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Category: Out and About
Lin Manuel Miranda Receives National Archives Record of Achievement Award
I think everyone who follows me on Facebook knows of my obsession and story regarding Hamilton. I was offered press tickets during it’s opening run, but was too damn lazy to go up to NYC to see it. Then of course once it exploded I lost my opportunity and my contact was like “Go away […]
Fresh From America’s Got Talent, The Clairvoyants Invade Broadway!
They may have been runners up on America’s Got Talent, but illusionist duo The Clairvoyants are heading to Broadway as stars of a new, magical revue: The Illusionsts – Turn Of The Century. For details, read on.
Love Jones The Musical? Yes, it’s Happening!
Love Jones The Musical, a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed 1997 Love Jones film, is scheduled to tour nationally this Fall/ Winter. The stage production will boast an all-star cast of R&B music’s biggest names including Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, MC Lyte, Raheem Devaughn and Dave Hollister whowere all carefully selected to star […]
The Bridges of Madison County Soars at The Kennedy Center
The Broadway musical, Bridges of Madison County starts its extended run at The Kennedy Center this week. The show, based on author Robert James Waller’s hugely successful book, which was also adapted into film by Clint Eastwood. This is a story about love won, love lost and the general messiness of life.
Dreamworks In Concert Comes Wolftrap – Tomorrow (Thurs)
I hate it when events are one night only. Dreamworks Animation in Concert is coming to Wolftrap tomorrow night (June 30th) and I can’t go. Whine…. I live for concerts like this. It’s a fantastic way to introduce orchestral music to people who don’t like it. The concert features favorite moments from beloved films of […]
2016 Tony Performances Include Hamilton, School of Rock!
One of the best reasons to watch the Tony Awards® – even if you haven’t been able to take in any shows – is that the show includes performance set pieces from the nominated musicals. This year, some of those performances will be by the casts of Hamilton, School of Rock and The Color Purple. […]
Fourteen Added To Tony Awards® Presenters List!
The 70th Annual Tony Awards® will have fourteen more presenters when it airs on Sunday, June 12 (8/7C) on ABC – hosted by James Corden. Among the names added to impressive roster of presenters are: Uzo Aduba, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Earl Jones and Andrew Rannells. Follow the jump to check out the full list.
Broadway’s Stars In The Alley is Tomorrow (Friday)!
One of my favorite events of the years is Broadway’s Stars In The Alley. Every year for the last few years, the Broadway League puts on a free outdoor concert. The 2 hour event is sort of an unofficial dress rehearsal for the Tony Awards and features appearances and performances from over 30 different Broadway […]
Barbra To Present At The 2016 Tony® Awards!
Barbra Streisand will add a little legendary patina to the 2016 Tony® Awards as the sole EGOT (Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony) winner to present an award. The 2016 Tony® Awards, hosted by James Corden will be broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12th (CBS, 8/7C).
The Waitress Musical Previewed!
Sometimes life makes you feel like you’re stuck. Sometimes it’s your own choices that get you there – the people who spend your time with or the activities where you put your energy that leave you feeling like you have nowhere to go. Other times, it’s other people’s decisions that seem to trap you. Once […]