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Robert Mann Gallery to Present THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF HERMAN LEONARD, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
In the summer, synesthesia abounds. Sunblock smells like the surf on skin, blueberries taste like a blanket in the grass, and the solo of a saxophone sounds like a breeze on a sweltering night. In this sense the photographs of Herman Leonard are double-inscriptions, both acute visualities of jazz's luminary musicians and emotive mimeses of sensation, sound, and atmosphere. With its summer exhibition HOT SUMMER, COOL JAZZ: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF HERMAN LEONARD, Robert Mann Gallery presents a euphonic ensemble of the artist's seminal images that capture, in dulcet tones and reverberating contrapositions, the coolest cast of characters around. (more...)
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Carmen Souza Releases New Album Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013
The fact that Carmen Souza and Theo Pas'cal complement each other musically in an ingenious way has already been shown in their successful cooperation over the last few years. The latest studio-album called Kachupada, that was recorded in London and Lisbon to be released in June 2013, continues this tradition. The title of the album was inspired by the favorite Cape Verdean dish Kachupada that, with its wide variety of ingredients and spices, reflects the multiplicity of influences in Carmen Souza's music. (more...)
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Clint Eastwood Eyeing Stage Talent for JERSEY BOYS Film?
by Movies News Desk - Jun 10, 2013
According to Deadline.com, Clint Eastwood, director of the upcoming film version of the musical JERSEY BOYS, is planning to cast the main roles with stage actors from the show's currently running Broadway, touring and international productions. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Tommy Tune Brings STEPS IN TIME to Town Hall
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 03, 2013
On Saturday, June 1Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune took the stage at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) to offer 'Steps in Time' - A Broadway Biography in Song & Dance, highlighting his nearly 50-year career as an actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, and choreographer. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)
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Clint Eastwood to Direct JERSEY BOYS Film Adaptation
by Movies News Desk - May 22, 2013
According to a recent Equity casting notice, the legendary actor/director has signed on to helm the film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS, written by John Logan. The film is currently slated to begin shooting this summer in Los Angeles. (more...)
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AUDIO: Sample Carmen Souza's Album KACHUPADA; Set for June 2013 Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013
The fact that Carmen Souza and Theo Pas'cal complement each other musically in an ingenious way has already been shown in their successful cooperation over the last few years. The latest studio-album called Kachupada, that was recorded in London and Lisbon to be released in October 2012, continues this tradition. The title of the album was inspired by the favorite Cape Verdean dish Kachupada that, with its wide variety of ingredients and spices, reflects the multiplicity of influences in Carmen Souza's music. Listen to the sampler below! (more...)
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Tommy Tune Brings STEPS IN TIME to Town Hall, 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013
On Saturday, June 1 at 8pm, 9-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune will take the stage at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) to offer "Steps in Time" - A Broadway Biography in Song & Dance, highlighting his nearly 50-year career as an actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, and choreographer. (more...)
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18th Annual LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS to Kick Off 5/24 at TNC
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013
THE LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (LES) celebrates its 18th year of bringing together -- in one location, over three days -- more than 100 performing arts organizations, local and international celebrities, independent artists, poets, playwrights, musicians, puppeteers, film makers and many others, all of whom reside, work or have their roots in the culturally diverse Lower East Side. Once again this year, New York City's most diverse FREE 3-day, indoor and outdoor cultural celebration will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, from Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26, at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue, between E. 9th and 10th Sts.) in Manhattan. (more...)
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NYC Parks' SUMMERSTAGE Series Will Begin 6/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
City Parks Foundation proudly announces the 2013 season of SummerStage presented by AT&T, New York's largest free performing arts festival, bringing over 100 free performances to seventeen parks throughout the five boroughs. With performances ranging from American pop, Latin and World music to dance, comedy and theater, SummerStage fills a vital niche in New York City's summer arts festival landscape. Since its inception twenty-eight years ago, more than six million people from New York City and around the world have enjoyed SummerStage. The festival runs from June 4th until August 29th. (more...)
