The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standardsby BWW News Desk - May 9, 2013The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic achievement in the marketplace. On-demand audio and/or video song streams will now be counted towards the 500,000 (Gold), 1,000,000 (Platinum) and 2,000,000 plus (multi-Platinum) thresholds required for G&P's Digital Single Award certification. (more...)
Breaking News: Beatles Concert LET IT BE to Open on Broadway This Julyby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013The Fab Four will hit Broadway this summer in LET IT BE, a spectacular concert experience direct from London's West End, where it continues its celebrated open-ended run, featuring 40 of The Beatles' greatest hits. Born as a West End production to celebrate the legendary band's 50th anniversary, LET IT BE uses state-of-the-art projection technology and 3D sound to put audiences at the heart of The Beatles' meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool's Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces with live performances of songs including 'Twist and Shout,' 'She Loves You' and 'Drive My Car,' 'Yesterday,' 'Hey Jude,' 'Come Together' and, of course, 'Let It Be.' (more...)
BWW Reviews: EXPERIENCE THE BEATLES WITH RAIN Revisits the 1960's World of Peace and Loveby Shari Barrett - May 8, 2013EXPERIENCE THE BEATLES WITH RAIN has returned by popular demand to the Pantages for a third engagement, May 7-12, 2013. This adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love and a little help from your friends! (more...)
New ANNIE Cast Recording Featuring Jane Lynch Goes on Sale at Palace Theatre Tonightby BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013Shout! Broadway has announced that the New 2012 Broadway Cast Recording for ANNIE is available for purchase at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets), beginning tonight, May 7. The merchandise stand is open to the public one hour prior to performance. Digital release will be on Tuesday, May 28. The recording will be released to national retail outlets on Tuesday, July 2. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Town Hall Arts Center Presents Perfect Comedic Timing with THE 39 STEPSby Michael Mulhern - May 7, 2013Filled with mystery, intrigue, suspense and infused with wit, melodrama and vaudevillian antics, this show was an absolute delight to watch! (more...)
Horse Trade Announces June Events at UNDER St. Marksby BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013Horse Trade has announced the following upcoming events. (more...)
Surfside Players Seeks Directors for 2013-14 Season; Deadline 5/24by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013Surfside Players is thrilled about its upcoming 55th season, bringing quality performing arts to Cocoa Beach and Brevard County. The theater is looking for directors for all of its shows, and musical directors and choreographers for its musicals, and Surfside is extending the deadline to Friday, May 24th. (more...)
The Grove Theatre to Present BEATLES VS. STONES - A MUSICAL SHOUT OUT, 7/13by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2013For decades, the battle has raged: Beatles or Stones? Through their heyday, fans accused London's Rolling Stones of stealing ideas -- even entire albums - from their Liverpool counterparts. At the same time, the Beatles secretly envied the Stones' "bad boy" image and attitude, often copying their style. Both bands are unmistakably great, scoring an array of hits that changed musical history, but only one can be the best. The most infamous rivalry in rock and roll never played out in a public arena until now as Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Shoot Out performs July 13th, 8pm at The Grove Theatre. (more...)
No Other Rappers to Appear on J Cole's 'Born Sinner'by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013MTV is reporting today that J Cole's upcoming sophomore release 'Born Sinner' will feature numerous guests but none will be sharing the rapping spotlight with J Cole himself. (more...)
American Composers Orchestra Names Derek Bermel Artistic Directorby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announced last night at its Spring Benefit at Tribeca Rooftop that composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel will be the orchestra's new Artistic Director, commencing with the 2013-14 season. Bermel has been ACO's Creative Advisor since 2009, and succeeds composer Robert Beaser who has been ACO's Artistic Director since 2000 and was ACO's Artistic Advisor from 1993. Bermel joins Music Director George Manahan, who has just renewed his contract with ACO for an unprecedented five years, in leading the ensemble in its mission to be a catalyst for the creation of new orchestral music. (more...)
Photo Flash: Poster Unveiled for CHASTITY BITES, Headed to Dances With Films Festivalby BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Weirdsmobile Productions wants you to fasten your chastity belts and say your prayers... The official one sheet for its new horror-comedy, CHASTITY BITES, releases today. The movie is set to makes its World Premiere on June 1, 2013 at the Dances With Films film festival in Hollywood, CA. Check out the official poster below! (more...)
AND I AM NOT LYING Opens 6/5 at UNDER Saint Marksby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013And I Am Not Lying is described as 'cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the best underground comedy, storytelling, burlesque and sideshow acts. This whole thing (and all of everything) is about getting together and getting EXCITED - just turn your phones off and shout it out loud.' (more...)
Photo Flash: Ginuwine Takes Over Chateau Nightclub & Gardensby BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013On Friday, May 17, Chateau Nightclub & Gardens kicked off the weekend with R&B legend Ginuwine as he put on an action-packed performance under the stars. The Vegas night spot was a sight to see as thousands of partygoers filled the nightclub and anxiously waited for the icon to take the stage. Scroll down for photos! (more...)
VIDEO: Must Watch - Mel Brooks AMERICAN MASTERS on PBS May 20!by Stage Tube - May 19, 2013We've got a MUST WATCH reminder for Monday night - American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, the newest film in the American Masters series, will premiere nationally Monday, May 20 at 9pm ET/PT on PBS(check local listings), and will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on May 21. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre's GREASEby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 204th season with an all-new production of Broadway and Hollywood's smash-hit, GREASE. Directed by Bruce Lumpkin, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this musical extravaganza is currently in previews and opens on May 22nd, running through July 14th on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
KISS Slots Premiere for Millions of Online Casino Playersby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Williams Interactive LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., announced today that the Company's first KISS online slot theme, KISS: Shout it Out Loud!, is now available to Williams Interactive's Remote Game Server customers. (more...)
Scoop: THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on NBC - Week of May 20, 2013by TV Scoop - May 15, 2013Get all the scoop on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, airing on NBC for the week of May 20, 2013! (more...)
BWW Reviews: The Edge Theatre Welcomes Incredible Ensemble in THE SHADOW BOXby Michael Mulhern - May 11, 2013First, compliments go out to entire ensemble as a whole for working so well together and building a strong chemistry that drew the audience in completely. (more...)
DUDE, THAT'S RUDE: Race Day Etiquette (Runners Edition)by Christina Mancuso - May 11, 2013The greatest part of running a race is knowing that anyone can do it. You can be among the elite, the celebs, the disabled, the very young, the very old, and the very average. You are all running the same race, on the same day, and under the same conditions. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Frieze- Go Now. This is THE Art Fair to Seeby Barry Kostrinsky - May 10, 2013Stop reading, leave the house and head to Frieze on Randall's Island. The art world is waiting outside your door across the river on that other island you never go to. The fair is that good, that diverse and that much of an international art extravaganza that it is that simple- get there! (more...)
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