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Tony Hawk Set To Develop Musical Adaptation Of the Novel SLAM, Aiming For Broadway in 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2019


Producers Anita Greenspan and Tony Hawk with Executive producer Adam Zotovich announced today that a new musical adaptation of the 2007 Nick Hornby novel, SLAM, is in development. This new project will feature a book by Tony Award Nominee Kyle Jarrow (SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical) with music and lyrics by Mark Mothersbaugh (prolific film composer, co-founder of new wave band Devo). Pro-skater Tony Hawk, who is featured as a character in the novel, is a producer on the project and is slated to develop skate choreography.

BALLET HISPÁNICO Presents Diálogos: Women Of Color In The Arts
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2019


Ballet Hispánico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, presents Diálogos: Women of Color in the Arts today, January 10, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Arnhold Center, 167 West 89th Street, Studio 10. Admission is free and reservations can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dialogos-women-of-color-in-the-arts-tickets-47854309528.

Travel Channel Greenlights Reboot of RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 2, 2019


Ripley's Believe It or Not! has cornered the market on the extraordinary, the death defying, the odd and the unusual. Now, 100 years after Robert L. Ripley launched the brand, the phrase Believe It or Not! is known globally and has come to symbolize how we marvel at the wonders of our world.

BALLET HISPÁNICO Announces 2019 Company Male Auditions
by Alan Henry - Dec 20, 2018


The Ballet Hispánico Company, under the artistic direction of Eduardo Vilaro, seeks experienced male dancers with strong classical and contemporary training. Auditions will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 167 West 89th Street, NYC. Registration begins at 11:00am.

BALLET HISPANICO Announces 2019 Company Male Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2018


The Ballet Hispánico Company, under the artistic direction of Eduardo Vilaro, seeks experienced male dancers with strong classical and contemporary training. Auditions will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 167 West 89th Street, NYC. Registration begins at 11:00am.

Ballet Hispánico Announces 2019 Company Male Auditions
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2018


The Ballet Hispánico Company, under the artistic direction of Eduardo Vilaro, seeks experienced male dancers with strong classical and contemporary training. Auditions will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 167 West 89th Street, NYC. Registration begins at 11:00am.

BALLET HISPÁNICO Presents Diálogos: Women Of Color In The Arts
by Alan Henry - Dec 17, 2018


Ballet Hispánico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, presents Diálogos: Women of Color in the Arts on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 6:30pm at the Arnhold Center, 167 West 89th Street, Studio 10. Admission is free and reservations can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dialogos-women-of-color-in-the-arts-tickets-47854309528.

Suzie Mathers Returns To Australia To Star In BARNUM The Circus Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2018


BARNUM, one of Broadway's most treasured musicals, returns to Australia in an all-new spectacular production. From visionary director Tyran Parke, this new production will play an exclusive engagement at Melbourne's most intimate professional musical theatre venue, the Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited time from April 27 2019.

Akram Khan Company Announce The World Premiere Of OUTWITTING THE DEVIL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2018


Akram Khan Company have today announced a brand-new production from the multi award-winning choreographer and dancer Akram Khan. Outwitting the Devil will premiere in Stuttgart in July 2019. The announcement comes six weeks ahead of Until the Lions' homecoming to the Roundhouse in London, Khan's first ever work in the round and one of his most haunting, which he will dance for the last ever time. Both pieces of work will explore old myth and reinterpret them in a contemporary context, in a way that Khan has become renowned for in his career over the last two decades. Brand new images for Until the Lions have also been released today. Outwitting the Devil will premiere at COLOURS International Dance Festival, Stuttgart, running 13-14 July. Until the Lions at the Roundhouse runs from 11 - 17 January 2019. Tickets for Until the Lions are now on sale.

The Best of WHAM! Comes to The Albany Theatre, Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2018


Sweeney Entertainments brings a fantastic new show to venues across the UK, featuring the very best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie - The Best of Wham!

Cinnabon Announces First eCommerce Gifting Platform, Bringing the Iconic Sweet Treat to Doors Nationwide
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 16, 2018


Cinnabon, iconic bakery and purveyor of craveable cinnamon rolls, announced today the launch of their first online gifting eCommerce platform. Cinnabon enthusiasts across the U.S. can now quickly and easily order a variety of Cinnabon gifts perfectly packaged to 'wow' the recipient, with free overnight shipping.

National Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Make Albuquerque Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2018


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations, is making its Albuquerque premiere January 24-27, 2019 at Popejoy Hall as part of a North American tour. To purchase tickets, visit unmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). For more information, please visit www.SoundOfMusicOnTour.com.

Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2018


This season, Harvey Fierstein's seminal Broadway classic, Torch Song has made its way back to Broadway 36 years after its original run, in a brand-new production.

Billy Idol's Video For EYES WITHOUT A FACE (Tropkillaz Remix) Debuts
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 25, 2018


The video for Billy's Idol's “Eyes Without A Face” (Tropkillaz Remix), directed by Zach Bell and featuring remixed footage from the original 1984 video directed by David Mallet, is premiering today. Watch/share HERE.

Bistro Winning-Carole Demas & Sarah Rice Star In Expanded Version Of THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2018


This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

THE BEST OF WHAM! Starring Ben Evans Comes to The Wyvern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2018


Sweeney Entertainments brings a fantastic new show to venues across the UK, featuring the very best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie - The Best of Wham!

Savory Then Sweet: New Cinnabon Mini Rolls Roll Onto Pizza Hut Menu
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 11, 2018


Pizza Hut and Cinnabon are making pizza night even sweeter...because that's just how they roll. Cinnabon teamed up with the pizza restaurant that serves and delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world to introduce Crafted By Cinnabon Mini Rolls, now available exclusively on Pizza Hut menus nationwide.

BWW Interview: Donny Riedel of CLUE at The Ringwald Theatre says It's a Fast-Paced, Hilarious Show that Hits All the Senses!
by Katie Laban - Oct 15, 2018


Whodunit? The Ringwald. In the fall. With the candlestick. Clue, the 1985 cult classic comedy, is currently running through November 5th at the theatre in Ferndale. Jonathan Lynn, director and screenwriter of beloved comedy, personally created this stage adaption with additional material by Hunter Foster, Eric Price, and Sandy Rustin so fans of the film will be happy to know that the clever and quotable wordplay remains largely intact with brand-new twists and tricks! BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to speak with Donny Riedel who plays Wadsworth in show about comedic play, his character, and why audiences will have an amazing experience at Clue.

Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Announces Fall 2018 Adult Dance & Fitness Classes
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2018


The Ballet Hispanico School of Dance offers adult dance and fitness classes that will keep you moving, fit, and energized. Classes are open to dancers of all levels ages 16 and up (no previous dance experience required). Cost: $20 drop-in class, $90 for 5-class card, $170 for a 10-class card. For more information, visit https://www.ballethispanico.org/classes/adult.

Spark Movement Collective Presents 1984
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018


Dance company Spark Movement Collective is updating another classic for today's times with 1984, a debut production based on the novel by George Orwell. Spark dancers bring this dystopian novel to life through movement choreographed by Artistic Director Chelsea Koenig and Assistant Artistic Director Matt Dittes in collaboration with the dancers. Featuring a transporting original score by composer Justin Reardon, 1984 explores the nature of truth and forbidden love in a world of fear. Custom projections enhance the world-building as protagonist Winston battles the psychological manipulation and physical threats of a totalitarian regime. Audiences will encounter a world of ideas as chilling as they are timely, urging us to question our relationship to language, power and control.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at the Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2018


The Public Theater presents the North American premiere of Girl from the North Country. Written and directed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by music icon Bob Dylan, Girl from the North Country weaves the music of our greatest poet-singer-songwriter into a piercing drama about home, heart, and the searching determination of the American soul. This new musical has been extended three times and will now run through Sunday, December 23.

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With HISPANIC HERITAGE HAPPY HOUR
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2018


Ballet Hispánico will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, and dance lessons for children and adults. Events include an Instituto Coreográfico, which will feature an inside look at Bennyroyce Royon's new work, the annual A La Calle Block Party, an intimate Flamenco Tablao performance, and a Hispanic Heritage Happy Hour.

Billy Idol's VITAL IDOL: REVITALIZED is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 28, 2018


Billy Idol's 1980's remix collection, Vital Idol, gets a modern-day upgrade with Vital Idol: Revitalized, OUT NOW on CD and digital through Virgin EMI/UMC on a 2LP 180-gram black vinyl in addition to a limited edition, colour variant will follow on 16th November.

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Dance
by Alan Henry - Sep 26, 2018


Ballet Hispánico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, and dance lessons for children and adults.

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Dance!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018


Ballet Hispanico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, and dance lessons for children and adults.

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