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FLASH SPECIAL: A Hal David Remembrance
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 01, 2012
Early Saturday morning, legendary lyricist Hal David passed away at the age of 91, so today we will be celebrating his life by partaking in some of the most memorable and entertaining moments from his starry, sixty-year career as captured on the internet.
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TV Preview: Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow & More Honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David at the White House; Premieres on PBS Tonight, 5/21
by Stage Tube - May 21, 2012
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.'
BroadwayWorld has just received preview clips of tonight's broadcast and brings them to you below! Click to watch Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow, Smokie Robinson and more honor the musical greats at the White House presentation and be sure to tune into PBS tonight for the full show. (more...)
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BWW TV: White House Burt Bacharach & Hal David Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert, 'In Performance at the White House', Airs Tonight on PBS, 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
On May 8, The Library of Congress kicked off a series of events honoring Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, recipients of the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, culminating a special tribute delivered by President Barack Obama. The prize commemorates George and Ira Gershwin, the legendary American songwriting team whose extensive collection resides in the Library of Congress.
The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House.' (more...)
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UH’s School of Theatre & Dance Presents ZOMBIE PROM
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 05, 2011
University of Houston presents Zombie Prom. It's a love story for the ages. Boy meets girl. Girl's friends don't like him and persuade her to break up with him. Boy then drives his motorcycle into a nuclear power plant and emerges as a love hungry zombie. (more...)
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UH’s School of Theatre & Dance Presents ZOMBIE PROM
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
University of Houston presents Zombie Prom. It's a love story for the ages. Boy meets girl. Girl's friends don't like him and persuade her to break up with him. Boy then drives his motorcycle into a nuclear power plant and emerges as a love hungry zombie. (more...)
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UH’s School of Theatre & Dance Presents ZOMBIE PROM
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2011
University of Houston presents Zombie Prom. It's a love story for the ages. Boy meets girl. Girl's friends don't like him and persuade her to break up with him. Boy then drives his motorcycle into a nuclear power plant and emerges as a love hungry zombie. (more...)
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Burt Bacharach and Hal David Win 2011 Gershwin Prize
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011
The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, announced today that Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David will join the ranks of Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney as recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Bacharach and David each will receive the Library's Gershwin Medal next spring at an all-star tribute in Washington D.C. This will be the fourth time the honor has been awarded and the first time to a songwriting team. (more...)
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Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection
by BWW News Desk - Aug 04, 2011
The development of Phil Spector's magnificent Wall Of Sound productions, 'Tomorrow's Sound Today,' is given its most expansive display ever on the new box set, PHIL SPECTOR PRESENTS THE PHILLES ALBUM COLLECTION. (more...)
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The Comedy Store Presents 'Town Without Pity,' 6/28
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 28, 2010
On Monday, June 28th, the Comedy Store (8433 W. Sunset Blvd) presents 'Town Without Pity. The group pays tribute to Gene Pitney, an pop star of the 1960's. Tickets to see 'Town Without Pity' are $30 per seat and can be purchased by calling (877) 920-4343. Stay afterwards and enjoy the laughter brought to you by the talented comedians who entertain at the Comedy Store. (more...)
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The Comedy Store Presents 'Town Without Pity,' 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010
On Monday, June 28th, the Comedy Store (8433 W. Sunset Blvd) presents 'Town Without Pity. The group pays tribute to Gene Pitney, an pop star of the 1960's. Tickets to see 'Town Without Pity' are $30 per seat and can be purchased by calling (877) 920-4343. Stay afterwards and enjoy the laughter brought to you by the talented comedians who entertain at the Comedy Store. (more...)
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'The Essential Carole King' Double-Disc Set Available 4/27
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 27, 2010
To celebrate her long and varied career, THE ESSENTIAL CAROLE KING, a new double-disc set, will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting April 27th through Ode/Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. (more...)
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