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Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Caramoor Summer Season Opens With Audra McDonald & Orchestra of St. Luke, June 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

Caramoor officially opens its 2023 summer season on June 17 with a concert featuring vocalist Audra McDonald, alongside Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL).

Caramoor Announces Summer Season Lineup Featuring Six-Time Tony-Winner Audra McDonald And More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

 Caramoor – long a byword for the transformative power of live music coupled with spectacular open-air venues, intimate indoor spaces, and world-renowned artists – officially opens its 2023 summer season (June 17–Aug 18; grounds open June 4) with a very special concert featuring stellar vocalist Audra McDonald, with Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) led by Andy Einhorn.

They AIN'T TOO PROUD! The History of the Temptations
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 22, 2019

'Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations' opened March 21, at Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre. However, many fans of the Temptations music may not know the group's long and complicated history. 

From Gaga To The Valkyries! The Ukelele Orchestra Of Great Britain Returns To The McCallum
by David Green - Mar 18, 2019

The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on Sunday, March 31, at 7:00pm. Since selling out the McCallum in 2016, audiences have eagerly awaited their return.With a repertoire ranging from Lady Gaga to "The Ride of the Valkyries," The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain tackles an ambitious range of music-on just four strings. This group of genre-benders performs covers (with vocals!) of pop, jazz, country, and classics from film, along with anything else they think is ripe for the picking. Formed in 1985, the group has become something of a national institution in the UK.

The Bessie Awards Announce Presenters and Performers
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announce the lineup of special guests for the 33rd annual Bessie Awards. The ceremony, hosted by performance artist/entertainer Shernita Anderson and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer James Whiteside, will be held on Monday, October 9, at 7:30pm, at NYU's Skirball Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30pm for red carpet and pre-show celebrations.

IMPRINT Theatreworks to Throw Season Announcement Party
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2017

The moment has come! Join the team behind IMPRINT Theatreworks alongside some AMAZING DFW Artists for a special performance announcing our 2017/18 Season. Come early for our opening reception and silent auction and stay late to hang out with the performers and celebrate the year ahead with us at the Bath House Cultural Center!

VIDEO: Chance the Rapper Set for New Season of MTV's NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017

MTV today announced that 'Throwdown Todays' are back and kicking off with a destined to be iconic, hour-long season nine premiere of NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT featuring special guest captain Chance the Rapper today, June 29 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Mary J. Blige, A$AP Rocky & More to Perform at BET AWARDS 17
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2017

BET Networks announced today that R&B's brightest stars Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, El Debarge, and in their first-ever BET Awards performance, Xscape, along with some of hip hop's hottest talent including A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, Khalid and SZA, and musician Kamasi Washington will perform at the 'BET Awards 17'.

VIDEO: Chance the Rapper Set for New Season of MTV's NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2017

MTV today announced that 'Throwdown Thursdays' are back and kicking off with a destined to be iconic, hour-long season nine premiere of NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT featuring special guest captain Chance the Rapper on Thursday, June 29 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Carnegie Hall Announces LINK UP School Program
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 27, 2017

Now in its 32nd season, Link Up is the longest-running school program of Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI). Designed for students in grades 3–5, the program facilitates deeper connections between the concert hall and the classroom through an instrument-focused curriculum that culminates in an annual participatory concert. This month marks the inaugural concerts of The Orchestra Swings—the first new Link Up curriculum since 2012—designed to introduce the idea of “swing” through a conversation between the symphony orchestra and a jazz septet. The nearly 15,000 New York City-area students and teachers who have adopted this program during the 2016–2017 school year will travel to Carnegie Hall for six culminating concerts in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on May 23, 24, and 25.

Photo Flash: LA Ballet Honors Lawrence Bender and Governor Gray Davis at Season 11 Gala
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2017

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) celebrated its Season 11 Gala on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This year's honorees were Academy Award® nominated film producer Lawrence Bender and Governor Gray Davis & Sharon Davis.

Los Angeles Ballet Gala to Honor Producer Lawrence Bender, Governor Gray Davis, and Sharon Davis
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) celebrates its Season 11 Gala on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This year's honorees are Academy Award® nominated film producer Lawrence Bender and Governor Gray Davis & Sharon Davis.

Tickets On Sale This Friday for Earthquake & Friends Father's Day Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2017

Kings Theater presents an evening with Earthquake & Friends Father's Day Celebration. Back by popular demand, comedy sensation and WBLS radio host Earthquake arrives at NJPAC with his annual Father's Day Celebration, a riotously funny evening starring a lineup of contemporary stand-up's brightest stars DeRay Davis, Donnell Rawlings, Luenell, DC Young Fly… and more!. Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:00 PM at Kings Theater. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Ice Cube, Amber Rose & More Set for New Game Show VH1 HIP HOP SQUARES
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017

VH1 today announced the network's highly anticipated game show VH1 HIP HOP SQUARES, hosted by comedian DeRay Davis, kicks off Monday, March 13th at 10PM ET/PT with two new episodes per night for a branded 'VH1 Hip Hop Squares Week.'

Funny Man Earthquake Back by Popular Demand for Father's Day
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Earthquake & Friends Father's Day Celebration. Back by popular demand, comedy sensation and WBLS radio host Earthquake arrives at NJPAC with his annual Father's Day Celebration, a riotously funny evening starring a lineup of contemporary stand-up's brightest stars DeRay Davis, Donnell Rawlings, Luenell, DC Young Fly… and more!. Sunday, June 18, 2017 7:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Tickets available at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

Ice Cube, Amber Rose & More Set for New Game Show VH1 HIP HOP SQUARES
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2017

VH1 today announced the network's highly anticipated game show VH1 HIP HOP SQUARES, hosted by comedian DeRay Davis, kicks off Monday, March 13th at 10PM ET/PT with two new episodes per night for a branded 'VH1 Hip Hop Squares Week.'

THE EVIL THAT MEN DO by Michael Sanders is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 25, 2017

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Book Release Event at Books & Books, Coral Gables, Florida.

Guitar Legend Paul Nelson Releases New Album 'Badass Generation'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2016

Much to the excitement of guitarists worldwide, guitar legend Paul Nelson has released his new album “Badass Generation” to critical acclaim! Grammy winning guitarist Paul Nelson was Johnny Winter's protege guitarist in the Johnny Winter Band.