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Anthony Kearns Releases WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Solo Album
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013

Anthony Kearns, founding member of The Irish Tenors, recently released his long- awaited debut solo album. The CD focuses upon the wide repertoire presented during his countless solo concert tours; a concert repertoire which spans the spectrum from Ireland to Broadway, from well-loved melodies to po...


It's Official - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr. Are New AMERICAN IDOL Judges
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2013

Grammy Award-winning Jennifer Lopez returns to American Idol XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr....


Ricky Skaggs Selected as 2013 Artist-In-Residence at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
by Robert Diamond - October 08, 2013

It was announced last Saturday evening, from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, that Ricky Skaggs will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 2013 Artist-in-Residence. Skaggs will present two intimate evening performances on November 18 and 19, at 7:00 p.m. The concerts will be the museum's...


The Irish Tenors Christmas Tour Comes To Sarasota 12/18
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2011

The Irish Tenors line-up of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan is back for an exclusive tour this coming Christmas holiday season, hitting the Van Wezel on Sunday, December 18 @ 7:00 PM....


The Van Wezel Hosts Tom Wopat and Linda Eder, 2/24
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 2012

Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway (Jekyll & Hyde),standards, pop, country and jazz. Tom Wopat first came to public attention in the late '70s as the freewheeling Luke Duke on the legendary TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, an...


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 2/14-18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2012

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter/Spring 2012 season with the return of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from Februar...


The Irish Tenors Come to the State Theatre, 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013

Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan have been touring together as The Irish Tenors since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audi...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Performs at Friends of Ireland Lunch Today in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013

Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns performed at the 2013 Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol today, March 19, 2013 as the guest of Speaker of the House John Boehner. Special guests included President Barack Obama, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny, as he makes his annual St. Patrick's Day vi...


Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns Sings at Maryland Democratic Party's Inaugural Ball
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013

On Sunday, January 20, famed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns performed at the Maryland Democratic Party's Ball to celebrate President Obama and Vice President Biden's second Inauguration. The sold-out gala was held at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. See photos from the performance below!...


Pacific Symphony Presents VIDEO GAMES LIVE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013

Pacific Symphony puts on its game face and delves into the popular world of video games for a special summer concert, 'Video Games Live.' Created and produced by legendary video-game composer and industry icon, Tommy Tallarico, 'Video Games Live' is a multimedia concert experience featuring the best...


The Cabaret at IN's Columbia Club Presents Linda Eder, 6/22 & 23
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

With a career spanning over two decades and accolades as "one of the greatest contemporary solo voices of our time," Linda Eder brings her one-woman show to The Cabaret....


Arcada Theatre Kicks Off Double Jazz Weekend: Molly Ringwald & Roslyn Kind
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013

It's Double Jazz Weekend at the Arcada Theatre. $29 tickets get you into both shows. See below for more information on each show....


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Launch the Irish Season in Kansas City at Harrah's, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns...


Harry Connick Jr. 'Honored' to Be AMERICAN IDOL Judge
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2013

Today, it was officially announced that Broadway vet Harry Connick, Jr. will join the judge's panel on the upcoming 13th season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL....


Marcus Center Welcomes THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR, 11/25
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and The Irish Tenors are teaming up to help raise money for the Hunger Task Force during THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR that takes place this Sunday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. $10.00 from each ticket sold using t...


Leon Knoles Named Director For THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2013

Versatile television director Leon Knoles will serve as director for CBS Television Distribution's syndicated late-night talk show THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, it was announced today by Executive Producers Arsenio Hall, John Ferriter and Neal Kendall....


Karen Akers Sings Sondheim at San Francisco's The RRazz Room, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents cabaret singer and actress, KAREN AKERS in her critically acclaimed show "Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim." Featuring songs from Company, Follies, Sunday in the Park With George and more, the evening was called "ravishing, brilliant...


Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 24, 2013

Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV special tonight, featuring the five-time Tony Award-winning performer at her very, very best. McDonald an...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


92Y to Celebrate Mike Stoller with Bettye LaVette, The Coasters & More, 12/9
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2013

On December 9, 2013 92Y celebrates songwriting legend Mike Stoller on the occasion of his 80th year with An 80th Birthday Celebration, a one-night-only Lyrics & Lyricists Special Event hosted by Paul Shaffer and directed and written by Randy Johnson (director/writer of A Night with Janis Joplin). Co...


Melissa Errico & More Set for Symphony Space's KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013

Symphony Space opens its 2013-14 Music season with 'Kurt Weill on Broadway,' tonight, October 7 (8 pm) at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Weill's One Touch of Venus. Ted Chapin hosts a stellar cast featuring Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy...


All-4-One, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for SCERA Shell's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013

The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre turns 29 years old this year and will celebrate with a 2013 summer season under the stars packed with concerts, musicals, outdoor movies and the 8th Annual Celebrity vocal competition. All performances will begin at 8 p.m....


Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 24, 2013

Today we are presenting a specially-focused InDepth InterView centering upon Audra McDonald's sensational new solo album, GO BACK HOME, which is available now and will be accompanied by a PBS TV special tonight, featuring the five-time Tony Award-winning performer at her very, very best. McDonald an...


Anthony Kearns Releases WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Solo Album
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013

Anthony Kearns, founding member of The Irish Tenors, recently released his long- awaited debut solo album. The CD focuses upon the wide repertoire presented during his countless solo concert tours; a concert repertoire which spans the spectrum from Ireland to Broadway, from well-loved melodies to po...






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