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JoyFest Celebrates 25 Years at Carowinds; Kings Dominion Show Slated for July 14th
by Macon Prickett - Jun 12, 2018


JoyFest at Carowinds has been delivering a Gospel celebration every spring for 25 years with some of the best names in the industry. More than 9,500 people attended the 25th anniversary event. Celebrating its silver anniversary on May 26, 2018, JoyFest-NC hosted award-winning Gospel greats - Fred Hammond, Tye Tribbett, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy and break-out sibling group - The Walls Group. Gospel sensation VaShawn Mitchell and 6-year-old worship leaderCaleb Seranno made guest appearances as well, while comedian Bone Hampton carried on his tradition by serving as emcee for the day.

THE GRASS IS GREENEST AT THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME Comes to The Toronto Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018


High Park Productions is proud to present The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome, a comedy by Michael Ross Albert, directed by Robert Motum, at The Freedom Factory, July 4 - 15, 2018, at the Toronto Fringe Festival.

Bravo Media Launches Season 2 of IMPOSTERS on 4/5
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 7, 2018


 Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions'original scripted series “Imposters,” starring Inbar Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young,Marianne Rendón, Brian Benben and Stephen Bishop, returns for a second season onThursday, April 5 at 10pm ET/PT. From executive producers Adam Brooks and Paul Adelstein, “Imposters” follows Maddie (Lavi), a persona-shifting con artist and the “Bumblers,” a trio of her recent, heart-broken victims, Ezra (Heaps), Richard (Young) and Jules (Rendón).

Champions of Magic to Throw the First Pitch at Indians Game on 9/29
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017


On Friday, September 29, the Cleveland Indians game against the Chicago White Sox will open with the mesmerizing magic of the U.K. sensation Champions of Magic. The Champions of Magic will throw out the first pitch with a magic twist guaranteed to surprise Indians' catcher (shh! he does not know what will happen) and amaze the crowd at Progressive Field.

'Bad Touch' Support 'The Kentucky Headhunters' on October UK Tour
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017


Following their recent UK tour supporting King King, and their Planet Rock Roadstars UK tour with Broken Witt Rebels, Bad Touch are pleased to announce they will support the Kentucky Headhunters on their October 2017 On Safari UK Tour.

Freddie Fox, Maddy Hill & More to Appear in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Southwark Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2016


Simon Evans - director of the acclaimed Bug and The Dazzle at London's Found111 - brings his irreverent, mischievous and wildly creative interpretation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Southwark Playhouse for a limited five week run from Tuesday 31 May until Friday 1 July 2016.

Black Stone Cherry Caps Off 2015 with Success of Live DVD/CD THANK YOU: LIVIN' LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2015


Fiery Southern rockers Black Stone Cherry are capping off 2015 with the success of their Blu-Ray/CD, DVD/CD 'Thank You: Livin' Live,' which achieved a No. 1 UK chart position.

Mel B Teases SPICE GIRLS Reunion: 'Something Will Be Happening Pretty Soon'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 28, 2015


During an appearance on the U.K. TV special ALAN CARR'S NEW YEAR'S SPECTACULAR, Mel B. continued to tease that a Spice Girls reunion is in the works

Kara Tointon to Star as 'Maria' in ITV's Live THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Christmas
by Jessica Khan - Oct 22, 2015


The hills are officially alive across the UK! As previously reported, ITV is putting on its own live version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas. Deadline writes that West End actress Kara Tointon will take on the role of 'Maria', opposite Julian Ovenden as 'Captain Von Trapp'.

The Kentucky Headhunters Launch Fall 2015 Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


GRAMMY award-winning Southern blues-rockers, The Kentucky Headhunters, have announced 25 new tour dates to wrap up the summer and bring their rowdy, high-energy shows to fans nationwide well into fall.

The Kentucky Headhunters Announce Fall 2015 Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


GRAMMY award-winning Southern blues-rockers, The Kentucky Headhunters, have announced 25 new tour dates to wrap up the summer and bring their rowdy, high-energy shows to fans nationwide well into fall.

The Kentucky Headhunters Escape 'Muddy Waters' in Louisiana
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2015


GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM winning southern rock group, The Kentucky Headhunters, whose name was coincidentally inspired by legendary blues musician Muddy Waters' band, the Headhunters, had only cancelled one show in 46 years of touring due to weather. But after heavy rain at the Louisiana Mudfest on Saturday, June 13, they were forced to make it two.

Lenny Henry to Host the 2015 Olivier Awards
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2015


On the heels of the 2015 Olivier Awards nominations announcement, the Daily Mail writes that Lenny Henry will host the ceremony at the Royal Opera House on Sunday, April 12.

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival to Welcome Jazz and Classical Artists, 8/6-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2014


The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, under the artistic direction of flutist Linda Chesis, opens its 16th season on Wednesday, August 6 with the concert Inspired by Italy.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Dine at Sugar Factory American Brasserie in NYC
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2014


Reality television stars, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, dined at Sugar Factory American Brasserie in New York City Monday evening.

WAKE UP with BWW 5/13/14 - Fantasia, THE PAJAMA GAME, Lea Michele and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 13, 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: Fantasia returns to AFTER MIDNIGHT as its guest star tonight!

David Suchet to Star in West End's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST; Performances Begin 24 June
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014


David Suchet will star as Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde's much loved and exhilarating masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Adrian Noble, the new production will open in the West End on 1 July 2015, with previews from 24 June 2015.

Fashion Photo of the Day 2/6/14 - Naomie Harris
by Fernando Solla Rosell - Feb 7, 2014


How stunning is Naomie Harris? The British Skyfall actress looked amazing in a 20's inspired Naeem Khan cocktail dress. I sometimes think I was born in the wrong era because I always gravitate to the 1920's in fashion and design. Not that my body is as boxy as some of those women to pull of the silhouette as succesfully but I do love a great fringed beaded dress like this one.

Fashion Photo of the Day 1/28/14 - Felicity Jones
by Rachel Stone - Jan 28, 2014


I love this Alexander McQueen dress (is it a dress?) on Felicity Jones. It may be a to-die-for top and skirt - regardless, I am in love. There is so much drama packed into what is really a simple look: gold top, black bottom. But what McQueen has done with them makes me envious that it is not in my closet right now so I can parade around my apartment looking just as divine.

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