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Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, & More Join SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA Lineup at Royal Albert Hall

Singers Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, Omar Lye-Fook, and Tony Momrelle will join Sir Lenny Henry at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 19 October for The Sound of Philadelphia – marking 50 years of Black-owned soul music label, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary songwriting partnership Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Release

Released in theatres on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero.  The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos. See the bonus content for the release here!

Review: VENETIAN EVENINGS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE FAIRMONT'S VENETIAN ROOM At Venetian Room

What did our critic think of VENETIAN EVENINGS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE FAIRMONT'S VENETIAN ROOM at Venetian Room?

LaChanze and More Set For Bay Area Cabaret's VENETIAN EVENINGS

Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Look At Historic Entertainers In Unique Derique's FOOL LA LA: GIFT! At The Marsh Berkeley

Celebrate Black History Month with Unique Derique’s “Fool La La: Gift!” at The Marsh Berkeley. Explore the lives of historic entertainers in this captivating show. (Under 200 characters)

State Theatre New Jersey Presents EAGLEMANIA, January 12

State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8pm.

Our Monthly 'Birthday' Salute Goes to....

Born one long ago December, this music star of stars has had a lasting impact all these years. Follow the clues about other notables born in this month and figure out who gets this month's birthday applause.

Unique Derique to Return to The Marsh Berkeley with FOOL LA LA: HOLIDAY GIFT in December

Fool La La: Holiday Gift comes to The Marsh Berkeley from Dec. 27-30 for a festive and fun-filled holiday experience. Don't miss this unique show!

Black Ensemble Extends A TASTE OF SOUL Through October 29

Black Ensemble Theater extends the hit musical revue 'A Taste of Soul' written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. Experience the evolution of Soul music from its Gospel roots to today's pop culture sensation. Now playing through October 29, 2023.

Herb Smith Conducts The No Name Pops in Their Debut in Verizon Hallat the Kimmel Cultural Campus, October 28

The No Name Pops will have their debut performance at the Kimmel Cultural Campus at the end of this month when they present Let's Groove Tonight: Motown and The Philly Sound. The performances will take place on October 28 at 3 and 8pm in Verizon Hall.

The 2022-2023 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series Concludes in April

The 2022-2023 HB Artist Faculty Performance Series concludes on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm with a performance of Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 performed by violinist April Johnson, cellist Peter Seidenberg and pianist Tomoko Uchino as well as a selection of jazz standards, improvisations and originals performed by jazz pianist Jamie Reynolds and saxophonist Ed Palermo.

The Marsh Berkeley to Celebrate Black History Month With Added Showings of FOOL LA LA GIFT

The Marsh Berkeley is celebrating Black History Month with special added performances of Unique Derique’s family-friendly Fool La La Gift, shining light on different African American entertainers who contributed to the performing arts – from Sammy Davis Jr. to The Nicholas Brothers and more.

Eric Hoffman & Ken Hatfield's STIRRINGS STILL Vocal and Guitar Duet Album Out Now

ARTHUR CIRCLE MUSIC has released Stirrings Still, an intimate set of duets for voice and guitar, available on CD, digital download, and streaming, with a vinyl edition to follow in June 2023.

FOOL LA LA GIFT Extended at The Marsh Berkeley

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will welcome back the Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, for added performances of Fool La La Gift. 

Interview: Unique Derique of FOOL LA LA: HOLIDAY GIFT! at The Marsh Berkeley Is All About Joy & Gratitude

BroadwayWorld chats with master clown Unique Derique (aka Lance McGee) about 'Fool La La: Holiday Gift!' his whimsical show combining vaudeville and African American hambone at The Marsh Berkeley December 21 to 30.

Eric Hoffman and Ken Hatfield to Release Vocal and Guitar Duet Album STIRRINGS STILL

ARTHUR CIRCLE MUSIC will present Stirrings Still, an intimate set of duets for voice and guitar, scheduled for release January 24, 2023 on CD, digital download, and streaming, with a vinyl edition to follow in June 2023.

Unique Derique to Return to The Marsh Berkeley With FOOL LA LA: HOLIDAY GIFT!

The Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, will return to The Marsh Berkeley with Fool La La: Holiday Gift! ​​​​​​​Fool La La: Holiday Gift! will be presented live on stage, December 21–30, 2022.

David Aron Damane, Jackie Burns & More to Lead PERFECT WORLD Industry Reading

The new musical PERFECT WORLD will get an invite-only, industry presentation on October 27 & 28. It features book and lyrics by Alan Edmunds, music & lyrics by Richard Winzeler, and will be directed by Karen Carpenter with music director & vocal arrangements by Laura Bergquist and choreography by Alexandra Beller.