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MARILYN - MY SECRET to Make World Premiere at Macha Theatre, 3/30-4/21
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 20, 2013
Macha Theatre/Films presents the world premiere of 'Marilyn-My Secret' written by Willard Manus and Odalys Nanin, directed by Odalys Nanin. This dramedy with music, chronicles the life of Norma Jean from unwanted orphan, to bit player, to sex goddess including the untold story of Marilyn's affairs with both female and male lovers - - from her acting coach to the president of the United States. The play runs March 30 - April 21, at the Macha Theatre in WeHo. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Marilyn Maye Celebrates 85th Birthday at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Apr 09, 2013
It was one of the most love-filled, musically-thrilling birthday parties ever, when the folks at Jim Caruso's Cast Party celebrated the 85th Birthday of the most energetic, vocally dazzling, swinging nightclub divas on Earth, Marvelous Marilyn Maye. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)
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A May Sky Picture to Present WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN Workshop at 13th Street Rep, 5/15-6/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2013
A May Sky Picture has announced the workshop production of Schuyler Iona Press' WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN, choreography by Joel Hanna, music arranged by Jeb Patton, co-directed by Darren Press, written and directed by C. Fraser Press. WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's 13th Street Rep (50 West 13th Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, May 15 and continue through Saturday, June 15. Opening Night is Wednesday, May 29 (7 p.m.). (more...)
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MARILYN - MY SECRET Makes World Premiere at Macha Theatre, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2013
Macha Theatre/Films presents the world premiere of 'Marilyn-My Secret' written by Willard Manus and Odalys Nanin, directed by Odalys Nanin. This dramedy with music, chronicles the life of Norma Jean from unwanted orphan, to bit player, to sex goddess including the untold story of Marilyn's affairs with both female and male lovers - - from her acting coach to the president of the United States. The play runs tonight, March 30 - April 21, at the Macha Theatre in WeHo. (more...)
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Clint Eastwood in Talks to Helm JERSEY BOYS Film
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013
Clint Eastwood and Frankie Valli? In a suprising announcement today, it was revealed that Eastwood, acclaimed director and actor, has officially entered negotiations to take the reins on the impending JERSEY BOYS film adaptation, according to Yahoo! Movies. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Jeremy Jordan & More Perform in SPOTLIGHT ON TOWN HALL Concert
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 29, 2013
NY1 Anchor Roma Torre hosted the free concert event Spotlight on Town Hall last night, March 28, which also featured a special performance from Smash star and Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan. Also included were performances from the Broadway productions of Chicago and The Phantom of the Opera, Off-Broadway's Avenue Q, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus and The Town Hall Broadway's Rising Stars Chorus.
Check out photos from the special event below! (more...)
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Rebecca Luker, Jeremy Jordan and More Set for SPOTLIGHT ON TOWN HALL Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2013
Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker and Chicago stars Amy Spanger & Amra-Faye Wright are part of the lineup for the free concert event Spotlight on Town Hall tonght, March 28 at 6pm. Hosted by NY1 Anchor Roma Torre, it will also feature performances from Smash star and Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan, the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera (Samantha Hill & Kyle Barisich), Off-Broadway's Avenue Q (Veronica Kuehn & Hazel Anne Raymundo), The New York City Gay Men's Chorus and The Town Hall Broadway's Rising Stars Chorus. (more...)
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Rebecca Luker, Amy Spanger and More Join SPOTLIGHT ON TOWN HALL Concert, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2013
Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker and Chicago stars Amy Spanger & Amra-Faye Wright have been added to the lineup for the free concert event Spotlight on Town Hall on Thursday, March 28 at 6pm. Hosted by NY1 Anchor Roma Torre, it will also feature performances from Smash star and Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan, the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera (Samantha Hill & Kyle Barisich), Off-Broadway's Avenue Q (Veronica Kuehn & Hazel Anne Raymundo), The New York City Gay Men's Chorus and The Town Hall Broadway's Rising Stars Chorus. (more...)
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That's a Lot of iPads - Apple Awarded $30 Million iPad Deal From LA Unified School District
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of BECOMING TRAVIATA Starring Natalie Dessay
BWW Blog: Claire van Bever - The Auditions Tips You HAVEN'T Heard
A DANCER'S DREAM: TWO WORKS BY STRAVINSKY to be Distributed to Worldwide Cinemas, Sept 2013