IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE to Honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David, 5/9
by Kelsey Denette - May 04, 2012 On Wednesday, 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 w...
BILLY JOEL to Break His Own Record of 'Longest Run of Any Artist at MSG
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2014 Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today that music icon and Garden Franchise Billy Joel has added a record-breaking 13th show at Madison Square Garden on Friday, January 9, 2015...
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....
BILLY JOEL Adds 17th Show at Madison Square Garden Due to OverWhelming Demand
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2014 Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today that music icon and Garden franchise Billy Joel has added a 17th show at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 28, 2015...
The President Remarks on Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2013 Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, 'Oh, shoot.' (Laughter.) True story -- she was getting into the music. (Laughter.) Welcome to the White House, everybody....
Burt Bacharach's SOME LOVERS Premieres at San Diego's Old Globe Today
by Kelsey Denette - November 26, 2011 The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Some Lovers, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Steven Sater and music by Academy and Grammy Award-winning legend Burt Bacharach....
STAGE TUBE: Seinfeld on Performing with Paul McCartney at The White House
by Jessica Lewis - November 24, 2010 On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually ...
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Old Globe's SOME LOVERS
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2011 The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Some Lovers, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Steven Sater and music by Academy and Grammy Award-winning legend Burt Bacharach. Directed by Will Frears with music supervision by Lon H...
Stephen Sondheim, Billy Joel Among Music Icons to Receive ASCAP Centennial Awards
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014 Those confirmed to receive this prestigious accolade are ASCAP members Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Stephen Sondheim and Stevie Wonder....
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...
Patti Austin, Mary Wilson Join Tena Clark in MUSE/IQUE Uncorked Series, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2013 MUSE/IQUE, an innovative cross-genre music organization curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, continues its popular Uncorked Series with 'Powerhouse from the Firehouse: The Legendary Tena Clark Backstage,' including special guests Patti Austin and Mary Wilson, on Monday, March ...
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 ...
New Artist Shelea Releases Debut Album, LOVE FELL ON ME Featuring Stevie Wonder
by Robert Diamond - October 05, 2012 Newcomer Shelea may not yet be a household name, but that's about to change with the release of her debut album Love Fell On Me, available October 16 on Breath of Life Records via RED Distribution, a Sony Music Company. The album features a special guest: the legendary Stevie Wonder, one of Shelea'...
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....
San Francisco Playhouse Adds PROMISES, PROMISES to 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014 San Francisco Playhouse has finalized their 12th season with the announcement of their holiday show, a revival of the 1968 Broadway hit Promises, Promises....
TV Preview: Mike Myers, Sheryl Crow & More Honor Burt Bacharach and Hal David at the White House; Premieres on PBS Tonight, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis - May 21, 2012 The White House program, which was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide tonight, May 21, 2012 at 9 p.m. EDT (check local listings) as 'Burt Bacharach & Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for ...
STAGE TUBE: McCartney Performs 'Hey Jude' at the White House!
by Jessica Lewis - June 04, 2010 On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually ...
Librarian of Congress Names Carole King as the Next Recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2012 Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that Carole King is the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
New York Theatre Workshop Extends WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Through 2/2
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2013 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director Jeremy Blocker have announced that following rave reviews and strong box office, What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, music by Burt Bacharach; lyrics by Hal David and others; musical arrangements by Kyle R...
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...
Review Roundup: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Opens on Broadway - UPDATING LIVE!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 12, 2014 Let's see what the critics had to say......
Stephen Sondheim, Billy Joel Among Music Icons to Receive ASCAP Centennial Awards
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2014 Those confirmed to receive this prestigious accolade are ASCAP members Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Stephen Sondheim and Stevie Wonder....
MARTHA STEWART Returns to PBS With Two Series Beginning Today
by TV News Desk - April 06, 2013 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) previously announced that the second season of the James Beard Award-nominated MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL and the first season of MARTHA BAKES will premiere on PBS stations nationwide beginning today, April 6, 2013 (check local listings)....
Rumer Releases BOYS DON'T CRY in the US Today, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2012 Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced the U.S. release of her new album, 'BOYS DON'T CRY.' The collection -- which follows recent domestic release of the British singer/songwriter's acclaimed debut, 'SEASONS OF MY SOUL' -- arrives on these shores today, September 25th....
Paul McCartney To Be Honored As 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012 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... |
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