Born to Sing

HITMAN, David Foster Begins Global Search for the Next Superstar

Multi-talented, 16-time GRAMMY® Award-winning music producer and songwriter David Foster is on a cross-continental search to discover the next big music superstar! (more...)

Susan Graham Launches 11-12 With Canadian Debut & Recital At Carnegie Hall

To kick off the 2011-12 season, Susan Graham - 'America's favorite mezzo' (Gramophone magazine) - makes her much-anticipated Canadian Opera Company debut on Thursday, September 22, headlining the company premiere of Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride with the role that has become her 'calling card' (New York Times). (more...)

BWW Reviews: Christie Brinkley-Led CHICAGO Tour Razzle Dazzles at The Bushnell

= Christie Brinkley, who played this role twice on Broadway, gives it a professional effort (adopting a speaking voice that sounds a lot like original Roxie Gwen Verdon), and she looks terrific, but singing and dancing don't come naturally to the former supermodel. (more...)

Central PA Friends of Jazz Presents The Jackie Ryan Trio, Nov 11, 2013

Central PA Friends of Jazz Presents "The Jackie Ryan Trio" on Sunday, November 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM (with a special pre-show appearance of Met4 at 3 PM) at The Ware Center, Millersville University Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St, Lancaster, Penn. (more...)

Janet Dacal, Christopher A. Kent to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Actors' Playhouse

Actors' Playhouse will welcome back Broadway star Janet Dacal and fan favorite Christopher A. Kent as they star in Jason Robert Brown's Drama Desk Award-winning musical The Last Five Years from December 5 - 30, 2012 at the Miracle Theatre. (more...)

James Franco Reveals 'I'd Love to Do a Musical'

In an interview with Eonline this week, OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL star James Franco revealed that he would have loved to display his vocal chops in the upcoming Disney adventure film. (more...)

BWW Review: Night And Day! Michael Feinstein Brings Style and Sophistication To THE SINATRA PROJECT at The McCallum Theatre

Michael Feinstein's SINATRA PROJECT at The McCallum Theatre was 'Night And Day' above the theatrical offering I had seen the night before. (See my review of 'Prince Poppycock and Frenchie Davis' if you want to know what I am talking about). It was everything a concert should be and he was everything a showman should be - slick, stylish and produced to perfection. Feinstein payed tribute to 'the greatest singer of the 20th century, and beyond', backed by a seventeen-piece big band, and wowed the sold out crowd with tune after tune and tale after tale. He was Born to Sing this music and the notes and lyrics fall from his lips as if they were written just for him to sing. It may have been an homage to Sinatra, but even as he paid tribute to one of his greatest influences and role models he made the music his own and left everyone wanting more - MORE FEINSTEIN! (more...)

BWW Reviews: ANYTHING GOES is a Hit in Durham

The 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Revival has docked in Durham and brings honest-to-goodness Broadway talent to the Triangle. Anything Goes is tap dancing its way into the hearts of audiences who are eager to see a traditional musical get new life. (more...)

Jane Stuart Trio Announces August Appearances

On Friday, August 12, 2011 7:30-10:30 Jane Stuart Trio plays New Leaf Cafe located at 1 Margaret Corbin Dr. (Ft. Tryon Park) 212-568-5323 (more...)

DID YOU KNOW...The Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, December 31-January 6

These days, in the new age of social media revolution, the best source of information is YOU. Each day, fans of BroadwayWorld post tens of thousands of comments on our multiple message boards (main and local), weighing in on the latest news, rumors, reviews, stars and more. Each week, we find a few stand-out threads - those that have sparked particularly interesting discussion that we've decided to shine a light on each week in our newest feature: DID YOU KNOW...The 10 Most Interesting Message Board Topics of the Week, brought to you by YOU! Be sure to check back each week to see if YOUR thread made the list! (more...)

BWW Reviews: FOREVER PLAID Brings Great Harmony, Hi-Jinx and Wonderful 'Moments to Remember' to the McCallum

This was not my first venture into the world of "Plaid" - I have seen the show over a dozen times over the past two decades, have directed it on multiple occasions and have the book and score pretty well etched on my brain. However, I will say that it was one of the best PLAID productions I have ever seen and, if you are in the vicinity of Palm Desert and The McCallum Theatre, it is not to be missed. FOREVER PLAID is really a near-perfect little musical with a wonderful score of 50's standards and clever dialogue and comedic bits that never grow old, if executed well. This incarnation of PLAIDS - Roger Befelor, Stan Chandler, David Engel and David Humphrey did just that. (Both Chandler and Engel starred in the original Off-Broadway production). The program gave no credit to a director, only that it was originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross, but whomever was at the helm delivered a spot on production! (more...)

