The Town Hall to Present CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF SAM COOKE AND MARVIN GAYE in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2022
The Town Hall presents Celebrating the Music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye on September 2 at 8pm. This evening of song features Carla Cooke, Sam’s daughter; Garfield Fleming, who toured with the Delfonics and William Hart for more than 25 years; and Brian Owens, who’s rendition of Sam Cooke’s A Change is Gonna Come has 81 million views on YouTube.
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at Hanover Theatre In Worcester, MA
by Jan Nargi - Jan 19, 2020
If you like your coming-of-age-on-the-mean-streets stories served with an extra side of red sauce, then Chazz Palminteri's semi-autobiographical A BRONX TALE is for you. Featuring characters with names like Rudy the Voice, Eddie Mush, Jojo the Whale and Frankie Coffeecake, this musical adaptation of Palminteri's acclaimed movie, later made into a one-man Broadway play in which Palminteri also starred, pits the young Calogero (Trey Murphy) in a tug of war between his upstanding blue collar Dad, Lorenzo (American Idol winner Nick Fradiani), and the flashy mob boss Sonny (Jeff Brooks) whom the newly dubbed a?oeCa?? idolizes.
Mykal Kilgore and More Updated Casting Announcements For Upcoming New York Pops Concerts At Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2018
Nikki Renee Daniels and Ryan Shaw will join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for Unforgettable: Celebrating Nat King Cole and Friends on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, replacing previously announced soloist Billy Porter, who has withdrawn from this performance due to a schedule conflict. Unforgettable celebrates Nat King Cole's centennial, featuring his greatest hits alongside special selections from legends that he inspired.
Chicago Meets Motown at NYC Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2018
Broadway - today and over the last decade or more - has played host to programs spotlighting the legends of the music industry: From Billie Holliday, Fat's Waller, and Kurt Weill to Carole King, Frankie Valli, ABBA, Janis Joplin, and Johnny Cash; to Peter Allen, Jimmy Buffet, Donna Summer, The Shirelles, The Gogos, Green Day, Tupac Shakur ... and lots of Beatles tributes ... with CHER planned for next season.
That Motown Band Manager, Lon T. Dolber, Honored At Event
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2018
Billie Holliday, Fat's Waller, Kurt Weill, Carole King, Frankie Valli, ABBA, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Peter Allen, Jimmy Buffet, Donna Summer, The Shirelles, The Gogos, Green Day, Tupac Shakur ... AND too many Beatles tributes to count have covered the Broadway skyline for more than a decade as tributes and jukebox musicals. Now, Preemo Productions in association with Broadway's Town Hall will add its name to that list with BEGINNINGS MEETS THAT MOTOWN BAND.
CBS Announces 2017-18 Programming Lineup Featuring 8 New Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017
CBS today unveiled its 2017-2018 primetime lineup, featuring four new comedies, four new dramas and 23 returning series. The new series join a lineup that will finish the current season as America's most watched network in viewers for the 14th time in 15 years, including the last nine years straight.
Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE Company Celebrates Cast Recording Release!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Mar 27, 2017
The Original Broadway Cast Album of the hit musical A BRONX TALE will be released by Ghostlight Records beginning today, March 24, 2017. CDs will be in stores beginning in May 12 and the album will be available for streaming beginning June 23. To pre-order the CD, please visit sh-k-boom.com/a-bronx-tale. The cast celebrated the milestone for the show, and BroadwayWorld was there to join in the fun. Check out the photos below!
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL at Paper Mill is Sensational
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 17, 2016
'A Bronx Tale: The Musical' at Paper Mill Playhouse is a sensational new musical theater piece. It will be on the Millburn stage through March 6th. Co-directed by Jerry Zaks and Robert DeNiro, the book is by Chazz Palminteri based on his real-life experiences as a youth. With music by Alan Menken with lyrics by Glenn Slater and choreography by Sergio Trujillo, the all-star cast delivers exceptional performances.
Forum Theatre Stars on Stage Students' SEUSSICAL JR. Opens Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 9, 2011
In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (LUCKY STIFF, MY FAVORITE YEAR, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and RAGTIME) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo.