The Independent's Elephant Appeal Christmas Auction to Benefit Space for Giants
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2013 The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, i and London Evening Standard are proud to launch The Independent's Elephant Appeal Christmas campaign in association with Space for Giants, with support from Jude Law, Clare Balding, Boris Johnson and Bear Grylls. Space for Giants raises money to combat e...
Bernadette Peters to Perform in Concert with the Pasadena POPS, 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013 Tony award-winning singer, actress and American icon, Bernadette Peters performs with the Pasadena POPS for one night only on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 pm at the Los Angeles Arboretum. The star of stage, film and television will sing from her extensive songbook including 'Let Me Entertain You' (Gyps...
Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre Holds Oldies Dance Benefit, 7/23
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2010 There will be an oldies dance benefitting the marine life clean-up on the gulf coast is this Friday night, July 23 at the Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre, 115 West Church Street in Headland, Alabama. The cost is $12.00 per person or, with toothbrushs donation, $10.00 per person. There will be no meal se...
THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK PROJECT To Honor Jerry Herman and Guild Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 26, 2011 The American Songbook Project, a non-profit organization that brings American music programs back into New York public schools, will honor legendary composer Jerry Herman and Guild Hall (East Hampton, NY) at their annual signature event 'Name That Tune' on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the historic Hu...
BWW REVIEW: MOTOWN Shakes the Blues in Boston
by Jan Nargi - February 12, 2015 MOTOWN, Berry Gordy's self-aggrandizing tribute to the independent record label that fused gospel, blues, jazz, doo wop and country into a unique and wildly popular Detroit sound, is currently heating things up at the Boston Opera House through February 15....
Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rachel Barton Pine & More Set for Music Institute of Chicago's 2015-16 Nichols Concert Hall Season
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015 The Music Institute of Chicago announces the 2015-16 season of its Faculty and Guest Artist Series, showcasing women in jazz, illustrious alumni, and the 10th anniversary of its Academy for training gifted pre-college musicians. All concerts take place at the historic Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chic...
'Name That Tune' Faculty Concert to Open Music Institute 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - August 10, 2015 Music Institute of Chicago opens its 2015-16 season showcasing its stellar faculty in an engaging concert program, "Name That Tune: Classical Gems with Memorable Monikers," Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston....
Barbara Cook (11/14) and Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye, and Christine Andreas (12/19) To Perform One-Night-Only Concerts at Town Hall
by Stephen Hanks - October 15, 2013 Legendary concert artist and Kennedy Center Honoree Barbara Cook returns to New York City's Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway,) on Thursday, November 14th at 8 PM with a new evening of song (and stories) as she continues to explore her newly-developed repertoire of jazz ...
Leslie Uggams Receives Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from UConn Today
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs today, May 9 during the school's 2015 commencement ceremonies....
BWW Reviews:NSO POPS: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at The Kennedy Center
by Ellen Burns - December 01, 2014 Friday's NSO Pops Evening with Sutton Foster brought a bounty of talent to the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall stage, and, wisely, paired it with a program that spanned styles, mediums, and musical genres. Some of the most appealing moments were brought to us care of the charming personalities of Sut...
Tony, Emmy Winner Leslie Uggams Brings 'Classic Uggams' to San Francisco 11/2
by Matt Tamanini - September 05, 2014 Bay Area Cabaret, devoted to presenting world-renowned artists who expand the definition of cabaret, continues its 11th season, with pioneering Tony and Emmy Award winning actress/singer Leslie Uggams in her first Bay Area appearance in more than two decades. Celebrating over 60 years in show busine...
Finishing The Hat! Multiple Tony Winner Bernadette Peters Brings Her Inimitable Vocal Style To The McCallum
by David Green - January 24, 2017 The McCallum Theatre presents Bernadette Peters, with Musical Director Marvin Laird, on Saturday, February 4, at 8:00pm. Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters dazzles audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert and in movies, and on recordings. Bernadette c...