BWW Reviews: MANHATTAN TRANSFER Delivers Master Class in Vocal Excellence at the McCallum Theatre

The Manhattan Transfer brought their incredible vocal harmonies to The McCallum Theatre last Saturday night to a Standing Room Only Crowd. I know that for a fact - because I was standing! The sold-out to capacity crowd was riveted by a ninety-plus minute "vocal buffet" of as many of the quartets biggest hits and greatest harmonies as they could pack into a one evening event. They are celebrating their fortieth anniversary this season and it was more than apparent why they remain America's masters at vocalese and vocal jazz and every tight harmony in between. The four singers have perfected an almost unnatural blend that can generally only be imitated by the instruments they mimic in style and sound. (more...)

IDOL WATCH:Hollywood Week

Two contestants who struggled through the group rounds were up next. First was Papa Peachez who sang Lady Gaga's You and I. And then Jimmy Smith sand Landslide by the Dixie Chicks. (more...)

The Metropolitan Room Announces March Performances

The Metropolitan Room announces March performances. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Actress Thea Gill Brings BODY AND SOUL to Sterling's

On Sunday evening December 11, actress Thea Gill, well known for Showtime's Queer as Folk, made her cabaret debut at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's. This stunning beauty can really sing and her show entitled Body and Soul allowed her avenues as singer/actress that she truly loves, but has little opportunity to explore. Directed by David Galligan and with slick choreographic moves by Lee Martino, Gill captivated her audience with a sensuality, style and glamor reminiscent of cabaret's heyday, but now sorely missing. Think the pure sexuality of Lana Turner and the vocal prowess of Ruth Etting, and you come close to the inimitable way Thea Gill presents herself. With fab Grammy Award-winning Gail Deadrick at the piano, Ed Livingstone on bass and Robert Miller on drums, the 65-minute set could not have been smoother. (more...)

Jane Stuart Trio Announces August Appearances

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1-2pm (more...)

HITMAN, David Foster Begins Global Search for the Next Superstar

Multi-talented, 16-time GRAMMY® Award-winning music producer and songwriter David Foster is on a cross-continental search to discover the next big music superstar! (more...)

Angela Meade Leads I LOMBARDI at Avery Fisher Hall, 4/8

In honor of this year's Verdi bicentennial, there will be a number of upcoming opportunities to hear her perform the great Italian composer's music. The first of these takes place this Monday, April 8, when Meade - winner of the 2011 Richard Tucker and 2012 Beverly Sills Awards - stars as Giselda in a concert performance of I Lombardi at New York's Lincoln Center. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Hot Latin Music and Incredible Talent Shine in Upright Cabaret's RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT At The Annenberg Theatre

Last night The Annenberg Theatre played host to Chris Isaacson's Upright Cabaret and the latest installment of his American Icon Series, RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT, which plays tribute to the Latin pop-rock music made famous by Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Santana and more. There were many things to love about this upscale Cabaret production! To start - the incredible talents of three of Broadway and Television's hottest talents - Lesli Margherita, Rogelio Douglas Jr. and Lexi Lawson. I have played audience to each of the three of them as they starred in various theatrical productions and it was a pleasure to share the evening with them in this unique genre. Since there is a bit of criticism to follow, let me start by saying I am a big fan of Upright Cabaret and would urge you to go to any of their productions at a venue near you. Fortunately for those near La Mirada, Thousand Oaks or Hollywood, you still have the chance to see this high quality production. And, if you don't have tickets yet I would say find a way to get them! There are many theatrical events in Southern California that promise an evening worthy of your time and your hard earned money --- Upright Cabaret delivers! (more...)

Chrysta Bell Announces LA and SF Performances

Sultry chanteuse Chrysta Bell will perform in San Francisco and Los Angeles at concerts presented by David Lynch this May. She begins on Thursday, May 9 at Bimbos 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco) and then lands Sunday, May 12 in Los Angeles in a show sponsored by 89.9 KCRW at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles). "The first time I saw her perform, I thought she was like an alien. The most beautiful alien ever," Lynch says. (more...)

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