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Evan Rachel Wood, Def Lepard & More Join A BOWIE CELEBRATION

This year’s A Bowie Celebration will also celebrate the 35th anniversary of Labyrinth, the classic fantasy film and Jim Henson/David Bowie collaboration, with a special performance from actress Evan Rachel Wood, and an appearance by Brian Henson.
Duran Duran Pays Tribute to David Bowie With 'Five Years' Cover

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning pop legends Duran Duran kick-off their 2021 40th anniversary celebrations by going back to where it all began for them, with a stunning stand-alone cover of David Bowie's timeless classic, 'Five Years.'
Lena Hall, Michael C. Hall, Adam Lambert to Perform During 'A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day!'

Tony-winner Lena Hall, Michael C. Hall, Adam Lambert, and more will honor the late, great David Bowie in a global streaming event this Friday, January 8th.
Five New Shows Just Announced At The King Center

Five New Shows Just Announced At The King Center! See the new lineup below!
Broward Center And Parker Playhouse Announce New Shows

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Parker Playhouse have added celebrity housewives, Grammy Award winners, platinum-selling chart-toppers and Santa himself to their schedules. 
Margarest Cho, Jay Leno, America & Bowie Celebration On Sale Friday At BergenPAC

 New shows on sale at bergenPAC: Margaret Cho on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2019 at 8 p.m.; America 50th Anniversary Live in Concert on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at 8 p.m.; A Bowie Celebration: Bowie Alumni Play Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 8 p.m.; Jay Leno on Sunday, April 4, 2020 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.
ROCK OF AGES Takes Final Bow At Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Last night (Jan. 1, 2017), the Las Vegas Company of the smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES took its final bow at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino after a rockin' four-year run on The Strip.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES is Awesome at Broadway San Jose!

'Rock of Ages,' is rocking on stage at the San Jose Performing Arts Center and will blow your mind!
BWW REVIEWS: ROCK OF AGES is a Rowdy, Face-Melting Romp

If you're feeling nostalgic for some classic 80s rock and your Van Halen albums just aren't cutting it, then throw on your favorite concert tee, put your lighter in your pocket, and get your butt to The Long Center. To borrow from Brett Michaels and Poison, ROCK OF AGES ain't nothin' but a good time.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES at PPAC - Lacks in Taste, Compensates in Enthusiasm

The second national tour kicked off last night in Providence, RI
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks the City by the Bay - Now thru April 9th

The Tony-nominated musical, Rock of Ages, is rocking stages across the country as it continues its Constantine Maroulis-led national tour. The Broadway favorite found its way into San Francisco's Curran Theater last week and promptly brought down the house. Playing now through April 9th in the city that was built on rock-n-roll, Rock of Ages, is a not-to-be-missed, fun ride of a musical.
Photo Flash: 'ROCK' Gets 'TOXIC' at New World Stages

Last Wednesday night, some of the cast members from 'ROCK OF AGES' came uptown - 2 blocks! - to New World Stages for some HOT TOXIC LOVE - and got it when they visited THE TOXIC AVENGER, the award-winning musical starring another 'American Idol' finalist. After the show, both casts met onstage for the obligatory photo - or three.
Photo Coverage: THE TOXIC AVENGER Musical Celebrates 200th Performance At New World Stages

On Thursday, October 1st, after the 200th performance of THE TOXIC AVENGER at New World Stages, some celebrity guests who were in the house took a trip backstage to congratulate the cast and crew. Broadway couple Andy Karl and Orfeh greeted Dustin Diamond (Screech from TV's 'Saved By The Bell') and his lady friend as they all took the trip back to cheer everybody on their auspicious milestone. Producer Tom Polum was on hand to raise a glass of 'TOXIC' punch and to thank everyone on a 200 'TOX-A-RI-FIC' shows.
Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER Welcomes Starry Backstage Guests!

Some special guests were attending the Sunday, September matinee of THE TOXIC AVENGER. Actor TONY PLANA who plays Betty's (AMERICA FERRARA) father on the ABC-TV hit 'UGLY BETTY' was there with his wife, actress ADA MARIS and their daughter, ISABEL (PLANA). Actress ANITA GILLETTE (who appeared in FLAMINGO COURT at New World Stages) was also there. So, all made a bee-line backstage to pay a 'between show' visit to the cast and band and to tell them what a TOX-A-RI-FIC time they had!
Photo Flash: David Bryan Visits His 'TOXIC AVENGER'

After a recent performance of the Off-Broadway hit The Toxic Avenger, Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan stopped by to say hello to his fantastic cast.
Photo Coverage: Diana DeGarmo Joins THE TOXIC AVENGER

Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet has returned to the New York stage where, on Friday, August 14th, she assumed the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian in The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle.
Photo Flash: Legendary Bass Guitarist Tony Levin Visits 'THE TOXIC AVENGER'

Following the August 3rd performance of The Toxic Avenger, legendary bass guitarist Tony Levin, best known for his work with progressive rock pioneers King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, as well as for his playing on hundreds of albums including Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks and Lou Reed, paid a backstage visit to meet the cast and band. He posed for photos and even signed the bass guitar of Dan Grennes, the show's bass guitarist. Rock on!
Photo Flash: Chad Gilbert, Hayley Williams Visit THE TOXIC AVENGER

At last night's performance of THE TOXIC AVENGER, there were two special guests in the audience - Chad Gilbert, guitarist with the punk/rock band NEW FOUND GLORY and Hayley Williams, vocalist with the hip new band PARAMORE.

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