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Investigation Discovery's New Series DARK TEMPTATIONS Delves into Outrageous Obsessions and Freaky Fetishes
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


We all know how powerful temptations are, from taking the last cookie in the company kitchen, to sneaking peeks at surprise birthday gifts. But what happens when these fixations evolve from trivial to terrifying? From a stiletto obsession that turned sickening, Black Magic that ends in murder, and bondage that goes beyond, Investigation Discovery's new series, DARK TEMPTATIONS uncovers the dark realities when perverse fascinations take deadly turns. Prying the lid off these taboo worlds, each one hour episode offers viewers a rare glimpse of lives dictated by DARK TEMPTATIONS. The six-episode first season world premiere is Wednesday, July 2 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Transport Group's THE MUSIC MAN Concert Will Now be Held at Irene Diamond Theatre, 8/11
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2014


To accommodate high ticket demand, Transport Group's concert presentation of The Music Man will move to The Irene Diamond Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center on Monday August 11, 2014. The evening will be directed by five-time Drama Desk nominee, Jack Cummings III. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Kevin Spirtas to Lead New Musical MR. CONFIDENTIAL at NYMF, 7/21-27
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2014


'Days of Our Lives' star Kevin Spirtas leads a cast of 13 in the new musical comedy MR. CONFIDENTIAL, presented as part of the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Musical Theatre Guild Annoiunces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 15, 2014


Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quintet of shows to celebrate its nineteenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals. The MTG 2014-2015 season includes: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, THE GOLDEN APPLE, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and ROAD SHOW.

Changes Announced to GRAMMY Awards; Samples Now Allowed in All Songwriting Categories
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2014


As part of its recent annual spring Board of Trustees meeting, The Recording Academy's Trustees approved a number of changes to the GRAMMY Awards process

Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow for Broadway's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Starring James Earl Jones
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2014


Producers of the upcoming Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize winning play You Can't Take It With You announce that tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, and will be available by calling (212) 239-6200 or by visiting Telecharge.com.

British Invasion, Saturday Night Stand-Up and More Set for Summer 2014 Special Lineup at WBT
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2014


An array of entertainment awaits you this summer at WBT - Scroll down for special one-night-only shows at the theatre through August!

Jack Cummings III to Direct THE MUSIC MAN Concert at Transport Group, 6/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2014


Following the sold out concert sensations Baby and Once Upon a Mattress, Transport Group Theatre Company proudly presents The Music Man in concert on Monday, June 23 at 8pm at the The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre in The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street. The evening will be directed by five-time Drama Desk nominee, Jack Cummings III. Casting will be announced at a later date.

British Invasion, Saturday Night Stand-Up and More Set for Summer 2014 Special Lineup at WBT
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014


An array of entertainment awaits you this summer at WBT - Scroll down for special one-night-only shows at the theatre through August!

Ennio Morricone Cancels 2014 U.S. Tour Due to Health Issues
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2014


Complications from a back injury have forced Italian composer Ennio Morricone to cancel his highly anticipated U.S. tour, which was to consist of performances June 13 at Cushman & Wakefield Theater in Barclays Center in Brooklyn and June 15 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. The concerts, in which Morricone would conduct an ensemble of 200 musicians and singers in performances of his legendary film scores, would have been the Maestro's first New York appearance since 2007 and his first-ever Los Angeles concert.

New 'Blue Note Select' Collections Set for John Coltrane, Miles Davis & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014


Blue Note Records, the world's most respected and longest-running Jazz label, is being commemorated for its 75th Anniversary throughout 2014 and beyond with a broad range of special releases and events.

Met Opera Rising Stars, POTTED POTTER, Audra McDonald, Bela Fleck and More Set for NJPAC's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014


John Schreiber, NJPAC's President and CEO, and David Rodriguez, Executive Producer of the Arts Center, announced today a 2014-15 season packed with new, NJPAC- created, season-long series', collaborations with renowned artists and companies, an expansion of diverse programming, further integration of NJPAC's arts education programs within mainstage performances, and a continuation of the Arts Center's 17-year tradition of presenting world-class artists. With over 100 performances and special events announced for the acoustically superb 2,800- seat Prudential Hall, intimate 514-seat Victoria Theater, 250-seat Chase Room, and outdoors in Theater Square, by artists ranging from Patti LaBelle to The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars; from Chris Botti to Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience; from Golda's Balcony with Tovah Feldshuh to the Brick City Jazz Orchestra; from Bela Fleck to Lula Washington Dance Theatre; from Beres Hammond to Audra McDonald; and from The Second City to Dinosaur Train Live!, NJPAC's new season has something for everyone.

