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Cast Album IRVING BERLIN & CO. Set for Release This Month

The original cast album for Chip Deffaa's musical play 'Irving Berlin & Co.' (published by Eldridge Plays and Musicals)  will be released December 21st.  The album can be pre-ordered now from CDBaby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/irvingberlinco); as of the 21st, it will be available from Amazon, iTunes, Google Music Store,  SoundExchange, Rhapsody, etc.  This is the 13th cast album of Deffaa's to be released, and the fourth dealing with Berlin.  Cast-members will help celebrate the release with performances of songs at Birdland and on 'The Barry Z Show.'  
THE BARRY Z SHOW to Honor Chip Deffaa

'The Barry Z Show,' which has been covering the New York theater scene on cable TV for more than 20 years, will salute ASCAP award-winning playwright/director Chip Deffaa's theatrical productions, on a show being taped for future broadcast 10 pm, October 1st at the midtown club Don't Tell Mama. Host Barry Z, who's often saluted Deffaa's productions over the past 20 years, will be celebrating the release of Deffaa's 12th cast album, 'The Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue.' And he will present an array of performers doing numbers from an assortment of Deffaa's shows.
THE IRVING BERLIN RAGTIME REVUE Cast Album Now Available

The original cast album of 'The Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue,' which set box-office records at the 13th Street Theater, is being released September 15th.  To celebrate the release, members of the company  will be singing at Birdland, and on Barry Z's TV show, and promoting the album on radio programs hosted by George Bettinger, Moe Banshee,  Gail Kubik, and others.
BWW Exclusive: BARRY Z SHOW Salutes MAD ABOUT THE BOY

'The Barry Z Show'--which has covered theater  in New York City since 1993--will be celebrating ASCAP Award-winning writer/director Chip Deffaa's Off-Broadway musical 'Mad About the Boy' on a series of telecasts, beginning with an hour-long special airing late-night Friday, June 12th at 2 am on Time Warner Cable Channel 34. (The show will also be available on UStream.com.)   The complete hour-long broadcast--produced and edited by Jonathan Ospa on location at the 13th Street Repertory Theater---may be previewed exclusively below:  
BWW Exclusive: Benjamin Grier Receives 13th Street Rep's Matthew Nardozzi Award

Benjamin Grier--currently co-starring in, and serving as dance captain for Chip Deffaa's musical comedy 'Mad About the Boy' at the 13th Street Repertory Theater--has won the theater's 'Matthew Nardozzi Award,' which recognizes professionalism, a strong work ethic,  and reliability, as well as talent. Nardozzi flew up from Florida to present Grier with the honor.  ASCAP  Award-winner Deffaa, the theater's most widely produced playwright, emceed the award ceremony, the first of several award ceremonies to be held at the theater this year.  
BREAKING BAD, GAME OF THRONES Among Nominees of 20th Annual SAG AWARDS; Full List Announced!

Sasha Alexander, star of the TNT original drama 'Rizzoli & Isles,' and Clark Gregg, star of the ABC series 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' revealed the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominations this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood at 8:50 a.m. ET.
Trace Adkins and Danica Patrick to Co-Host AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS on FOX

Multi-platinum recording artist Trace Adkins and NASCAR superstar Danica Patrick will co-host the fourth annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 10
Trace Adkins & Danica Patrick to Co-Host 4th Annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, 12/10

Multi-platinum recording artist Trace Adkins and NASCAR superstar Danica Patrick will co-host the fourth annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ETlive/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. This is Adkins' fourth time serving as a host of the annual awards show, which gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists in categories such as artists, albums, singles, videos and touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. Nominees, performers and presenters to be announced.
SAG-AFTRA Announces 2013 Twin Cities Local Election Results

On August 2, 2013, the ballot tabulation of the Twin Cities Local election was conducted.
Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc. Hosts Ariana Savalas' SOPHISTICATED LADY CD Release Party Tonight

Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz...Etc. will present ARIANA SAVALAS - 'SOPHISTICATED LADY,' a CD Release and Birthday Celebration, Starring singer Ariana Savalas, with Guest Artist Pianist, Corky Hale for a One Night Only engagement tonight, January 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc.; 2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle; Bel Air, Calif. Savalas will be accompanied by Joe Bagg, Piano; Steve Venz, Bass; Andy Sanesi, Drums and Steve Cottor, Guitar. Savalas will not only be celebrating her birthday that night, but the completion of her first jazz album entitled 'SOPHISTICATED LADY.' The concert will be followed by a CD signing.
Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc. to Host Ariana Savalas' SOPHISTICATED LADY CD Release Party, 1/9

Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz...Etc. will present ARIANA SAVALAS - 'SOPHISTICATED LADY,' a CD Release and Birthday Celebration, Starring singer Ariana Savalas, with Guest Artist Pianist, Corky Hale for a One Night Only engagement on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, Etc.; 2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle; Bel Air, Calif. Savalas will be accompanied by Joe Bagg, Piano; Steve Venz, Bass; Andy Sanesi, Drums and Steve Cottor, Guitar. Savalas will not only be celebrating her birthday that night, but the completion of her first jazz album entitled 'SOPHISTICATED LADY.' The concert will be followed by a CD signing.
Keith Urban Joins Line-Up of FOX's AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, 12/10

Country music superstar Keith Urban is set to perform with seven young musicians who have participated in the GRAMMY Foundation(R)'s GRAMMY Camp(R) music program on the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
World Series Champions Sergio Romo, Barry Zito Set to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW, 11/1

Newly crowned World Series champs Sergio Romo and Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants will take to the couch on NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (Monday-Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET) Thursday, November 1.
FOX Sports' 15th Fall Classic Features Giants, Tigers in First World Series Meeting

FOX Sports' exclusive coverage of 108th Major League Baseball's World Series begins Wednesday, Oct. 24 (7:30 PM ET), with Game 1 between the American League Champion Detroit Tigers and the National League Champion San Francisco Giants live from AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Tigers have been waiting to find out who they will face in the World Series since sweeping the New York Yankees last Thursday in Detroit. Justin Verlander, the Tigers' well-rested ace takes the mound tomorrow night for Detroit while the Giants, just two days after winning NLCS Game 7 against the Cardinals, call on Barry Zito, to duplicate his commanding NLCS Game 5 performance. This marks the first time these two storied baseball franchises have met in a World Series.
THE PERFORMERS' Henry Winkler Will Return to Netflix's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Henry Winkler, set to star in the upcoming Broadway production The Performers, will return as the Bluth family's lawyer for Arrested Development's season four on Netflix.
Town Square Productions Presents BITCHES OF THE KINGDOM, Now thru 7/26

Town Square Productions, Inc. will present Bitches of the Kingdom! a new musical cabaret evening featuring the princesses from original storybooks kvetching about the exploitation they've suffered in today's animated films and theme parks.
Town Square Productions Presents BITCHES OF THE KINGDOM, 6/14 - 7/26

Town Square Productions, Inc. will present Bitches of the Kingdom! a new musical cabaret evening featuring the princesses from original storybooks kvetching about the exploitation they've suffered in today's animated films and theme parks.
Barry Z Celebrates 18 Years With THE BARRY Z SHOW

BARRY Z is set to celebrates His 18th Year Anniversary with THE LAUNCH of 'THE BARRY Z SHOW' On USTREAM.COM, Monday Nights 'LIVE' from 10pm to 11pm.
Photo Coverage: Daryl Glenn & Jo Lynn Burks Bring NASHVILLE to Feinstein's

I forgot which one said it, Donny or Marie, but Feinstein's at Loews Regency had a 'Little Bit of Country' last night. For one night only, Daryl Glenn & Jo Lynn Burks brought their entertaining musical satire of Robert Altman's movie 'Nashville' to the cabaret stage usually inhabited by the American Songbooks most skilled performers, (Michael Feinstein & Lina Eder currently residing).
Jane Lynch, Henry Winkler and Jane Fonda Set for Barnes and Noble Appearances

Barnes and Noble at Union Square (33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003) has announced its upcoming events - including appearances from Jane Lynch, Henry Winkler, and Jane Fonda.

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