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THE NINETIES - PAGE 11


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Colm Wilkinson to Join Ramin Karimloo in Toronto's LES MISERABLES for Charity Performance Today
by Kelly Cameron - January 11, 2014

Toronto's critically acclaimed production of Les Miserables was responsible for bringing Ramin Karimloo back 'home' to perform on Canadian soil, and now for one performance only, he will share the stage with the man who helped inspire his dream to pursue musical theatre - none other than stage legen...


MARY POPPINS Cameras, Three-Sheet SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Poster & More Set for Debbie Reynolds' Profiles in History Auction, 5/17-18
by Movies News Desk - April 30, 2014

Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, is proud to present the third and final auction of Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood collection. 'Debbie Reynolds-The Auction Finale' will feature treasures from virtually every discipline in movie making, including hundreds of c...


Matt Boroff to Release New Album, 1/14
by Tyler Peterson - November 06, 2013

Throughout a storied career that's found him sharing stages with such forward-pushing artists as Bad Brains, BRMC, Calexico, Queens of the Stone Age and Nirvana, American-born, Austria-based musician and songwriter, Matt Boroff, continues to take his passionate brand of music to new heights. For yea...


Ian 'H' Watkins Reprises Role of Joseph on Tour
by Christina Mancuso - August 09, 2013

Having already achieved a relatively successful career in the performing arts, Ian Watkins a lad from South Wales, could not have imagined on answering an ad for a pop band that STEPS would go on to be one of the biggest selling acts of the nineties, releasing eight albums and selling 20 million rec...


Brit Floyd to Return to The VETS, 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2013

Having performed to over one million fans around the world since its first show in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show, returns to The VETS in Providence on March 30th, 2014 at 7:30P to perform DISCOVERY, a stunning new three hour chronological music...


BWW Reviews: Soulpepper's ANGELS IN AMERICA an Ambitious Triumph
by Kelly Cameron - August 31, 2013

Soulpepper's production of Angels in America is a massive undertaking, their biggest show to date and incredibly ambitious. That said, it is a risk that appears to be paying off for the Toronto based company. The show is triumphant - a heartfelt examination of humanity, sickness, politics, AIDS and...


MARY POPPINS Cameras, Three-Sheet SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Poster & More Set for Debbie Reynolds' Profiles in History Auction, 5/17-18
by Movies News Desk - April 30, 2014

Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, is proud to present the third and final auction of Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood collection. 'Debbie Reynolds-The Auction Finale' will feature treasures from virtually every discipline in movie making, including hundreds of c...


Bea Arthur Nude Sells For Nearly $2 Million At Auction
by Pat Cerasaro - May 16, 2013

Legendary Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Bea Arthur may be best remembered by fans around the globe for her unforgettable performances onstage and onscreen in MAME, MAUDE and GOLDEN GIRLS, yet to an annonymous bidder at an auction at famed Christie's auction house last night Bea Arthur in the a...


Tyson, Suleman, & More to Appear on New Season of OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013

The popular series 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' featuring updates on some of the biggest newsmakers and most memorable 'Oprah' show guests of all time, returns with all-new episodes on Tuesday, March 19 from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network....


John Singleton to Helm Tupac Shakur Biopic
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2014

According to Deadline, John Singleton (BOYZ IN THE HOOD, SHAFT) has signed on to direct the long-planned Tupac Shakur biopic from Morgan Creek Films and Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films. Singleton will also produce and re-write the current script....


Greenway Arts Alliance Presents Limited Engagement of CARDBOARD CAPITAL, Now thru 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014

GREENWAY ARTS ALLIANCE, Artistic Directors, Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz present, as part of Greenway's Workshop Series, a Workshop Production of CARDBOARD CAPITAL, written by Gabriel Rivas Gomez, directed by Madeleine Dahm and produced by Ty Donaldson. CARDBOARD CAPITAL will open tonight, May ...


Tupac Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Aiming For Broadway in 2013-14; NYC Workshop Underway
by Nicole Rosky - June 24, 2013

A developmental workshop for a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac Shakur, titled HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, is currently underway in New York City. Directed byKenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun [2004], Fences [2010] The Mountaintop), the project is planned for a Broadway production in the 2013-2014 ...


