James Sims
Latest News on James Sims:
Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration (May 23, 2023)
Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show (Feb 13, 2020)
Award-Winning Jazz Musician Denise La Grassa To Perform At The Jazz Showcase, Today (Sep 25, 2018)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration (May 23, 2023)
Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show (Feb 13, 2020)
Award-Winning Jazz Musician Denise La Grassa To Perform At The Jazz Showcase, Today (Sep 25, 2018)
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TV Exclusive: 'Just Another Day' Backstage at Bdwy's Next To Normal
by James Sims - 2009-05-18 09:35:44
TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak Peek - 9 to 5 Opens on Broadway
by Broadway Beat - 2009-05-08 02:19:52
TV: In the Studio and On the Record with the Cast of Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY
by James Sims - 2009-05-01 19:55:32
TV: Meet Those 'Marvelous Meanies' of THE LITTLE MERMAID - Heidi, Tyler & Eric!
by James Sims - 2009-03-03 09:18:18
TV: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Betty Buckley Onstage and Off at Feinstein's Webisode 2
by Robert Diamond - 2009-02-24 10:01:15
News
Photos: On the Red Carpet for BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 23, 2023
Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 23, 2023
Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Denise La Grassa Quartet is Coming to Buddy Guy's Legends With Free Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020
Critically-acclaimed Chicagoland singer, songwriter and keyboardist Denise La Grassa will perform her music with her quartet of John Kregor (guitar), Kurt Shelby (bass) and James Sims (drums), at Buddy Guy's Legends, the world's premiere blues club, to commemorate Women's History Month. La Grassa released her first live CD Rockin' in the Castle Theater in September 2019 to join her other jazz CDs, April Dreams and The Blues Ain't a Color, the soundtrack to her one woman show of the same name. Performance previews are at DeniseLaGrassa.com.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020
Critically-acclaimed Chicagoland singer, songwriter and keyboardist Denise La Grassa will perform her music with her quartet of John Kregor (guitar), Kurt Shelby (bass) and James Sims (drums), at Buddy Guy's Legends, the world's premiere blues club, to commemorate Women's History Month. La Grassa released her first live CD Rockin' in the Castle Theater in September 2019 to join her other jazz CDs, April Dreams and The Blues Ain't a Color, the soundtrack to her one woman show of the same name. Performance previews are at DeniseLaGrassa.com.
Award-Winning Jazz Musician Denise La Grassa To Perform At The Jazz Showcase, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2018
Denise La Grassa has been performing her original jazz music and poetry in the Chicago region for over 25 years. La Grassa has toured and performed around the world in locations including New York, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland. La Grassa's original works explore relationships and social issues in 21st-century culture.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2018
Denise La Grassa has been performing her original jazz music and poetry in the Chicago region for over 25 years. La Grassa has toured and performed around the world in locations including New York, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland. La Grassa's original works explore relationships and social issues in 21st-century culture.
Boston's Newest Performing Arts Company Announces Their Debut Production
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018
The Rainbow Connection Performing Arts Company is excited to announce their first production: 'The Dark I Know Well: A Musical Revue.' This production is a musical revue featuring songs from musicals such as 'Jekyll and Hyde,' 'Ragtime,' 'Spring Awakening,' 'SideShow,' and many more. This revue will cover heavy hitting subjects such as teenage pregnancy, love, breakups, sexual assault, murder, self doubt, and ends with a shining ray of hope for the future.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018
The Rainbow Connection Performing Arts Company is excited to announce their first production: 'The Dark I Know Well: A Musical Revue.' This production is a musical revue featuring songs from musicals such as 'Jekyll and Hyde,' 'Ragtime,' 'Spring Awakening,' 'SideShow,' and many more. This revue will cover heavy hitting subjects such as teenage pregnancy, love, breakups, sexual assault, murder, self doubt, and ends with a shining ray of hope for the future.
Award-Winning Jazz Musician Denise La Grassa To Perform At The Jazz Showcase, 9/25
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2018
Denise La Grassa has been performing her original jazz music and poetry in the Chicago region for over 25 years. La Grassa has toured and performed around the world in locations including New York, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland. La Grassa's original works explore relationships and social issues in 21st-century culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2018
Denise La Grassa has been performing her original jazz music and poetry in the Chicago region for over 25 years. La Grassa has toured and performed around the world in locations including New York, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland. La Grassa's original works explore relationships and social issues in 21st-century culture.
THE PHANTOM OF THE DISCO Opens Thursday at Club Cafe
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2018
The Daggers' are back with their fourth installment of the Drag Musical Extravaganzas: The Phantom of the Disco! Everyone's favorite cat-lovin', pinot grigio-drinkin', absent-minded Narrator, Elizabeth Battey graces the stage once more to give you the greatest love story ever told. But she's in big trouble, gang! Christine Daae has died and is buried in the back of the discotheque. All Battey is left with is a mannequin dressed as Sarah Brightman and hopes that you, the faithful audience, will sing that famous soprano's part! All drag, part sing-a-long, a mix of Donna Summers and Bee Gees, and Boston Drag-Star Neon Calypso in rollerskates, The Phantom of the Disco promises to be Hot Stuff.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2018
The Daggers' are back with their fourth installment of the Drag Musical Extravaganzas: The Phantom of the Disco! Everyone's favorite cat-lovin', pinot grigio-drinkin', absent-minded Narrator, Elizabeth Battey graces the stage once more to give you the greatest love story ever told. But she's in big trouble, gang! Christine Daae has died and is buried in the back of the discotheque. All Battey is left with is a mannequin dressed as Sarah Brightman and hopes that you, the faithful audience, will sing that famous soprano's part! All drag, part sing-a-long, a mix of Donna Summers and Bee Gees, and Boston Drag-Star Neon Calypso in rollerskates, The Phantom of the Disco promises to be Hot Stuff.
THE PHANTOM OF THE DISCO Will Come to Club Cafe This February
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2018
Love is Dead, but Disco Never Dies! The Daggers' are back with their fourth installment of the Drag Musical Extravaganzas: The Phantom of the Disco! Everyone's favorite cat-lovin', pinot grigio-drinkin', absent-minded Narrator, Elizabeth Battey graces the stage once more to give you the greatest love story ever told. But she's in big trouble, gang! Christine Daae has died and is buried in the back of the discotheque. All Battey is left with is a mannequin dressed as Sarah Brightman and hopes that you, the faithful audience, will sing that famous soprano's part! All drag, part sing-a-long, a mix of Donna Summers and Bee Gees, and Neon Calypso in rollerskates, The Phantom of the Disco promises to be Hot Stuff.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2018
Love is Dead, but Disco Never Dies! The Daggers' are back with their fourth installment of the Drag Musical Extravaganzas: The Phantom of the Disco! Everyone's favorite cat-lovin', pinot grigio-drinkin', absent-minded Narrator, Elizabeth Battey graces the stage once more to give you the greatest love story ever told. But she's in big trouble, gang! Christine Daae has died and is buried in the back of the discotheque. All Battey is left with is a mannequin dressed as Sarah Brightman and hopes that you, the faithful audience, will sing that famous soprano's part! All drag, part sing-a-long, a mix of Donna Summers and Bee Gees, and Neon Calypso in rollerskates, The Phantom of the Disco promises to be Hot Stuff.
HAIR is Back Tonight! Join the Tribe and Rock Out with Heart and Dagger!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2017
Heart & Dagger Productions is proud to present HAIR, the tribal love-rock musical with direction by IRNE Nominee Joey C. Pelletier. Music Direction by James Sims. With fresh and sensual choreography by Pelletier, Peter DiMuro, Danielle Lucas, Vanessa White, and Michael Underhill, HAIR also features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado with music by Galt MacDermot. The opening is September 29, 2017 at Club Caf 's Moonshine Room in Boston, MA.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2017
Heart & Dagger Productions is proud to present HAIR, the tribal love-rock musical with direction by IRNE Nominee Joey C. Pelletier. Music Direction by James Sims. With fresh and sensual choreography by Pelletier, Peter DiMuro, Danielle Lucas, Vanessa White, and Michael Underhill, HAIR also features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado with music by Galt MacDermot. The opening is September 29, 2017 at Club Caf 's Moonshine Room in Boston, MA.
WHAT IF I TOLD YOU Opens Today at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017
A new theatre/dance crossover exploring personal boundaries and histories opens at Summerhall's new venue. Directed by multi Fringe First winner Chris Goode.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017
A new theatre/dance crossover exploring personal boundaries and histories opens at Summerhall's new venue. Directed by multi Fringe First winner Chris Goode.
WHAT IF I TOLD YOU Opens Friday at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
A new theatre/dance crossover exploring personal boundaries and histories opens at Summerhall's new venue. Directed by multi Fringe First winner Chris Goode.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
A new theatre/dance crossover exploring personal boundaries and histories opens at Summerhall's new venue. Directed by multi Fringe First winner Chris Goode.
