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Since opening in 1971, the Kennedy Center has continued its efforts to fulfill his vision-presenting the greatest performers and performances from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, and serving the nation as a leader in arts education.

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Diana Ross Set to Perform at the Fox Theatre, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2010

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in this spectacular live show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathta...


Cosby to Appear on Fox Concerts
by Nicole Rosky - August 31, 2010

Fox Concerts presents BILL COSBY, welcomed by KETC/Channel 9, on October 24 at 3 pm, live at The Fox Theatre. Tickets are $25-$55, and can be purchased by visiting www.metrotix.com....


Brooks, Brubeck, Bumbry, De Niro And Springsteen Set For 2009 Kennedy Center Honors 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009. Recipients to be honored at the 32nd annual national celebration of the arts are: writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianis...


Columbus Symphony Presents Soldiers' Chorus at Ohio Theatre 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011

Delighting audiences for more than 50 years, the acclaimed singers and international ambassadors of the Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band will join the Columbus Symphony for an evening of American standards and patriotic favorites. The program includes several Gershwin and Coplan...


Mel Brooks on his Kennedy Center Honor: 'I am a National Treasure'
by Jessica Lewis - December 28, 2009

If there is one person who thinks his Kennedy Center honor is merited it is Mel Brooks himself. Said the funny-man in a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of his recognition,'I agree 100 percent...I am a national treasure, I SHOULD be celebrated. And I hope against hope that you won't...


King Center Presents Diana Ross, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2010

Diana Ross will perform at the King Center on Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Individual tickets will go on sale Friday, September 24 at noon. Tickets start at $49 (plus applicable handling fees). The concert is an AEG Live Production....


Stephen Sondheim Awarded Chicago Tribune Literary Prize
by Kelsey Denette - August 05, 2011

The 2011 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize will be awarded to Stephen Sondheim, reports the paper....


STAGE TUBE: Matthew Morrison Performs MY FAIR LADY at Kennedy Center Honors
by Jessica Lewis - December 06, 2010

GLEE star and Broadway vet Matthew Morrison took to the late-night stage at the Kennedy Center Honors yesterday, December 5 to provide entertainment for the post-show dinner. Click below for Morrison's performance of 'The Street Where You Live' from My Fair Lady!...


King Center Presents Diana Ross, 11/19
by Molly Hagan - September 10, 2010

Diana Ross will perform at the King Center on Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Individual tickets will go on sale Friday, September 24 at noon. Tickets start at $49 (plus applicable handling fees). The concert is an AEG Live Production....


Jeff Lindberg’s Chicago Jazz Orchestra Begins Its 12th Annual Subscription Series 10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) begins its 12th Annual Subscription Series with CJO/Gospel Choir Meets Big Band & Selections from the Duke Ellington Concert of Sacred Music, at the Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan in Chicago....


Mel Brooks on his Kennedy Center Honor: 'I am a National Treasure'
by Jessica Lewis - December 28, 2009

If there is one person who thinks his Kennedy Center honor is merited it is Mel Brooks himself. Said the funny-man in a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of his recognition,'I agree 100 percent...I am a national treasure, I SHOULD be celebrated. And I hope against hope that you won't...


Tickets to Diana Ross Engagement at PlayhouseSquare Theatre Go On Sale 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2010

The one-and-only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city spectacular live show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a l...


Columbus Symphony Presents Soldiers' Chorus at Ohio Theatre 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011

Delighting audiences for more than 50 years, the acclaimed singers and international ambassadors of the Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band will join the Columbus Symphony for an evening of American standards and patriotic favorites. The program includes several Gershwin and Coplan...


Tickets to Diana Ross Engagement at PlayhouseSquare Theatre On Sale 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2010

The one-and-only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city spectacular live show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a l...


Kennedy Center Honors Oprah Winfrey -CJO Plays Gala Dinner Dance
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 01, 2010

Chicago will be well represented on Sunday, December 5th, when Oprah Winfrey receives the coveted Kennedy Center Honors award for exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts, at the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. ...


Carol Burnett to Play 'Mama Sylvester' on GLEE!
by Jessica Lewis - August 04, 2010

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that comedic legend Carol Burnett will be appearing on GLEE next season as Sue Sylvester's mom. As referenced by Sue Sylvester (played by Jane Lynch) on an episode in season 1, 'Mama Sylvester' is former Nazi-hunter. Burnett's episode will air in October or Novembe...


Westside Center for Independent Living Raises $12,000 At Their Literary Tea and Membership Party with Guest Author and Speaker, Carl Reiner
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2009

Aliza Barzilay, Executive Director of the 38-year-old Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL), said the organization's Associates raised $12,000 at a recent Literary Tea and Membership Party with Guest Author and Speaker, the legendary Actor, Film Director, Producer, Writer and Comedian, CARL ...


STAGE TUBE: Matthew Morrison Performs MY FAIR LADY at Kennedy Center Honors
by Jessica Lewis - December 06, 2010

GLEE star and Broadway vet Matthew Morrison took to the late-night stage at the Kennedy Center Honors yesterday, December 5 to provide entertainment for the post-show dinner. Click below for Morrison's performance of 'The Street Where You Live' from My Fair Lady!...


Brooks, Brubeck, Bumbry, De Niro And Springsteen Set For 2009 Kennedy Center Honors 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2009

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009. Recipients to be honored at the 32nd annual national celebration of the arts are: writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianis...


Former Tony Awards Producer Mischer to Produce Emmys, Again
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2010

As reported by Variety, Don Mischer will be returning to produce the 2010 Emmy Awards for the tenth time. Set for August 29, 2010, the telecast will be featured on NBC. Mischer has also produced the Tony Awards as well as many other prestigious television events. ...


STAGE TUBE: Sondheim Talks Lyrics on Nightline
by Nicole Rosky - December 29, 2010

Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim appeared on Nightline on December 28 to chat about everything from wanting to rewrite WEST SIDE STORY to the release of his new book 'Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyric. Check out the clip below! ...


Lindberg's CJO Opens 12th Annual Concert Series with 'Gospel Choir Meets Big Band' & Ellington Concert Selections 10/11
by Kryst Richardson - August 18, 2009

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Jeff Lindberg's Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) begins its 12th Annual Subscription Series with CJO/Gospel Choir Meets Big Band & Selections from the Duke Ellington Concert of Sacred Music, at the Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago. ...


Danette Herman Named Coordinating Producer for Oscar Telecast
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2010

Danette Herman will serve as coordinating producer for the 82nd Academy Awards®, telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic announced today....


STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Chats at Broadway Teachers Workshop
by Nicole Rosky - August 01, 2011

In the video below, writer Jonathan Marc Sherman interviews the iconic Stephen Sondheim at the 2011 Broadway Teachers Workshop in New York City, where he share feelings and wonderful stories about the personal impact teachers have had on him throughout his life. Click below to check it out!...


Diana Ross Performs MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY At Peace Center
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2011

Music legend Diana Ross will bring fans to their feet this March when she performs at the Peace Center in Greenville, for her "MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY" tour. ...






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