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James Carl Smith Celebrates 100 Years of Piano at Milnerton Playhouse

Milnerton Playhouse will be the venue for a one-off concert on March 15 by pianist and vocalist extraordinaire James Carl Smith.
BWW Interview: From Rocky to Brad to Frank - Craig Urbani's Third Take in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

With its announcement late last month, South Africa is shivering with anticipation over THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW's arrival to Artscape and Montecasino later this year. Leading man Craig Urbani chats to BroadwayWorld South Africa about his history with Richard O'Brien's beloved rock 'n roll musical, and how he's approaching the fantastical Frank N. Furter.
Ian von Memerty to Pay Tribute to Elton John in HONKY CATS at Theatre On The Bay this January

Ian von Memerty, South Africa's 'Prince of the Piano,' will pay tribute to the world's 'King of the Keyboard,' Elton John in HONKY CATS this January at Theatre on the Bay. Von Memerty will be joined on stage in the show by the fantastic Centre Stage Band in what promises to be a thrilling journey through John's extraordinary and evergreen songs.
Roelof Colyn and James Smith to Headline Return of A HANDFUL OF KEYS to Pieter Toerien's Theatre at Montecasino

Launched in 1994 as a co-creation between Ian von Memerty and Bryan Schimmel, A HANDFUL OF KEYS has played to more than 420 000 people in over 1450 performances over the last 23 years. Now, thanks for countless requests from the public, South Africa's most successful musical revue ever returns for a six-week season at Theatre on the Bay.
South Africa's Most Successful Musical Revue, A HANDFUL OF KEYS, Returns to Theatre On The Bay

Launched in 1994 as a co-creation between Ian von Memerty and Bryan Schimmel, A HANDFUL OF KEYS has played to more than 420 000 people in over 1450 performances over the last 23 years. Now, thanks for countless requests from the public, South Africa's most successful musical revue ever returns for a six-week season at Theatre on the Bay.
Ian and Vivienne von Memerty Put Showbiz Partnerships Under the Spotlight in SYNERGY

Ian von Memerty brings SYNERGY to Theatre on the Bay this month, and, together with his wife, Vivienne, will make onstage magic as he explores some of the greatest showbiz partnerships in the world and why they sometimes become bigger than the people involved.
Encore Run of KEYBOARD KILLERS at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Opens Tonight

Making a welcome return for a second run, Ian Von Memerty returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with his latest offering, KEYBOARD KILLERS from tonight, for a short run until 5 March.
BWW Special Feature: Top Ten Highlights from the Glamorous and Ebullient kykNET Fiëstas!

The kykNET Fiestas were presented at an ebullient ceremony at the Artscape Theatre Center on Thursday night. Broadcast live on kykNET, the evening was a suitably extravagant affair that honoured the best in Afrikaans theatre, classical music and visual arts. David Fick counts down his top ten highlights of the event.
KEYBOARD KILLERS Returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for an Encore Run

Making a welcome return for a second run, Ian von Memerty returns to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre with his latest offering, KEYBOARD KILLERS.
Ian von Memerty's KEYBOARD KILLERS To Light Up Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre

Take SA's king of the keyboard, Ian Von Memerty, and put him together with eight of the greatest songwriting piano stars and you have the recipe for KEYBOARD KILLERS, which will play a season at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre this October.
Ian von Memerty Takes on KEYBOARD KILLERS at the Piano at Theatre On The Bay

Take South Africa's 'king of the keyboard', Ian von Memerty, put him together with eight of the greatest songwriting piano stars and you have the recipe for a smash-hit show: KEYBOARD KILLERS.
Starry Live Broadcast for the kykNET Fiëstas Awards from the Artscape

On 5 March 2015, kykNET will roll out the blue carpet for the fifth Fiestas, a glamorous awards event where the role players and talent in the Afrikaans arts are honoured. This event will, for the second time, be broadcast live on kykNET, DStv Channel 144.
Photo Coverage: A HANDFUL OF KEYS Opens Off-Broadway

A HANDFUL OF KEYS, one of South Africa's longest-running two-hander musical revues, which pays humorous tribute to famous classical and contemporary pianists/performers -- from Bach and Beethoven to Elton John and Vanessa Carlton, made its Off-Broadway debut during its special two-night only performance at the York Theatre Company's St. Peter's Church Theatre at CitiCorp in Midtown Manhattan on January 14 to 15.
A HANDFUL OF KEYS Opens Off-Broadway Tonight

A HANDFUL OF KEYS, one of South Africa's most successful two-hander musical revues, will premiere on Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Peter's (home of Drama Desk Award-winning theater group York Theatre Company) tonight, January 14 and will run until the next day, January 15; both performances will start at 7:30 p.m.
A HANDFUL OF KEYS to Open Off-Broadway, 1/14-15

A HANDFUL OF KEYS, one of South Africa's most successful two-hander musical revues, will premiere on Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Peter's (home of Drama Desk Award-winning theater group York Theatre Company) on Monday, January 14 and will run until the next day, January 15; both performances will start at 7:30 p.m.
PERFECT SCORE Plays On Broadway , 9/26-28

Following rave reviews from their last On Broadway appearance, PERFECT SCORE are coming back.
PERFECT SCORE Plays On Broadway

Following rave reviews from their last On Broadway appearance, PERFECT SCORE are coming back.
Theatre on the Bay Presents A HANDFUL OF KEYS, 5/3-7

Directed by its creator Ian von Memerty, Roelof Colyn and Jonathan Roxmouth two grand pianos, give a dazzling display of pianistic virtuosity and hilarious impersonation. A performance of constant surprise, intelligence and wit, with music that ranges from the great classic masters Bach and Beethoven; through the kings of soul Ray Charles and Fats Waller and via the queens of showbiz and pop, Elton John, Freddy Mercury and Liberace. Performances are Monday, May 3rd through May 7th.
Barnyard Theatre Presents ROCK ON! BEETHOVEN, 7/20-8/29

Rock on Beethoven is the sequel to Roll over Beethoven, one of the longest running and most successful Barnyard Shows.
Barnyard Theatre Presents ROCK ON! BEETHOVEN, 7/20-8/29

Rock on Beethoven is the sequel to Roll over Beethoven, one of the longest running and most successful Barnyard Shows.

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