Gianni Russo to Be Honored as Little Italy's 'Man of the Year' at Mulberry Street Mall Ribbon Cutting, 5/25by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Summer in Little Italy will officially start on Saturday, May 25, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12 Noon marking the opening of the Mulberry Street Pedestrian Mall, it was announced by Ralph Tramontana, President of the Little Ital Merchants Association (LIMA) which has operated the Mall since its creation 25 years ago. The ceremony will take place at the corner of Mulberry and Canal Streets. (more...)
The Church of the Transfiguration to Present BACHFEST: CANTATA 147, 6/7by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013The Church of the Transfiguration ('The Little Church Around the Corner'), 1 East 29th Street in Manhattan, presents Bachfest: Cantata 147 ('Hertz und Mund und tat und Leben') and Brandenburg Concerto No.5 on Friday June 7th at 7:30pm. (more...)
Stephen Schwartz to Appear at National Symphony's THE WIZARD AND I, Now thru 5/18by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, the performances feature performances by Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and The Washington Chorus. The performances celebrate Stephen Schwartz's 65th birthday as well as the 10th anniversary of the perennially 'popular' Wicked, and Mr. Schwartz will make a special appearance in each of the three programs, performing and sharing stories of the creation of Wicked. (more...)
YO GABBA GABBA! to Headline Kids' Lineup at Life is good Festivalby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Life is good, the Boston-based lifestyle brand committed to spreading the power of optimism and helping kids in need, today announced YO GABBA GABBA! will headline the kids' lineup at the 2013 Life is good Festival on Sept. 21-22 at Prowse Farm, Canton, Mass. (more...)
Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Theatre Restoration on FRONT ROWby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013Andrew Lloyd Webber recently discussed the new restoration of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, one of London's oldest theatres on BBC Radio's Front Row. In the interview, he reflects on the importance of London's historical theatres, how an interview on Front Row led to his next musical, and why he doesn't want a theatre named after him.
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Review Roundup: J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESSby Movies News Desk - May 16, 2013J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters tomorrow, Friday May 17th. Let's see what the critics have to say! (more...)
Photo Flash: Official Poster for TRUE BLOOD Season 6 Released!by TV News Desk - May 15, 2013HBO has revealed the first official poster for the upcoming sixth season of TRUE BLOOD, premiering on Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. Check it out below! (more...)
AAA Inspectors Select Favorite Historic Restaurantsby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013As Memorial Day approaches, bringing the start of the summer travel season, many Americans look for ways to connect with our nation's history during getaways and get-togethers. To help travelers enjoy a taste of our colorful beginnings, AAA inspectors gathered their selections for favorite historic restaurants. In locations that vary from an 1885 school building to a rustic stone and wood lodge in the heart of a national park, these restaurants invite diners to step back in time while enjoying a memorable meal.
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TBS Development Slate to Include Projects from Spielberg, Carell & Moreby TV News Desk - May 15, 2013TNT and TBS, two of cable's most successful brands, have unveiled an extensive slate of series being developed with some of the industry's best storytellers. (more...)
Photo Flash: Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings Ensemble Takes Trip to Japanby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Eighteen talented, dedicated Chicago kids ages 9 to 18, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience, representing Chicago and the U.S. at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan. Scroll down for photos from the trip! (more...)
Washington National Opera to Premiere APPROACHING ALI, 6/8-9by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premiere of Approaching Ali on Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 2013 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Approaching Ali features music by composer D.J. Sparr and a libretto by Mark Campbell and Davis Miller, based on Miller's own autobiographical novella. This new work is the first hourlong opera created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program for contemporary American opera, and will be directed by Nicole Watson in her WNO debut. (more...)
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts Announces 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary with its 2013-14 season. (more...)
The Young Things to Play Le Poisson Rouge, 5/15by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013New York's own, The Young Things have announced their support of Har Mar Superstar for what is set to be an electric show this Wednesday, May 15, at Le Poisson Rouge. (more...)
Bang on a Can All-Stars Announce Ken Thomson as New Clarinetistby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Bang on a Can, New York's innovative and energetic champion of new music, officially announces the new clarinetist for its “All-Star” lineup today. The Bang on a Can All-Stars have become a singular vehicle for visionary composition over the course of the last 20 years, and with the addition of Ken Thomson will continue to set the standard for exciting and virtuosic performances. (more...)
Cacao Puree Contains High Levels Of Healthy Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Magnesiumby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013A single serving of Suavva Original Cacao Juice Smoothie, the trailblazing all-natural health beverage produced by Agro Innova, contains 270% of the daily reference intake (DRI) needs of the powerful antioxidant Vitamin E and no less than 395% of the DRI of Vitamin D, 156% of Vitamin B9, 60% of Vitamin B1, 27% of Vitamin B6, and 81% of Magnesium. Thanks to the exotic ingredient cacao puree introduced to the Mass market by its innovative healthy juice manufacturer, Suavva is a natural and enjoyable source of these elements, ideal for health-conscious consumers as an alternative to supplements and pills. (more...)
Featured Performer of the Week: Jamey Grishamby BWW Special Coverage - May 14, 2013Today, we're thrilled to feature actor, composer, and musician Jamey Grisham! (more...)
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Syfy's HAUNTED COLLECTOR, DEEP SOUTH PARANORMAL,PARANORMAL WITNESS & Moreby TV News Desk - May 14, 2013On the next episode of Syfy's Haunted Collector called Haunted Seminary/Ghost Games, what's spookier than a haunted seminary? Something unworldly released from a family's basement. John Zaffis and his team head to Madison, Ohio to probe reports of paranormal encounters at the Madison Seminary. (more...)
Rising Sun to Kick Off 12th Season with IT'S A SPEAKEASY Benefit, 6/24by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Rising Sun Performance Company will host a one-night-only event Shhh... It's a SpeakEasy on Monday, June 24th, 2013, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. (more...)
Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and Rick Pessagno to Lead Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO, 6/13-23by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. (more...)
TNT Reveals 9 Competitors for Dwayne Johnson's THE HEROby TV News Desk - May 13, 2013Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes this summer epic for a diverse group of nine individuals as TNT announces the contestants that will face extraordinary situations testing strength, courage and integrity in its new unscripted competition series THE HERO airing Thursdays at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning June 6. (more...)
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