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Town Hall's Broadway Cabaret Festvial Complete Line-Up Announced
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009

The Town Hall, Broadway?s landmark concert venue, presents the fifth annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, October 16th ? 18th. This three-concert series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, takes place over one weekend and includes A Tribute to David Merrick on Friday, October 16th at 8PM, Linda Eder: All of Me on Saturday, October 17th at 8PM and Broadway Originals on Sunday, October 18th at 3PM. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and rising stars in a celebration of the Great White Way. (more...)

Dael Orlandersmith Brings STOOP STORIES To Chicago 9/12-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009

Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney. (more...)

Pillsbury House Theatre Presents Non English Speaking Spoken Here: The Late Nite Series 9/12, 10/10, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2009

Pillsbury House Theatre presents Non English Speaking Spoken Here: The Late Nite Series on September 12, October 10, and November 14. The September Late Nite kicks it off hard with performances by José James, Kenna Sarge, D'Lo, The St. Paul Soapboxing Slam Team, and DJO. It's going to be a full night of jazzy music, intense dance, new theatre, slammin' poetry, and fresh beats. Food is served at 8pm and performances begin at 9pm. (more...)

Sandra Wright Comes To Middlebury's Town Hall Theater 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009

Sandra Wright, Vermont's premiere blues singer, comes to Middlebury's Town Hall Theater on Friday, September 11 at 8 pm. (more...)

Chita Rivera's New CD 'AND NOW I SWING' Set For 10/13 Release
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009

The incomparable Chita Rivera releases a new solo studio album entitled And Now I Swing on October 13, 2009 from the newly-launched Yellow Sound Label. From classic theater songs to jazz standards, all tracks featured on this new album have received new arrangements recorded by New York's finest musicians, reimagining some of Chita's favorite tunes. (more...)

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009

The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment. (more...)

BROAWAY ORIGINALS Concert To Close Town Hall Festival, Featuring FALSETTOS Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Sep 09, 2009

The BROADWAY ORIGINALS concert, which is set to be part of the three-day Broadway Cabaret Festival next month at Town Hall, will feature a tribute to William Finn's Tony-winning Falsettos. BROADWAY ORIGINALS will mark the finale of the Cabaret Festival weekend. (more...)

Dee Dee Bridgewater Returns to The Sheldon with 'LADY DAY'
by Chris Gibson - Sep 03, 2009

Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to The Sheldon stage to perform 'Lady Day: A Tribute to Billie Holiday.' This broad-ranging, theatrical portrayal of the legendary singer, one of music's most talented yet tragic figures, helped earned Bridgewater a prestigious Laurence Olivier nomination. (more...)

The Sheldon Presents Dee Dee Bridgewater in LADY DAY: A Tribute to Billie Holiday 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 03, 2009

The Sheldon presents Dee Dee Bridgewater, 'Lady Day: A Tribute to Billie Holiday,' Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. (more...)

Sandra Wright Comes To Middlebury's Town Hall Theater 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 01, 2009

Sandra Wright, Vermont's premiere blues singer, comes to Middlebury's Town Hall Theater on Friday, September 11 at 8 pm. (more...)

The Sheldon Art Galleries Presents Backpack Blues: Art by Students of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School 9/25-2/6/2010
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2009

The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Backpack Blues: Art by Students of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, September 25, 2009 - February 6, 2010 in the AT&T Gallery of Children's Art. (more...)

Photo Flash: 'They're Your DREAMGIRLS', Angela, Mercado And Warren Lead 2009 National Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson. (more...)

Kim Nalley Brings The Heart Of Lady Day To The Rrazz Room 8/20 Thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009

Kim Nalley, internationally acclaimed vocalist, presents Billie Holiday's songbook in four performances at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, from August 20-23. Kim will also perform two late shows with jazz organist Rhoda Scott on Aug 21 and 22. Her 'Heart of Lady Day' shows are at 8 PM, with the Sunday show at 7 PM. (more...)

Pillsbury House Theatre Presents Non English Speaking Spoken Here: The Late Nite Series 9/12, 10/10, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2009

Pillsbury House Theatre presents Non English Speaking Spoken Here: The Late Nite Series on September 12, October 10, and November 14. The September Late Nite kicks it off hard with performances by José James, Kenna Sarge, D'Lo, The St. Paul Soapboxing Slam Team, and DJO. It's going to be a full night of jazzy music, intense dance, new theatre, slammin' poetry, and fresh beats. Food is served at 8pm and performances begin at 9pm. (more...)

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. (more...)

Dael Orlandersmith Brings STOOP STORIES To Chicago 9/12-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2009

Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney. (more...)

Kim Nalley Brings The Heart Of Lady Day To The Rrazz Room 8/20 Thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2009

Kim Nalley, internationally acclaimed vocalist, presents Billie Holiday's songbook in four performances at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, from August 20-23. Kim will also perform two late shows with jazz organist Rhoda Scott on Aug 21 and 22. Her 'Heart of Lady Day' shows are at 8 PM, with the Sunday show at 7 PM. (more...)

Intimate Glimpses of Billie & Bogie
by Don Grigware - Aug 19, 2009

Billie & Bogie back-to-back solo shows written by performers Synthia L. Hardy (Billie Holiday) & Dan Spector (Humphrey Bogart- Bogie) directed by Bryan Rasmussen Whitefire Theatre Saturdays only at 8pm through August 22 (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009

This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009 (more...)

Everything Old Is New Again Pays Tribute to Les Paul This Sunday 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2009

This Sunday Sunday, August 16th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we present A Tribute to LES PAUL June 9, 1915 - August 13, 2009 (more...)

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