TV Preview: Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow & More Honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David at the White House; Premieres on PBS Tonight, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis - May 21, 2012
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.'
BroadwayWorld has just received preview clips of tonight's broadcast and brings them to you below! Click to watch Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow, Smokie Robinson and more honor the musical greats at the White House presentation and be sure to tune into PBS tonight for the full show.
TV: White House Burt Bacharach & Hal David Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert, 'In Performance at the White House', Airs Tonight on PBS, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis - May 21, 2012
On May 8, The Library of Congress kicked off a series of events honoring Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, recipients of the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, culminating a special tribute delivered by President Barack Obama. The prize commemorates George and Ira Gershwin, the legendary American songwriting team whose extensive collection resides in the Library of Congress.
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.'
The Jacksons Bring Unity Tour 2012 to the Fox Theatre, 6/23
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012
A worldwide sensation since the 1970s, the Jacksons will reunite at Detroit's historic Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. This reunion tour marks the first time siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson have toured together since their groundbreaking "Victory Tour" in 1984.
Boyd Gaines & Magaret Colin Join John Lithgow in MTC's THE COLUMNIST this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 21, 2012
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two time Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl," MTC's Defiance) and four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, Contact) will join Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow in the cast of the world premiere of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 15th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 16, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Show Boat' and 'South Pacific' in the Loop, the Grammys, Whitney Houston's showtune connections, 'Charlie Brown,' 'Pippin' and more....
Ty Burrell Signs on to 'The Switch' Film
by Jennie Mamary - Feb 10, 2012
According to EW.com, Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell has signed on to 'The Switch' film. He will join John Hawkes and Yaslin Bey in this 'Jackie Brown' prequel written and directed by Dan Schechter.
SpeakEasy Stage To Present RED 1/6-2/4
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 4, 2012
From January 6 through February 4, 2012, SpeakEasy Stage will present the New England Premiere of the 2010 Tony Award-winning play RED by John Logan.
SpeakEasy Stage To Present RED 1/6-2/4
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 6, 2012
From January 6 through February 4, 2012, SpeakEasy Stage will present the New England Premiere of the 2010 Tony Award-winning play RED by John Logan.
MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 22, 2011
MusicalFare Theatre is set to present a special holiday event for two performances only: THE HOLIDAY GUYS starring Broadway actors Jeffry Denman and Marc Kudisch. Mr. Kudisch is a three-time Tony Award Nominee, three-time Drama Desk Nominee and two-time Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee.
SpeakEasy Stage To Present RED 1/6-2/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011
From January 6 through February 4, 2012, SpeakEasy Stage will present the New England Premiere of the 2010 Tony Award-winning play RED by John Logan.
Heiner Müller's Macbeth after Shakespeare Plays La MaMa 12/8-11
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 8, 2011
Since its world premiere in Ljubljana nearly three years ago, the Mini teater (Ljubljana, Slovenia) / Novo kazalište Zagreb (Croatia) co-production of Heiner Müller's controversial Macbeth after Shakespeare has garnered critical praise and awards all over the world, including such far-flung locales as Seoul and Havana.
MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 6, 2011
MusicalFare Theatre is set to present a special holiday event for two performances only: THE HOLIDAY GUYS starring Broadway actors Jeffry Denman and Marc Kudisch. Mr. Kudisch is a three-time Tony Award Nominee, three-time Drama Desk Nominee and two-time Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee.