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Roberta Flack Plays Smothers Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2015

The unparalleled Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack brings her sterling voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre tonight, February 6 at 8 p.m....


Rory Block Plays Bridge Street Live Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2014

Multi-award-winning blues singer/guitarist Rory Block will release the fourth CD in her 'Mentor Series' on June 4 with Avalon on Stony Plain Records, a tribute to blues master Mississippi John Hurt. Previous Rory Block salutes have been to Rev. Gary Davis (I Belong to the Band), Mississippi Fred McD...


Sage Steele to Host ABC's and ESPN's NBA COUNTDOWN
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2013

ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year extension with versatile on-air personality Sage Steele. Per the agreement, Steele will take on a new role at ESPN, hosting the Friday and Sunday editions of NBA Countdown...


ABC to Exclusively Air Game One of 2015 NBA FINALS, 6/4
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals - the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry versus the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James - will air exclusively on ABC, beginning with Game 1 on Thursday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET....


NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Artistic Producer Evan Leslie Celebrates 50 Years of FIDDLER
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - September 23, 2014

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Evan Leslie (Artistic Producer, The New York Public Library for the P...


2016 GRAMMY HALL OF FAME Inductees Revealed
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2015

Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating timeless recordings, The Recording Academy® has announced the newest additions to its vaunted GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®....


VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS' Brian Usifer Composes New Episode of SPORTS...THE MUSICAL?
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2016

The Kicker, the new sports comedy website from Above Average and Bryan Tucker, the co-head writer of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has released an all-new episode of SPORTS...THE MUSICAL?...


ESPN on Xbox One Officially Launches Today
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2013

ESPN on Xbox One officially launches today with the release of Xbox One. The launch marks the debut of WatchESPN on the latest next generation gaming and entertainment console...


The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel To Host Block Party To Celebrate $22 Million Transformation
by Robert Diamond - June 01, 2015

Renaissance Hotels will unveil the much buzzed about transformation of the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel with The Happiest Hour block party on June 11 as part of the lifestyle brand's fourth annual GlobalDay of Discovery, where all 160 Renaissance hotels around the globe will host events to...


ESPN's JIMMY V WEEK for Cancer Research to Begin 12/3
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2013

In its seventh consecutive year, ESPN's Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research begins on Tuesday, Dec. 3, across all domestic ESPN platforms....


Shawan And The Wonton, Catchin' Feels, and Releasing Them...
by Tory Gates - February 14, 2016

'When it comes to the songwriting process…it's like shedding my skin."...


L.A. Dance Project's INVISIBLE CITIES Opens Today at Union Station
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2013

The Industry, LA's home for new and experimental opera, in partnership with the L.A. Dance Project and powered by Sennheiser, has announced that tickets are now on sale at www.InvisibleCitiesOpera.com/tickets for Invisible Cities, an innovative production representing a thrilling new collaboration o...


EMMYS COVERAGE 2013: BWW Salutes Stage & Screen Star Bobby Cannavale
by Matthew Allen - September 18, 2013

In anticipation of the live 65th Annual Emmy Award broadcast on CBS this Sunday, BWW will be spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look at the career of Bobby Cannavale; from the police officer boyfriend on WILL AND GRACE to Tony nomine...


Eighth Annual Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research Begins Today
by TV News Desk - December 03, 2014

In its eighth consecMZ6210_8023-scrutive year, ESPN's Jimmy V Week for Cancer Research begins today, Dec. 3, across all domestic ESPN platforms to drive awareness of and donations to The V Foundation for Cancer Research....


ESPN's MIKE & MIKE to Debut New Look with Enhanced Studio; Molly Qerim Joins Show
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016

Mike & Mike, ESPN Radio and ESPN2's weekday morning show (6 – 10 a.m. ET) hosted by Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, will debut an enhanced studio set on Monday, Feb. 8....


Rory Block to Play Bridge Street Live, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2014

Multi-award-winning blues singer/guitarist Rory Block will release the fourth CD in her 'Mentor Series' on June 4 with Avalon on Stony Plain Records, a tribute to blues master Mississippi John Hurt. Previous Rory Block salutes have been to Rev. Gary Davis (I Belong to the Band), Mississippi Fred McD...


BWW Interview: Chicago's Dynamic Duo Amy & Freddie Deck the Halls of The Copa Palm Springs
by David Green - December 23, 2014

In a much heralded return engagement, The COPA Palm Spings presents Chicago music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen for two performances, December 27 at 8:00 pm and December 28 at 7:30 pm in very special holiday show. Amy and Freddy have graced the stages coast-to-coast, in venues bo...


Shawan And The Wonton, Catchin' Feels, and Releasing Them...
by Tory Gates - February 14, 2016

'When it comes to the songwriting process…it's like shedding my skin."...


Former Child Star, Dickie Moore, Dies at Age 89
by Tess Reynolds - September 11, 2015

People reports that former child actor Dickie Moore, best known for his role in 1933's OLIVER TWIST, has died at age 89. Moore passed away on Monday in Connecticut....


Tickets Now on Sale for L.A. Dance Project's INVISIBLE CITIES at Union Station, 10/19-11/8
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013

The Industry, LA's home for new and experimental opera, in partnership with the L.A. Dance Project and powered by Sennheiser, has announced that tickets are now on sale at www.InvisibleCitiesOpera.com/tickets for Invisible Cities, an innovative production representing a thrilling new collaboration o...


BWW Interview: Chicago's Dynamic Duo AMY AND FREDDY Headline The Copa Palm Springs, Beginning Tonight
by David Green - July 18, 2014

The COPA PALM SPRINGS presents Chicago, music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen for two performances, July 18 and 19 at 8:00 pm. Amy and Freddy have graced the stages coast-to-coast, both large and small, and in over 20 countries with their one-of-a-kind wit and musical prowess. The...


Official: Jessica Brown Findlay, Vanessa Kirby & More to Join Paul Rhys in UNCLE VANYA at Almeida Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2015

Jessica Brown Findlay (Sonya), Vanessa Kirby (Elena), Richard Lumsden (Telegin), Hilton McRae (Serebryakov), Tobias Menzies (Astrov) and Ann Queensberry (Nanny) join the previously announced Paul Rhys (Vanya) in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, a new version created by and directed by Associate Director, Robe...


Roberta Flack to Play Smothers Theatre, 2/6
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2015

The unparalleled Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack brings her sterling voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m....


WAKE UP with BWW 12/22/14 - New Stars for ALADDIN and CABARET, Liz Callaway Ushers in the Holidays and More!
by Jessica Showers - December 22, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: New players join ALADDIN and CABARET on Broadway, Liz Callaway brings the holidays to 54 Below and more!...


BWW Reviews: Female Solo Artists Play the Capital Fringe – MEDEA'S GOT SOME ISSUES and MANDARIN ORANGE
by Jennifer Perry - July 20, 2014

Both excel largely due to the strength of the performer....






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