TV: White House Burt Bacharach & Hal David Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert, 'In Performance at the White House', Airs Tonight on PBS, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis - May 21, 2012 On May 8, The Library of Congress kicked off a series of events honoring Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, recipients of the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, culminating a special tribute delivered by President Barack Obama. The priz...
A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH AND HAL DAVID Set for Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014 A night of cabaret-style entertainment at the Ware Center of Millersville University tonight, Oct. 24, will feature Jeff Calvin (pictured) leading the Up With Everything! Orchestra, in 'A Tribute to the Music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.'...
Burt Bacharach and Hal David Win 2011 Gershwin Prize
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2011 The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, announced today that Grammy- and Academy-Award-winning songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David will join the ranks of Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney as recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Bacharach and...
16th BILLY JOEL Show Added at Madison Square Garden
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2014 Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today that music icon and Garden franchise Billy Joel has added a 16th show at Madison Square Garden on Friday, April 3, 2015,...
Stevie Wonder to Receive Service to America Leadership Award
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2013 Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder will receive the 2013 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) for his important work as an activist, Messenger of Peace and his dedication to helping people with disabilities and children and families in need....
IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David Tonight, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012 Tonight, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will p...
Stevie Wonder to Receive 'Icon Award' at 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012 Singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder will receive the 2012 Billboard Icon Award. An all-star tribute to him, along with the award, will be presented at the '2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las V...
SFJAZZ Collective Explores the Music of Stevie Wonder, 3/23-34
by Harmony Wheeler - February 23, 2012 Following explorations of such jazz masters as Coltrane, Hancock, Monk and Tyner, the adventurous SFJAZZ Collective now sets its sights on the music of the one-and-only Stevie Wonder for its visit to Segerstrom Center's Jazz Series March 23 and 24 in Samueli Theater. The SFJAZZ Collective will perfo...
President Obama's Remarks on Herman, Jones & More
by Robert Diamond - December 05, 2010 Photos as U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the 2010 Kennedy Center Honorees at a reception in the East Room of the White House before going to the Kennedy Center on December 5, 2010. The recipients for the 33rd annual awards are singer and songwriter Merle Haggard; co...
President Obama Honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David with The Gershwin Prize Tonight, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012 President Obama welcomed guests to the East Room at the White House tonight, May 9, for the In Performance at the White House series. The program honored Burt Bacharach and Hal David, legendary songwriters, with The Gershwin Prize. The following is a transcript of the president's award presentation....
Full Schedule Revealed for Paul Simon and Sting on Tour; Kicks Off February 8
by Robert Diamond - November 12, 2013 Paul Simon and Sting are set to make stops in 18 North American Cities, launching on February 8, 2014 in Houston and wrapping up in Orlando on March 16. The tour will feature the two musicians playing hits together, in addition to solo performances with their respective bands....
Stevie Wonder to Receive 'Icon Award' at 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012 Singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder will receive the 2012 Billboard Icon Award. An all-star tribute to him, along with the award, will be presented at the '2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las V...
Stevie Wonder to Join Next Cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013 The Grammy award winner was so inspired from his participation on the show that he revealed in a segment which aired on last night's Results Show that he plans to return next season as a contestant!...
New York Theatre Workshop Extends WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Through 2/16
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker have announced that What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined will extend two additional weeks through Sunday, February 16, 2014 at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. The m...
NJPAC to Celebrat Governor Brendan T. Byrne's 90th Birthday with a Celebrity Comedy Roast Benefit, 4/1
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2014 NJPAC will celebrate Governor Brendan T. Byrne's 90th birthday on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30pm with a Roast and toast of the former Governor by his predecessors in the New Jersey governor's office, celebrity comedians and other New Jersey politicians. Held in NJPAC's intimate Chase Room and benefiting...
Billy Joel Adds 15th Show at Madison Square Garden; Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014 Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today that music icon and Garden franchise Billy Joel has added a 15th show at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 9, 2015, as part of the Time Warner Cable Concert Series. The performances are part of Joel's record-breaking franchise run at The World...
Paul McCartney To Be Honored As 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 13, 2011 Paul McCartney, legendary singer/songwriter and 14-time GRAMMY winner (as well as Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Award recipient), will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 22nd annual benefit gala, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of...
Carole King Honored as 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014 It was announced today that Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares() Person of the Year tonight, Jan. 24, 2014....
A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH AND HAL DAVID Set for Ware Center, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014 A night of cabaret-style entertainment at the Ware Center of Millersville University on Friday, Oct. 24, will feature Jeff Calvin (pictured) leading the Up With Everything! Orchestra, in 'A Tribute to the Music of...
DANCING WITH THE STARS to Honor Stevie Wonder Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2013 Eight remaining couples hit the dance floor and pay tribute to singer, songwriter and legend Stevie Wonder, MONDAY, APRIL 22 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Stevie Wonder takes over the ballroom as "Dancing with the Stars" devotes, for the first time, an entire evening to one artist. He will perform some of ...
Carole King to be Honored as 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year
by Casey Mink - September 19, 2013 It was announced today that Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares() Person of the Year on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014....
STAGE TUBE: Jack Black Tributes Will Ferrell at Kennedy Center
by Nicole Rosky - October 25, 2011 This October, the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize salutes Will Ferrell. The program airs Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, the 90-minute special features a star-studded cast of Ferrell's friends and ...
Billy Joel to Be Honored with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Caryn Robbins - July 22, 2014 The Library of Congress has announced that it will honor legendary musician Billy Joel with its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
Billy Joel to Be Honored with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Caryn Robbins - July 22, 2014 The Library of Congress has announced that it will honor legendary musician Billy Joel with its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Honors Burt Bacharach and Hal David Tonight, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012 Tonight, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will p... |
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