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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.

The Irish Tenors Christmas Tour Comes To Sarasota 12/18
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2011

The Irish Tenors line-up of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan is back for an exclusive tour this coming Christmas holiday season, hitting the Van Wezel on Sunday, December 18 @ 7:00 PM....


2011 Tony Awards: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Win 'Best Book of a Musical'
by BWW Special Coverage - June 12, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM....


WXEL Presents Premiere Of ED SULLIVAN's Comedy Legends
by Beau Higgins - June 12, 2011

Produced by TJ Lubinsky, who previously produced the popular DooWop and My Music specials on PBS, ED SULLIVAN'S COMEDY LEGENDS will feature clips of many of America's comedy legends, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack ...


The Van Wezel Hosts Tom Wopat and Linda Eder, 2/24
by Kelsey Denette - February 01, 2012

Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder's diverse repertoire spans Broadway (Jekyll & Hyde),standards, pop, country and jazz. Tom Wopat first came to public attention in the late '70s as the freewheeling Luke Duke on the legendary TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, an...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


The Irish Tenors Come to the State Theatre, 3/6
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013

Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan have been touring together as The Irish Tenors since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audi...


Jessie Mueller, David Turner Join Cast of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Nicole Rosky - August 04, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. According to the NY Times, Jessie Muellerwill star opposite Harry Connick, Jr. ...


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 4/5-4/16
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will continue its Winter 2011 season with the debut of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from April 5 through...


BWW Interviews: Lyn Stanley Talks About Her Road to Singing @ Sterling's
by Don Grigware - November 17, 2011

Singer Lyn Stanley will appear at Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's on Sunday November 27. She has an amazingly diversified background to share with us. Tell me about your background, which, I understand has taken a shift twice in totally divergent directions, from businesswoman to pro champion dan...


Photo Flash: Anthony Kearns Sings at Maryland Democratic Party's Inaugural Ball
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013

On Sunday, January 20, famed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns performed at the Maryland Democratic Party's Ball to celebrate President Obama and Vice President Biden's second Inauguration. The sold-out gala was held at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. See photos from the performance below!...


The Cabaret at IN's Columbia Club Presents Linda Eder, 6/22 & 23
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

With a career spanning over two decades and accolades as "one of the greatest contemporary solo voices of our time," Linda Eder brings her one-woman show to The Cabaret....


Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 2/14-18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2012

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Winter/Spring 2012 season with the return of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from Februar...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


The Irish Tenors Celebrate The Season At The Orpheum Theatre 12/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 16, 2011

Ranked as Ireland's premier ambassadors of song, The Irish Tenors are back for an exclusive tour this holiday season and they are coming to The Orpheum stage on Saturday evening, December 10 at 8:00 PM....


Tenor Anthony Kearns to Launch the Irish Season in Kansas City at Harrah's, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns...


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS to Have West Coast Premiere at Old Globe; April 22-June 3, 2012
by Robert Diamond - May 04, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com has excitedly learned that fresh from it's 12 Tony nominations this morning, The Scottsboro Boys will make its west coast premiere from April 22-June 3, 2012 at The Old Globe in San Diego. ...


Memorial Tribute to Be Held for Cabaret Singer Mary Cleere Haran, 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011

Back in February, BroadwayWorld.com confirmed the sad news that that 58 year old cabaret singer Mary Cleere Haran passed away at the age of 58 in Deerfield Beach, Florida after spending two days on life support following a biking accident....


Marcus Center Welcomes THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR, 11/25
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and The Irish Tenors are teaming up to help raise money for the Hunger Task Force during THE IRISH TENORS-THE PREMIERE IRISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TOUR that takes place this Sunday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. $10.00 from each ticket sold using t...


BWW Interview: Joshua Henry Talks COTTON CLUB PARADE!
by BWW - November 06, 2012

Just yesterday, the cast and creative team spoke with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge at a special press preview- but a key player was missing. Tony nominee Joshua Henry, who is currently abroad on his honeymoon, chatted with us separately on the project....


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


Karen Akers Sings Sondheim at San Francisco's The RRazz Room, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents cabaret singer and actress, KAREN AKERS in her critically acclaimed show "Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim." Featuring songs from Company, Follies, Sunday in the Park With George and more, the evening was called "ravishing, brilliant...


World Premiere by Bacharach/Slater, SCOTTSBORO BOYS et al. Set for Old Globe in 2011-2012; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - May 06, 2011

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that The Old Globe will produce the World Premieres of four new plays and musicals in its 2011-12 Winter Season. The season will feature the World Premiere musicals Some Lovers by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Nobody ...


Tenor Anthony Kearns Returns to Kansas City's Bell Cultural Events Center, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Tenor Anthony Kearns returns to Kansas City for a live performance this Saturday night, September 15, 2012 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the MidAmerica Nazarene University. The concert is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm....


The Irish Tenors Celebrate The Season At The Orpheum Theatre 12/10
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2011

Ranked as Ireland's premier ambassadors of song, The Irish Tenors are back for an exclusive tour this holiday season and they are coming to The Orpheum stage on Saturday evening, December 10 at 8:00 PM....






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