Joseph Amamoo Shares GOD'S HAND AT WORKby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Does God exist? Does divine intervention occur in the affairs of mankind? Is man merely some sort of talking robots at the whims and caprices of nature? These are some of the questions and challenges that the author tried to answer in his adult life of over 60 years and finally, he found the answers. (more...)
Classic Stage Company's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE Extends Through 6/23; Lea DeLaria Joins Castby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that their new production of Bertolt Brecht's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), will extend for two additional weeks through Sunday, June 23. (more...)
Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for “Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.” The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)
BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Opens 6/18 in Chicagoby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Broadway In Chicago has announced the touring cast of the musical Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story which will play Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) for a limited engagement June 18 - 30, 2013. (more...)
Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for 'Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.' The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)
Icona Pop Confirms Show Dates for 'The Iconic Tour'by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Swedish pop duo Icona Pop are proud to announce they will be hitting the road later this year for their first ever headlining tour in the U.S. (more...)
Richard M. Sherman & Alan Menken to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in LA, 8/10by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013For one night only, two of the world's most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage for 'Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook.' The concert will take place at the D23 Expo 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in the D23 Expo Arena on Saturday, August 10. (more...)
Paleface Picasso Works with Chicago Group Do or Die on Two New Tracksby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Chicago music group Do or Die recently did two tracks with the rap industry's newest sensation, Paleface Picasso. (more...)
Terri White Album Release Party Set for 5/27by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Ryan O'Connor and Musical Mondays Los Angeles have announced the official CD release party for Terri White's new album UPON REQUEST to be presented atEleven Nightclub in West Hollywood on Monday, May 27th at 9 PM. (more...)
Barrel of Monkeys Add Free 'Celebration of Authors' Set for 6/11by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013 The young writers from Barrel of Monkeys' Chicago Public Schools and after-school programs are honored at the 11th annual 'Celebration of Authors' on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. reception). This yearly tradition features performances of a selection of the best stories from the year. Over 30 actor-educators will perform the childrens' stories on stage for the authors, their families and schoolmates. 'Celebration of Authors' is in a new location at the University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street. The performance is free and open to the public, however seating is limited and reservations are required by calling Barrel of Monkeys at 312-409-1954. (more...)
Merit School of Music Presents STRINGTACULAR, 6/2by Kristin Salaky - May 23, 2013Merit School of Music invites the public to enjoy Stringtacular, a free concert on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Harrison Park Fieldhouse, 1824 S. Wood Street in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. This awe-inspiring celebration of string instruments brings together over 200 young players from throughout Chicago, all enrolled in Merit's Suzuki-Alegre Strings music education program. For more information, visit meritmusic.org or call 312.786.9428. (more...)
Aurora Theatre Company Announces Call for GAP Submissionsby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company is proud to announce a call for submissions for its ninth season of the Global Age Project (GAP) festival of new works. The company will choose four new plays to be presented as staged readings with professional directors and actors during the GAP festival in February and March of 2014; the festival will coincide with the company's fully-staged Bay Area Premiere of Johnna Adams's incendiary new play GIDION'S KNOT, directed by Jon Tracy (The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity). Each of the four prizewinners will receive a $1,000 award and their work will be considered for further development and production during Aurora Theatre Company's regular season; out of town artists will receive travel and accommodation expenses. The submission period opens June 3; deadline for play submission is July 31, 2013. Finalists will be announced in early December 2013. (more...)
INTERVENTION Returns to A&E for Final Five Episodes, 6/13by TV News Desk - May 23, 2013After thirteen seasons, spanning more than eight years, A&E's Emmy Award-winning series "Intervention" returns for its final five episodes. The culmination of the groundbreaking series begins on Thursday, June 13 at 9PM ET/PT. (more...)
GORILLA Begins Performances Tomorrow at Theatre Rowby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Scandinavian American Theater Company will present the US Premiere of GORILLA by Rhea Leman. The Danish premiere was just nominated for the 2013 Reumert Award (the Danish equivalent of the Tony Award) for Best Playwrighting. Directed by Ari Edelson, previews begin May 24 at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row. Opening is slated for May 30. (more...)
Three Cat Productions Announces SOLO CHICAGO Lineupby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Three Cat Productions is excited to announce the lineup for its inaugural presentation of the SOLO Chicago festival. SOLO Chicago will feature individual performances by vocal artists, storytellers, and more. The festival will run Wednesdays through Saturdays, June 5-15, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Berger Park Coach House Theater, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.threecatproductions.com or at the door. (more...)
LAW & ORDER: SVU Up Week-to-Week in Adults 18-49by TV News Desk - May 23, 2013At 9 p.m. ET, 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (1.6/6 in adults 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall) grew week to week by 7 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.6 from a 1.5) and 3 percent in total viewers (6.680 million vs. 6.478 million), despite competition last night from the season finales of ABC's 'Modern Family' and CBS's 'Criminal Minds. Note that 'Law & Order: SVU' adds significant viewership through time-shifting, with its prior telecast growing by 40 percent going from these next-day 'live plus same day' ratings in 18-49 (1.52) to 'live plus three day' results (2.13). (more...)
ABC Finishes 2012-13 Season Strong with MODERN FAMILYby TV News Desk - May 23, 2013 ABC was #1 on the final night of the 2012-13 season in Adults 18-49 (tie) with Modern Family finishing as Wednesday's #1 show on all 4 weeks of the 2013 May Sweep. In fact, ABC ranked #1 for the May Sweep in Adults 18-49 (tie) for the first time in 13 years - since 2000. Closing out the season with strong momentum, the Net was #1 in Total Viewers and/or Adults 18-49 on 5 of the final 6 nights (Fri/Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed). The Middle had its most-watched season finale since 2010 and Nashville closed its first season its best numbers since the beginning of the year. (more...)
Scoop: AMERICAN GREED on CNBC - Thursday, May 30, 2013by TV Scoop - May 23, 2013Get all the scoop on AMERICAN GREED, airing on CNBC on Thursday, May 30, 2013! (more...)
Bailiwick Chicago's MAHAL Begins 6.26by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Bailiwick Chicago Theater concludes its 2012/13 season with the world premiere of the family drama MAHAL by Resident Playwright Danny Bernardo, directed by Erica Weiss, playing June 26 - August 2, 2013 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.stage773.com, in person at the Stage 773 Box Office or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press performance is Friday, June 28 at 8 pm. (more...)
Broadway Producer Jed Bernstein to Take Over as Lincoln Center President, January 2014by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013According to the Associated Press, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has selected its new president -- Broadway producer Jed Bernstein, who led the Broadway League from 1995-2006. Bernstein will replace current leader Reynold Levy. (more...)
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