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THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 11, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street)....


FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL!
by Walter McBride - February 07, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will begin preview performances March 11 and open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue....


Leslie Uggams Performs CLASSIC UGGAMS in Two Shows at Liu Tilles Center; Plays 54 Below, Nov 2012
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will present two special performances of her new cabaret Classic Uggams at the Long Island University Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The legendary actress and singer will then make her 54 Below debut with ...


Freeze Frame: Inside MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's Launch Event!
by Walter McBride - September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


TV: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of MOTOWN! Plus an Exclusive Interview with Aretha Franklin!
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


New Docu Series Following Broadway Actors: BEHIND THE CURTAIN Hits Kickstarter
by Robert Diamond - March 16, 2012

Behind the Curtain - a new web series that aims to document the lives of some of the most talented performers in the world, working on or attempting to make it on the world's biggest stage, Broadway has just joined the popular money fundraising site - Kickstarter. ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out an inside look at the new musical below!...


STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Cast Performs Medley on GMA!
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2013

Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of the Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL performed live on "Good Morning America" this morning from the heart of Times Square. Check out the full medley below!...


Baltimore Playwrights Festival Monthly Meeting Set for 2/21
by Kelsey Denette - February 07, 2012

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.org) announces its monthly public meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, at Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 South Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21042, 410-276-7837. After the meeting, at 8:30 p.m., there will be a staged reading of H...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan Set for Live Twitter Chat Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2012

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan made national headlines with revelations about his personal life including his unexpected divorce, the death of his beloved dog Daddy and his attempted suicide. But, Cesar has yet to address the story directly... until now....


The Civilians Add Post-Play Events for YOU BETTER SIT DOWN
by Kelsey Denette - April 05, 2012

As part of the previously announced run of YOU BETTER SIT DOWN: TALES FROM MY PARENTS' DIVORCE, the Flea and The Civilians today announced YOU BETTER SIT DOWN SALON NIGHTS: YOUR TALES TAKE THE STAGE, a series of post-play events. ...


Up on the Marquee: MOTOWN - THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - January 19, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. See MOTOWN's marquee below!...


CNBC Announces Programming for Christmas Day
by Tyler Peterson - December 06, 2012

CNBC has announced its upcoming programming for Christmas Day - Tuesday, 12/25. The full listings are detailed hour-by-hour below. ...


Leslie Uggams Performs CLASSIC UGGAMS in Two Shows at Liu Tilles Center; Plays 54 Below, Nov 2012
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will present two special performances of her new cabaret Classic Uggams at the Long Island University Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The legendary actress and singer will then make her 54 Below debut with ...


MOTOWN Founder Berry Gordy to Receive Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award'
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013

USA Today reports that Motown Records founder Berry Gordy will be the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award' at the 44th annual induction and awards dinner, set for June 13 in New York....


All-Canadian Cast to Lead Toronto's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Kelsey Denette - November 13, 2012

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have announced the all-Canadian cast of the North American premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ....


TV: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Opens This Weekend - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - April 12, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL is currently in previews at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. BroadwayWo...


STAGE TUBE: Berry Gordy & Cast Talk MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL founder Berry Gordy as well as the show's cast, and creative team discuss the highly anticipated musical, coming to Broadway this spring. 'I turned my story into a Broadway musical because I felt that all of the incredible fans and all of the world deserved to hear the real story...


THE REAL STORY OF LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD to Play CM Performing Arts Center, 6/1-15
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013

Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...






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