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Photo Flash: First Look at Brandon Victor Dixon & Valisia LeKae in MOTOWN!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out a first look at Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' Valisia LeKae as ...


Children's Theatre Company Presents PINOCCHIO, 1/15-2/24
by Kelsey Denette - December 19, 2012

Greg Banks has created many highly-acclaimed adaptations for Children's Theatre Company (CTC) audiences, including Robin Hood, Huck Finn, and Romeo and Juliet. Banks returns to CTC to reimagine Carlo Collodi's classic Italian folk tale Pinocchio in what has potential to be the most invigorating thea...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Performances from MOTOWN's Launch Event!
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


Baltimore Playwrights Festival Monthly Meeting Set for 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2012

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.org) monthly public meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, at Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 South Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21042, 410-276-7837. After the meeting, at 8:30 p.m., there will be a staged reading of Holler by Georg...


Leslie Uggams Brings CLASSIC UGGAMS to 54 Below, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will make her 54 Below debut with the show tonight, November 13-17 in Manhattan....


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


VIDEO: Trailer - Hawaii's New Comedy Film GET A JOB; Set for DVD Release, 11/1
by Movies News Desk - October 29, 2012

'GET A JOB,' the award-winning motion picture comedy produced entirely in Hawaii which stars Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Augie T, and many of the island's top entertainers and musicians, releases to DVD on November 1, 2012. The Motion Picture Soundtrack by the Barefoot Natives also goes on sale November...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


BWW Exclusive: Mickey Mantle Bound for Broadway in New Show
by Robert Diamond - March 01, 2013

Danny and David Mantle have teamed up with award-winning writer/producer David Leaf ('The Night James Brown Saved Boston,' 'The U.S. Vs. John Lennon' and 'Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson & The Story of SMiLE') to bring the man they are proud to call 'Dad' to the stage....


Smithsonian Channel's THE REAL STORY Season 4 to Premiere 7/29
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2012

The Smithsonian Channel original series, THE REAL STORY, which debuts its fourth season on Sunday, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, separates fact from fiction and real life from reel life....


STAGE TUBE: Berry Gordy & Cast Talk MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL founder Berry Gordy as well as the show's cast, and creative team discuss the highly anticipated musical, coming to Broadway this spring. 'I turned my story into a Broadway musical because I felt that all of the incredible fans and all of the world deserved to hear the real story...


Helen Arney Brings VOICE OF AN ANGLE to Soho Theatre, Sept. 26-27
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012

Helen Arney, comedian, songwriter and notable nerd songstress brings her brand new hit 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show VOICE OF AN ANGLE to the Soho Theatre. Performance dates are tonight, September 26th and September 27th at 21.00. Helen's unique ability to turn complex ideas into beautiful, comedy song...


MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Announces Performances at JFK Airport
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2013

American Airlines, which has served the New York market for more than 80 years, has been named the Official Airline of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL. With a keen understanding of the needs of New York customers, the airline offers a long-standing commitment to the Greater New York community. American's sponso...


E! News Presents RYAN SEACREST WITH THE KARDASHIANS Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 21, 2013

Filled with candid conversations, surprising revelations and hilarious family moments, the one-hour special RYAN SEACREST WITH THE KARDASHIANS: An E! News Presentation' premieres tonight, April 21 at 9:00pm ET/PT only on E!...


Center for Puppetry Arts to Present TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF, 5/28-6/9
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO....


Smithsonian Channel's THE REAL STORY Season 4 Premieres Tonight, 7/29
by TV News Desk - July 29, 2012

The Smithsonian Channel original series, THE REAL STORY, which debuts its fourth season tonight, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, separates fact from fiction and real life from reel life....


Columbia City Ballet Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2012

Columbia City Ballet will present SLEEPING BEAUTY on Friday, March 9th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center....


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


THE REAL STORY OF LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Plays CM Performing Arts Center, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2013

Come and hear the Wolf's side of the story Little Red Riding Hood at CM Performing Arts Center....


Leslie Uggams Performs CLASSIC UGGAMS in Two Shows at Liu Tilles Center Tonight, 11/10
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will present two special performances of her new cabaret Classic Uggams at the Long Island University Tilles Center for the Performing Arts tonight, Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The legendary actress and singer will then make her 54 Below debut...


THE WIZARD OF OZ North American Tour to Launch from Las Vegas in September 2013; Danielle Wade to Play 'Dorothy'
by Nicole Rosky - May 06, 2013

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have just announced that the first North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ will commence on September 10, 2013 at The Smith Center in L...


FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL!
by Walter McBride - February 07, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will begin preview performances March 11 and open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL will feature a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue....


Freeze Frame: Inside MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's Launch Event!
by Walter McBride - September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...






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