Tegan & Sara, Machine Gun Kelly to Host the 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards, 3/14by TV News Desk - Mar 7, 2013MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that twin sister indie pop sensations Tegan And Sara will co-host the 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards with Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly. (more...)
Disney's THE LION KING to Premiere in Brazil, 2013; MARY POPPINS Goes to Mexico City, 11/14by BWW
News Desk - Mar 6, 2013Disney's THE LION KING will make its South American premiere in São Paulo, Brazil. T4F (Time For Fun), will present the production with its opening night on March 7th, 2013 at the Teatro Abril. THE LION KING in São Paulo will mark two firsts: as the largest stage musical ever presented in Brazil and the first time the show has been performed in Portuguese. The Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical, MARY POPPINS will be produced in Mexico City by OCESA. The production will be performed for the first time in Spanish and will begin performances on November 14th, 2012 at the Telmex Cultural Center, in Mexico City. (more...)
Lindi Ortega to Play Joe's Pub Tonightby BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013To continue to celebrate the release of her sophomore album Cigarettes & Truckstops, acclaimed Nashville-based artist Lindi Ortega is set to embark on a nationwide solo tour in 2013. Full details on reverse. Ortega has toured extensively throughout 2011-2012, opening for acts like Social Distortion, Dierks Bentley, and James Vincent McMorrow. (more...)
Boy, Bernhoft and Lucy Rose Make Debuts at Joe's Pub in Marchby BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2013Joe's Pub at The Public has a long tradition of welcoming rising vocalists and songwriters from all over the world. Amy Winehouse and Adele are just two of the artists who made their remarkable US debuts on the Joe's Pub stage. In March, three artists who have already enjoyed success across Europe will make their mark in the US at Joe's Pub. The Hamburg-based duo BOY will combine the art school elegance of Phoenix and the emotional depth of Bon Iver on March 1; Norwegian one-man wunderkind BERNHOFT will bring his funky acoustic jams and loop pedal on March 9; and budding songwriter LUCY ROSE'S stripped-down and painfully unadorned vocals will warm hearts on March 18. Tickets for all three shows are on sale now at http://www.joespub.com/. (more...)
MSNBC Posts Year-Over-Year Growth in All Daytime Demosby TV News Desk - Jan 29, 2013MSNBC is continuing the ratings momentum with a strong January 2013, posting year-over-year growth in all key dayparts, according to data from Nielsen. (more...)
Orianthi to Release Debut Solo Album this Marchby BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2013 Platinum selling solo artist and iconic guitarist Orianthi is gearing up for the release of her new album, Heaven In This Hell. Orianthi will captivate fans with a record that delivers a mega-dose of rock and weaves elements of modern country and swampy blues. The album, produced by Dave Stewart, will be released on Robo Records (distributed by Universal/Fontana) and is scheduled to drop on March 12, 2013. The first single, "Frozen", will be serviced to Rock and Classic Rock radio on January 28th. (more...)
ABC Premieres New Installment of NASHVILLE Inspired Docu-Web Series ON THE RECORDby TV News Desk - Jan 23, 2013ABC Music Lounge's 'Nashville'-inspired docu-web series, 'On the Record,' is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, 'One Works Better,' co-written by Tofer Brown, Natalie Hemby, Rosi Golan and Kate York and performed by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott. 'One Works Better' was a collaborative effort written over two days by four of Nashville's favorite songwriters. (more...)
Breaking News: Disney's ALADDIN to Play Pre-Broadway Tryout in Toronto Starting November 2013; Broadway Spring 2014by Rialto Chatter - Jan 22, 2013Now, Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that Aladdin, a new musical based on the Academy Award winning animated film, will play its pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre(formerly the Canon) November 13, 2013 to January 12, 2014 and will open at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre in 2014. The show will feature music by Alan Menken; lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin with a book by Beguelin. Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph. (more...)
Lindi Ortega to Play Joe's Pub, 1/31by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013To continue to celebrate the release of her sophomore album Cigarettes & Truckstops, acclaimed Nashville-based artist Lindi Ortega is set to embark on a nationwide solo tour in 2013. Full details on reverse. Ortega has toured extensively throughout 2011-2012, opening for acts like Social Distortion, Dierks Bentley, and James Vincent McMorrow. (more...)