Tom 'T-Bone' Stankus to Bring CAMP MUCKALUCKA to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2016 Camp Counselor Tom 'T-Bone' Stankus, affectionately known as America's musical Pied Piper, will sing his way into the hearts of children and those who are young at heart in his interactive musical production, 'Camp Muckalucka,' at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre....
STAGE TUBE: LES MISERABLES' Matt Rosell Talks Broadway Challenges, Plays 'Name That Tune' with Tyler Mount
by Stage Tube - November 10, 2015 Youtube personality Tyler Mount recently welcomed current star of LES MISERABLES and Broadway heartthrob Matt Rosell for the latest episode of his web series, THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG. Below, watch the Broadway professional talk about the hardest thing about working on Broadway, the time that Tony Award...
Photo Coverage: Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye & Christine Andreas Perform in HOLIDAY BELLES
by Stephen Sorokoff - December 20, 2013 Last night, December 19, Town Hall overflowed with the musical joys of the season when three extraordinary talents, Leslie Uggams, Marilyn Maye and Christine Andreas took the stage for Holiday Belles. These award-winning singers brought their unique and diverse talents to the celebration, performing...
Brooke Shields & John McDaniel Perform For AMERICAN SONGBOOK PROJECT 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2010 Brooke Shields and John McDaniel have just agreed to support the American Songbook Project's "Name That Tune" Costume party gala at the Edison Ballroom next Saturday November 6....
HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST GAME SHOWS and More Join King Center Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016 The audience will have fun on February 1 when Hollywood's Greatest Game Shows Hosted Live by Bob Eubanks comes to the King Center. ...
Bernadette Peters to Perform in Concert with the Pasadena POPS, 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2013 Tony award-winning singer, actress and American icon, Bernadette Peters performs with the Pasadena POPS for one night only on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 pm at the Los Angeles Arboretum. The star of stage, film and television will sing from her extensive songbook including 'Let Me Entertain You' (Gyps...
Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre Holds Oldies Dance Benefit, 7/23
by Nicolas Coburn - July 20, 2010 There will be an oldies dance benefitting the marine life clean-up on the gulf coast is this Friday night, July 23 at the Opus Nostrum Dinner Theatre, 115 West Church Street in Headland, Alabama. The cost is $12.00 per person or, with toothbrushs donation, $10.00 per person. There will be no meal se...
Tickets on Sale for Jimmy Fallon's Clean Cut Comedy Tour in Seattle December 4, 2013
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2013 During his six-year stint on 'SNL,' Fallon ventured outside NBC with great success. Small parts in Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous' and Tom Hanks' and Steven Spielberg's 'Band of Brothers' led to starring roles in the feature films 'Taxi,' with Queen Latifah, and 'Fever Pitch' with Drew Barrymore....
Leslie Uggams to Receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree from UConn
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015 Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs on Saturday, May 9 during the school's 2015 commencement ceremonies....
Leslie Uggams' Uptown Downtown Succeeds in Pasadena
by Don Grigware - November 23, 2010 It's hard to find fault with Leslie Uggams. The immensely talented lady can act and sing up a storm. She didn't soar as Lena Horne in Stormy Weather for naught. Now in Uptown Downtown, her own musical journey, she excels once more, this time in the comfort of her own shoes. ...
Bernadette Peters Performs in Concert with the Pasadena POPS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2013 Tony award-winning singer, actress and American icon, Bernadette Peters performs with the Pasadena POPS for one night only tonight, June 29 at 7:30 pm at the Los Angeles Arboretum. The star of stage, film and television will sing from her extensive songbook including 'Let Me Entertain You' (Gypsy), ...
The American Songbook Project Honors MICHAEL MAYER & MARGARET WHITING 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2010 The American Songbook Project, a non-profit dedicated to presenting American popular songs in our schools with the goal of educating and developing new audiences for them, will honor singing legend Margaret Whiting and directing wunderkind Michael Mayer at a wildly original charity event at the Edis... |