2014-2015 Season of Lakewood Cultural Center Presents! 2014-2015 Is Now On Sale
by Louisa Brady - Apr 24, 2014


Lakewood Cultural Center is delighted to announce the 2014-2015 Lakewood Cultural Center Presents! season, letting you experience the most diverse performing arts series the metro area has to offer for as low as $146. Lakewood Cultural Center Presents! brings world-class international, national and regional talent to an intimate and beautiful 316-seat theater. An 8-pack series of performances is on sale now, offering exceptional value and benefits to subscribers.

CMT & Award-Winning Filmmakers Partner on New Documentaries
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 2, 2014


CMT is making good on its promise to create a News & Docs division with an impressive slate of inaugural projects in development from critically acclaimed and award-winning producers including Ridley Scott and Morgan Spurlock, among others.

The Recording Academy to Honor Lady Antebellum at Grammys on the Hill Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2014


Music and politics unite at The Recording Academy's 2014 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards where seven-time GRAMMY winners Lady Antebellum will be presented with the Recording Artists' Coalition Award

Joffrey Ballet Announces 2014-2015 Season - SWAN LAKE, THE MAN IN BLACK and More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014


Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, announces programming for the company's 2014-15 season celebrating 20 years of the Joffrey calling Chicago home. The 2014-15 anniversary season features both company favorites and a slate of eight premieres.

Cicely Tyson to Reprise Role in 'BOUNTIFUL' as Part of CTG Ahmanson Theatre's 2014-15 Season; Plus CINDERELLA, MATILDA & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014


"The new season, our 48th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles," said Ritchie, "will include from Broadway two hit musicals and a celebrated drama - the magical 'Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella,' the mischievous 'Matilda The Musical' and the much beloved Cicely Tyson in Horton Foote's exquisite 'The Trip to Bountiful.'

Tribeca Film Festival Launches Innovation Week at 2014 TFF
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2014


The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, announced today the creation of its first-ever “Tribeca Innovation Week” where the worlds of culture, technology, and storytelling will collide

20 Super Fans Coming to TCM as Guest Programmers This April
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2014


Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has invited 20 super fans to help introduce their favorite movies on-air this April in celebration of TCM's 20th anniversary as a leading authority in classic film.

BWW Exclusive Interview: CINDERELLA's Fran Drescher Talks Broadway Debut, The Nanny & More!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2014


Today, Drescher speaks exclusively with BWW about starring in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic fairytale and explains how 'Fran Fine' has come full circle since her days as the nanny!

GRAMMY Pre-Telecast Ceremony Streamed Live at Grammy.com; Cyndi Lauper Hosts Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 26, 2014


The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on today, Jan. 26, 2014, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live internationally at GRAMMY.com/live and CBS.com.

MADONNA to Perform at 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2014


The latest performers announced for THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® were announced today, including seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Madonna

Miranda Lambert, Madonna & More Join GRAMMY AWARDS Performance Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2014


The latest performers announced for THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® were announced today, including seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Madonna

The Neighbourhood Headlines GRAMMY GIG OF A LIFETIME CONCERT Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 23, 2014


CBS Interactive previously announced the 2014 GRAMMY Gig of a Lifetime Concert will feature this year's breakout band, Los Angeles-based alt-rock quintet The Neighbourhood. Presented by Microsoft Surface, the official tablet partner of THE 56th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, the concert will take place tonight, Jan. 23, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

GRAMMY Pre-Telecast Ceremony to Be Streamed Live at Grammy.com; Cyndi Lauper Hosts
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2014


The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live internationally at GRAMMY.com/live and CBS.com.

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