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Last Chance To Catch Smash-Hit Wartime Musical BLITZ! at the Union Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

Since opening at the Union Theatre in February BLITZ! has played to packed houses, but the run must end on 7th March. Directed by Phil Willmott and featuring a stellar cast, the production has not been professionally staged for 20 years and has made a very welcome return to London.

BWW Review: BLITZ!, Union Theatre
by Laura Fuller - Feb 10, 2020

Revival Blitz! forms part of Phil Wilmott's Essential Classics season, which commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day. A Lionel Bart musical set in the heart of London's East End, Blitz! (also directed by Wilmott) tells the story of two neighbouring families - the Blitzsteins and the Lockes - against the backdrop of World War II.

Photo Flash: First Look At BLITZ! At The Union Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020

Lionel Bart's BLITZ! is running now at the Union Theatre in Southwark. The new production, directed by Phil Willmott, will run until 7th March 2020 as part of this year's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

BWW Review: TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS, Union Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 9, 2020

The Union Theatre's Essential Classics season kicks off with Phil Willmott's updating of a classic with much to say about England in 2020.

BWW Review: HEARTBREAK HOUSE, Union Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 12, 2018

George Bernard Shaw's Chekhovian black comedy has plenty of political heft, but lacks the dramatic clarity required to engage from first to last.

2CELLOS to Return to the Fox Theatre with Songs from SCORE Album This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017

2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks album Score, available March 17, 2017. Bringing 2CELLOS' game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score will be supported by a world tour presented by AEG Live, making a stop at the Fox Theatre today, October 27 at 7 p.m.

VIDEO: Celine Dion Performs 'My Heart Will Go On' on BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017

Seven-time Billboard Music Award-winning artist and current Las Vegas resident Celine Dion performed her colossal hit, 'My Heart Will Go On,' at last night's 2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS.

CELTIC WOMAN Comes to Morrison Center This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2017

Multi-platinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman, supports its newest album, Voices of Angels, with a world tour that 'celebrates the music of the Emerald Isle with beauty and grace' (News & Observer).   Receiving standing ovations with every performance, they are accompanied by an ensemble that includes Irish dancers, bagpipers and a full band playing an array of traditional Irish instruments.  

Legendary Composer Danny Elfman to receive Max Steiner Award in Vienna
by Julie Musbach - Mar 10, 2017

 Vienna is without a doubt the music capital of the world. More famous composers have lived here than in any other city - in Vienna, music is literally in the air. It's no surprise that therefore it's the Austrian born composer Max Steiner ("Gone with the Wind", "Casablanca"), who is one of the fathers of film music as we know it today.

Vladimir Jurowski Leads London Philharmonic in Performance at Geffen Hall, 2/26
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 24, 2017

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 3:00 pm at David Geffen Hall.

BWW Review: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, Union Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 12, 2017

Anyone Can Whistle is a rare combination of a well-deserved flop and a must-see show. Swallow the myriad flaws, and its an entertaining, sharp and eerily prophetic show.

Houston Symphony Announces 2017-2018 Season, Names Jimmy Lopez Composer-In-Residence
by Molly Tracy - Jan 24, 2017

The Houston Symphony and Music Director Andres Orozco-Estrada announced today details of the 2017-18 season, which marks Orozco-Estrada's fourth year as music director. Highlights of the season include the appointment of Peruvian-born composer Jimmy Lopez as the Houston Symphony's new Composer-in-Residence and the introduction of Ars Electronica Futurelab's musical visualization of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, an immersive concert experience directed by acclaimed choreographer Klaus Obermaier

2CELLOS to Return to the Fox Theatre with Songs from SCORE Album This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017

2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks album Score, available March 17, 2017. Bringing 2CELLOS' game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score will be supported by a world tour presented by AEG Live, making a stop at the Fox Theatre on Friday, October 27 at 7 p.m.

2CELLOS Take Fans To The Movies Live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017

2CELLOS, music's most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks album Score, available March 17, 2017.

Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players to Bring Jazzy Holiday Favorites to City Winery
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players (cp2) return to City Winery by popular request for another concert featuring fresh interpretations of seasonal favorites.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2016

Sony Classical proudly announces the release of The Magnificent Seven (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music by James Horner and Simon Franglen.

Houston Symphony to Premiere Concerto by Late Composer James Horner
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2016

The Houston Symphony will present the North American premiere of celebrated film composer James Horner's last completed concert work, as well as perform Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances during James Horner Plus Rachmaninoff at 8 p.m. March 31 and April 2 and 2:30 p.m. April 3.

Houston Symphony Announces Spring Lineup - Disney Concert, Mozart, Ravel and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 9, 2016

The Houston Symphony will present a wide range of classical programming, as well as welcome the talents of Broadway performers in a special Disney concert, during the month of April. From the music of Mozart and Ravel to a North American musical premiere, the month will be packed as the season comes nearly to a close.

VIDEO: Alan Rickman, David Bowie & More Honored in OSCARS In Memoriam Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 29, 2016

During the 2016 OSCARS which aired last night on ABC, actor and Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr. introduced the In Memoriam tribute as Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performed The Beatles hit 'Blackbird.'

PNC Pops Presents THE ULTIMATE OSCARS at Heinz Hall, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016

The Oscar celebration starts early this year with PNC Pops: The Ultimate Oscars at Heinz Hall on February 5-7.