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CAP UCLA Presents Viet Nguyen And Luis Alberto Urrea In Conversation Photo CAP UCLA Presents Viet Nguyen And Luis Alberto Urrea In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2018

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents a conversation with prize-winning novelists Viet Thanh Nguyen and Luis Alberto Urrea on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall. Tickets for $29-$59 are available now at cap.ucla.edu, via Ticketmaster, by phone 310-825-2101, and at the ...
VTA Brings Tavis Smiley's DEATH OF A KING To Schuster Center Photo VTA Brings Tavis Smiley's DEATH OF A KING To Schuster Center
by A.A. Cristi - October 31, 2017

Victoria Theatre Association's presents Tavis Smiley, broadcaster and best-selling author, who brings DEATH OF A KING: A LIVE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE to The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton on March 29, 2018, as part of the Projects Unlimited Star Attractions. This mu...
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle Photo Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2018

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded ...
#HEARHERE 2018 Season Announced at AT&T Performing Arts Center Photo #HEARHERE 2018 Season Announced at AT&T Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2017

The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced the 2018 season of its distinctive speakers series #hearhere. From poetry to performance and beyond with #hearhere you'll experience the radical imaginations, passion, humor and knowledge of iconic personalities who shape the way we experience ou...
Photo Flash: Steve Tyrell Takes the Stage at Cafe Carlyle Photo Photo Flash: Steve Tyrell Takes the Stage at Cafe Carlyle
by Julie Musbach - November 28, 2018

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded ...
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Announces August 6 Lineup Photo REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Announces August 6 Lineup
by TV News Desk - August 04, 2021

This week features a one-on-one, satellite interview with DONNA DE VARONA, two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming and founding member of Women's Sports Policy Working Group. This week's in-studio panel discussion will include BEN SHAPIRO....
Songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman Talk 'CHASING MEM'RIES' at the Geffen Photo Songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman Talk 'CHASING MEM'RIES' at the Geffen
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017

Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman talked with Tavis Smiley on PBS about the world premiere of their latest project, Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, currently running at the Geffen Playhouse starring Tyne Daly. See what they had to say HERE!...
Teatro Paraguas Presents a Reading and Discussion with Darryl Wellington Photo Teatro Paraguas Presents a Reading and Discussion with Darryl Wellington
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2021

Santa Fe's new Poet Laureate, Darryl Lorenzo Wellington, will present a reading and discussion entitled Let's Talk, on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in-person at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie. ...
Pasadena POPS Season Finale Brings Two Tony Winners For The Best Of Hit Shows That Tr Photo Pasadena POPS Season Finale Brings Two Tony Winners For The Best Of Hit Shows That Traveled From Broadway To Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2018

Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS close out their popular outdoor summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Saturday, September 8 with Broadway Goes to the Movies. The POPS season finale will provide a quintessential Feinstein experience with some of Broadway's greatest perf...
Pasadena POPS Season Finale Brings Two Tony Winners For The Best Of Hit Shows That Tr Photo Pasadena POPS Season Finale Brings Two Tony Winners For The Best Of Hit Shows That Traveled From Broadway To Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2018

Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS close out their popular outdoor summer concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Saturday, September 8 with Broadway Goes to the Movies. The POPS season finale will provide a quintessential Feinstein experience with some of Broadway's greatest perf...
Songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman Talk 'CHASING MEM'RIES' at the Geffen Photo Songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman Talk 'CHASING MEM'RIES' at the Geffen
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017

Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman talked with Tavis Smiley on PBS about the world premiere of their latest project, Chasing Mem'ries: A Different Kind of Musical, currently running at the Geffen Playhouse starring Tyne Daly. See what they had to say HERE!...
Juilliard Dance Announces 2018-19 Season Photo Juilliard Dance Announces 2018-19 Season
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2018

Juilliard Dance announces its 2018-19 season of performances of world premieres, masterworks in repertory, and new works developed by Juilliard students. The cornerstone of the season is New Dances: Edition 2018, featuring four world-premiere dances by innovative choreographers Stefanie Batten Bla...
Grammy Award Winner Steve Tyrell Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko Photo Grammy Award Winner Steve Tyrell Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Julie Musbach - November 01, 2018

