV and CraveTV(TM) have joined forces to bring GREASE: LIVE first to audiences on CTV and CTV GO and then exclusively to subscribers of premium streaming service CraveTV.

John Travolta Reveals He Turned Down GREASE: LIVE!; Won't Consider NBC's HAIRSPRAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2016


John Travolta, who took on the iconic role of Danny Zuko in the 1978 big screen adaptation of GREASE, turned down an opportunity to participate in FOX's upcoming live broadcast of GREASE LIVE. 

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.

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