Santana Trumpeter Bill Ortiz Releases Album HIGHEST WISH, 9/4
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2012

A longstanding member of the Santana band, Bill Ortiz presents his new full-length release titled Highest Wish. A follow up to his "Winter in America" EP released earlier this year, this new album project features conscious emcees such as Casual, The Grouch, Zumbi (of Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as ...


Bette Midler to Play Mae West in HBO Films Biopic; Harvey Fierstein to Pen Script!
by Movies News Desk - December 09, 2013

Bette Midler will be portraying another Hollywood icon after her turn as Sue Mengers in I'LL EAT YOU LAST on Broadway and in LA. According to Deadline, Midler will star in HBO Films' upcoming Mae West biopic, directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist) from a script by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots)...


Kenny Leon 'Thankful' to Bring Tupac Musical, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2013

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac Shakur, titled HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, is on its way to Broadway. Directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun [2004], Fences [2010] The Mountaintop), the project is planned for a Broadway production in the 2013-2014 sea...


Breaking News: Colm Wilkinson to join Ramin Karimloo in Toronto's LES MISERABLES for Charity Performance!
by Kelly Cameron - December 03, 2013

Toronto's critically acclaimed production of Les Miserables was the vehicle responsible for bringing Ramin Karimloo back 'home' to perform on Canadian soil, and now for one performance only, he will share the stage with the man who helped inspire his dream to pursue musical theatre - none other than...


VIDEO: VH1's THE LINDA PERRY PROJECT Spoofs American Idol
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014

Linda Perry, host of VH1's THE LINDA PERRY PROJECT, and wife Sara Gilbert joined forces with singer and radio host Michael Des Barres to spoof the FOX singing competition AMERICAN IDOL....


Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday Performs at NYC's 'Back To The Eighties Show' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2014

JENNIFER HOLLIDAY-the original Dreamgirl-is scheduled to make a special appearance with the Back To The Eighties Show at (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. Tonight, May 17th, Ms. Holliday will join the fun live on stage with Jessie's Girl-the world's ultimate 80's tribute band-as she performs her signature ...


ABBA MANIA LIVE FROM LONDON to Play The Bijou Theatre November 4-5
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013

The world's number one touring ABBA tribute concert will play the Bijou Theatre November 4-5....


BWW Interviews: Talking with David Elkins, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET's Johnny Cash
by Larisa Mount - December 04, 2012

Opening exactly 56 years to the date of the actual event, Million Dollar Quartet is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center this week. On Tuesday, December 4, 1956, four music icons came together for a jam session. Those four - Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis - an...


DR. RUTH, ALL THE WAY Comes to TheaterWorks, 5/31-7/7
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2013

Direct from its sold-out World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company, Dr. Ruth, All The Way will be directed by Julianne Boyd co-founder and Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company (BSC). TheaterWorks' production will be a revised version of BSC's production starring stage, film and television ...


Strand Theater Company and StillPointe Theater Initiative Will Present 'The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin,' Beginning 2/8
by Kelsey Denette - February 06, 2013

Strand Theater Company joins forces with StillPointe Theatre Initiative to co-produce The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin - an Obie Award-Winning, autobiographical, "smartly sweet" musical about a woman named Bubbly learning to embrace her color, as she pursues a dream of becoming the gre...


Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday Performs at NYC's 'Back To The Eighties Show' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2014

JENNIFER HOLLIDAY-the original Dreamgirl-is scheduled to make a special appearance with the Back To The Eighties Show at (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. Tonight, May 17th, Ms. Holliday will join the fun live on stage with Jessie's Girl-the world's ultimate 80's tribute band-as she performs her signature ...


Bob Newhart to Guest on CBS's BIG BANG THEORY
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2013

TVLine reports that Bob Newhart will soon be stopping by the CBS hit comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY. The guest spot will mark his first half-hour sitcom appearance in almost a decade. The episode is set to air on Thursday, May 2....


BWW Reviews: Rudi Azank's WHILE WAITING FOR GODOT - A Web Series of the Play Where Something Happens
by Marakay Rogers - December 23, 2013

In Azank's 2013 web series of Beckett's play, background and visual subtext make a great deal happen in the play where nothing happens...






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