Following five previous sold-out engagements, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes back Grammy Award winner and two-time Emmy Award nominee Steve Tyrell for four performances only-Thursday, February 28 (8 p.m.); Friday, March 1 (8 p.m.); Saturday, March 2 (8 p.m.) andSunday, March 3 (5 p.m.). ...
SCFTA Presents Catherine Russell Photo SCFTA Presents Catherine Russell
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2019

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the Center debut of Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell for two performances on March 23, 2019 at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor...
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle in May 2020 Photo Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle in May 2020
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2019

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Café Carlyle, May 19-30. The performances follow this month's sold out 15th anniversary shows in Café Carlyle's revered holiday slot, running tonight through New Year's Eve. His spring 2020 performances will feature favorites from...
Jungle Jack Hanna Brings INTO THE WILD LIVE! To The Smith Center Photo Jungle Jack Hanna Brings INTO THE WILD LIVE! To The Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2018

America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award-winning television series to the live stage with Into the Wild Live! at The Smith Center on Saturday, March 17 at 7pm. Tickets start at just $24 and are on sale now at www.TheSmithCenter.com, 702.749.2000 or at...
John Cleese to Appear Live at 'HOLY GRAIL' Screening at the Majestic Theatre Photo John Cleese to Appear Live at 'HOLY GRAIL' Screening at the Majestic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017

Living comedy legend John Cleese is heading in your general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) on April 4, 2018 at 8PM. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please! Tickets go on sale this Friday, Dec...
Black Violin to Return to the Orpheum This Spring; Tickets on Sale Today! Photo Black Violin to Return to the Orpheum This Spring; Tickets on Sale Today!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018

The Orpheum Theatre has announced the return of the popular string duo BLACK VIOLIN on today, April 27, 2018 after a successful engagement in April 2016....
GRAMMY Nominated Singer Jazzmeia Horn Wins JJA Jazz Award Photo GRAMMY Nominated Singer Jazzmeia Horn Wins JJA Jazz Award
by Tori Hartshorn - May 07, 2018

Congratulations to Jazzmeia Horn for winning a Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Award in the category of Up and Coming Musician of the Year. Wide ranging critical praise continues to pour in for her GRAMMY-nominated debut album, A Social Call....
John Cleese to Appear at Screening of MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL at SHN Orpheum Photo John Cleese to Appear at Screening of MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL at SHN Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017

Living comedy legend, John Cleese, is heading to San Francisco for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the SHN Orpheum Theatre. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please....
Photo Flash: Steve Tyrell Takes the Stage at Cafe Carlyle Photo Photo Flash: Steve Tyrell Takes the Stage at Cafe Carlyle
by Julie Musbach - November 28, 2018

Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded ...
Tavis Smiley to Bring DEATH OF A KING To The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus Photo Tavis Smiley to Bring DEATH OF A KING To The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017

Tavis Smiley, broadcaster and best-selling author, will bring Death of A King: A Live Theatrical Experience to the Kimmel Center's Merriam Theater in Philadelphia on Friday, February 2, 2017 at 7 p.m....
THE DUCHESS OF LES: An AI Musical From Little Ukraine to Have World Premiere At The K Photo THE DUCHESS OF LES: An AI Musical From Little Ukraine to Have World Premiere At The Kraine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2023

Step into the electric era of the 1980s with The Duchess Of LES: An AI Musical From Little Ukraine. Premiering at The Kraine Theatre, this innovative production blends AI music with original compositions to transport audiences back in time. Don't miss this immersive musical experience that captures ...
Tavis Smiley to Bring DEATH OF A KING to Walton Arts Center This Winter Photo Tavis Smiley to Bring DEATH OF A KING to Walton Arts Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017

Broadcaster and best-selling author Tavis Smiley is bringing his theatrical performance, Death of a King, to Walton Arts Center Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 7 pm....
Teatro Paraguas Presents Darryl Wellington Performing His One-Act Monologue BLACK HIS Photo Teatro Paraguas Presents Darryl Wellington Performing His One-Act Monologue BLACK HISTORY MONTH
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, Darryl Wellington will perform his one-act monologue Black History Month, and read selections of his poetry.  The reading takes place live on ZOOM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., and will be followed by a Q&A with the author. ...




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