Theatre/Dance Crossover WHAT IF I TOLD YOU Set for English Preview Tour Before Edinburgh Run
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017
Pauline Mayers is used to people making assumptions about her based on her gender, background and skin colour; it's been happening all of her life. But she's defied those expectations at every turn, tearing up the narrative that society tried to impose on her.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017
Pauline Mayers is used to people making assumptions about her based on her gender, background and skin colour; it's been happening all of her life. But she's defied those expectations at every turn, tearing up the narrative that society tried to impose on her.
BWW Review: They're Ba-a-a-ack: It's Winter Panto-time!
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 19, 2017
WINTER PANTO 2017: THE PRINCESS & THE PEA is served with a generous portion of political satire. What better villains than orange-haired Queen Clump and her alt-right hand man Stompundstammer? The best jokes go over their heads, but definitely bring the kids to this loosey-goosey fantasy world of fun and frolic.
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 19, 2017
WINTER PANTO 2017: THE PRINCESS & THE PEA is served with a generous portion of political satire. What better villains than orange-haired Queen Clump and her alt-right hand man Stompundstammer? The best jokes go over their heads, but definitely bring the kids to this loosey-goosey fantasy world of fun and frolic.
Center Theatre Group in L.A. Welcomes New Directors of Marketing & Communications
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016
Deborah Warren has been named the new Director of Marketing and James Sims the new Director of Communications at Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles, one of the largest and most active nonprofit theatre companies in the country, it was announced today by Stephen D. Rountree, Center Theatre Group's Managing Director.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016
Deborah Warren has been named the new Director of Marketing and James Sims the new Director of Communications at Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles, one of the largest and most active nonprofit theatre companies in the country, it was announced today by Stephen D. Rountree, Center Theatre Group's Managing Director.
Photo Special: Happy Birthday Idina Menzel - Part 1; WICKED, RENT & More!
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2015
As the star embarks TONIGHT on a new world tour, we'll celebrating Idina Menzel's birthday with a look back into the BWW Photo Archvies!
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2015
As the star embarks TONIGHT on a new world tour, we'll celebrating Idina Menzel's birthday with a look back into the BWW Photo Archvies!
Untitled Jamie Foxx/Affion Crockett Project Has Preview After American Idol
by TV News Desk - Mar 31, 2011
The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT (working title), a fast-paced, half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and starring rising comedic talent Affion Crockett ('The Boondocks,' 'Dance Flick'), will air a sneak preview Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX.
by TV News Desk - Mar 31, 2011
The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT (working title), a fast-paced, half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and starring rising comedic talent Affion Crockett ('The Boondocks,' 'Dance Flick'), will air a sneak preview Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX.
TV: Finding the Characters in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!
by James Sims - Feb 25, 2011
BroawayWorld's own James Sims recently sat down with Adam Chanler-Berat and Celia Kennan-Bolger to discuss the origin of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' and how each of the actors approach such a well-known character and fantasy in a completely different way...
by James Sims - Feb 25, 2011
BroawayWorld's own James Sims recently sat down with Adam Chanler-Berat and Celia Kennan-Bolger to discuss the origin of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' and how each of the actors approach such a well-known character and fantasy in a completely different way...
Laguna Playhouse Presents MAESTRO: THE ART OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Closes 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011
The Laguna Playhouse announced that actor, musician and playwright Hershey Felder will return to The Laguna Playhouse in his latest production of MAESTRO: The Art of Leonard Bernstein, a new work from the creators of George Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin and Beethoven, As I Knew Him, January 4 - February 6, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011
The Laguna Playhouse announced that actor, musician and playwright Hershey Felder will return to The Laguna Playhouse in his latest production of MAESTRO: The Art of Leonard Bernstein, a new work from the creators of George Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin and Beethoven, As I Knew Him, January 4 - February 6, 2011.
Linda Purl Comes To Feinstein's 1/26-27, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2011
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will present the debut of television and stage star LINDA PURL on January 26 and 27, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2011
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will present the debut of television and stage star LINDA PURL on January 26 and 27, 2011.
Linda Purl Comes To Feinstein's 1/26-27, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will present the debut of television and stage star LINDA PURL on January 26 and 27, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will present the debut of television and stage star LINDA PURL on January 26 and 27, 2011.
Untitled Jamie Foxx/Affion Crockett Project Has Preview After American Idol 3/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011
The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT (working title), a fast-paced, half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and starring rising comedic talent Affion Crockett ('The Boondocks,' 'Dance Flick'), will air a sneak preview Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011
The UNTITLED JAMIE FOXX/AFFION CROCKETT PROJECT (working title), a fast-paced, half-hour sketch-comedy series executive-produced by Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and starring rising comedic talent Affion Crockett ('The Boondocks,' 'Dance Flick'), will air a sneak preview Thursday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following AMERICAN IDOL on FOX.
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