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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....


WAKE UP with BWW 7/4/14 - A Star-Spangled, Spectacular Broadway Weekend!
by Jessica Showers - July 04, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: It's the Fourth of July (yay!) and PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH and NBC's MACY'S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR round up some of the hotte...


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!...


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....


West End's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Sets Dates & Theater
by Matt Smith - May 15, 2015

Tickets for the West End production of Motown the Musical, opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016, are released for sale today (15 May 2015).  With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Rand...


Kelli O'Hara, Jordin Sparks & More Set for PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014

This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238(th) birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron...


Music Icon Frankie Valli to Perform Live on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 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....


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....


Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Will Pay Tribute to John Williams in May
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2015

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society in the final SuperPops program of the season, a tribute to the work of film composer John Williams, considered one of the greatest of all time. On Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. at...


The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, 3/26-29
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015

Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in performances of Singin' in the Rain,Thursday, March 26, at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore and Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff S...


VIDEO: Frankie Valli Performs 'Let's Hang On' & More on A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2014

Frankie Valli performed on PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, which aired on July 4th live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol....


The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS, 5/28-31
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society in the final SuperPops program of the season, a tribute to the work of film composer John Williams, considered one of the greatest of all time. On Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. at...


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...


Baltimore Symphony Presents A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society in the final SuperPops program of the season, a tribute to the work of film composer John Williams, considered one of the greatest of all time....


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....


The Houston Symphony Presents A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN HAMLISCH, 4/24-26
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015

The Houston Symphony is proud to present A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch to honor the life, musical accomplishments and longstanding career of multiple award-winning composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch....


VIDEO: Barry Manilow Kicks Off A CAPITOL FOURTH with 'America the Beautiful'
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2015

On PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH, legendary singer Barry Manilow performed 'America the Beautiful' and 'One Voice' with the National Symphony Orchestra. C...


Legendary Composer John Williams to Pay Tribute to National Anthem on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 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....


Patti Austin Performs with the BSO This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015

Grammy and Oscar award-winning vocalist Patti Austin returns to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a performance devoted to the brilliance of Washington, DC native Duke Ellington and 'The First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald, tonight, February 19 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, and Fr...


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...


Patti Austin to Perform with BSO, 2/19-22
by Tyler Peterson - January 15, 2015

Grammy and Oscar award-winning vocalist ?Patti Austin returns to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a performance devoted to the brilliance of Washington, DC native Duke Ellington and 'The First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald, Thursday, February 19 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, and ...


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....


Frankie Valli to Headline PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014

Original Jersey Boy, Frankie Valli, will headline the 2014 PBS special "A Capitol Fourth" this Today, July 4. Broadcast live from the West lawn of the US Capitol, the show airs nationally on PBS stations at 8pm Eastern (check local listings for times outside the New York metro area)....






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