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Musicopia Partners With Penn Band Camp
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2018


This week, thirteen students who have benefitted from Musicopia programming are participating-on full scholarship-in The Penn Band Camp, culminating in a concert this Today, July 14th, at the Iron Gate Theater on the Penn Campus at 1:30PM.

Musicopia Partners With Penn Band Camp
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018


This week, thirteen students who have benefitted from Musicopia programming are participating-on full scholarship-in The Penn Band Camp, culminating in a concert this Saturday, July 14th, at the Iron Gate Theater on the Penn Campus at 1:30PM.

THE STORY OF THE ROYALS, A Two-Night Television Event from People and Four M Studios, Debuts on ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 10, 2018


ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios will present 'The Story of the Royals,' a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, 'The Story of the Royals - Part One' airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), and 'The Story of the Royals - Part Two' airs THURSDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

Chicago Jazz Vocalist Gayle Kolb to Release Debut Recording GETTING SENTIMENTAL August 31
by Macon Prickett - Jul 10, 2018


With the August 31 release of her debut recording 'Getting Sentimental,' Chicago's Gayle Kolb makes a triumphant statement in song after a stretch of years away from music. Produced and arranged by acclaimed Chicago bassist Dennis Carroll for JeruJazz Records, the album reveals Kolb's metamorphosis from a former nightclub headliner in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and her hometown of Chicago into a compelling jazz artist in full command of her material and her gift.

THE STORY OF THE ROYALS, A Two-Night Television Event From PEOPLE and Four M Studios, Debuts on ABC this August
by Macon Prickett - Jul 10, 2018


ABC, PEOPLE and Four M Studios will present “The Story of the Royals,” a two-night, four-hour prime-time television event documenting the fascinating lives of the British royal family. Featuring an extraordinary panel of experts and voices, “The Story of the Royals – Part One” airs WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), and “The Story of the Royals – Part Two” airs THURSDAY, AUG. 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.  

Ocean Grove Hosts Summer Organ Recital Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018


Once again, the whispers, thunder and wonders of the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ will ring out during The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA)'s Free Organ Recital Series, a signature part of its summer-long program of family entertainment. OGCMA's Pipe Organ is among the largest in the world and is the heart-beat of this Christian Victorian resort on the Jersey Shore. The historic 11,000-pipe instrument was built and installed in 1908 with original design innovations that became standard elements still extant in modern organ construction. It is made of over 40,000 feet of California No. 1 Sugar Pine and weighs 20-25 tons. In its illustrious 109-year history, this remarkable instrument has been played by numerous distinguished organists, including Will C. MacFarlane, Clarence Kohlman, Josephine Eddowes, Harold Fix, Clarence Reynolds, Beverly Davis, Jon Quinn, and Robert Carwithin. Order tickets by phone at 800-590-4064 or online at www.oceangrove.org.

Photo Flash: Sid and Marty Krofft to Visit Comic-Con San Diego
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 20, 2018


Sid & Marty Krofft received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 45th Daytime Emmys and are coming back to Comic-Con. After producing 73 episodes of MUTT & STUFF for Nickelodeon, the legendary producers have just produced two 1-hour MUTT & STUFF specials, and are preparing for the MUTT & STUFF LIVE Tour. Come hear showbiz stories and tales from the 1970s all the way through to the present day.  In an exclusive for Comic-Con, Sid & Marty will give audience members details on a brand new project for grownups that uses ALL their iconic characters from ALL their shows. Its big. Its exciting. And its exclusive for Comic Con! Emmy Award winning actress and Daytime Emmy Social Media Hostess, Carolyn Hennesy, known for 'Rosalyn Harris' on HBO series True Blood, and 'Diane Miller' on ABC'S General Hospital, will be moderating!  (Room 23ABC)

The Broad Unveils 2018 Summer Happenings Music & Performance Line-Up Feat. Gang Gang Dance, faUSt, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018


The Broad today announced the lineup for the third edition of Summer Happenings at The Broad, a music and performance series sponsored by Leading Partner East West Bank. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a “wildly eclectic mix of music and art,” the summer event series – one of Los Angeles' most popular and anticipated events – will showcase more than 35 prominent and emerging artists and performers over four events. Tickets, including Series Passes (offers a savings of $25 and tickets to all four Summer Happenings), create-your-own ticket packages (offers a savings of $5 on each event when tickets are purchased for two or more events) and individual tickets ($30 advance), are available now at www.thebroad.org/happenings.

DANCE TO UNITE's 5th Annual Benefit Raised More Than $120,000
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018


Dance to Unite raised more than $120,000 in support of the non-profit organization's expanding free after-school dance and education programs at their 5th Annual Benefit: Lead the Way on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Manny Cantor Center, located on the Lower East Side at 197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002.

TCM To Pay Tribute To Musicals In June Programming Special 'Mad About Musicals!'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018


Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will pay homage to the glittering world of Hollywood musicals with Mad About Musicals!, a special month of programming celebrating timeless movie musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and Cabaret. TCM is once again partnering with Ball State University and Canvas to offer a free online multimedia course tied to this programming special about the history of the musical genre and its evolution with cultural and technological shifts. Enrollment is open until June 17 and fans can sign up for the course at musicals.tcm.com.

