Lincoln Center Announces 2013 White Light Festival Lineup, 10/24-11/23by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the roster for Lincoln Center's fourth multidisciplinary White Light Festival, October 24 through November 23, 2013. The Festival's focus is music's capacity to illuminate the many dimensions of our interior lives, with a particular emphasis this year on the power of the voice. Spanning numerous musical traditions, genres, and disciplines, the Festival will offer 23 performances, films, and events featuring seven premieres and debuts by artists and companies from more than a dozen countries, including France, India, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, the U.K., Mali, Estonia, Italy, Austria, Canada and the U.S. New to this edition of the Festival is White Light on Film, film screenings followed by discussions with their directors. Other Festival components include: a panel discussion focused on the subject of time, pre- and post-performance artist discussions, and the popular post-performance White Light Lounges. (more...)
20-Year-Old ZK Lowenfels Becomes Youngest Female Playwright in U.S. with SEWER RATS AT SEA Debutby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013Twenty year-old prodigy, ZK Lowenfels (known as 'Z') became The Youngest female playwright in the country this week with her debut Sewer Rats at Sea- which premiered at the fourth annual Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 16th. (more...)
CITIZEN TWAIN, Starring Val Kilmer, Extends Through July 28 at Kirk Douglas Theatreby BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013Val Kilmer, famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), inhabits the spirit of yet another legendary figure: Mark Twain. Kilmer continues to develop Citizen Twain, a solo show about the man considered to be the world's greatest storyteller, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, June 28 to July 28 for a limited five-week engagement, followed by this fall by performances in London's West End. (more...)
The Town of Morristown Presents THE MORRISTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL, 8/17by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013For the third year in a row, Mayor Timothy Dougherty and the Town of Morristown will host a free all day concert on the Green on Saturday, August 17th. The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival runs from noon until 10:00 p.m.and features legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with guitar partners Frank Vignola and Ed Laub, young blues sensation Quinn Sullivan, the Jazz Lobsters Big Band, Rob Paparozzi and the Hudson River Rats and guitar master Johnny A. (more...)
Broadway Couple Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready Welcome a Baby Girl!by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013According to posts on their Facebook pages, Broadway couple Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready welcomed a baby girl, Lena Renee Kready, into the world at 6:58 this morning. 'Mother and daughter are doing fine. Father is delirious,' Kready wrote on his Facebook page. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Take a Historical Journey with Manhattan Youth Ballet's MADE IN AMERICAby Jennifer Fried - Jun 16, 2013Manhattan Youth Ballet's spring recital showcased a diverse array of American choreography, performed by students ages eight to eighteen. The evening was a an interesting historical journey, reminding the audience that the art form has, and will, continue to evolve. (more...)
Bernadette Peters to Perform in Concert with the Pasadena POPS, 6/29by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013Tony award-winning singer, actress and American icon, Bernadette Peters performs with the Pasadena POPS for one night only on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 pm at the Los Angeles Arboretum. The star of stage, film and television will sing from her extensive songbook including 'Let Me Entertain You' (Gypsy), 'No One Is Alone' (Into the Woods), 'Some Enchanted Evening' (South Pacific), 'Send in the Clowns' (A Little Night Music), 'Being Alive' (Company) plus signature songs from her illustrious career. (more...)
First Book of Alastair Series Released, FIRST TO FALLby BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013In a niftily written narrative that will certainly rivet everyone, first-time author S.J. Kelly invites her readers to an enjoyable escape from reality. The first book of the Alastair General Series, First to Fall is a mind-blowing fiction about three brothers, Shane, Daniel and Adam, who happen to be vampires and physicians. It focuses on The Youngest, Adam, who finds and falls in love with his mate, Sasha Black. The only problem is that she is targeted by werewolves and the brothers must keep her safe. (more...)
Rich Okun Releases 'The Sun, the Moon, the Stars and Maya'by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013Author Rich Okun has spent his life studying many different ancient spiritual belief systems. Each one has further motivated him with spirit to help more people and now to share, what he calls, “a very special being: Maya, his Shih Tzu puppy muse.” Okun's new book, “The Sun, the Moon, the Stars and Maya: a collection of little sayings about enormous things” (published by Balboa Press), is his way of helping the world understand enormous ideas though simple interpretations. (more...)
Summer Stages: Summerstock Across New Hampshireby Daniel Adams - Jun 14, 2013New Hampshire and summerstock are pretty much interchangeable. Across the Granite State, theatergoers will find incredible options for live entertainment. One night they could be in an old barn, where the floors creek and an occasional bat will make its presence known. Then the next night, you're in a brand new, modern facility with air conditioning, comfy seats and a bar. (more...)
Savion Glover's STEPZ to Return to the Joyce Theater, 6/18-7/6by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013Internationally acclaimed tap dance virtuoso Savion Glover will be returning to New York City's Joyce Theater for a limited run of his new show, Savion Glover's STePz. Mr. Glover and his dance ensemble will deliver 21 performances only, between June 18 and July 6. Opening night is set for Wednesday, June 19. (more...)
NBC Announces Contestants for GET OUT ALIVE WITH BEAR GRYLLSby TV News Desk - Jun 13, 2013NBC has announced the 10 teams set to participate in 'Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls.' The Electus-produced adventure-reality competition series premieres Monday, July 8 (9-10 p.m. ET). (more...)
Scoop: BLUE BLOODS on CBS - Friday, July 5, 2013by TV Scoop - Jun 13, 2013Get all the scoop on BLUE BLOODS, airing on CBS on Friday, July 5, 2013! (more...)
Scoop: BLUE BLOODS on CBS - Friday, July 5, 2013by TV Scoop - Jun 13, 2013Get all the scoop on BLUE BLOODS, airing on CBS on Friday, July 5, 2013! (more...)
BWW Interviews: Trista Dollison from the Cast of DREAMGIRLS at Maine State Music Theatreby Scott Moreau - Jun 13, 2013Martha and the Vandellas. Gladys Knight and the Pips. Paul Revere and the Raiders. Bill Haley and His Comets. Dianna Ross and the Supremes. The singer in the front always gets the recognition. But, what about the talented singers behind the "star"? What are their hopes and dreams, and do they ever long to be in the spotlight? (more...)
Fitness Tip of the Day: Exercise During Commercialsby Christina Mancuso - Jun 12, 2013One of my favorite things to do to keep my kids active even when they're sitting down watching TV is to exercise during commercial breaks. (more...)
Scoop: ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS on NBC - Friday, June 14, 2013by TV Scoop - Jun 12, 2013Get all the scoop on ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS, airing on NBC on Friday, June 14, 2013! (more...)
Chico's Angels to Return with PRETTY CHICAS ALL IN A ROW, 7/18; Celebrates 10 Yearsby BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013Chico's Angels are back starting this summer with their stage show, 'Pretty Chicas All in a Row' and celebrating the mild-stone of ten years on stage! (more...)
Cyrille Aimee, Tim Warfield & More Set for East Lansing's 2013 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, 6/21-22by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013The 17th Annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will make its way to downtown East Lansing on June 21-22, featuring a high-caliber ensemble of local, regional and national jazz performers. The festival is presented by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the MSU College of Music. (more...)
The Young Presidents and More Set for 1st Annual Music Cures Benefit at The Cutting Room, 7/25by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013On July 25th at The Cutting Room in New York City, a poignant glimpse into the life of Glen Campbell will be shared when James Keach, producer of the Oscar winning 'Walk the Line,' presents a clip from his forthcoming documentary on superstar Campbell, who recently announced his battle with Alzheimer's. Campbell's children, Ashley and Shannon Campbell, will open the evening with their band Victoria Ghost, and headliners The Young Presidents -featuring Mitch Kaneff and Jake Hertzog - will perform songs from their latest album. Joining them will be rock luminaries Ivan Neville, Anton Fig, Blondie Chaplin, Corey Glover, Adam Ezraand others. (more...)
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