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Metropolitan Room to Launch 6th Annual MetroStar Talent Challenge, 7/8

Something funny's happening to the "MetroStar Talent Challenge" this year. Singer-restaurateur Carolyn Montgomery-Forant joins the permanent jury, and the comic actor Jay Rogers hosts the 6th annual edition of the singers contest at the Metropolitan Room. The exciting competition, which has launched the careers of A Number of standouts in cabaret, pop and jazz, is accepting applications through July 1. The 2013 "MetroStar Talent Challenge" runs for seven consecutive Mondays, from July 8 through August 19. (more...)

Study Confirms Link Between Eating Junk Food While Pregnant and Childhood Obesity

A study recently published in March 2013 issue of The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology found a link between consuming junk food during pregnancy and health concerns later in the child's life. The study's findings “suggest that exposure to a maternal junk-food diet results in early desensitization of the opioid system which may explain the increased preference for junk food in these offspring.” (more...)

Spotlight Theatre Company and Firehouse Theatre Company Open SYLVIA Tomorrow

Spotlight Theatre Company and Firehouse Theatre Company join forces to co-present 'Sylvia' opening May 25 and running through June 29, 2013. Performances are Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 Adult/ $18 for Students/Seniors. Group rates are available. Performances are held at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver. (more...)

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/24/2013

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 5/24/2013. (more...)

Nude Bea Arthur Painting Update: Jimmy Kimmel Bought It

As BWW previously reported, an anonymous bidder at a Christie's auction on May 15 paid $1.9 million for a nude painting of Bea Arthur from 1991. Turns out that 'someone' was Jimmy Kimmel. (more...)

JOSEFINA LOPEZ to Deliver Commencement Address at Los Angeles High School for the Arts' 2013 Graduation

JOSEFINA LOPEZ, the award-winning playwright and screenwriter, best known as the creator of the play and the film, "Real Women Have Curves," will deliver the Commencement Address at Los Angeles High School for the Arts' (LACHSA's) 2013 Graduation Ceremony at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on Friday, June 7, 2013, starting at2:00 p.m., it was announced today by LACHSA Principal George Simpson. The graduation will feature many LACHSA performing arts groups and is open to the general public to attend. (more...)

Quiksilver Names Nicholas Drake as Chief Marketing Officer

Quiksilver, Inc. announced the appointment of Nicholas Drake as Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 1. (more...)

Dutch Mannerist Cabinet Picture on Extended Loan to the Frick

The story of Adam and Eve is one of the most enduring in the history of art. With its momentous subject-the creation of humankind-and riveting themes of seduction, deceit, punishment, and redemption, it has long captivated the imaginations of countless artists. Dutch painter Joachim Wtewael recounts the tale in an exquisite oil on copper, executed between 1610 and 1615 that is now on loan to The Frick Collection from a private collector. (more...)

Bombino Begins North American Tour This Weekend

Beginning this weekend at the Sasquatch Festival, Tuareg guitarist, singer, and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar will tour North America with a full band. The performances will feature material from Bombino's new album, Nomad (Nonesuch Records, April 2), which The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach helmed the recording at his Nashville studio, Easy Eye Sound. Please see below for an itinerary, which includes major festivals, headlining appearances, and shows with Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, Gogol Bordello and (Nonesuch Records label mates) Amadou & Mariam. (more...)

Author Jos Salins Reveals SATAN'S BIG LIE

In his new novel “The Saga of Quest Inc.: The New Q.I.” (published by AuthorHouse) author Lynn Mathai offers readers a fun-filled adventure story (more...)

Audra McDonald Performs Berkshire Solo Concert at The Colonial Theatre, 6/15

Audra McDonald will perform her only Berkshire solo performance on June 15 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre accompanied by pianist Andy Einhorn. (more...)

Courtyard by Marriott Enters Saudi Arabia With Olaya Hotel Opening

On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) celebrated the opening of the Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. Courtyard by Marriott, the world's 11th largest hotel brand, already has a strong footprint in the region with properties in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. This state-of-the-art, 286-room brand new hotel in Riyadh joins those three properties and is set to contribute to Marriott International's expansion within the select service segment. (more...)

Met Museum Reopens European Paintings Galleries Today After Renovations

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's galleries for its world-renowned collection of European Old Master paintings from the 13th through the early 19th century will reopen today, May 23 after an extensive renovation and reinstallation. (more...)

Einstein Meets Broadway with THE WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL, 5/29-6/2

It's hard to conceive of a Broadway review of quantum mechanics, but the World Science Festival has pulled it off with three sold-out shows at The New Victory Theatre. Think of it as theater meets the most thrilling science lecture! Yes, there is such a thing. (more...)

OMID DJALILI LIVE Set for 2013 Edinburgh Festival, Aug 13-25

He's back (with a splash!) - following on from a hugely successful run in the West-End, Omid has announced a thirteen nights of Omid Djalili Live at the Edinburgh Festival this year at The Assembly Rooms, Music Hall. Tickets are on sale now. (more...)

New European Paintings Galleries to Open Tomorrow at Met Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's galleries for its world-renowned collection of European Old Master paintings from the 13th through the early 19th century will reopen on May 23 after an extensive renovation and reinstallation. This is the first major renovation of the galleries since 1951 and the first overall reinstallation of the collection since 1972. Increased in size by almost one-third, the space now accommodates the display of more than 700 paintings in 45 galleries, including one rotating special exhibition gallery. The galleries are organized both chronologically and geographically to provide an overview of painting in Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Great Britain. Many of the galleries have new floors and moldings and the suites of galleries unfold with a new logic and grandeur. Sculpture, medals, ceramics, and other decorative arts have been judiciously incorporated where their presence adds a layer of meaning to the display of paintings. Key works have been conserved or embellished with period frames. Important loans complement the permanent collection and celebrate the reinstallation. (more...)

Theatre Historical Society of America to Visit Warner Theatre, 6/22

The Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) will hold its forty-third annual Conclave Theatre Tour in the New York Capitol Region and Berkshires, June 18 to June 23, 2013. Members of THS will come from all over the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia to tour historic theatres and participate in the organization's annual meeting. The tour features venues in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Rome, and Gloversville, NY as well as stops in Torrington, CT and North Adams, MA. (more...)

Season 3 of VH1 COUPLES THERAPY to Premiere on 6/12

Relationships are hard enough, but imagine your relationship being the fodder for the tabloids. Under the intense scrutiny of the publiceye, and all the pressure that comes with fame, it seems couples whose matters of the heart play out in the public eye are calling it quits and throwing in the towel on their relationships. VH1 examines the complicated and often misunderstood world of high-profile relationships with 'VH1 Couples Therapy,' premiering Wednesday, June 12th at 10 PM ET/PT. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Ruhl's EURYDICE Brings Back Theatre of the Seventh Sister

Director Gary Smith puts Theatre of the Seventh Sister back on stage with a production of Sarah Ruhl's charming absurdist take on the Orpheus myth. (more...)

BWW Reviews: THE GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack

Well apparently Baz Luhrmann and Jay Z have decided to bring the musical stylings of the present to the roaring 1920s. (more...)

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