Investigation Discovery and People Expand Exclusive Partnership with Two New Series for 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2018


Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming and PEOPLE, America's leading multimedia brand mixing entertainment news, lifestyle coverage and human-interest reporting, announce today the expansion of their partnership with two new series scheduled to air in 2018. PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Monday, June 4 at 9PM ET. PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CRIMES OF FASHION will premiere later in the third quarter of 2018.

ID and PEOPLE Expand PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES Franchise with Two New Series: CULTS and CRIMES OF FASHION
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming and PEOPLE, America's leading multimedia brand mixing entertainment news, lifestyle coverage and human-interest reporting, announce today the expansion of their partnership with two new series scheduled to air in 2018. PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Monday, June 4 at 9PM ET. PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CRIMES OF FASHION will premiere later in the third quarter of 2018.

DANCE TO UNITE Presents 5th Annual Benefit: Lead The Way
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018


Dance to Unite presents the 5th Annual Benefit: Lead the Way today, May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm, featuring a dance performance from Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, at the Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, NYC.

NBC to Present ABBA: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, AN ALL-STAR TRIBUTE This December
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2018


Paying homage to one of the most influential groups of all time, NBC is celebrating Sweden's most popular export with 'ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute.' The two-hour special, set to air in December, will showcase specially invited artists performing classic songs made famous by ABBA, including 'Dancing Queen', 'Mamma Mia', The Winner Takes It All' and 'Take A Chance On Me'.

BWW Review: THE TROJAN WAR at Prague Shakespeare Company
by Robert Sennett - May 1, 2018


The Trojan War: Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare, Modern English verse translation by Lillian Groag; The Trojan Women by Euripides, new English translation by Guy Roberts and Rebecca Greene Udden. Directed by Guy Roberts and Rebecca Green Udden.

Abba Will Release First New Music Since 1982
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2018


According to the BBC, Abba has returned to the studio to record their first new music in over 30 years.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Tom Stoppard's TRAVESTIES on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) - in association with Chocolate Factory Productions (David Babani, Artistic Director) and Sonia Friedman Productions -present the first Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning play Travesties.

Neil Young's ROXY, TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT LIVE Released Globally Today
by Macon Prickett - Apr 24, 2018


Today, Neil Young and Reprise Records release ROXY -Tonight's The Night Live around the world on standard three-sided vinyl, CD and digital. Following the sold out Record Store Day exclusive vinyl edition, which included a live photo of Neil with the Santa Monica Flyers live on stage at The Roxy in West Hollywood, these packages contain the exact same music. This is the only album to be released internationally today.

Drexel To Host Exclusive Central Ohio Premiere Of RBG
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


On Thursday, May 10, the Drexel Theatre will present the central Ohio premiere of Sundance Film Festival sensation, RBG, the 97-minute documentary chronicling the extraordinary life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since August 1993.

DANCE TO UNITE Presents 5th Annual Benefit: Lead The Way
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


Dance to Unite presents the 5th Annual Benefit: Lead the Way on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm, featuring a dance performance from Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, at the Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, NYC.

Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: My Fair Lady opens on Broadway, and more!

Dance to Unite Announces 5th Annual Benefit 'Lead the Way'
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018


Dance to Unite presents the 5th Annual Benefit: Lead the Way on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:30pm, featuring a dance performance from Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, at the Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, NYC. 

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Sequel Hits Limelight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


A sequel to the smash hit Run For Your Wife is set to make audiences at Limelight Theatre cry with laughter all over again.

Charles Atlas Variety Show Comes to The Kitchen
by Julie Musbach - Apr 12, 2018


The Kitchen presents a multimedia project from Charles Atlas, continuing the institution's nearly 45-year relationship with the video art pioneer. In The Kitchen's gallery, two new video installations take a retrospective look at Atlas' work while offering a counterpoint to his interactive 2003 show Instant Fame! and its portraits of downtown figures (through May 12).

Suwannee Roots Revival Reveals Initial Lineup Including Keller Williams' PettyGrass Ft. The HillBenders, & More
by Macon Prickett - Apr 10, 2018


Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Suwannee Roots Revival featuring some of the finest in Americana, Bluegrass, Newgrass, Zydeco, Blues, and more! The event takes place Thursday, October 11 - Sunday, October 14 at the magical Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. Featured acts include Keller Williams' PettyGrass Featuring The HillBenders, Donna the Buffalo, The Seldom Scene, Samantha Fish, Peter Rowan Free Mexican Airforce, Jim Lauderdale, Verlon Thompson, Rev. Jeff Mosier, The Lonely Heartstring Band, Tornado Rider, Joe Craven & The Sometimers, The Lee Boys, Sauce Boss, Belle and The Band, Whetherman, Quartermoon, Sloppy Joe, and Tania & Magic Moon Traveling Circus.

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