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Tune-in to your local PBS station for an amazing line-up of special programs. Watch these online previews and get a taste of what's scheduled.

Trumpeter Chris Botti to Rejoin the Houston Symphony for Series of Shows Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - April 24, 2014

On April 25, 26 and 27, one of the contemporary music world's most innovative and exciting figures heads back to Houston. With his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, superstar Chris Botti will rejoin the Houston Symphony to perform some of his favorite tunes along with music ...


VIDEO: Harry Connick Jr. Performs Medley of Hits on AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2014

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL on FOX, judge Harry Connick, Jr. hit the stage with a medley of his hits, 'One Fine Thing' and 'Come By Me!'...


It's Official - Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban & Harry Connick Jr. Are New AMERICAN IDOL Judges
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2013

Grammy Award-winning Jennifer Lopez returns to American Idol XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr....


Marin Mazzie Joins 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' Benefit at Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014

Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser are thrilled to welcome the addition of Broadway's beloved Marin Mazzie to the cast of GETTING TO KNOW YOU: An Enchanted Evening of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Today night benefit concert of the inaugural Oscar Hammerstein Festival....


MPAC to Welcome Keb Mo, Tao: Phoenix Rising in March
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2014

Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' , a three-time GRAMMY-winner and eight-time GRAMMY nominee, performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-59....


BWW Interviews - Harry Connick Jr. Talks New Season of AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2013

The talented artist spoke to BWW and other members of the media this week about his excitement for his new gig and what he hopes to accomplish on the upcoming season of the singing competition!...


ENTERSHAMEMENT Runs at Pasadena Playhouse, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014

The Pasadena Playhouse has updated the performance schedule for two unusual one-person shows - Amy G in Entershamement and Joe Orrach in In My Corner - to reopen the newly re-designed Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Entershamement has a limited run of five performances, while In My Corner runs for one nigh...


Marin Mazzie Joins 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' Benefit at Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014

Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser are thrilled to welcome the addition of Broadway's beloved Marin Mazzie to the cast of GETTING TO KNOW YOU: An Enchanted Evening of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Today night benefit concert of the inaugural Oscar Hammerstein Festival....


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform in 25th Annual National Memorial Day Concert in D.C., 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014

Popular tenor Anthony Kearns will be a guest performer in PBS's National Memorial Day Concert, which has become a national tradition over the past 25 years. This year's program will be a tribute to America's men and women in uniform, their families, and all those who have given their lives for our c...


Harry Connick Jr. 'Honored' to Be AMERICAN IDOL Judge
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2013

Today, it was officially announced that Broadway vet Harry Connick, Jr. will join the judge's panel on the upcoming 13th season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL....


Leon Knoles Named Director For THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2013

Versatile television director Leon Knoles will serve as director for CBS Television Distribution's syndicated late-night talk show THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, it was announced today by Executive Producers Arsenio Hall, John Ferriter and Neal Kendall....


BWW Interviews - Harry Connick Jr. Talks New Season of AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2013

The talented artist spoke to BWW and other members of the media this week about his excitement for his new gig and what he hopes to accomplish on the upcoming season of the singing competition!...


Under the Streetlamp Returns to Columbus Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2014

With the mantra 'Retro never sounded so now,' Under the Streetlamp harmoniously blends the diverse talents of Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley to perform classic hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s with the perfect balance of tender ballads and uptempo classics, ...


Under the Streetlamp to Return to Columbus, 10/4
by Tyler Peterson - September 02, 2014

With the mantra "Retro never sounded so now," Under the Streetlamp harmoniously blends the diverse talents of Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley to perform classic hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s with the perfect balance of tender ballads and uptempo classics, ...


BWW Interviews: Tenor Mario Frangoulis - International Superstar to Perform in NYC
by Peter Danish - March 18, 2014

With a dozen gold and platinum releases under his belt, two hit PBS Specials and a decade of sold-out concerts world-wide, international superstar Mario Frangoulis returns to New York for two shows this weekend at Lincoln Center....


92Y to Celebrate Mike Stoller with Bettye LaVette, The Coasters & More, 12/9
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2013

On December 9, 2013 92Y celebrates songwriting legend Mike Stoller on the occasion of his 80th year with An 80th Birthday Celebration, a one-night-only Lyrics & Lyricists Special Event hosted by Paul Shaffer and directed and written by Randy Johnson (director/writer of A Night with Janis Joplin). Co...


Anthony Kearns Releases WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Solo Album
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013

Anthony Kearns, founding member of The Irish Tenors, recently released his long- awaited debut solo album. The CD focuses upon the wide repertoire presented during his countless solo concert tours; a concert repertoire which spans the spectrum from Ireland to Broadway, from well-loved melodies to po...


The 5th Dimension to Play SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 7/22
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2013

Out of the kaleidoscope of sounds that defined the '60s, The 5th Dimension stood out when it came to a blend of pop, soul and jazz. The Grammy-winning group produced hit after hit in the era of love-or the "Age of Aquarius," as they liked to call it-with such hits as their signature "Up, Up and, Awa...


All-4-One, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for SCERA Shell's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2013

The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre turns 29 years old this year and will celebrate with a 2013 summer season under the stars packed with concerts, musicals, outdoor movies and the 8th Annual Celebrity vocal competition. All performances will begin at 8 p.m....


WAKE UP with BWW 7/23/14 - NEVERLAND, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, STREETCAR and More!
by Jessica Showers - July 23, 2014

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: It's a night for movie adaptations! FINDING NEVERLAND begins in Boston, and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE opens in the West End, with A STREETCAR NAMED DES...


Jim Brickman to Play Aurora's Paramount Theatre, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2014

Jim Brickman is the most charted Billboard Adult Contemporary artist in music. How's that for a cool credential? Brickman celebrates his two decades of musical chart busters the only way he knows how - with his fans - with Jim Brickman: The Platinum Tour 'Celebrating 20 Years,'one-night-only at the ...


Melissa Errico and More Set for Symphony Space's KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

Symphony Space will open its 2013-14 Music season with 'Kurt Weill on Broadway,' Monday, October 7 (8 pm) at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. The show takes place on the 70th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Weill's One Touch of Venus. Ted Chapin hosts a stellar cast featuring Melissa Errico, Bren...


Arcada Theatre Presents Double Jazz Weekend: Molly Ringwald & Roslyn Kind, 10/4-5
by Courtnie Mele - October 01, 2013

It's Double Jazz Weekend at the Arcada Theatre. $29 tickets get you into both shows. See below for more information on each show....


All-4-One, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for SCERA Shell's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2013

The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre turns 29 years old this year and will celebrate with a 2013 summer season under the stars packed with concerts, musicals, outdoor movies and the 8th Annual Celebrity vocal competition. All performances will begin at 8 p.m....


Political Satirist Mark Russell to Perform at State Theatre, 11/1
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2013

Show time is 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 & $25 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street,Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org. Sponsored by WAEB AM 790....






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