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Tune-in to your local PBS station for an amazing line-up of special programs. Watch these online previews and get a taste of what's scheduled.

Harry Connick, Jr. to Perform in Concert at Neil Simon Theatre July 15-26
by Robert Diamond - April 20, 2010

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will return to Broadway this summer for 11 performances only. HARRY CONNICK, JR. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY will begin performances Thursday, July 15 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) f...


2011 Tony Awards: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Win 'Best Book of a Musical'
by BWW Special Coverage - June 12, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM....


Harry Connick Jr. Set to Mentor, Orchestrate, and Perform on American Idol, 5/4 & 5/5
by Lauren Wolman - April 29, 2010

Broadwway veteran Harry Connick Jr. will go down in American Idol history when he becomes the first Idol mentor to arrange and orchestrate the songs for the contestants as well as perform. ...


Linda Eder NOW Comes To RRazz Room Concert Series At Marines Memorial
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2011

Linda Eder reunites with Frank Wildhorn on the new album, NOW, marking the musical return of this legendary team. ...


John Tesh Plays the Civic Auditorium, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2010

Idaho Falls Arts Council presents: John Tesh, Live in Concert on April 9, 8:00 pm. ...


Harry Connick Jr. Set to Mentor, Orchestrate, and Perform on American Idol, 5/4 & 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2010

Broadwway veteran Harry Connick Jr. will go down in American Idol history when he becomes the first Idol mentor to arrange and orchestrate the songs for the contestants as well as perform. ...


Harry Connick Jr. Set to Mentor, Orchestrate, and Perform on American Idol, 5/4 & 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2010

Broadwway veteran Harry Connick Jr. will go down in American Idol history when he becomes the first Idol mentor to arrange and orchestrate the songs for the contestants as well as perform. ...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Kravis Center Offers Amazing Stars And Shows In February And March
by Beau Higgins - January 21, 2011

Highlights Include the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Michael Feinstein, Dudu Fisher, Kathy Griffin, Shirley MacLaine, Jackie Mason, Peking Acrobats, Itzhak Perlman, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Spri...


WXEL Presents Premiere Of ED SULLIVAN's Comedy Legends
by Beau Higgins - June 12, 2011

Produced by TJ Lubinsky, who previously produced the popular DooWop and My Music specials on PBS, ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will feature clips of many of America's comedy legends, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack ...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 4/5-4/16
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2011

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 2011 season with the debut of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from April 5 through...


Jessie Mueller, David Turner Join Cast of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Nicole Rosky - August 04, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. According to the NY Times, Jessie Muellerwill star opposite Harry Connick, Jr. ...


2010 State Theatre Holiday Season Schedule Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 19, 2010

The State Theatre in Easton, PA will present the following performances during the 2010 Holiday Season. All shows are on sale now by calling 1-800-999-STATE, on the web at www.statetheatre.org or in person at the Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton....


Harry Connick Jr. In Concert Opens on Broadway
by Monica Simoes - July 16, 2010

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. returns to Broadway in Harry Connick, Jr. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY which opened last night, July 15. This limited engagement of 11 performances only will play the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd S...


Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran Passes Away at 58
by Robert Diamond - February 05, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away today at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident. Close friend and attorney for many years, Mark Sendroff told us ...


Harry Connick Jr. Set to Mentor, Orchestrate, and Perform on American Idol, 5/4 & 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2010

Broadwway veteran Harry Connick Jr. will go down in American Idol history when he becomes the first Idol mentor to arrange and orchestrate the songs for the contestants as well as perform. ...


Linda Eder NOW Comes To RRazz Room Concert Series At Marines Memorial
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 26, 2011

Linda Eder reunites with Frank Wildhorn on the new album, NOW, marking the musical return of this legendary team. ...


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Have West Coast Premiere at Old Globe; April 22-June 3, 2012
by Robert Diamond - May 04, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com has excitedly learned that fresh from it's 12 Tony nominations this morning, The Scottsboro Boys will make its west coast premiere from April 22-June 3, 2012 at The Old Globe in San Diego. ...


Tix On Sale Today For HARRY CONNICK, JR. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2010

All tickets go on sale today for Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr.'s return to Broadway in HARRY CONNICK, JR. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY....


John Tesh: Live in Concert Slated for Civic Auditorium, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2010

Idaho Falls Arts Council Presents: John Tesh: Live in Concert on April 9....


Von Stade Hosts New Season Of NY Festival Of Song's Radio Series
by Charlie Piane - April 29, 2010

The WFMT Radio Network in Chicago, producer of radio programs for the New York Philharmonic, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Wigmore Hall and other major national and international organizations, will produce a new 13-hour series, 'No Song Is Safe From Us,' highlighting the unique and renowned musical progr...


Renaissance Theaterworks Presents AMERICAN FIESTA
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 19, 2010

Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) concludes its 2009-10 mainstage season with AMERICAN FIESTA by Steven Tomlinson. Milwaukee Director, Jenny Wanasek will direct this play featuring John McGivern....


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Bay Area Caberet Hosts Lillas White's Tribute to Cy Coleman, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

Bay Area Cabaret's season finale will star one of Broadway's greatest vocal talents, Lillias White. Returning this spring from Nigeria, where she will reprise her Tony-nominated role in FELA!, White is the winner of Broadway's 'Triple Crown' (a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circ...






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