Elton John News
Date Of Birth:
March 25, 1947 (65)
Birth Place:
ENGLAND
Gender:
Male
Latest News on Elton John
Patrick Cassidy Joins Upright Cabaret's VIVA LAS VEGAS, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012
Chris Isaacson has announced that Upright Cabarets AMERICAN ICON Series ends another stunning season with VIVA LAS VEGAS - a presentation of personality and pop that honors the flashiest performers of all time: Elvis, Cher and Elton John. Joining the group of all-star performers will be Patrick Cassidy. ( more...)
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DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center - Now Playing
by Beau Higgins - May 26, 2012
In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.
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PALM BEACH POPS ANNOUNCE 2012-2013 Concert Season
by Beau Higgins - May 26, 2012
Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops, Floridas premier Pops orchestra, is offering another sensational season of sophisticated musical entertainment with the announcement of six signature concert series. Audiences are invited to hear The Music You Love, Live as the orchestra celebrates 21 years of outstanding music from The Great American Songbook with special guest artists including American Idol Finalist Tamyra Gray, pianist and vocalist, Tony DeSare, Broadway leading lady, Christine Andreas, and Vegas superstar Clint Holmes and more.
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Music-Theatre Group Features Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012
Music-Theatre Group has announced a special interview with Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, to be moderated by Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group) on Thursday, June 7th at the Dimenna Center for Classical Music (450 W. 37th Street between 9th and 10th) at 7:30 p.m. ( more...)
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Daniel Berryman, Aaron C. Finley, Naomi Morgan & More to Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's RENT, 7/21-8/19
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012
Its a brand new season of love this summer when The 5th Avenue Theatre brings a bold and innovative production of RENT to the stage. Fresh from his smash success with First Date, Bill Berry directs this electrifying new staging of Jonathan Larsons modern rock-opera classic. A cast of Seattles young rising theater stars, featuring Daniel Berryman, Aaron C. Finley, Naomi Morgan, Jerick Hoffer, Ryah Nixon, and Andi Alhadeff will take center stage, belting hits including La Vie Boheme, Take Me or Leave Me, One Song Glory, and Rent. Based on the Puccini opera La bohème, the hit musical premiered in 1996 to instant acclaim, and swept a host of theater awards the Tony, the Obie, and the Pulitzer. ( more...)
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Dorothy Marcic Brings WHAT WE DO FOR LOVE TO Bleeker Street Theater, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012
Dorothy Marcic (SISTAS, RESPECT) brings her newest musical, What We Do For Love Or Other Desperate Measures to the Upstairs Theater at the Bleeker Street Theater (45 Bleeker Street) on Wednesday, June 13th (7PM) for six performances as part of the 4th annual Planet Connections Festivity. The cast will include: Gilbert Bailey, Natalie Hill, Simon Pearl, Morgan Reed,Carla Stewart and Ryan Williams. ( more...)
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Elton John Hospitalized With Serious Infection
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012
CNN.com reports that superstar Elton John was hospitalized Wednesday, May 23 in Los Angeles with a serious respiratory infection. The 65-year-old entertainer became ill last weekend during a performance of his "Million Dollar Piano" show at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace. ( more...)
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IDOL WATCH: And the Season 11 Winner Is...
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2012
After a record-breaking 132 million votes, the winner was crowned tonight on American Idol. Did the crown go to 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez or 21-year-old Phillip Phillips? Read on to find out! ( more...)
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BILLY ELLIOT to Play Fox Cities PAC, 6/19-24
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from June 19 to June 24. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical. ( more...)
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Indianapolis Symphony Performs World Premiere of 'Michael Cavanaugh: Rock Singers & Songwriters,' 6/8-10
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will be joined by Indianapolis audience favorite Michael Cavanaugh to perform a new pops show titled Michael Cavanaugh: Rock Singers & Songwriters in the final concert weekend of the ISOs 2011-2012 Printing Partners Pops Series season Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, June 10, at The Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind. ( more...)
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Adele Among Big Winners at 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
Adele dominated this years Billboard Music Awards, taking home an incredible 12 awards in the following categories: Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Digital Media Artist, Top Pop Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Pop Album, Top Streaming Song (Audio) and Top Alternative Song. ( more...)
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2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 8: Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA
by Pat Cerasaro - May 19, 2012
While the Disney musical itself was suspiciously not nominated for Best Musical, the 2000 Tony Awards committee saw it fit to award Elton John & Tim Rices stylish and emotional rock musical AIDA in four significant categories on June 4, 2000 - Best Actress In A Musical for Heather Headley charismatic lead performance, Best Score for Elton John and Tim Rices moving and expressive music and lyrics, Best Scenic Design for Bob Crowleys stunning set-pieces and Best Lighting Design for Natasha Katzs enveloping illumination of the Palace Theatres rightly famous stage. The show has gone on to a rich life around the world and in amateur productions, with generations of theatergoers hooked on the classic story once told in an opera by Verdi in a totally modern and dynamic new way - with some songs we are not soon to forget. ( more...)
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CeeLo Green to Sing 'FIGHT TO WIN' at 2012 Billboard Music Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
Genre bending singer-songwriter CeeLo Green will be joined on stage by Jean Sok (aka Bboy Hourth), an innovative, inspiring one-legged dancer in a powerful, moving live performance of "Fight to Win" at the "2012 Billboard Music Awards," hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. ( more...)
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Pam Ann to Play XL Cabaret, 5/25-6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
PAM ANN is coming back to NYC with a brand new one-woman comedic show, PAM ANN: Cockpit, for two weekends only on May 25 & 26 and June 1 & 2 at XL Cabaret. ( more...)
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Alicia Keys to Duet With Stevie Wonder at 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
Multi-talented artist and 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder and join him on stage for an unforgettable performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. ( more...)
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