Breaking Glass Embraces OWN's Touching Series BLACK LOVE, On VOD 12/22
by Emily Bruno - December 19, 2017 Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired North American TVOD rights to award-winning producer Tommy Oliver (Kinyarwanda, 1982, The Perfect Guy) and co-creator Codie Elaine Oliver's touching 4-part documentary series BLACK LOVE. Breaking Glass acquired rights to the series in August in a deal negotiated ...
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Starring Frenchie Davis, Opens Tonight at La Mirada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2017 La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the first show of its 2017-2018 season, and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre with American Idol's Frenchie Davis starring in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', with music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr....
Writers Theatre Presents VIETGONE
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2018 Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, opens its 2018/19 season with Qui Nguyen's Vietgone, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring original music and music direction by Gabriel Ruiz and choreography by Tommy Rapley. Vie...
DANCE FOR LIFE Announces 2018 Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2018 For its 27th annual event, Dance for Life Chicago presents a diverse group of companies and artists performing August 18 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Dance for Life, which mobilizes Chicago's dance community by raising funds through dance, prese...
Derek Hough, Ne-Yo, Nikki Bella, & More Take on CELEBRITY NINJA WARRIOR FOR RED NOSE DAY To Raise Money for Charity
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 “Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day” returns with a star studded line up as a part of NBC's fourth annual Red Nose Day celebration on Thursday, May 24 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). With “American Ninja Warrior” hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila at the helm alongside Kristine Leahy as co-host, the s...
Laguna Playhouse Presents THE DRIFTERS & THE COASTERS In Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017 Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham and Executive Director Ellen Richard are thrilled to announce THE DRIFTERS & THE COASTERS, live in concert for four performances only!...
E.Faye Butler & Felicia P. Fields To Perform Limited Run Cabaret Concert At Chicago's Biograph Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017 Steve Abrams and Kicky Productions announce that a brand new cabaret-concert, Lettin' the Good Times Roll featuring the dynamic duo, E. Faye Butler, Felicia P. Fields and a host of renowned musicians in a very special limited engagement for 9 performances at The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave...
Photo Flash: The Joint Starts Jumpin' in La Mirada's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Julie Musbach - September 16, 2017 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the first show of its 2017-2018 season, and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre with American Idol's Frenchie Davis starring in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'...
Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Casting For The UK Premiere Of Gerard Alessandrini's SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2018 With the UK premiere of The Gronholm Method running at the Menier, Travesties running on Broadway and The Color Purple on tour in the US, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the cast for UK premiere of Gerard Alessandrini's Spamilton: An American Parody which opens at the theatre on 24 July...
Phylicia Rashad Helmed THE ROOMMATE Now in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf
by Julie Musbach - June 01, 2018 Now in rehearsals, Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by Tony Award Winner Phylicia Rashad. Ensemble members Ora Jones and Sandra Marquez star in this celebration of female friendship and midlife renaissance....
Tickets to Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2016-17 Season on Sale 5/2
by Tyler Peterson - April 22, 2016 The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is ready to shine with its 2016/17 season, Let Us Entertain You!...
Damn The Light Pays Tribute to Donna Summer & Stevie Nicks at The Cutting Room Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2016 Damn The Light Productions Presents: ICONATHON: Showcase Series Donna Summer & Stevie Nicks Tributes at The Cutting Room. The night will open with a rock radio hits tribute, "The is How We Duet" featuring students selected to participate in DTL's Pop/ Rock performance lab from Marymount Manhattan Co...
BWW Blog: Loving What Constantly Lets You Down
by Emily Holzman - September 14, 2017 Every performer hears the phrase 'no' countless times in their life, and it can really cause them to question whether or not performing is worth it, which is why reminding yourself why you perform is so important....
Westchester Broadway Theatre Announces Schedule of Special Events
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2017 WBT has announced its schedule of upcoming special events. See the entire lineup below. With questions visit: www.BroadwayTheatre.com ...
Derek Hough & Ne-Yo Join Judge's Table on NBC's WORLD OF DANCE
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2016 World renown dancer and two-time Emmy Award winner Derek Hough, who is set to co-star in the Dec. 7 production of “Hairspray Live!,” and NE-YO have been added as judges on NBC's new dance competition series WORLD OF DANCE....
Full Casting Announced For RAIN MAN Starring Mathew Horne And Ed Speleers
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2018 Full casting has been announced for Rain Man, the inaugural production of Bill Kenwright's Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company. Joining the previously announced Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne (Raymond) and Downtown Abbey's Ed Speleers (Charlie) is: Mairi Barclay (Pippin), Hannah Barker, Elizabe...
Tommy Steele to Bring THE GLENN MILLER STORY to the Lyceum This August
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016 Show business legend Tommy Steele tells the extraordinary tale of America's most famous big band leader in The Glenn Miller Story from Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 August at the Lyceum Theatre....
Photo Flash: Remembering Anne Jackson
by Walter McBride - April 14, 2016 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Anne Jackson, who was nominated for a Tony in 1956 for MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT and who enjoyed a long career with her husband, Eli Wallach, died Tuesday, April 12, in Manhattan. She was 90....
Photo Flash: In the Rehearsal Room for Tabard Theatre's THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL
by Stephi Wild - November 27, 2017 Rehearsal images have been released from the Tabard Theatre's Christmas production of The Little Match Girl, based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical that launched the Christmas single Mistletoe and Wine, will be directed by the original show's composer, Keith Strachan...
BWW Review: OH WHAT A NIGHT Proves it is Quite a Night in San Antonio
by Kathy Strain - June 26, 2017 San Antonio, Texas has a rich history especially that of the Alamo and many military bases that have existed over the years. But, along with its history, San Antonio also has a lot of talent that has been seen at many of the local theaters rich in history. One such theater is that of the Harlequin T...
TLC's Hit Series FOUR WEDDINGS Returns July 21 at 9/8c
by Macon Prickett - July 03, 2018 Over the years, viewers have seen what happens when four opinionated brides comment on and rate each other's weddings, but things get personal this season on TLC's FOUR WEDDINGS, premiering Saturday, July 21 at 9/8c. In a brand-new twist, the featured brides are not strangers, rather they are close ...
Scratch Massive Unveils Stunning New Music Video for LAST DANCE, Announce LP
by Tori Hartshorn - May 29, 2018 Together as Scratch Massive, French duo Maud Geffray and Sébastien Chenut have been making electro-tinged slow-motion house since 1999. With multiple full-lengths and original soundtracks under their belt, these two have a knack for crafting moody, cinematic bangers. 'Last Dance' fits this model t...
NJPAC to Host Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert, 6/5
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present for the first time Richard Nader's 27th Annual Summer Doo Wop Concert. The Doo Wop stellar line up includes Charlie Thomas' DRIFTERS 'Save the Last Dance for Me' 'Under the Boardwalk', THE DUPREES 'You Belong To Me' 'Have You Heard', LOU ...
Mary Bridget Davies, Christine Ebersole, BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY and More Will Warm Up 54 Below This January
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016 This January, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for more details!...
Frenchie Davis to Star in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Directed by Ken Page, at La Mirada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2017 La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the first show of its 2017-2018 season, and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre with American Idol's Frenchie Davis starring in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', with music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller, conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr.... |