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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.

Human Nature Announces Jukebox National Tour to Coincide With CD Release & PBS Speci Photo Human Nature Announces Jukebox National Tour to Coincide With CD Release & PBS Special
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2017

Australia's HUMAN NATURE have earned their place as one of the world's finest pop vocal groups of the modern era, and as award-winning Las Vegas resident headliners with their distinctive harmonies and stellar live shows....


PBS and Time Inc. Present BEYOND A YEAR IN SPACE, 11/15 Photo PBS and Time Inc. Present BEYOND A YEAR IN SPACE, 11/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2017

BEYOND A YEAR IN SPACE, Part Two of A YEAR IN SPACE, chronicles astronaut Scott Kelly's return and adjustment to life on Earth after spending 12 months on the International Space Station (ISS), the longest space mission in American history. Exploring the effects of long-term space travel on the hum...


Jackie Evancho Joins Pacific Symphony For A Holiday Treat In Annual Christmas Pops Co Photo Jackie Evancho Joins Pacific Symphony For A Holiday Treat In Annual Christmas Pops Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2018

After becoming a sensation on YouTube, Jackie Evancho, went on to audition for America's Got Talent, sweeping the competion at only 10 years old and capturing the hearts of millions.This early success propelled her career to what it is today at just age 18. Among her six albums, she has produced two...


World-Renowned Irish Tenors Appear at National Theatre Photo World-Renowned Irish Tenors Appear at National Theatre
by Julie Musbach - February 27, 2018

Washington, D.C.'s St. Patrick's Day festivities get off to an early start as The Irish Tenors celebrate all things Irish with a special concert performance at the National Theatre on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00pm....


SMASH's Katharine McPhee Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut Tonight Photo SMASH's Katharine McPhee Makes Cafe Carlyle Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017

Acclaimed actress/singer Katharine McPhee makes her Caf Carlyle debut with a show comprised of timeless jazz standards titled I Fall In Love Too Easily, tonight, November 21, through November 25....


Lorna Dallas is 'HOME AGAIN' at Birdland Jazz Club Photo Lorna Dallas is 'HOME AGAIN' at Birdland Jazz Club
by Julie Musbach - January 29, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club will present vocalist Lorna Dallas in Home Again for one night only as part of the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, on Monday, February 26, 2018 @7pm....


Katharine McPhee to Join Brian Stokes Mitchell at Dallas Summer Musicals' 2017 Gala Photo Katharine McPhee to Join Brian Stokes Mitchell at Dallas Summer Musicals' 2017 Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2017

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) celebrated underwriters and sponsors of its 2017 Gala, An Evening with the Best of Broadway, during a private Patron Party on October 12 at the newly redesigned Turtle Room at 3525 Turtle Creek hosted by Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, 2017 DSM Gala Chairs. Fil...


Deborah Grace Winer Brings NEW YORK: BIG CITY SONGBOOK to Birdland Photo Deborah Grace Winer Brings NEW YORK: BIG CITY SONGBOOK to Birdland
by Julie Musbach - October 24, 2018

Why have so many songwriters been compelled to write about New York? What is it about this city that fuels an endless supply of stories? Deborah Grace Winer's new show NEW YORK: BIG CITY SONGBOOK offers a kaleidoscopic vision of life in the city, from the inspiring and romantic to the aggravating an...


Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach Photo Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2017

Miami Beach welcomes renowned director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander for a no-holds-barred evening, launching the new series called 'A conversation with . . .' The inaugural event features Richard alongside his friend of 30 years, Lee Brian Schrager, at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU today, Octob...


Arizona Musicfest 27th Season Brings Diverse Lineup of Exceptional Artists to the Val Photo Arizona Musicfest 27th Season Brings Diverse Lineup of Exceptional Artists to the Valley
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2017

The 27th annual Arizona Musicfest festival season brings a diverse lineup of exceptional artists to Valley audiences from country superstars Mary Chapin Carpenter and Lee Ann Womack to Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune, and from famed singer/pianist Michael Feinstein to internationally ce...


BWW Interview: Michael Feinstein Brings the Great American Songbook to Strathmore Photo BWW Interview: Michael Feinstein Brings the Great American Songbook to Strathmore
by Benjamin Tomchik - May 10, 2018

Many only get to experience Feinstein through his recordings, PBS specials and the NPR show Song Travels with Michael Feinstein. However, this Saturday capital-area music and theatre aficionados will have the opportunity see him perform at the Strathmore Annual Spring Gala....


Photo Flash: SMASH's Katharine McPhee Makes Sold-Out Cafe Carlyle Debut Photo Photo Flash: SMASH's Katharine McPhee Makes Sold-Out Cafe Carlyle Debut
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017

Acclaimed actress/singer Katharine McPhee is making her Caf Carlyle debut with a show comprised of timeless jazz standards titled 'I Fall In Love Too Easily,' running last night, November 21, through November 25. BroadwayWorld has photos from opening night below!...


Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces 2017-18 ADULTS AT LEISURE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - June 26, 2017

Ruth Eckerd Hall announces the Adults At Leisure Series for the 2017-18 season, which includes returning favorites Blue Suede Shoes (The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash), 110 Years of Broadway and the Hitmen In Concert as well as several shows making their debut, including 3 Redneck Tenors, The Modern G...


BWW Interview: Pasquale Esposito Opens Up About His Incredible Career, PBS Specials A Photo BWW Interview: Pasquale Esposito Opens Up About His Incredible Career, PBS Specials And His Upcoming Concert At The Annenberg
by David Green - November 29, 2018

Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito returns to The Annenberg Theatre, located at The Palm Springs Arts Museum, for his fifth appearance on December 7 at 8:00 pm. The concert celebrates Italian Piazzas and is the live version of his newest PBS special. I had the opportunity to catch up with Mr. Esposito ...


PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Trib Photo PBS Announces Premiere Dates for LITTLE WOMEN with Angela Lansbury, Tony Bennett Tribute ft. Josh Groban & More
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017

PBS today announced its Winter/Spring 2018 schedule lineup, which includes the much-anticipated second season of MASTERPIECE's hit series Victoria (Sundays, January 14-February 25),starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes and, this season, Dame Diana Rigg....


Lorna Dallas is 'HOME AGAIN' at Birdland Jazz Club Photo Lorna Dallas is 'HOME AGAIN' at Birdland Jazz Club
by Julie Musbach - January 29, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club will present vocalist Lorna Dallas in Home Again for one night only as part of the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, on Monday, February 26, 2018 @7pm....


Opus 3 Welcomes Sheléa Photo Opus 3 Welcomes Sheléa
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

Opus 3 Artists is pleased to announce the signing of singer/pianist/songwriter Sheléa for exclusive booking representation throughout North America.  With a voice that stirs the soul and hands that effortlessly glide over the keys, Sheléa represents a return to true artistry that has garnered much a...


Eisemann Center Presents Sonos Handbell Ensemble With Frederica Von Stade & Dallas St Photo Eisemann Center Presents Sonos Handbell Ensemble With Frederica Von Stade & Dallas Street Choir
by Julie Musbach - November 29, 2018

Eisemann Center Presents A Holiday Celebration of Hope & Unity featuring the Sonos Handbell Ensemble from Oakland, CA, mezzo-soprano and opera superstar Frederica von Stade and the Dallas Street Choir at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 a...


Katharine McPhee Sells Out Cafe Carlyle Debut; Adds Late Show! Photo Katharine McPhee Sells Out Cafe Carlyle Debut; Adds Late Show!
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017

Acclaimed actress/singer Katharine McPhee makes her Caf Carlyle debut with a show comprised of timeless jazz standards titled I Fall In Love Too Easily, November 21-25....


Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach Photo Director/Producer Richard Jay-Alexander to Chat Show Business Career in Miami Beach
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017

Miami Beach welcomes renowned director/producer Richard Jay-Alexander for a no-holds-barred evening, launching the new series called 'A conversation with . . .' The inaugural event features Richard alongside his friend of 30 years, Lee Brian Schrager, at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU on Thursday,...


BWW Interview: Pasquale Esposito Opens Up About His Incredible Career, PBS Specials A Photo BWW Interview: Pasquale Esposito Opens Up About His Incredible Career, PBS Specials And His Upcoming Concert At The Annenberg
by David Green - November 29, 2018

Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito returns to The Annenberg Theatre, located at The Palm Springs Arts Museum, for his fifth appearance on December 7 at 8:00 pm. The concert celebrates Italian Piazzas and is the live version of his newest PBS special. I had the opportunity to catch up with Mr. Esposito ...


NOVA to Present Special Day-of-Event Presentation of ECLIPSE OVER AMERICA Photo NOVA to Present Special Day-of-Event Presentation of ECLIPSE OVER AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017

On Monday August 21, 2017, America's eyes will be glued to the skies as the mainland United States experiences the first total solar eclipse since 1979, and the first to cross the USA since 1918. PBS' award-winning science series, NOVA, produced by WGBH Boston, will capture the spectacular event in ...


SMASH's Katharine McPhee to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This November Photo SMASH's Katharine McPhee to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This November
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017

Acclaimed actress/singer Katharine McPhee makes her Caf Carlyle debut with a show comprised of timeless jazz standards titled I Fall In Love Too Easily, November 21-25....


Straight No Chaser Comes to NJPAC Photo Straight No Chaser Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Straight No Chaser. Celebrate the holidays with a sparkling evening of hits and Yuletide favorites, delivered with polish and a sly sense of humor by this all-male a cappella sensation. If the phrase all-male a cappella group conjures up an image ...


Celebrated Mezzo-Soprano Frederica Von Stade Gives Master Class To Six OCSA Students Photo Celebrated Mezzo-Soprano Frederica Von Stade Gives Master Class To Six OCSA Students
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2017

Frederica von Stade has been described by The New York Times as one of America's finest artists and singers and is known around the world through television appearances on PBS specials and Live from Lincoln Center. As a mezzo-soprano, she performed many of her great roles at the Metropolitan Ope...






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