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Pioneer Theatre Company to Stage Musical Comedy COWGIRLS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016


Jo has twenty-four hours to save Hiram Hall, her father's once famous country western saloon. She thinks she has booked a country music trio that is sure to save the day, but there's been a little misunderstanding: can the classical Coghill Trio turn themselves into the country Cowgirl Trio in time to put on a rip-roaring show that will save Hiram Hall from foreclosure?

The New Group to Honor Ed Harris, Amy Madigan & Ellen Roth at Annual Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2016


Off-Broadway's The New Group will honor Ed Harris & Amy Madigan and Ellen Roth at the company's Annual Gala tonight, March 7 at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street between Hudson & Greenwich).

The New Group to Honor Ed Harris, Amy Madigan & Ellen Roth at Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2016


Off-Broadway's The New Group will honor Ed Harris & Amy Madigan and Ellen Roth at the company's Annual Gala on Monday, March 7 at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street between Hudson & Greenwich). Hosted by Mario Cantone, the event will feature performances by Jerry Dixon and Nat and Alex Wolff, and an appearance by playwright Beth Henley, author of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian. Music Director is Sinai Tabak. The evening, 6:00-10:00pm, includes cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions.

Brandi Carlile & Old Crow Medicine Show Coming to Fox Theatre, 7/16
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2016


The Brandi Carlile & Old Crow Medicine Show Revue is headed to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m.

Pianist Rich Dworsky to Join Garrison Keillor for Evening of Storytelling & Music at NJPAC, 1/31
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) an evening with Pianist Rich Dworsky and Garrison Keillor. Rich Dworsky will be joining Garrison Keillor as Musical Guest and Accompanist for an evening of storytelling and music on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 7pm. Don't miss the award-winning theatrical storyteller and host of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion as he shares his homespun humor with NJPAC audience. You can still get tickets at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Garrison Keillor Returning to Omaha, 2/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2016


Offering insight and stories from his journey as one of America's greatest storytellers, Garrison Keillor captivates audiences with his unique blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom. He'll be on stage in Omaha for An Afternoon with Garrison Keillor, presented by Omaha Performing Arts, on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM in Kiewit Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Tickets start at $20 through Ticket Omaha* at 402.345.0606, TicketOmaha.com or the Ticket Omaha office inside the Holland Performing Arts Center at 13th and Douglas streets. Special thanks to hospitality sponsor Hilton Omaha.

NJPAC to Welcome Theatrical Storyteller Garrison Keillor in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 3, 2015


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Garrison Keillor, the award-winning theatrical storyteller and host of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion, shares his homespun humor with NJPAC audiences. Sunday, January 24, 2016 7:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Oscar Winner Meryl Streep Named Jury President of Berlin Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2015


American actress and three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will be Jury President of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.

Turtle Island Quartet & Cyrus Chestnut Set for Dizzy's Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


With their trademark wit, virtuosity and irreverence for traditional genre demarcations, the members of the Turtle Island Quartet are the perfect candidates to put a thoroughly unique spin on the works of Jelly Roll Morton, Scott Joplin and Thelonious Monk, drawing out surprising connections along the way. On their brand new program, Jelly, Rags & Monk, the Turtle Island Quartet reunites for the third time with the extraordinary jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, after a series of special performances for TIQ's 25th anniversary season with mandolinist Mike Marshall that featured “astonishing versatility,” according to The Washington Post.

A Broadway Fairytale! CINDERELLA's Santino Fontana Marries Castmate Jessica Hershberg
by Sally Henry - Oct 4, 2015


A true love story transpired on the Broadway Theatre stage.

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE to Play Raleigh This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015


Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Raleigh premiere of Dirty Dancing -- The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale July 20 at 10 a.m.

Kelli O'Hara Takes Brief Time Away from THE KING AND I; Standby Betsy Morgan in the Wings
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015


There's a new Anna Leonowens taking over in THE KING AND I on Broadway this week - at least for a few performances.

Turtle Island Quartet & Cyrus Chestnut Set for Dizzy's, 10/8
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015


With their trademark wit, virtuosity and irreverence for traditional genre demarcations, the members of the Turtle Island Quartet are the perfect candidates to put a thoroughly unique spin on the works of Jelly Roll Morton, Scott Joplin and Thelonious Monk, drawing out surprising connections along the way. On their brand new program, Jelly, Rags & Monk, the Turtle Island Quartet reunites for the third time with the extraordinary jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, after a series of special performances for TIQ's 25th anniversary season with mandolinist Mike Marshall that featured “astonishing versatility,” according to The Washington Post.

Raleigh Durham Personal Chef, and Caterer, Terri “The Food Fairy” Ramps Up for Her 20th Anniversary
by Robert Diamond - Aug 26, 2015


Terri McClernon is "over the moon" after almost 20 years as The Food Fairy. She has gleefully spent decades flying around kitchens cooking, serving, creating love-filled food for local NC residents and now in the Catskills of New York as well. If you haven't yet met Terri, The Food Fairy or any of her offspring, (aka foodfairyettes), you still have time because she isn't done yet!

Garrison Keillor Celebrates 41 Years of A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION at PPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2015


Garrison Keillor will visit the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) tonight, August 7, 2015 at 8PM (Garrison's birthday) as part of his coast-to-coast, sea to shining sea bus tour to celebrate his popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion's 41st anniversary.

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION Stops Tonight at the Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2015


Garrison Keillor will be embarking on what may be his most ambitious tour to date - 30 cities in 36 days - a coast-to-coast, sea to shining sea bus tour to celebrate his popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion's 41st anniversary. The show will stop tonight, July 30, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall. 

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE to Play Raleigh This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2015


Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Raleigh premiere of Dirty Dancing -- The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale July 20 at 10 a.m.

Garrison Keillor to Celebrate 41 Years of A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION at PPAC, 8/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2015


Garrison Keillor will visit the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 8P (Garrison's birthday) as part of his coast-to-coast, sea to shining sea bus tour to celebrate his popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion's 41st anniversary. RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC RADIO is the welcoming partner for Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion The America the Beautiful 2015 Tour in Providence.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/27-6/28/2015
by - Jun 28, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 28, 2015 - Sunday, June 28, 2015.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Reveals Spring 2015 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program Honors
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015


Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the spring 2015 honorees recognizing theatre accomplishments by Minnesota students and schools participating in the 2014-15 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program culminating in the SpotLight Showcase Sunday, June 14 and Monday, June 15 at the State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., downtown Minneapolis). Now celebrating its Tenth Anniversary, SpotLight is the Trust's premier education initiative which supports and honors Minnesota high school musical theatre students and programs that produce annual musicals. Minnesota native, award-winning Broadway performer and former SpotLight participant, Laura Osnes, is the current SpotLight spokesperson.

Tickets to DIRTY DANCING National Tour at Smith Center on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015


The Smith Center announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale today, May 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play Reynolds Hall July 14-19, 2015.

Tickets to DIRTY DANCING National Tour at Smith Center on Sale 5/22
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2015


The Smith Center announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play Reynolds Hall July 14-19, 2015.

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION to Stop at the Wharton Center, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015


Garrison Keillor will be embarking on what may be his most ambitious tour to date - 30 cities in 36 days - a coast-to-coast, sea to shining sea bus tour to celebrate his popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion's 41st anniversary. The show will stop on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall. 

Ina Garten, The Tenors & Garrison Keillor Headed to NJPAC This Season
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2015


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces three new shows on sale Friday, May 8th at 10AM.

Diane Lockward Launches New Book in ebook Format
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 21, 2015


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