A Guide to THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Songs: What Was Cut & Added
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2023
The Color Purple movie musical features several new songs with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. With the additional of new material, some of the songs from the stage production have been cut. Check out a guide to new and old songs from The Color Purple on Broadway and on screen below!
Cynthia Erivo & More Set for ABC's TAKING THE STAGE â€" CHANGING AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2016
ABC added another collection of powerful voices to the opening of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Stars will include John Batiste, Shirley Caesar, Chloe X Halle, Fantasia, Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and Cynthia Erivo.
Celebrities to 'Stand for the Troops' in NYC This Veteran's Day
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 20, 2015
Some of the country's most enduring - and entertaining - musicians and comedians will gather on Veterans' Day for NYC Stands for the Troops: A Night of Music and Laughter to Benefit Our Vets to raise awareness and funds for the men and women who put themselves on the frontline everyday for our country.
Soho House Chicago Hosts Pre-Launch Party for Lollapalooza Artists
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2014
Soho House Chicago hosted a pre-launch fete (opening is set for Monday, August 11th) with Grey Goose for Lollapalooza artists on Saturday, August 2. The party featured a performance by Jon Batiste and Stay Human, along with a DJ set by Kate Nash.
Photo Flash: Inside the 2014 City Parks Foundation Gala - THE BEATLES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014
On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 City Parks Foundation (CPF) held the City Parks Foundation Gala presented at SummerStage in Central Park, an annual fundraising event that supports CPF's free year-round arts, sports, education and community-building programs. The event took place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, the main stage for CPF's famed free performing arts festival, SummerStage. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Sarandon, Bogosian, et al. Set for AITAF Event, 11/8
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2010
On November 8, 2010 at 8pm, AITAF will present a FREE star-studded evening of monologues and jazz to service men and women and their families at Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre.