Bill Russell News
Date Of Birth:
July 15
Birth Place:
South Dakota, USA
Gender:
Male
Latest News on Bill Russell
Ford's Theatre Annual Gala Set for 6/2 With Heidi Blickenstaff, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013
Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum (750 Ninth Street NW). The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Basketball Hall of Fame honoree Bill Russell, two individuals whose extraordinary character, accomplishments and work reflect Lincoln's legacy of leadership, service, humanity, wisdom, eloquence and vision. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Artwork Revealed for SIDE SHOW at La Jolla Playhouse & Kennedy Center!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously announced, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will produce, in association with La Jolla Playhouse, a re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show. Directed by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon, the musical will play at La Jolla Playhouse November 5 through December 17 (opening night November 15) and at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater June 14 through July 13. The musical features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger who will revise the show before its debut at La Jolla. (more...)
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PGA Champ Curtis Strange Set for Golf Channel's FEHERTY, 4/22
by TV News Desk - Apr 18, 2013
David Feherty travels to the North Carolina backcountry for what he calls one of his "most honest and enlightening interviews ever" with two-time major champion and 17-time PGA TOUR winner Curtis Strange on the next episode of Feherty, Monday, April 22 at 10 p.m. ET. (more...)
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BREAKING NEWS: Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER to Premiere at Kennedy Center in October 2014!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced it will produce the world premiere original musical production of Little Dancer featuring book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Lynn Ahrens, music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The musical will begin performances in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater in October 2014. Casting and additional details about Little Dancer will be announced at a later date. (more...)
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Coronado Playhouse Presents PAGEANT THE MUSICAL, Now thru 5/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013
The beauty 'queens' in Coronado Playhouse's Pageant the Musical, have it all. And as emcee Frankie Cavalier puts it, they also have 'something extra' in this production of the farcical Off-Broadway hit that's a send up of Beauty Pageants. The production runs tonight, April 5-May 12, 2013. (more...)
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Coronado Playhouse to Present PAGEANT THE MUSICAL, 4/5-12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2013
The beauty 'queens' in Coronado Playhouse's Pageant the Musical, have it all. And as emcee Frankie Cavalier puts it, they also have 'something extra' in this production of the farcical Off-Broadway hit that's a send up of Beauty Pageants. The production runs April 5-May 12, 2013. (more...)
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SIDE SHOW & More Set for Kennedy Center's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2013-2014 theater season. Reaching hundreds of thousands of audience members annually, the theater season features a new Kennedy Center re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show, in association with La Jolla Playhouse with revisions by Krieger and Russell and direction by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon; touring productions of Sister Act, Elf, Flashdance The Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher, An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, and Disney's The Lion King; and an international theater festival highlighting renowned companies from around the world. The season will also bring the seventh season of Barbara Cook's Spotlight series, individually showcasing five Broadway performers in a cabaret setting. Committed to arts education, creation of new works, and community and national involvement, the Center also hosts the 12th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival and the 46th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. (more...)
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CBS Sports Presents 75 YEARS OF MARCH MADNESS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 02, 2013
CBS Sports' salute to 75 years of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship continues on CBS Sports Network tonight, March 2 (7:00-9:00 PM, ET) with CBS SPORTS PRESENTS 75 YEARS OF NCAA MARCH MADNESS: THE ULTIMATE BRACKET. (more...)
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CBS Sports to Present 75 YEARS OF MARCH MADNESS, 3/2
by TV News Desk - Feb 28, 2013
CBS Sports' salute to 75 years of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship continues on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, March 2 (7:00-9:00 PM, ET) with CBS SPORTS PRESENTS 75 YEARS OF NCAA MARCH MADNESS: THE ULTIMATE BRACKET. (more...)
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Jack Nicklaus Among Guests on Season 3 of Golf Channel's FEHERTY, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 25, 2013
David Feherty, described as 'a cross between Oprah Winfrey and Johnny Carson' by The New York Times as host of Golf Channel's hit, original series, Feherty, returns for his third season tonight, Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET with a slate of interviews both heartfelt and irreverent - a trademark of one of television's most irrepressible personalities. (more...)
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Carly Sakolove Plays The Duplex, 2/22, With Surprise Guest
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013
Beginning Friday, The Duplex welcomes Carly Sakolove in an open-ended engagement of her one-woman show, I HEAR VOICES. In addition to Carly, a surprise guest
"Diva" will be performing to celebrate the opening. As of February 22, audiences can enjoy
Sakolove's critically acclaimed "Broadway Diva" impressions on the last Friday of each month.
The show, written by Sakolove and Tony Award nominee Bill Russell has previously played
sold-out engagements at The Duplex and Joe's Pub. (more...)
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Moises Kaufman to Direct Daniel Beaty's THE TALLEST TREE Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 10/9-11/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013
La Jolla Playhouse announces a fifth production for its 2013/14 season: the world premiere of The Tallest Tree, a new play with music written and performed by Daniel Beaty (Emergency, Through the Night), directed by Moises Kaufman (I Am My Own Wife, The Laramie Project). A co-production with Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The Tallest Tree will run in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre October 9 - November 3, 2013. The piece is produced in association with Tectonic Theater Project. (more...)
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Takes Home Two NAACP Image Awards
by Movies News Desk - Feb 02, 2013
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took home two 2013 NAACP Image Awards for 'Best Documentary' for his film 'On the Shoulders of Giants - The Story of the Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of' and the award for 'Best Children's Book' for 'What Color is My World? - the lost history of African American inventors' authored by the legendary sports figure and Raymond Obstfeld. The film was nominated in the Best Documentary category and the book was nominated for Best Literary Work - Children's category. Both were awarded last night, February 1, in a pre-show gala awards ceremony held in Los Angeles. (more...)
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Carly Sakolove Will Bring Open-Ended I HEAR VOICES to the Duplex Monthly
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013
Carly Sakolove will begin an open-ended engagement of her one-woman show, I HEAR VOICES, on February 22nd at The Duplex. Beginning in February, audiences can enjoy Sakolove's critically acclaimed "Broadway Diva" impressions on the last Friday of each month. The show, written by Sakolove and Tony Award nominee Bill Russell has previously played sold-out engagements at The Duplex and Joe's Pub. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: Joe Lupariello Debuts at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal
by Don Grigware - Jan 29, 2013
On Sunday January 27 singer/TV executive producer Joe Lupariello brought his musical show Where or When to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal. Lupariello has had a background in musical comedy, but chose a mix of contemporary and traditional pop standards for Where or When, some of which worked better than others. Backed by great versatile Brian Graden at the piano, Lupariello worked like a charm with his SRO crowd, bringing the set in at under 60 minutes. (more...)
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DLC's Teaching Young Actors to Open SIDE SHOW, 1/18
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 26, 2013
Drama Learning Center's Teen Professional Company, TYA (Teaching Young Actors), opens its winter production of Side Show this Friday, January 18 at 7:30 PM at Drama Learning Center in Columbia. Available by audition only, the TYA program allows students to work in a professional theatre environment as they learn about all aspects of theatrical work. (more...)
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