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Opera Singer Louis Roney Passes Away at 96
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2017


Legendary tenor and arts advocate Louis Roney passed away this past Sunday. All of us at Opera Orlando are greatly saddened to lose him; he was a great supporter of ours and brought energy and passion to our project- even in his mid-nineties.

The Wizard Of OZ to Follow the Yellow Brick Road To Greenbelt Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Dorothy and Toto travel to Oz and join a Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion in search of the Wonderful Wizard.

Pepperidge Farm Milano' Cookies and Chatbooks Announce 'Savor Your Moments'
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 4, 2017


Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies and Chatbooks, an automatic photo book app, are teaming up to announce Savor Your Moments, a consumer engagement campaign launching just in time for the holiday season. The partnership was designed to encourage and inspire women and moms alike to make time for themselves to enjoy more moments of well-deserved "me" time. The co-branded campaign will feature exclusive consumer offers and a social media contest designed to engage women through the key campaign message, "Savor Your Everyday Moments."

Lucas Debargue to Release New Album on Sony Classical
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2017


For his eagerly anticipated third Sony Classical album, Lucas Debargue continues his passionate exploration of unfamiliar and unexpected repertoire. On this new album, he records a monumental but rarely performed work, Karol Szymanowski's Sonata No. 2 (1911), with two so-called little sonatas by Schubert D664 in A major and D784 in A minor.

Miles Richardson to Lead DEAR BRUTUS at Southwark Playhouse; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017


Miles Richardson leads an 11-strong cast of J. M. Barrie's rarely performed play DEAR BRUTUS in its centenary year at Southwark Playhouse, presented by Troupe Theatre and directed by Jonathan O'Boyle.

Local Celebrities Slated for THEATRE WITH THE STARS 2017 at Flat Rock Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017


Flat Rock Playhouse's much anticipated, fun-filled evening featuring Hendersonville's finest is back and better than ever!

Jim Abele to Play Title Role in KING CHARLES lll at Pasadena Playhouse; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California, announces the cast and creative team for the Los Angeles Premiere of King Charles III by Mike Bartlett, the second production of the 2017/18 Centennial Season of the Pasadena Playhouse, which also serves as Producer Artistic Director Danny Feldman's inaugural season.

Kristin Chenoweth and More Featured on COLE PORTER'S 'YOU NEVER KNOW' Album Reissue
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Ghostlight Records has released a special digital only reissue of Cole Porter's You Never Know - the 2001 World Premiere Cast Recording - today, Friday, October 6.

Moss Hart Comedy LIGHT UP THE SKY to Open Citadel Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


Citadel Theatre's will open its 2017-18 season with a revival of Moss Hart's 1948 comedy set behind the scenes of a Broadway-bound play during its Boston tryout.

Warner Bros Moves Up Lady Gaga-Led A STAR IS BORN Release Date
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2017


Warner Bros' highly anticipated remake of A STAR IS BORN, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will now be released in theaters on May 18, 2018. The film, which also marks Cooper's directorial debut, was previously set to open on September 28, 2018.

Local Celebrities Slated for THEATRE WITH THE STARS 2017 at Flat Rock Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017


Flat Rock Playhouse's much anticipated, fun-filled evening featuring Hendersonville's finest is back and better than ever!

Photo Flash: Flat Rock Celebrates the Original Pop Music Bad Boy AMADEUS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 16, 2017


Amadeus runs September 15 through 30. Nat Zegree, Jerry Lee Lewis from last year's smash hitMillion Dollar Quartet, returns to Flat Rock Playhouse to star as one of the original bad boys of popular music... Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Music of Lionel Richie & Diana Ross!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2017


Summer may be drawing to a close, but Fall is about to heat up at Flat Rock Playhouse with a brand new Music on the Rock paying tribute to 5-time Grammy winner, Lionel Richie, and the lead singer of Motown's most successful act, Diana Ross. With hits that caused a Chain Reaction for Americans and music lovers across the world, this dynamic duo will turn the Music on the Rock series Upside Down with Endless Love and hit tunes that could make even Fools Fall in Love. The Music of Lionel Richie & Diana Ross will run from September 28th October 8th at The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown on Main Street in Hendersonville.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Performers & Speakers for Sheldon Epps Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2017


Pasadena Playhouse (Producing Artistic Director, Danny Feldman) announced the line-up of performers and tribute speakers for the special event honoring Sheldon Epps, entitled SHELDON AT THE PLAYHOUSE Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence, hosted by Wayne Brady.

J. M. Barrie's DEAR BRUTUS Comes to Southwark Playhouse for Christmas season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


1917. In a remote English village there are rumours of an enchanted wood. One of the inhabitants - a mysterious old man - invites eight strangers to stay. They all have something in common. When, one evening, the wood miraculously appears the guests feel compelled to enter. What happens there has the power to change their lives forever…

Hilary Knight Exhibition Gets Extended Through October at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2017


Best known as the illustrator of the American classic Eloise, Hilary Knight cites the performing arts as the single greatest influence on his life and career. Now for the first time, Knight's life-long love of the theatrical is the subject of a comprehensive exhibition, which has been extended through October 14, 2017 at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Hilary Knight's Stage-Struck World includes original artwork for posters, illustrations for Vanity Fair magazine (where Knight is a contributing editor), Knight's most recent work - three-dimensional portraits in stage-like settings - and costume and set designs for performances and revues that reveal that for Knight, all the world is indeed a stage.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

BWW Review: Mosaic Brings THE DEVIL'S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH
by Roger Catlin - Aug 29, 2017


The Mosaic Theater Company ignites its third season with a sure hit, a proven crowd-pleaser about the Empress of Blues.

Moss Hart Comedy LIGHT UP THE SKY to Open Citadel Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


Citadel Theatre's will open its 2017-18 season with a revival of Moss Hart's 1948 comedy set behind the scenes of a Broadway-bound play during its Boston tryout.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

Nancy Anderson, Arnie Burton, Robert Cuccioli, Mara Davi and More to Star in A MAN'S WORLD for Project Shaw
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017


Gingold Theatrical Group continues its 12th Season of PROJECT SHAW when it presents its 125th concert presentation, a rare staging of A Man's World by Rachel Crothers.

Tanglewood OPERA GALA PROGRAM Begins 8/26
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2017


On Saturday, August 26, at 8 p.m. soprano Kristine Opolais and bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel join BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus for an evening of opera and song,including Act II of Puccini's Tosca. In addition to Ms. Opolais in the title role and Sir Bryn as Scarpia, the Tanglewood Festival performance of Tosca will feature tenor Russell Thomas as Cavaradossi, bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel as Scarpia, tenor Matthew DiBattista as Spoletta, and baritone Douglas Williams as Sciarrone (in his BSO debut). Ms. Opolais and Sir Bryn recently performed Tosca in concert together at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod on July 4, 2017, under conductor Gareth Jones.

Oh, We Just Can't Wait... For the Remake- A Guide to Disney's Upcoming Live-Action Musicals!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2017


With so many upcoming projects in the works, BWW has put together a guide to what's in store from the House of Mouse and its uber-talented creative teams!

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season will continue with one of its most beloved musicals, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 

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