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City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Tex-Mex trio Los Lonely Boys, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 15 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Actor Tantoo Cardinal Winner 2018 Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 6, 2018


The Toronto Film Critics Association is pleased to announce prolific Indigenous film, television and stage actor Tantoo Cardinal is the recipient of this year's Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Star Awkwafina to Host the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018


 dick clark productions announced today that actress, Awkwafina, will host the 22nd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards” on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Deep in the midst of her star-making moment with key roles in the hit films Oceans 8 and Crazy Rich Asians, the recent SNL host will take the stage alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment to lead the audience through an incredible night of honoring the best in film.

Gabrielle Announces Return To Parr Hall As New Album Is Released
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2018


Gabrielle has announced a UK-wide tour, which includes a return to Parr Hall, hot on the heels of her new album release.

Bert Kreischer Adds Second Show at Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2018


Fresh off the acclaim of his NETFLIX special, SECRET TIME, comedian Bert Kreischer, lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation and with his ability to prove "that there's a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age" (Forbes) is announcing that his global Body Shots World Tour will launch on January 10, 2019 in Portland, OR. Body Shots World Tour will be stopping in Denver at the Paramount Theatre on March 23, 2019. 

BWW Interview: One of the Greatest Names of Brazilian Musical Theater Saulo Vasconcelos Launches the Auto-Biography POR TRAS DAS MASCARAS (Behind The Masks)
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 12, 2018


Celebrating 20 years of his career and a life full of stories, the actor, singer and voice actor Saulo Vasconcelos, one of the biggest names in Brazilian musical theater, launches his biography 'Behind the Masks' in October.

James Moody Jazz Festival Starting Comes to NJPAC In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2018


Recognized by the world not only for their bold-face names, but especially by their superb talents, New Jersey Performing Arts Center's seventh annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival (November 4-18) is packed with performances by today's most listened-to luminaries on the jazz scene. NJPAC Jazz Advisor, six-time Grammy winner Christian McBride says, 'I'm beyond excited to announce the seventh annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC. It's gonna be a good one, baby. There's something very, very special about jazz vocalists, and we're committed to making sure the legacy of jazz vocals is alive and thriving. This year we'll present the world's finest singers, from Dianne Reeves and Gregory Porter to Cecile McLorin Salvant and Lalah Hathaway, and will continue to search for the next greats through the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition -- the SASSY Awards -- which is always a huge hit.'

Comedian Bert Kreischer Comes to To Pantages Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2018


Fresh off the acclaim of his NETFLIX special, SECRET TIME, comedian BERT KREISCHER, lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation and with his ability to prove "that there's a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age" (Forbes) is announcing today his global Body Shots World Tour will launch in January in Portland, OR. Kreischer will bring his tour to Minneapolis at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Bert Kreischer Comes to Paramount Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2018


Fresh off the acclaim of his NETFLIX special, SECRET TIME, comedian Bert Kreischer, lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation and with his ability to prove "that there's a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age" (Forbes) is announcing that his global Body Shots World Tour will launch on January 10, 2019 in Portland, OR. 

Collection of Handwritten Lyrics to Some of the Greatest Pop Songs Ever On Sale
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 2, 2018


THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF BERNIE TAUPIN November 9 live at Hard Rock Café in New York and online at juliensauctions.com. This spotlight music artist auction event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bernie Taupin's writing partnership with pop culture icon Sir Elton John whose fabled collaboration produced some of music's greatest hits of all time including, “Rocket Man,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Your Song,” “Candle In the Wind,” and “Daniel,” earning more than 30 gold and platinum albums together, 40 top 10 hit records and worldwide renown as one of pop music's greatest songwriting duos. The event kicks off Julien's Auctions two-day music auction extravaganza with ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK-N-ROLL taking place Saturday, November 10. The full lineup will be announced at a future date.

Top 100 DJ Poll Celebrates 25 Years
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 26, 2018


This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Top 100 DJs poll. As part of this landmark year, DJ Mag have a series of epic historical content to release in the run-up to what is set to be the largest turn-out for the poll yet. As part of this landmark year and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark poll, DJ Mag will be running a 25-day social media countdown starting on 25th September.

The Wallis Presents Chris Walden Big Band With Program That Pays Tribute To “Rat Pack” Era
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018


Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts,  which brings audiences world-class theater, dance and music performed by many of the most sought-after artists,presents Chris Walden Big Band with a program that pays tribute to the "Rat Pack" era on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 7:30 pm,in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis. Walden, a seven-time Grammy-nominated composer/arranger/conductor, has scored more than 40 feature and TV films and written more than 1,500 orchestral and big band arrangements for artists ranging from Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand to Diana Krall and Rihanna, among many others.

