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Nigel Planer Joins CELEBRATING LIONEL BART at JW3

Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.

Ben Crawford, Elisa Galindez, and More to Play 54 Below This Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Sammy Jungwirth's ZELDA Announces New Dates and Location for American Premiere Production

The American premiere musical Zelda, produced and directed by 17-year-old Baltimore based theatre artist Sammy Jungwirth has announced its finalized dates and location. The staged concert production will take place on January 20 and 21 at 8pm in the 220 seat Lecture Hall on the CCBC Essex campus under the sponsorship of the Performing Arts at CCBC. Tickets will be available in November and will be general admission.

Full Cast Announced For ZELDA Presented by Sammy Jungwirth

17-year-old Baltimore-based theatre artist Sammy Jungwirth has acquired the rights to the 2004 West End musical Zelda through special arrangement with its original producer Charles Dobson and will be directing a new scaled down version of the show in the fall of 2022.

Zelda Fitzgerald Musical ZELDA To Be Produced In Maryland

17-year-old Baltimore-based actor and designer Sammy Jungwirth has acquired the rights to stage the 2004 West End musical Zelda through special arrangement with its original producer Charles Dobson and will be directing a new concert version of the show in the fall of 2022 in Maryland.

JMI's WORLD TOUR Holds Online Gala Next Month

Join JMI's WORLD TOUR for an exclusive free online evening with stop offs in Morocco, Europe, the Middle East, USA and even Canvey Island. Hosted by the broadcaster Suzy Klein, historian Sir Simon Schama and Lord Michael Grade touring the world, and meeting the stars and champions of JMI, the charity that transform lives through Jewish music...

TPS Presents 2020 (Virtual) Reading Festival

The pandemic has not stopped Tennessee Playwrights Studio's 2020 Fellows from creating six interesting and thought-provoking new works, which have been developed throughout the year at monthly TPS workshops and will be performed by favorite local Nashville actors on January 27-29 and February 3-5, 2021.

John Prine Shares Music Video For LONESOME FRIENDS OF SCIENCE

The official music video for John Prine's song 'Lonesome Friends of Science' is premiering today. Illustrated by Barcelona-based graphic designer Tiago Majuelos and produced by Spanish animation production company BLISS, the video can now be watched below.

HEAL THE MUSIC Raises $300,000 for the Music Health Alliance

As the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day” wraps for 2018, more than 170 members of the music community – songwriters, musicians, performers, artist managers, publishers, business managers, record labels, trade organizations and more – pledged a percentage of their single-day revenues to support their fellow musicians and peers in the industry in times of medical crisis. With $300,000 raised in support of Music Health Alliance, every dollar donated equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources. Music Health Alliance's free services range from access to doctors and hospitals, medicine, health insurance and finding financial assistance during times of illness.

Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth and Desmond Child Drop By Victoria Shaw's Concert at Birdland Theater

It wasn't the Country Music Awards or Grammy Awards at the new Birdland Theater last night but it sure seemed like it. An overflow audience for the Victoria Shaw concert got a surprise as Victoria called up two of her friends who were in the audience……..Desmond Child, and then Kristin Chenoweth each sang a number. Even Jim Caruso who has hosted every famous person on the planet whipped out his cell phone camera for this one.

Birdland Announces November 2018 Schedule

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Country Music Association Makes Matching Contribution to 'Heal the Music Day'

With just over a week until the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day,” held Friday, October 19, 2018, the Country Music Association has teamed with Music Health Alliance to offer a matching contribution for donations raised within the music industry. CMA will match dollar for dollar donations in support of “Heal The Music Day,” up to $100,000. Every dollar donated equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music.

John Prine Premieres Spotify Singles

John Prine's Spotify Singles is premiering today—listen HERE. The session was produced by Dave Cobb at RCA Studio A and includes a new version of Prine's “I Have Met My Love Today” as well as a rendition of Stevie Wonder's “I Just Called To Say I Love You”—both featuring special guests The Secret Sisters.

John Prine Wins 'Artist of the Year' at 2018 Americana Awards

John Prine won “Artist of the Year” at last night's Americana Music Honors & Awards. This is Prine's third time receiving the prestigious award following previous wins in 2017 and 2005.  

John Prine's GOD ONLY KNOWS Out Today + New Album Out April 13

John Prine's new song 'God Only Knows,' is premiering today. 

The Jewish Museum presents Marc Camille Chaimowicz: YOUR PLACE OR MINE...

The Jewish Museum presents Marc Camille Chaimowicz: Your Place or Mine..., the London-based artist's first solo museum exhibition in the United States. This large-scale survey presents Chaimowicz's work in painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, installation, furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, and wallpaper made between 1978 and 2018, including never before exhibited pieces and three new commissions. The exhibition is on view from March 16 through August 5, 2018.

The CW's Shares ONE MAGNIFICENT MORNING Listings For 3/3

The CW's Shares ONE MAGNIFICENT MORNING Listings For 3/3

The CW Shares Upcoming Storylines For ONE MAGNIFICENT MORNING on 2/17

The CW Shares Upcoming Storylines For ONE MAGNIFICENT MORNING on 2/17

John Prine To Release THE TREE OF FORGIVENESS First Album of New Songs in 13 Years This April

Legendary singer, songwriter and performer John Prine will release his highly anticipated new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, April 13 on his own independent label, Oh Boy Records (pre-order now). Produced by Grammy Award-winning Dave Cobb, the album is Prine's first featuring new material in over 13 years. In advance of the release, the song “Summer's End” is premiering today. Listen/share HERE.