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BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler, Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee L...


Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces 2017-18 ADULTS AT LEISURE Series
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2017

Ruth Eckerd Hall announces the Adults At Leisure Series for the 2017-18 season, which includes returning favorites Blue Suede Shoes (The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash), 110 Years of Broadway and the Hitmen In Concert as well as several shows making their debut, including 3 Redneck Tenors, The Modern G...


KC and The Sunshine Band Join PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2015

Just announced, household-name 70s dance group, KC and The Sunshine Band, will help to celebrate America's 239th birthday by performing their top-selling, multi-platinum dance hits like '(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,' 'Get Down Tonight,' 'That's The Way (I Like It)' and more as part of A C...


Tony Nominee Michael Cavanaugh & Philly POPS to Perform MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL in March
by Tyler Peterson - February 11, 2016

The Philly POPS will play the Music of Billy Joel with Broadway's Michael Cavanaugh March 4-6 at the Kimmel Center. Billy Joel handpicked Cavanaugh to star in Movin' Out - the Tony-nominated Broadway show that featured the Piano Man's songbook....


Broadway's Phillipa Soo to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH; John Stamos to Host
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2017

Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol....


Photo Flash: Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, ON YOUR FEET! Cast & More on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW Special Coverage - July 05, 2016

Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson, the cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEET!, GLEE's Amber Riley and more performed on last night's A CAPITOL FOURTH celebration on PBS. Check out photos from the show and backstage below!...


Sutton Foster, Amber Riley & ON YOUR FEET! Cast Perform Tonight on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2016

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 240th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) to host the festivities....


Emotional Tom Bergeron Pays Tribute to Late Father on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015

During last night's 'Switch Up' episode of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS, host Tom Bergeron announced that his father, Raymond Bergeron, had passed away on Monday at the age of 81....


BWW Previews: The BEACH BOYS Celebrate Fifty Years Of Iconic Music At The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - November 03, 2016

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they've had and how many millions of albums they've sold.  But these conventional measurements fall short when you're assessing the impact of The Beach Boys.  To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by...


VIDEO: Sutton Foster Opens PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH with Patriotic Medley
by Caryn Robbins - July 05, 2016

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster opened the 2016 A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS with a rousing patriotic medley last night....


Peter Nero Coming to Valley Performing Arts Center, 11/14
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2015

In a one-of-a-kind concert created especially for Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), the world's most seasoned Gershwin interpreter, Peter Nero, will perform Gershwin's timeless works from Broadway and film on Saturday, November 14 at 8pm. This two-part program will be a special evening dedicated...


BANDSTAND's Laura Osnes to Perform on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for the 37th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler, Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee L...


Megan Hilty, Geneva Carr & More B'way Vets Set for New TV Land Comedy I SHUDDER
by Caryn Robbins - August 19, 2015

Broadway's Megan Hilty (WICKED, SMASH) will take on the female lead in the upcoming TV Land comedy I SHUDDER from Paul Rudnick....


BWW Previews: The BEACH BOYS Celebrate Fifty Years Of Iconic Music At The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - November 03, 2016

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they've had and how many millions of albums they've sold.  But these conventional measurements fall short when you're assessing the impact of The Beach Boys.  To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by...


VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Performs CAROUSEL's 'If I Loved You' on 'Capitol Fourth'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, CATS star Nicole Scherzinger performed a moving rendition of 'If I Loved You' from Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL....


Megan Hilty, Geneva Carr & More B'way Vets Set for New TV Land Comedy I SHUDDER
by Caryn Robbins - August 19, 2015

Broadway's Megan Hilty (WICKED, SMASH) will take on the female lead in the upcoming TV Land comedy I SHUDDER from Paul Rudnick....


Alfonso Ribiero to Step In for Tom Bergeron on Tonight's DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2015

DANCING WITH THE STARS host Tom Bergeron took to Twitter to announce that he will miss tonight's episode of the ABC dance competition in order to be at his ailing father's bedside....


BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Sutton Foster, Christopher Jackson & More!
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2016

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials!...


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


Broadway AM Report, 6/10/2016 - The Tony Awards and More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 10, 2016

THIS WEEKEND'S BIG NEWS: Not too much happening this weekend....just kidding...the TONY AWARDS are being held on Sunday night! Make sure to follow along throughout the evening for photos and updates from the Beacon Theatre....


Bradley Whitford to Host 35th Anniversary of A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

This July 4 th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 239 th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor Bradley Whitford as host of the 35 th edition....


PNC Pops to Welcome Best of Broadway for 'STANDING OVATIONS'
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017

The PNC Pops proves 'there's no business like show business' during an evening of Broadway showstoppers with 'Broadway Standing Ovations' on February 17-19 at Heinz Hall....


Broadway AM Report, 7/1/2016 - It's Independence Day Weekend!
by Jessica Khan - July 01, 2016

This weekend's big news: It's the 4th of July this holiday weekend, and HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson is among the lineup for PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, plus WAITRESS composer Sara Bareilles will perform on NBC's 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS!...


A CAPITOL FOURTH & NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS Score at New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016

Two world-renowned television programs produced for PBS, A CAPITOL FOURTH and the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAYCONCERT won Silver and Bronze World Medals respectively at this year's New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards. Both programs are produced by Capital Concerts with Jerry Colbert and Mich...


A CAPITOL FOURTH & NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS Score at New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2016

Two world-renowned television programs produced for PBS, A CAPITOL FOURTH and the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAYCONCERT won Silver and Bronze World Medals respectively at this year's New York Festivals® International TV & Film Awards. Both programs are produced by Capital Concerts with Jerry Colbert and Mich...






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