TimeLine Names Five New Company Members, Plus Additions To Board And Associate Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018


TimeLine Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of several new artists and community leaders to its ranks. Chicago artists Tyla Abercrumbie, Will Allan, Wardell Julius Clark, Charles Andrew Gardner, and Anish Jethmalani have been named Company Members at the theater, effective immediately. Additionally, the theater is welcoming JoAnne Dobrick, Anne Voshel, Richard G. Weinberg, and Nicholas Yassan to its Board of Directors, and Jared Bellot as a new Associate Artist.

BWW Interview: Mark Kemble Talks BEAUTY QUEEN OF LENANE
by Don Grigware - Sep 13, 2018


Mark Kemble is an award-winning writer/director from Providence, Rhode Island. He has written and directed over twenty stage productions in Providence, Los Angeles and New York. He is about to open Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Lenane at studio/stage in East Hollywood.

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Announces 2018 Nominees
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 12, 2018


As the kick-off to this year's highly anticipated “2018 American Music Awards,” chart-topping artists Kane Brown and Ella Mai, singer and American Music Award winner Normani and award winning singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha today announced the nominations LIVE from YouTube Space LA.  The event was livestreamed on the official American Music Awards YouTube channel (YouTube.com/TheAMAs) and included a panel discussion about the nominations with the presenting talent and Billboard correspondent Chelsea Briggs. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the “2018 American Music Awards” will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00pm ET on ABC. 

Berkeley Rep Names Johanna Pfaelzer New Artistic Director
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that Johanna Pfaelzer will become the new artistic director of the award-winning theatre company.

DreamWrights Names New Theatre Office Administrator
by Julie Musbach - Sep 5, 2018


DreamWrights is excited to welcome Kim Henry into the fold as its new theatre office administrator. Henry will handle the day-to-day operations of the box office and its show volunteers as well as the office administration duties.

September Shows Announced At City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

EXTRA Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Season on Monday, September 10
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 27, 2018


Emmy Award-winning newsmagazine 'Extra,' the second longest running entertainment news show in syndication, will celebrate its milestone 25th season beginning Monday, September 10th, 2018.

Electronica Artist GAUDI Remixes 'Scars' By Johny Dar
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2018


Italian-born, London-based producer, composer and musician Gaudi has remixed experimental and innovative artist Johny Dar's single, 'Scars' set for release on 24th August via Dar The Music. During his decade-spanning career through which he has released more than 16 albums, 250 productions and 90 remixes, Gaudi has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including The Orb, Bob Marley, Scissor Sisters, and Simple Minds. His eclectic use of cross-genre production has gained him considerable recognition throughout the world as he brings together fans of electronica, dub and reggae. Gaudi has been featured in major publications the world over including Pop Matters, Clash Music, Louder Sound, Louder Than War to name a few and received airplay from the likes of BBC Music 6's Don Letts.

NJPAC GALA! Jazz All-Stars to Celebrate Lena, Billie And Sarah
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Celebrating the Music of Lena, Billie and Sarah, an all-star gathering of performance by music greats Cyrille Aimee, Raul Midon, Alice Smith, Bernie Williams with additional special guests to be announced.

DELGRES Debut Electrifying Creole Blues CD
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 20, 2018


The raw, muscular sound of the Paris-based roots trio Delgres connects the African history and culture of the French Caribbean, the Mississippi blues and New Orleans. Vividly captured in Mo Jodi (I'll Die Today), the band's debut release, the music carries the richness, emotion and visceral power of a deeply personal story - and with good reason.

The Broadway At Birdland Concert Series Presents NEW YORK OLD FRIEND, The Songs Of Ken Laub
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2018


Birdland Jazz Club will present New York, Old Friend-The Songs of Ken Laub, a celebration of the sights, scenes and relationships in New York City, for one night only as part of the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, on Monday, June 25, 2018 @7pm.

BWW Exclusive: Stoppard's TRAVESTIES- The Honorable Also-Ran
by Harry Haun - May 31, 2018


The most honorable of the honorable mentions in 2018's Tony race will likely turn out to be Travesties, Tom Stoppard's 1974 tragifarce which took top Tony honors for Best Play and Best Actor (John Wood) in 1976 and is now putting up a game bid for Best Revival, Best Actor (Tom Hollander) and Best Director (Patrick Marber).

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