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Alan Alda Receives 2013 Common Wealth Award for Dramatic Arts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
Four renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 34th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern society in a range of human endeavors. The 2013 Common Wealth Award winners are: Alan Alda, celebrated actor, director and screenwriter, for Dramatic Arts; David McCullough, preeminent author and historian, for Literature; Jane Pauley, leading broadcast journalist, Today Show contributor and author, for Mass Communications; Martin Sheen, film legend, social activist and humanitarian, for Public Service. (more...)
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THE ORACLE (THE RITE OF SPRING) Comes to Bass Concert Hall, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2013
Meryl Tankard is one of Australia's iconic choreographers. She produces what's being described as 'affecting, compelling and absorbing dance productions that have been seen worldwide. Meryl's work ranges from the intricate and intimate to large-scale, site-specific commissions, which are transformative both to the space they reside in and to the audience. It is this diversity and creativity that has attracted international artistic acclaim and commercial success.' (more...)
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Piano Chicks Link Up with Piano Boys for 2013 Adelaide Fringe, Now thru March 13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 02, 2013
The frontwoman for Adelaide cover band Chunky Custard and former Formula One Grid Girl Becky Blake is back for the 2013 Fringe with two shows; her acclaimed Piano Chicks (a sellout in 2012) will return to The Promethean, 116 Grote Street Adelaide for three performances only tonight, 2, 10 and 12 March. Her new show Piano Boys transfers to The Promethean for three performances tonight, 2, 10 and 13 March. (more...)
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MUSCLE SHOALS Documentary to Kick Off George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2013
The critically acclaimed 'Muscle Shoals' documentary that captivated audiences at the Sundance Film Festival will be screened for its home audience Feb. 27 and March 1, at 7 each evening, as part of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. The feature-length film, which was directed by Greg 'Freddy' Camalier, traces the history of Muscle Shoals music through the people who created it. (more...)
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The Black Keys, Rihanna Take Home Pre-Telecast GRAMMY AWARDS; All the Winners Here
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2013
Beginning at 4 p.m., three hours before the main awards show, the pre-telecast ceremony announced awards in 70 additional categories, including Best Musical Theater Album. In other theatre-related news, Safe & Sound (From The Hunger Games) by T Bone Burnett, Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams beat SMASH's Let Me Be Your Star by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman for Best Song Written For Visual Media . (more...)
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Breaking News: ONCE Wins 2013 GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 10, 2013
Beginning at 5 p.m. tonight, three hours before the main GRAMMY Awards show, the pre-telecast Ceremony will announce awards in 70 additional categories, including musical theater. It will be hosted by David Alan Grier, who is nominated for a Grammy for his performance in The Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS on Broadway. (more...)
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Meryl Tankard's THE ORACLE to Perform at NYU Skirball, 2/7–9
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 08, 2013
ustralian choreographer Meryl Tankard returns to New York with one of her most gripping works to date. The Oracle is set to Stravinsky's seminal composition for the infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, which caused riots at its Paris premiere. The Oracleexplores the conflicting forces of nature and man, masculinity and femininity, violence and nurturing, strength and vulnerability. An intense solo for virtuosic performer Paul White, one of Australia's greatest dancers and incoming member of Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal, The Oracle includes haunting visual and set designer by Régis Lansac. The U.S. premiere will take place on February 5 at 7:30pm at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, as part of a seven-city U.S. tour. (more...)
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Meryl Tankard's THE ORACLE Performs at NYU Skirball, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 07, 2013
Australian choreographer Meryl Tankard returns to New York with one of her most gripping works to date. The Oracle is set to Stravinsky's seminal composition for the infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, which caused riots at its Paris premiere. The Oracleexplores the conflicting forces of nature and man, masculinity and femininity, violence and nurturing, strength and vulnerability. An intense solo for virtuosic performer Paul White, one of Australia's greatest dancers and incoming member of Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal, The Oracle includes haunting visual and set designer by Regis Lansac. The U.S. premiere took place on February 5 at 7:30pm at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, as part of a seven-city U.S. tour. (more...)
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Zac Brown, Elton John & More Will Perform Levon Helm Tribute at the GRAMMY Awards
by BWW News Desk - Feb 06, 2013
Nominees Zac Brown, Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes), and Mumford & Sons, along with five-time GRAMMY winner, GRAMMY Legend Award recipient, and 2000 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Elton John and GRAMMY winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (as a member of the Staples Singers) Mavis Staples will join together for a special tribute to the late Levon Helm as part of the annual In Memoriam segment on the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. Current nominee T Bone Burnett will serve as musical director for this special tribute to Helm. Additionally, current nominees Miguel and Wiz Khalifa also are set to perform on Music's Biggest Night. Thirteen-time GRAMMY winner Dave Grohl, three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Ne-Yo, and TV and radio host/producer (and newly appointed Honorary Chair of the GRAMMY Foundation Board) Ryan Seacrest will appear as presenters. (more...)
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Elton John, Zac Brown & More Join GRAMMY AWARDS Performance Line Up
by BWW News Desk - Feb 06, 2013
Nominees Zac Brown, Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) and Mumford & Sons, along with five-time GRAMMY Award winner, GRAMMY Legend Award recipient and 2000 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Elton John and GRAMMY Award winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient (as a member of the Staples Singers) Mavis Staples, will join together for a special tribute to the late Levon Helm as part of the annual In Memoriam segment on THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS.. The music industry's premier event will take place Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT), at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, on the CBS Television Network. (more...)
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Meryl Tankard's THE ORACLE to Perform at NYU Skirball, 2/7–9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2013
ustralian choreographer Meryl Tankard returns to New York with one of her most gripping works to date. The Oracle is set to Stravinsky's seminal composition for the infamous 1913 ballet The Rite of Spring, which caused riots at its Paris premiere. The Oracleexplores the conflicting forces of nature and man, masculinity and femininity, violence and nurturing, strength and vulnerability. An intense solo for virtuosic performer Paul White, one of Australia's greatest dancers and incoming member of Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal, The Oracle includes haunting visual and set designer by Régis Lansac. The U.S. premiere will take place on February 5 at 7:30pm at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, as part of a seven-city U.S. tour. (more...)
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Louisville Master Chorale Presents Handel's MESSIAH Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2012
The Louisville Master Chorale has announced a holiday program featuring all three parts of Handel's magnificent oratorio, MESSIAH. It will include the favorite choruses and solos from Parts I and II (The Christmas and Easter sections) as well as the apocalyptic Part III in its entirety. Though it is not possible to encompass the entire work in a two-hour program, Mark Walker, conductor and artistic director, has taken a discerning and satisfying approach. (more...)
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Louisville Master Chorale Presents Handel's MESSIAH, 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Dec 02, 2012
The Louisville Master Chorale has announced a holiday program featuring all three parts of Handel's magnificent oratorio, MESSIAH. It will include the favorite choruses and solos from Parts I and II (The Christmas and Easter sections) as well as the apocalyptic Part III in its entirety. Though it is not possible to encompass the entire work in a two-hour program, Mark Walker, conductor and artistic director, has taken a discerning and satisfying approach. (more...)
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New Installment of NASHVILLE-Inspired Web Series ON THE RECORD Now Available
by TV News Desk - Oct 30, 2012
The fourth installment of ABC Music Lounge's 'Nashville' inspired docu-web series, 'On the Record,' is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the new original song, 'No One Will Ever Love You,' written by John Paul White and Steve McEwan and performed by show stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes and Charles Esten Deacon Claybourne. The song was first featured during the October 17 episode, 'Someday You'll Call My Name.' (more...)
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