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„One Night in Bangkok" gehort zu den großten Hits der Achtziger, aber wahrscheinlich wissen nur wenige, dass er aus dem Musical „Chess" stammt und dass dieser Rap wie auch alle weiteren Songs von den beiden Mannern der Popgruppe ABBA geschrieben wurde. „Chess" („Schach") erzahlt vom Schachspiel der Supermachte: 1972 trafen im islandischen Reykjavik der amerikanische Schachweltmeister Bobby Fischer und der sowjetrussische Herausforderer Boris Spassky aufeinander. Bis dahin ein Nischensport, stand Schach plotzlich im Rampenlicht der Weltoffentlichkeit - dank des vorherrschenden Kalten Krieges, der dieses Ereignis zum Stellvertreter-Krieg zwischen der USA und der UdSSR machte. Knapp neun Jahre spater setzte der Songwriter und Textdichter Tim Rice seinen Plan in die Tat um, anhand dieses Schachwettkampfes ein Musical zu kreieren, das nach einem uralten Theatertrick die politische mit der sportlichen sowie einer sehr privaten Ebene verband. Herausgekommen ist 1984 das Konzeptalbum „Chess" und 1986 die erste Buhnenfassung am Londoner Westend, inszeniert von Trevor Nunn.

The Unsigned Only Music Competition, geared toward musical artists who are unsigned to a major record label or its affiliates, announced its 2015 winners today.

Next up in the ongoing 2015 MASTODON Vinyl Reissue Series is the band's massively revered 2011 release The Hunter (produced by Mike Elizondo) - their fifth studio album and third release on Reprise Records. The Hunter, pressed on 140-gram red-colored vinyl, is released today, August 28th.

Starting off its 10th anniversary Fall 2015 season, Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) presents the New York Premiere of Joanna Kotze's FIND YOURSELF HERE, September 17-19 at 7:30PM in the Howard Gilman Performance Space. FIND YOURSELF HERE is a work performed by a sextet of dancers and visual artists who use movement to explore the complexities and possibilities of multi-disciplinary performance.

The Phantom of the Opera is not only the longest running musical in Broadway history, but also one of the most successful shows internationally. In 2010, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber premiered a sequel of the musical London's West End with such stars as Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. LOVE NEVER DIES, which has since successfully played in Australia (where it was filmed and released on DVD), Denmark and Japan, and will tour in the US in 2017, is now coming to the stage in Germany. Following the celebrated success of the return of Phantom of The Opera last year, Stage Entertainment will produce the fascinating sequel this fall. The show will begin preview at the Stage Operettenhaus in in Hamburg on October 8, with an official opening set for October 16.

Mit der Besetzung von Startenor Gardar Thor Cortes (41) in der Titelrolle des Phantoms in und der ausgebildete Opernsangerin Rachel Anne Moore (30) in Rolle in der Christine steht nun das Cast von LIEBE STIRBT NIE - PHANTOM II fest. Die Produktion wird am 15. Oktober im Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg Deutschlandpremiere feiern. 

New Orleans songwriter, rapper and producer Pell debuts a new track today via NYLON. Listen to Vanilla Sky, which NYLON calls 'a soulful confessional about owning up to your faults, staying humble, and accepting criticism,' below!

Fathom Events and UFC have announced that UFC 189: ALDO vs. MCGREGOR - the highly anticipated championship event of UFC's 4th Annual International Fight Week celebration - will be broadcast live to select U.S. movie theaters tonight, July 11.

Jeff Dunham, the wildly popular and internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist, is coming to NBC to star in his own special, 'Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood,' set for Thursday Sept. 17 (8-9 p.m. ET).

Gardar Thor Cortes is the new Phantom in Love Never Dies - PHANTOM II! The Icelandic tenor was chosen by Andrew Lloyd Webber personally for this role . . The likeable artist has just moved from Reykjavik to Hamburg.

Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE:HLT) new hotel brand that redefines the lifestyle hotel category, and Icelandair Hotels have unveiled plans for Canopy's first hotel in Iceland's vibrant capital - Reykjavik. 'Canopy Reykjavik | City Centre' is expected to be the first hotel globally to open in the brand's portfolio, which launched in October 2014.

Mastodon will premiere the video for its latest single 'Asleep in the Deep' on Adult Swim tomorrow morning, June 20th at 4 a.m. Fans can get a sneak peak of the video online at https://www.facebook.com/adultswim starting at 10 a.m. EST today.

The traditional golf course layout will not apply to the eight teams competing in Altered Course Montego Bay, Golf Channel's new reality competition series premiering Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. ET. The series will require teams to navigate re-imagined golf holes in excess of 700 yards all the while traversing natural obstacles they encounter along the way.

April 29, 2015 - Richmond, Virginia Join everyone's favorite "Wascally Wabbit" and his friends Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Pepe Le Pew, Tweety, Sylvester and more today, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond CenterStage's Altria Theater. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II celebrates the world's favorite classic Looney Tunes, projected on the big screen, while the Richmond Symphony performs their exhilarating, original Carl Stalling scores live.

April 29, 2015 – Richmond, Virginia Join everyone's favorite “Wascally Wabbit” and his friends Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Pepe Le Pew, Tweety, Sylvester and more on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond CenterStage's Altria Theater. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II celebrates the world's favorite classic Looney Tunes, projected on the big screen, while the Richmond Symphony performs their exhilarating, original Carl Stalling scores live.

Recognized as one of her generation's great pianists, Olga Kern was born into a family of musicians with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. In 2001, she became the first woman in over 30 years to receive the Gold Medal at the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and subsequently her career has brought her to many of the world's most important venues. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the young Russian pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike.

On the heels of its eighth year in Las Vegas, Defending the Caveman returns to its Downtown Las Vegas roots and spears a deal at the Showroom at the D. Preview performances begin March 19, 2015. Tickets start at $34.95++, and are now on sale by phone at 702-388-2111 or tickets.thed.com. Defending the Caveman made its debut in June 2007 in downtown Las Vegas. In addition to being the longest-running one-man show in Broadway history, it is the longest-running Broadway show in Las Vegas history.

Firehouse Creative Productions and Double Barrel Productions present HELLSCREEN by Morgan Lloyd-Malcolm and Rachel Parish as part of the VAULT Festival, The Vaults, Leake Street, London SE1 7NN, running tonight 25th February - Sunday 8th March 2015, 8pm. Press night: Thursday 26th February, 8pm.

One of the most fascinating untold stories of the Second World War will be revealed in an award-winning new play over five nights at Greenwich Theatre in March.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced Akvavit Theatre's U.S. premiere of Blue Planet based on the children's book The Story of the Blue Planet by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason. The performances at the Storefront Theater (66 E. Randolph) are tonight,February 13 through March 15 at the Storefront Theater, Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with show previews February 10 through 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced Akvavit Theatre's U.S. premiere of Blue Planet based on the children's book The Story of the Blue Planet by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnason. The performances at the Storefront Theater (66 E. Randolph) are February 13 through March 15 at the Storefront Theater, Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with show previews February 10 through 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Recognized as one of her generation's great pianists, Olga Kern was born into a family of musicians with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. In 2001, she became the first woman in over 30 years to receive the Gold Medal at the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and subsequently her career has brought her to many of the world's most important venues. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the young Russian pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike.

Avenue Q, the award-winning musical by Sell A Door, one of Greenwich Theatre's most successful emerging companies, is returning to Greenwich Theatre as part of a vibrant spring season from Tuesday, May 12, to Sunday, May 24.

What were you born to do? Who could you be if you lived without limitation? What would you do if you had the opportunity to find out, once and for all?

The Heart of Robin Hood comes to Broadway following productions in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre) and in Toronto -- running tonight, December 23, 2014-March 1, 2015 -- at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.