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Harry Connick Jr. Announces 2015 Winter Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2014

Dates have been announced for Harry Connick Jr.'s 2015 Winter Tour . The shows will feature music from Harry's vast musical catalog, including songs from his most recent releases "Smokey Mary" and "Every Man Should Know."...


Diana Damrau to Perform at Carnegie Hall, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015

?Named "Best Female Singer" at the 2014 International Opera Awards, German soprano Diana Damrau appears in recital with pianist Craig Rutenberg at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Ms. Damrau and Mr. Rutenberg perform German lieder by Schubert and...


Tommy Tune to Present Karen Akers with Urban Stages 2016 Musical Artist Award
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016

Urban Stages celebrates its critically-acclaimed 32nd season at the Central Park Boathouse on Monday, May 23rd at 6:30pm. This year's annual gala will honor the renowned Karen Akers with Urban Stages Musical Artist Award presented by ten-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune....


Solo Album of Anthony Kearns Up for Grammy Award Nomination
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2014

With a Song in My Heart, the debut solo album by Anthony Kearns, a world-renowned tenor and member of the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, is under consideration for a 57th Annual GRAMMY Award nomination in four categories – including 'Best Classical Solo Vocal Al­­­­­­­bum.,' announced Kearns' ag...


Harry Connick Jr. Announces 2015 Winter Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2014

Dates have been announced for Harry Connick Jr.'s 2015 Winter Tour . The shows will feature music from Harry's vast musical catalog, including songs from his most recent releases "Smokey Mary" and "Every Man Should Know."...


Liza Minnelli, Kristin Chenoweth, and More to Play the Smith Center
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 04, 2015

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts welcomes world-renowned performers, family programming and returning favorites as part of the 2016 winter/spring season....


Dr. Wayne Dyer Dies at Age 75
by Christina Mancuso - September 01, 2015

CARLSBAD, Calf., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D.,was an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development and spiritual growth. Over the span of his four-decade career, he wrote 42 books, 21 of which became New York Times bestsellers, and this wide readersh...


MARY POPPINS, CRAZY FOR YOU & More Set for SCERA Shell's 31st Summer Season
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2015

The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre turns 31 years old this year and will celebrate with a 2015 summer season under the stars packed with concerts, musicals and outdoor movies. All performances will begin at 8 p.m....


Jim Brickman Plays Aurora's Paramount Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2014

Jim Brickman is the most charted Billboard Adult Contemporary artist in music....


Tony Nominee Marin Mazzie to Coach Hoff-Barthelson Music School Voice Students
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016

The Hoff-Barthelson Music School 2015-2016 Master Class Series continues with critically acclaimed performer and three-time Tony Award nominee, Marin Mazzie, on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale....


Harry Connick Jr. Announces 2015 Winter Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2014

Dates have been announced for Harry Connick Jr.'s 2015 Winter Tour . The shows will feature music from Harry's vast musical catalog, including songs from his most recent releases "Smokey Mary" and "Every Man Should Know."...


Audra McDonald & Will Swenson to Launch 'Broadway Concert Series' at Parker Playhouse, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2016

Following their sold-out appearance last year, six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and Sirius XM satellite radio Broadway channel host Seth Rudetsky raise the stakes and the roof by returning to Parker Playhouse and bringing Tony Award-nominated Broadway singer Will Swenson with them....


Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Buble & More to Guest Judge NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris, Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, former "America's Got Talent" star Piers Morgan and actor, comedian and producer Marlon Wayans will serve as guest judges on NBC's "America's Got Talent,"...


Celtic Woman to Kick Off North American Leg of 10th Anniversary World Tour This March
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2015

Irish music sensation Celtic Woman returns to North America in 2015 for a concert tour celebrating the group's 10th anniversary. The 10th Anniversary World Tour offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating a decade of timeless music and dance from the Emerald Isles. The tour recently kicke...


The Muny Announces Creative Teams for 2015 Season; Marc Bruni, Gary Griffin, Marcia Milgrom Dodge & More!
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2014

The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for the Muny's 2015 Season, which opens on June 15 with My Fair Lady. 'This is a thrilling roster of artists,' said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. 'We look forward to bringing their vision and ta...


Anthony Kearns to Perform at the Maryland Million
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 17, 2015

World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will be performing 'God Bless America' on the 30th anniversary of Jim McKay Maryland Million Day on Sat., Oct. 17, 2015 at Laurel Park, and at the annual Maryland Million Gala on Friday, October 16, 2015, it was announced....


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform at FedExField for Washington Redskins v. Dallas Cowboys Game, 12/07
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 06, 2015

Tenor Anthony Kearns will sing 'God Bless America' as the guest of current NFC East Division leaders, the Washington Redskins, on Monday Night Football, December 7, 2015 as they host the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField in Landover, MD....


Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Buble & More to Guest Judge NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015

Stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris, Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, former "America's Got Talent" star Piers Morgan and actor, comedian and producer Marlon Wayans will serve as guest judges on NBC's "America's Got Talent,"...


Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns Performs at 4th Annual Wells of Life Gala and Auction
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014

The 4th Annual Wells of Life Gala and Auction took place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Mission Viejo Country Club with the Laguna Beach 501(c) (3) nonprofit - raising record-setting gross receipts in excess of $173,000. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, a no host cocktail bar, silent and l...


Celtic Woman Brings 10th Anniversary World Tour to Long Center This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015

Irish music sensation Celtic Woman comes to the Long Center this May for a 2 night engagement celebrating the group's 10th anniversary. The 10th Anniversary World Tour offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating a decade of timeless music and dance from the Emerald Isles. The tour recently...


Chris Botti & Joshua Bell to Play Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 8/15
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2015

It's a double billing of out-of-this stratosphere musicianship as two renowned Grammy winners –  jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and classical violinist Joshua Bell – take to the stage on August 15. Botti and Bell deliver impassioned, ageless, genre-crossing music to St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights co...


Matthew Zelle Names EVP at Park Avenue Artists
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2015

Matthew Zelle has joined the executive team at Park Avenue Artists, the distinctive artist-management company. Zelle will hold the title of Executive Vice President at Park Avenue Artists (PAA), co-founded in 2011 by David Lai and Ross Michaels, who share the title of President....


Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns Performs at 4th Annual Wells of Life Gala and Auction
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014

The 4th Annual Wells of Life Gala and Auction took place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Mission Viejo Country Club with the Laguna Beach 501(c) (3) nonprofit - raising record-setting gross receipts in excess of $173,000. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, a no host cocktail bar, silent and l...


Celtic Woman Kicks Off North American Leg of 10th Anniversary World Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015

Irish music sensation Celtic Woman returns to North America in 2015 for a concert tour celebrating the group's 10th anniversary. The 10th Anniversary World Tour offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating a decade of timeless music and dance from the Emerald Isles. The tour recently kicked...


LaChanze, Lewis, Porter and More Set for INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2016

Broadway leading ladies LaChanze (Tony Award winner for The Color Purple) and Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Godspell) lead an all-star lineup for INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY, a dynamic and soulful evening of music, set for tonight, February 15, 2016 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill....






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