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New Frank Wildhorn Rock Musical About Albert Einstein Will Premiere in Switzerland in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

According to an SWR interview with Walter Feucht, an entrepreneur and cultural organizer from Ulm, Switzerland, Frank Wildhorn's new rock musical about the life of Albert Einstein is scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2025 at Theater Sankt Gallen in Switzerland.

The Drama League Announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

THE DRAMA LEAGUE announces The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships, honoring the legendary Tony Award-winning publicist.

Old Skool Gang Plays Soulful Sundays at Ali Cultural Arts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

The popular series Soulful Sundays, presented by Pompano Beach Arts, delivers another high-energy night of music! Performing the top songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, Old Skool Gang (OSG) will present their coolly choreographed show at Ali Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 6pm.

Tony Winner Melba Moore Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2023

Award-winning performer Melba Moore will be honored on August 10, with the 2,760th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be unveiled at 1645 Vine Street near the historic corner of Hollywood & Vine. Moore will be awarded her star in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance.

Flushing Town Hall Celebrates Black Icons and Innovators With Black History Trilogy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

This February, Flushing Town Hall celebrates Black History Month (or African American History Month, as it's also known) with the return of its Black History Trilogy, a three-part series featuring outstanding performers paying tribute to influential African American musicians, dancers, and entertainers.

World Premiere of Frank Wildhorn's 'Danube Symphony' to be Presented by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will World Premiere Frank Wildhorn’s “Danube Symphony”/”Donau Symphonie” on 3 November 2022 at the famed Wiener Musikverein in Vienna with special suites from Wildhorn’s Broadway classics, Jekyll & Hyde and Dracula also making their symphonic debuts.

CELTIC ILLUSION to Play New World Stages Beginning in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

Celtic Illusion, the modern Irish dance and magic stage show, created, choreographed, and starring Anthony Street (Lord of the Dance), will open at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street) it was announced today by Jeff Parry, Executive Producer at Annerin Productions.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for MJ THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2022

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs.

Photos: Go Inside Ailey's #REUNITEDWEDANCE Opening Night Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its three-week 2021 homecoming season December 1 with a one-night only gala benefit complete with an inspirational performance at New York City Center and star-studded dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. 

Photos: Broadway Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 14, 2021

Just last night Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opened on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. We have photos from the star-studded red carpet!

Fred Gallo, Irene Gandy, Beverly Jenkins & New Federal Theatre Will Receive 2020 Tony Honors
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2021

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - Fred Gallo, President of PRG Scenic Technologies; Broadway press agent Irene Gandy; stage manager Beverly Jenkins and New Federal Theatre, Woodie King, Jr. Founder.

Pompano Beach Arts Presents the Old Skool Gang
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2020

The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will present the Old Skool Gang for a virtual Soulful Sundays concert. The high-energy event will have people dancing in their living rooms as the group belts out hit after hit while showcasing their smooth moves.

SONG WITHOUT A NAME's Melina León & GAME CHANGERS' James Wilks Up Next On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2020

Peruvian director Melina León and GAME CHANGERS' James Wilks are Tom Needham's special guests this Thursday on WUSB's SOUNDS OF FILM.

WAIT FOR THE SUN Song And Music Video To Support Black Lives Matter
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2020

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Stonedef Records, Inc. announced that Billboard hit song maker and recording artist Fawn has joined forces with Debra Wilson, Joanna Cassidy, Judy Tenuta, Kate Linder, Shanice Wilson, Jason Graae, Brooke Lewis Bellas, Cher Rue, and many others in support of Black Lives Matter with her song, 'Wait For The Sun.'

VIDEO: Frank Wildhorn Launches Home Concerts with JEKYLL & HYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2020

Composer Frank Wildhorn posted the first in series of home concerts he will be sharing while theatre fans are social distancing at home.

Harlem School Of The Arts Yolanda Wyns Honored at American Composers Orchestra 2020 Gala 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2020

Yolanda Wyns, Director of the Music Department at the Harlem School of the Arts was one of three honorees feted at this year's American Composers Orchestra's 2020 Gala, held on Wednesday evening, March 4 at the Bryant Park Grill on West 40th street in New York City.

LPTW Will Present An Oral History Project With Publicist Irene Gandy at Bruno Walter Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020

The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for over three decades, is producing an Oral History Project event with renowned Broadway publicist Irene Gandy on Monday, February 10 beginning at 6pm in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (111 Amsterdam Avenue at 65th Street). Admission to the event is FREE and seats are available on a first-come-first-seated basis. Doors will open at 5:30pm.

City Winery Releases January 2020 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

City Winery Chicago has released its schedule (1200 W. Randolph St) for the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

Rodney Crowell, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more at City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy Award-winning country artist Rodney Crowell, funk-soul group Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 13 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Damien Escobar, David Archuleta and More Are Coming to City Winery Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces world-renowned violinist Damien Escobar, American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.