10th Annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX Held 4/17-22 At Skirball, Open To Publicby Gabrielle Sierra - April 8, 2009Three hundred of the best young dancers ages 9 to 19 from across America and around the globe will descend on New York City for a week this spring to compete for $250,000 in scholarships and coveted spots with leading dance companies worldwide at the 10th annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX, to be held from April 17 to 22, 2009 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) and New York City Center (130 W. 56 St.) in Manhattan. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN & More Announced For PlayhouseSquare Upcoming Seasonby Gabrielle Sierra - April 7, 2009PlayhouseSquare announces today its entire seven-show line-up for the 2009 - 2010 KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare. The series entertains hundreds of thousands each season and is largely responsible for making the not-for-profit PlayhouseSquare a thriving destination and economic engine for downtown Cleveland. THE ISLAND OF DR MOREAU, MONOLOGUE SLAM Set For 92Y Tribeca This Aprilby Gabrielle Sierra - April 6, 2009*NEW DATE: JUN 17* Wed, Apr 22, 8 pm, $12 advance / $15 door
Radiotheatre Presents: H.G. WELLS' THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU
The critically-acclaimed off-Broadway theater company Radiotheatre returns to NYC with a hyper-realized production of H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau. Jennifer Hudson Talks Life, Loss and Music with EWby Eddie Varley - April 6, 2009Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is featured on both the cover and inside the current issue of Entertainment Weekly. The 'Dreamgirls' and 'American Idol' star speaks candidly about her life, the tragic loss of family and her focus on her music and how it has helped her move forward. Young Musicians 'Mix It Up' At More Music At The Moore 5/8 by Gabrielle Sierra - April 2, 2009Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents the 8th annual More Music @ The Moore (MM@M) on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. For one night only more than 30 of this region's finest young musicians and market Buskers will storm the Moore Theatre and 'mix it up' with their diverse music styles such as pop, indie rock, Irish fiddle and strings. Jennifer Hudson Announces Solo Tour, Begins in Philly 4/2by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2009Star magazine is revealing that after slowly making her way back into the spotlight with performances at the Super Bowl and Grammys, Jennifer Hudson has announced that she'll be kicking off her first solo tour. Hudson and R&B singer Robin Thicke will co-headline a five-week tour which will kick off April 2 in Philadelphia and concludes May 8 in Houston reports Star.. 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3' Wins at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awardsby Eddie Varley - March 29, 2009The Associated Press reports that 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' grabbed top honors at Saturday's Kids' Choice Awards. The Disney musical was selected as the favorite movie by audience votes at the 22nd annual slime-filled Nickelodeon spectacle held inside UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. 'High School Musical' star Vanessa Hudgens was also selected as the favorite movie actress. African Childrens Choir Bring Their Voices To Jorgensen 3/29by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2009Experience the beauty, talent and exuberance of the African Children's Choir as they bring their effervescent music to Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm. 'These are talented kids, but not so overly drilled that they have lost their raw charm or sense of excitement...In fact, it's difficult to say who is having more fun - the choir or the audience' cheers The Scotsman. Holiday to Perform, Aiken, Knight to Present at GLAAD Awards 3/28by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives and will be held in New York on March 28, 2009 at the Marriott Marquis. Tyra Banks & Suze Orman to be Honored by Clay Aiken, Tim Gunn & More at 20th GLAAD Awards March 28by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced today that Clay Aiken will present the Excellence in Media Award to Tyra Banks at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM and New York presenting partner Prudential. T.R. Knight will present the Vito Russo Award to Suze Orman. Special Recognition awards will be presented to Phil Donahue and The Laramie Project, 10 Years Later - The Lasting Legacy of Matthew Shepard, a two-hour documentary broadcast on Sirius XM Radio.
Holiday to Perform, Aiken, Knight to Present at GLAAD Awards 3/28by Eddie Varley - March 27, 2009The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives and will be held in New York on March 28, 2009 at the Marriott Marquis. 7th INFAMOUS IDOL Karaoke Contest Held At The Spot 5/5by Gabrielle Sierra - March 27, 2009Infamous Commonwealth Theater presents 7th annual 'INFAMOUS IDOL' KARAOKE CONTEST. Grand Prize: Two Night Summer Getaway in Saugatuck, Michigan. Tuesday, May 5, 8:00pm - 11:00pm at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Chicago.
$15.00 door charge includes entry and open bar from 8:30-10:00pm.
For more information, call 312.458.9780 or visit www.infamouscommonwealth.org. Jerry Mitchell and His 'PEEP SHOW' Featured in Vegas Sunby Eddie Varley - March 26, 2009Broadway director, choreographer and BWW favorite Jerry Mitchell is profiled in the Las Vegas Sun has he puts the finishing touches on his new Vegas production 'Peepshow,' which premieres Monday at Planet Hollywood. Photo Flash: BACK TO BACHARACH AND DAVIDby Reynard Loki - March 25, 2009The Off-Broadway hit ?Back to Bacharach and David? will have a short 23 performance engagement at The Music Box @ Fonda April 15 to May 17 (opening April 19).
?Back to Bacharach and David? is a night of amazing voices, comedy, and a tribute to the brilliant songs that Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote from 1960 to 1970.
Photo Coverage: 'THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA' Readingby Eddie Varley - March 24, 2009American Idol runner-up, Justin Guarini, starred in the industry only Equity staged reading of the new musical THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA - with book & lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt, and music & lyrics by Lee Ellis. Jennifer Hudson Set for 'IDOL' Returnby Eddie Varley - March 24, 2009The New York Post is reporting that Jennifer Hudson is quietly taping her return to 'American Idol' after tomorrow night's show is off the air. Once the lights go down on Wednesday's results show, the in-house audience will be treated to an intimate performance by the 27-year-old Oscar winner.
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