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Music Icon Frankie Valli to Perform Live on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014

PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH is thrilled to announce that legendary singer Frankie Valli will perform at the live concert event celebrating the nation's 238(th) birthday on July 4....


Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to Co-Host PBS's 25th NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, 5/25
by TV News Desk - April 28, 2014

PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....


PBS to Air NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, 11/11
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2012

PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise (...


Photo Flash: MOTOWN's Saycon Sengbloh Performs at Drom
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2013

On December 16th, Broadway star, Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical / Fela), released her new single, Be Here, from her upcoming album. After an exclusive performance of the song at Drom in New York City, Saycon released the song via digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby, and sold phy...


PBS and Capital Concerts Present NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012

PBS and Capital Concerts announced the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS tonight, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI:...


Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to Co-Host PBS's 25th NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, 5/25
by TV News Desk - April 28, 2014

PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....


MOTOWN Sings National Anthem At Yankees Game Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - August 12, 2013

The astoundingly talented company of performers from MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will convene to sing the national anthem at the Yankees versus Angels game tonight at Yankee Stadium....


Legendary Composer John Williams to Pay Tribute to National Anthem on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014

This Independence Day, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the all-star salute broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem....


Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast of ANYTHING GOES: IN CONCERT, 5/9-10
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014

Since its highly successful Broadway debut 80 years ago, Anything Goes has been revived multiple times and now receives a world premiere symphonic version with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) and an all-star Broadway cast, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, M...


Megan Hilty, Barry Manilow, 'Motown the Musical' & More to Perform on PBS's 'Capitol Fourth'
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013

America's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) will return tothe West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, starring music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on t...


VIDEO: Darren Criss Sings 'Shout' on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

GLEE's Darren Criss performed the crowd-pleasing, "Shout' on last night's Fourth of July celebration A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS. Check out the rousing performance below!...


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

Last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH, featured music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009. Below, watch Manilow sing a medley of best-known patriotic songs!...


Neil Diamond to Release 'Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down)' to Benefit Boston Charities on July 2
by Robert Diamond - June 26, 2013

Music Icon Neil Diamond has confrmed plans to release a newly writen song inspired by the recent Boston Marathon bombings. “Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down),” will be released on July 2nd, with 100% of the purchase price, for at least the next year, equally beneftng One Fund Boston and the ...


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Performs on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

Last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH, featured music legend Barry Manilow, who is back by popular demand following his powerful debut performance on the show in 2009. Below, watch Manilow sing a medley of best-known patriotic songs!...


SAMSON & DELILAH Concert, Patrick Page & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:...


ISO Announces Cast for ON BROADWAY WITH KANDER & EBB - Beth Leavel, Nick Adams, Ted Keegan & More!
by Christina Mancuso - August 28, 2013

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra today announced the cast for On Broadway with Kander & Ebb: Celebrating Chicago, Cabaret and All That Jazz, a world premiere pops production of music from legendary and award-winning composers, John Kander (b. 1927) and Fred Ebb (1928-2004). Created by ISO Princip...


NPR's Ari Shapiro to Perform at BSO Gala, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink...


InDepth InterView Exclusive: Brandon Victor Dixon Talks MOTOWN, A CAPITOL FOURTH On PBS, Plus SCOTTSBORO BOYS, FAR FROM HEAVEN & More
by Pat Cerasaro - July 04, 2013

Last night I had the privilege of taking a look back on an incredibly impressive recent string of major musicals starring the phenomenally talented Brandon Victor Dixon with the leading man himself, ranging from his work last year Off-Broadway in RENT as well as the Williamstown Theatre Festival mou...


PBS Unveils Diverse Summer Line-Up of Programming
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2013

PBS today unveiled a summer line-up that features a diverse array of new programming. A summer of intrigue presents new episodes of MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! productions....


Peter Nero to Bring Broadway to the State Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014

Fifty years since the start of his career, Peter Nero is one of the preeminent pianists and conductors in the country. The two-time Grammy Award winner will 'tickle the ivories' for Peter Nero's Broadway at the State Theatre today, June 14th....


VIDEO: Megan Hilty Performs on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

SMASH and Broadway star Megan Hilty performed a Patriotic Medley and a moving version of George Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me,' on last night's PBS special A CAPITOL FOURTH. Check out the performances below!...


John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013

Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters' original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Sympho...


Peter Nero to Play Harris Center, 11/12-13
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2013

"If he weren't such a superb musician, Peter Nero might be easy to dismiss as a mere great entertainer" (Philadelphia Inquirer). Harris Center at Folsom Lake College welcomes the legendary Peter Nero to Stage One for two separate programs over two nights with bassist Michael Barnett. Hailed as one ...


VIDEO: Darren Criss Sings 'Shout' on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2013

GLEE's Darren Criss performed the crowd-pleasing, "Shout' on last night's Fourth of July celebration A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS. Check out the rousing performance below!...


NPR's Ari Shapiro to Perform at BSO Gala, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013

Signaling the start of the social season, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will hold its annual Gala Concert on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. This year's Gala will be led by BSO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. The concert features the band Pink...






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