Review: High Energy Tribute to Elton John
Maine State Music Theatre’s second concert of the season is a high energy musical tribute to Sir Elton John, performed by pianist and singer Colte Julian. The adrenaline-pumping program, WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT, features a well-chosen setlist of songs spanning some sixty years of John’s colorful and complex career. These mega hits are interspersed with biographical tidbits and snippets of video as Colte and his four-piece band rock away the evening, recalling the many moods and milestones of the “Rocket Man’s” superstar career.
BWW Review: PIANO MEN Brings the Piano Bar to the Milwaukee Rep Cabaret
A 90-minute confection. That's what Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements lovingly calls his Piano Men creation, now on stage in the Stackner Cabaret. The show is fully request-driven and unplanned -- part music revue, part piano bar. Not sure if piano bars are your thing? Trust the experience. It's loads of fun.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Present PIANO MEN
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present Piano Men, which tackles music from Bach to Broadway in the Stackner Cabaret January 7 – February 27, 2022. Piano Men features Milwaukee Rep favorites Steve Watts and Nygel D. Robinson as two virtuoso piano players that will have audiences clapping, laughing and calling out requests.
Chandler Center For The Arts Announces Showtime Series
Chandler Center for the Arts announces its Showtime Series for 2022. The three concert Sunday matinee series pays tribute to music icons of the 60s, 70s and 80s from the queens of Motown, soul and funk such as Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, to definitive singer/songwriters Carole King and James Taylor, to the original 'Rocket Man' showman, Elton John.
New Musical MIDGIE & THE RHYTHM ROCKETS Set to Premiere This Fall
The success of “Raunchy Little Musical: Belle Barth is Back” prompted noted book writer Joanne Koch, award winning producer/director Jimmy Ferraro and Broadway musical theater actress Dee Etta Rowe Ferraro to come up with their new musical,“Midgie & the Rhythm Rockets”.
BWW Review: A Pack Of Hipsters Become Hep Cats At Feinstein's/54 Below And Bring Back A Hint Of The Roaring 20's in THE SECRET NOT-SO-SECRET SHOW
2020 is upon us, we're back in the twenties! The cousins that get them shows buzzin', Brock Harris and Johnson Brock, bring you The Secret, Not-So-Secret Show. Mums the word but if you happen upon this ad please join us for a rousing night of jazz and drinks a?"speakeasy style. Rumor has it Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In the Heights) will be headlining with Telly Leung (Aladdin, a?oeGleea??) and there are whispers of other Broadway crooners and flappers attending our hotsy totsy evening. The roaring 20s are upon us, join for a night of crooning, swooning, and vintage costuming.
The Secret Not-So-Secret Show Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below Starring Courtney Reed
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Courtney Reed, Telly Leung and friends in The Secret not-so-secret Show on January 12, 2020, 9:30pm. The cousins that get them shows buzzin', Brock Harris and Johnson Brock, bring you 'The Secret not-so-secret Show.' Mums the word but if you happen upon this ad please join us for a rousing night of jazz and drinks a?"speakeasy style. Rumor has it Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In the Heights) will be headlining with Telly Leung (Aladdin, Glee) and there are whispers of other Broadway types to serenade you for this hotsy-totsy evening. The roaring 20s are upon us, join for a night of crooning, swooning, and vintage costuming. Formal attire required.'
Elton John Tribute Coming To The Apollo Theater Featuring Colte Julian
Colte Julian returns to the Apollo Theater with the Chicago Premiere of Wonderful Crazy Night! The New Elton John Tribute Concert. This electrifying tribute concert will run for three performances onlya?"Friday, December 6 at 8pm and Saturday, December 7 at 5pm and 8pma?"at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Marriott Theatre's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on with the smash hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, running January 16 through March 16, 2019 with a press opening on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Inspired by a true story, this rockin' tribute is directed by James Moye, joined by Jeff Award-winning Musical Director Ryan T. Nelson. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music's best talents came together.
VIDEO: Watch Clips From MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Marriott Theatre
There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on with the smash hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, running January 16 through March 16, 2019 with a press opening on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Inspired by a true story, this rockin' tribute is directed by James Moye, joined by Jeff Award-winning Musical Director Ryan T. Nelson. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music's best talents came together.
The Marriott Theatre Announces Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on with the smash hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, running January 16 through March 10, 2019 with a press opening on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Inspired by a true story, this rockin' tribute is directed by James Moye, joined by Jeff Award-winning Musical Director Ryan T. Nelson. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET captures the contagious spirit, freewheeling excitement, and thrilling sounds of the once-in-a-lifetime event where four of music's best talents came together.
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort Presents World Premiere Of AMERICAN JUKEBOX
A Paradise Production, which brought their show Broadway on the Beach to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort last December, is thrilled to announce their return with the new concert American Jukebox. The show will premiere at the resort's stunning 17,000 square foot Banyan Ballroom. This limited run takes place November 21st-24th and celebrates contemporary American classics like 'Natural Woman,' 'Fire and Rain,' 'Great Balls of Fire,' and more. The original cast from Broadway on the Beach returns, which includes Billy Elliot's Patrick Mulvey, Chicago's Rachel Meinhart, and First Date the Musical's Conner Meinhart. Million Dollar Quartet's Colte Julian will also be back on piano along with Jeremy Gentry (NBC's The Voice) on drums. Joining the American Jukebox team and rounding out the band will be Michael McCracken (The Winchesters, Chicago Med) on bass and Nicholas Davio (Million Dollar Quartet) on guitar.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL Cancels Extension, Will Close September 9
HEARTBREAK HOTEL announced today that the production will no longer play through October 28th and is now in its final three weeks at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut Street). HEARTBREAK HOTEL will close September 9, 2018 in Chicago.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL to Keep Rockin' and Rollin' Extending Through October 28
Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are thrilled to announce a new four-week extension of their smash hit musical. Tickets for the new block of tickets will go on-sale today. Tickets will be available for performances through October 28, 2018.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL To Honor Elvis In Candlelight Vigil Tribute
The cast of HEARTBREAK HOTEL are inspired to host a Candlelight Vigil to honor Elvis as part of Elvis Week on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:15PM in front of the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut). Elvis Week is an annual celebration to commemorate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis and HEARTBREAK HOTEL fans alike are welcome to join this celebration, which will be a Chicago addition to the Graceland tradition.