BWW Reviews: NYC Ballet Stages a Richard Rodgers Showcase

Three dances based on the music of Richard Rodgers are enjoying a run at Lincoln Center. The results are uneven, but Rodgers's mastery is always apparent. (more...)

Sherri James Buxton Performs with the Bob Shepherd Trio, 6/1

Sherri James Buxton and Friends, featuring the Bob Shepherd Trio, Charles Neville and Paul Green, is a live concert at The Colonial Theatre on June 1 at 8pm to benefit Community Resources for People with Autism. At 6pm there will be a pre-concert VIP reception in The Colonial Theatre lobby, catered by Shiro with wines from Kelly's Package Store. Those who purchase the VIP reception tickets will also be treated to pre-show entertainment by Dominic Annand on the piano. (more...)

Streisand, New Hamlisch Doc & More Get PBS Fall Dates

PBS announced today a fall primetime line-up featuring a strong roster of wide-ranging programs. Among the exciting highlights will be "Barbra Streisand: Back to Brooklyn" in which the legendary Barbra Streisand makes a historic homecoming back to Brooklyn at the new Barclays Center arena (more...)

The Lyric Opera Broadcasts Will Be Rebroadcast by The WFMT Radio Network

Beginning on Saturday, May 18, and continuing every Saturday through July 13, The Lyric Opera Broadcasts of the 2012/13 Lyric Opera of Chicago season will be rebroadcast internationally by The WFMT Radio Network and heard locally on 98.7WFMT. Lyric's 2012-13 season comprises nine operas plus the musical Oklahoma! Two of the shorter operas, Hansel and Gretel and Elektra, will be broadcast on a single date as a double bill. (more...)

The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic achievement in the marketplace. On-demand audio and/or video song streams will now be counted towards the 500,000 (Gold), 1,000,000 (Platinum) and 2,000,000 plus (multi-Platinum) thresholds required for G&P's Digital Single Award certification. (more...)

Arizona Broadway Theatre Brings The Captivating Return of INTO THE WOODS, 5/31-6/23

Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), the highest-attended, live year-round theatre in the Valley of the Sun, will deliver the return of the twisted fairytale Into the Woods to Phoenix from May 31 through June 23. Tickets are now on sale for the stage adaptation of the Broadway classic at azbroadway.org or by calling the ABT box office at (623) 776-8400. (more...)

BWW Exclusive: Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis to Star in LES MISERABLES at the Muny July 15 - 21; Highly Anticipated Cast Announced!

The Muny announced principal casting for the fifth show of its fantastic 95th season, Les Miserables. Broadway veterans Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis make their Muny debuts starring as Jean Valjean and Javert, respectively. Also starring is Michael McCormick as Thenardier. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, who served as the associate director and executive producer of the original Broadway, touring and Canadian companies of Les Miserables. (more...)

ABC Announces Competitors for New Murder Mystery Series WHODUNNIT?

What do a former NFL cheerleader, a bounty hunter, a nurse and a flight attendant all have in common? They're all putting their investigative skills to the test along with nine other guests in the new murder mystery competition, 'Whodunnit?,' premiering SUNDAY, JUNE 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (more...)

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 8th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Will 'Big Fish' swim? 'Buddy,' the Bee Gees, 'Flashdance' and the new 'Phantom,' plus our own 'South Pacific,' Waa-Mu, 'A New Brain,' a showtune showdown and more! (more...)

Featured Performer of the Week: Richard Strimer

Today, we're thrilled to feature Richard Strimer currently playing Gene Kelly in Chicago's Theatre at the Center's WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING! (more...)

NBC's Coverage of Kentucky Derby Draws 16.2 Million Viewers

NBC Sports' coverage of Saturday's Kentucky Derby drew 16.2 million viewers, making it the second most-watched Kentucky Derby since 1989. (more...)

Holiday Travel On Sale Now As Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Extend Flight Schedules Through New Year's Weekend

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service beginning in November to Memphis, Tenn., Pensacola, Fla., and Richmond, Va., completing the planned arrival of Southwest's Low Fares and Legendary Customer Service in 89 domestic destinations, including all previously served by wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways. (more...)

Gaming Visionary Robert 'Bob' Luciano to Receive First Gaming Technology Hall of Fame Award

Gaming visionary Robert 'Bob' Luciano Jr. will be honored next month as the inaugural winner of the Gaming Technology Hall of Fame Award. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Behind the Scenes with the Director & Cast of SDMT's THE SOUND OF MUSIC

It's not every day that we get the 'inside take' on the personal journeys of Equity performers and Directors in a professional regional stage production. Here are some intimate, insightful tidbits about favorite scenes, songs, motivations, thoughts, special moments and/or difficulties they shared with me about San Diego Musical Theatre's current production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music', (May 10th through May 26th) at the Birch North Park Theatre. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Nature Theatre Of Oklahoma's Kristin Worrell

The critically acclaimed New York Theatre Company Nature Theater of Oklahoma will be making their eagerly anticipated UK debut at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival this May. (more...)

BWW Blog: Leah Edwards - Evolving Art

On January 13, 1910, the first American public radio broadcast aired, featuring Enrico Caruso live from the stage of The Metropolitan Opera. On April 15, 1923 came the first commercial screening of a motion picture with sound-on-film. Although it was not the original intent of either, these events made the concept of "popular music" possible. (more...)

Lewis Black 'The Rant is Due Tour' Tickets on Sale, 5/17

Following the highly successful spring leg of his 2013 'The Rant is Due Tour'; tickets for Lewis Black's 2013 fall leg go on-sale Friday, May 17(th) at www.livenation.com. (more...)

BWW Flashback: 'Here's to the Night' - A Toast to JEKYLL & HYDE, Closing on Broadway Today

The new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, plays its final performance today, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway on April 5 and opened on April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's journey across the country and onto the Great White Way! (more...)

BWW Interviews: Jessica Humphrey of Dutch Apple's CATS

She's a singer, a ballet dancer, and though only recently out of college she's been everything from a spirit in the Temple of Wisdom to a dame at sea. Jessica Humphrey talks about opera, CATS, and the current state of arts education. (more...)

My Fit Foods Opens New Location in Houston Today

My Fit Foods continues its expansion in the Houston market with a new retail location bringing the healthy grab and go concept to the popular urban area of Westheimer at Wilcrest. The new My Fit Foods store, located at 10908 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77042, will offer fresh healthy pre-portioned meals and snacks for the taking. (more...)

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