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THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 Plays the Cutting Room, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
THE JOHN MILLER QUARTET PLUS 2 will debut at The Cutting Room on Friday, February 1 for two shows after an unprecedented 21 week-run at the New York nightclub 54 Below. There will be performances at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM. John Miller - the music and theater industry veteran best known as a bassist and music coordinator - brings together an all-star group of Broadway musicians who get together after the curtain falls to play their deep-groove favorites. In addition to Miller on bass, the show will feature Larry Saltzman on Guitar (Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, Bette Midler, Chris Botti), John Korba on Piano (Hall & Oates, Phoebe Snow, Carly Simon, John Waite), Clint DeGanon on Drums (Stuff, Kid Rock, Elvis Costello, Saturday Night Live Band), David Mann on Tenor Sax (Tower of Power, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder), and Joe Passaro on Percussion (Aretha Franklin, Manhattan Transfer, Nina Simone, Donald Fagen). The Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues. (more...)
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RAIN Beatles Concert Returns to San Diego, Jan 4-6, 2013
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 05, 2013
Experience the Beatles with RAIN is the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert that returns to San Diego by popular demand! Fans have their chance to visit the San Diego Civic Theatre for this cheerfully nostalgic production running January 4-6, 2013. Tickets are on sale now only as part of Broadway/San Diego's 2012-2013 35th Anniversary Season Package. (more...)
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RAIN Beatles Concert Returns to San Diego, Now thru Jan 6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 04, 2013
Experience the Beatles with RAIN is the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert that returns to San Diego by popular demand! Fans have their chance to visit the San Diego Civic Theatre for this cheerfully nostalgic production running tonight, January 4-6, 2013. (more...)
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RAIN Beatles Concert Returns to San Diego, Jan 4-6, 2013
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012
Experience the Beatles with RAIN is the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert that returns to San Diego by popular demand! Fans have their chance to visit the San Diego Civic Theatre for this cheerfully nostalgic production running January 4-6, 2013. Tickets are on sale now only as part of Broadway/San Diego's 2012-2013 35th Anniversary Season Package. (more...)
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RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 31, 2011
The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
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RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2011
The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
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Photos: RAIN Honors The Actor's Fund
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 28, 2011
RAIN cast members Steve Landes, Joey Curatolo, Joe Bithorn and Ralph Castelli honored The Actor's Fund in a special performance last night, March 27. Proceeds from the added performance got directly to The Actor's Fun to aid entertainment people in need. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition. (more...)
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New Block of RAIN Tickets Available; Booking Through January 2012!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2011
The producers of RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway announced today that a new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit show, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Tickets for RAIN range from $25 - $120 (including a $1.50 facility fee) and can be purchased by visiting the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 W 47th St), online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or calling 877-250-2929. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7PM; Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM with a 2pm matinee on Wednesday and Saturday; Sunday at 3PM. Although RAIN is an open-ended engagement on Broadway, tickets are now on sale through January 1, 2012. (more...)
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WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 20, 2011
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
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WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 19, 2011
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
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WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
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Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
by BWW
News Desk - May 24, 2010
Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM. (more...)
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Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM. (more...)
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