Morgan Billings, Jason Gotay, Elizabeth Stanley and More Set for Directory of Contemporary Theatre Writers' THE CONCERT Tonightby BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2013David Sisco (Founder/Creator) and Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor) will officially launch their now acclaimed DIRECTORY OF Contemporary Theatre WRITERS website with a musical event of remarkable proportions, today, January 21 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43 Street - between Eighth & Ninth Avenues). (more...)
FOX News to Present Live Coverage of President's State of the Union Address, 2/12by TV News Desk - Feb 7, 2013Fox News Channel (FNC) will present live coverage of the State of the Union address and the Republican response from Washington D.C. on Tuesday, February 12th, beginning at 8:55PM/ET. (more...)
New Installments of ON THE RECORD Web Series Live at ABC's Music Loungeby TV News Desk - Feb 6, 2013ABC Music Lounge's 'Nashville'-inspired docu-web series, 'On the Record,' is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original songs 'Consider Me,' co-written by songwriters Ashley Monroe and Brendan Benson, and 'I'm a Girl,' co-written by Mallory Hope, Shane Stevens and Matthew West. Hayden Panettiere performs both songs as country-music singing sensation Juliette Barnes. (more...)
InDepth InterView: Josh Groban Discusses ALL THAT ECHOES Album & Live Concert Event, Plus CHESS on Broadway?, GLEE & Moreby Pat Cerasaro - Feb 4, 2013Today we are talking to a tremendously successful recording artist and performer who has won the hearts of millions with his five best-selling studio albums and chart-topping songs, as well as with his copious concert appearances and theatrical endeavors - the charming and immensely gifted Josh Groban. Analyzing all aspects of this evening's Fathom live concert event - available to view in select cities nationwide at 7:30 PM - Groban and I shine a light on what we can expect from the unprecedented concert showcase (including a live Q&A) as well as what songs culled from his vast oeuvre we can anticipate enjoying. Also, Groban opens up about the inspiration, song selection process, recording and refining of his new album, ALL THAT ECHOES, and shares stories and insights into his previous efforts, as well. Plus, Groban shares his enthusiasm for CHESS and recounts backstage stories of his participation in two legendary presentations of the iconic 1980s rock opera - including cast-mates like Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis, Adam Pascal, Sutton Foster, Raul Esparza and many more - and reveals his desire to pursue doing the show again in the future. Additionally, Groban and I discuss his appearances on GLEE and THE OFFICE, the possibility of a Broadway show in the near future, his affection for the music of Stephen Sondheim and much, much more in this career-spanning chat! (more...)
NASHVILLE Single 'Stronger Than Me' Now Available at ABC Music Loungeby TV News Desk - Feb 27, 2013ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at abc.com/musiclounge' with the original song “Stronger Than Me,” co-written by songwriters Kate York and Sarah Buxton and performed by Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, with background vocals by Pam Tillis and Kate York. (more...)
BWW Reviews: ASHLEY BROWN'S BROADWAY with the Baltimore Symphony – Young Talent Charms Strathmore Audienceby Jennifer Perry - Feb 22, 2013Ashley's joy at performing is infectious and she has the talent to back it up. (more...)
Former Spice Girl Mel B to Join NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENTby TV News Desk - Feb 21, 2013NBC announced today that versatile entertainer and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (or 'Mel B') will join the network's top-rated summer series AMERICA'S GOT TALENT as a judge, and will take her place alongside fellow judges Howie Mandel and Howard Stern beginning this summer. (more...)
German Singer Herbert Gronemeyer Releases New Album I WALKby BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2013German superstar, Herbert Gronemeyer makes his US debut on Tuesday, February 26 th with the release of I WALK. This 13 song album, features for the first time in English, some of the most impressive songs from the award winning songwriter's vast catalog alongside two new songs. (more...)
Raleigh's Burning Coal Theatre to Welcome Back Singer-Songwriter Callaghan, 3/24by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013Burning Coal Theatre Company presents singer/songwriter Callaghan. One night only, Sunday March 24, 2013 at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC. (more...)
Mika Announces North American Tourby BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013Mika has just announced a North American tour of intimate venues. He will be performing a special stripped down set accompanied by a pianist and guitarist. Mika's recent Fall North American tour sold out in minutes. This is a rare chance for fans to get up close and personal with Mika and hear new arrangements of his catalogue including his recent album The Origin of Love (out on Republic). (more...)
ABC's Music Lounge to Feature Music from NASHVILLEby TV News Desk - Feb 13, 2013ABC Music Lounge's "Nashville"-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at HYPERLINK www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, "Casino," co-written by songwriters Natalie Hemby and Morgane Hayes and performed by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott. (more...)
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