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Go-Go's Musical HEAD OVER HEELS Will Come to Broadway in 2018-19 Following Run in San Francisco!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2017


Producers Rick Ferrari, Donovan Leitch, Christine Russell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Louise Gund, Hunter Arnold and Tom Kirdahy have just announced that Head Over Heels, the new musical featuring the iconic songs of The Go-Go's, the most successful female rock band of all time, will be coming to Broadway during the 2018-2019 Season at a Broadway Theatre to be announced, following an out of town engagement at San Francisco's Curran theater beginning April 24 through May 20, 2018.

Photo Flash: Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim and More on the Red Carpet for DGF's 'Lucky Stars' Gala
by Walter McBride - Nov 7, 2017


Last night at Gotham Hall in New York City, the newly renamed Dramatists Guild Foundation honored patrons of the arts including legendary director and producer Hal Prince; visionary fashion designer Jason Wu President; and, CEO of Shiseido Americas Marc Rey. BroadwayWorld has photos from the red carpet below!

Go-Go's Musical HEAD OVER HEELS Sets 2018 Spring Try-Out Before Broadway Run; Announces Auditions
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


A developmental lab of Gwyneth Paltrow's new musical HEAD OVER HEELS, inspired by music from the '80s rock group The Go-Go's, will be held in New York City, according to an Equity audition notice.

DONOVAN Comes to The Cutting Room for One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2017


Donovan Leitch is widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters and recording artists working today. At his induction into the R & R Hall of Fame in 2012 it was stated, 'Donovan singlehandedly initiated the Pysychedelic Revolution with Sunshine Superman'. This masterwork album he created late 1965 at 19 years of age, one year before his friends The Beatles, influencing their album Sgt Pepper's  Lonely heart's Club Band, and leading the way for many other artists.

She's Got the Beat: Gwyneth Paltrow Sets Her Sights on Broadway with Go Go's Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2016


Michael Riedel of The New York Post has reported that Gwyneth Paltrow, media entrepreneur and Oscar-winner for Shakespeare in Love, has set her sights on Broadway and is aiming to bring a musical inspired by the songs of the 80's rock group. The Go Go's to New York in the summer of 2017.

Sneak Peek: Cheryl Ladd, Eddie Money & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2016


In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include rocker Eddie Money, who has sold more than 40 millions records worldwide, actress Cheryl Ladd, who played Kris Munroe following the departure of Farah Fawcett from “Charlie's Angels,”

Sneak Peek: Cheryl Ladd, Eddie Money & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2016


In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include rocker Eddie Money, who has sold more than 40 millions records worldwide, actress Cheryl Ladd, who played Kris Munroe following the departure of Farah Fawcett from “Charlie's Angels,”

THIRTEEN's Great Performances to Present 'Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration,' Today
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016


Joan Baez celebrated her 75th birthday on Saturday, January 27 at New York's historic Beacon Theatre. The special event honored her legendary 50 plus years in music with an intimate, career-spanning live performance.

THIRTEEN's Great Performances to Present 'Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration,' 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2016


Joan Baez celebrated her 75th birthday on Saturday, January 27 at New York's historic Beacon Theatre. The special event honored her legendary 50 plus years in music with an intimate, career-spanning live performance.

Sunday Special: From Mitchell to Hall - Former Stars of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 19, 2014


HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, with book by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, continues its in-your-face freshman run on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. The production won four 2014 Tony Awards and numerous other accolades, but the musical had much humbler beginnings before becoming the cult phenomenon it is today. Scroll down to learn about the actors who have taken on the role of 'Hedwig Robinson,' rocking audiences with tales of 'her life, her loves, and the botched operation that left her with that 'angry inch'!'

SUNSET STRIP Documentary with Johnny Depp & More Now Available
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2013


Lise Romanoff's Vision Films has announced that they will be releasing the iconic documentary SUNSET STRIP directed by Hans Fjellestad (WHEN THE WORLD BREAKS) today across multiple VOD platforms such as iTunes, Xbox, Playstation, Amazon, Blockbuster, Vimeo and direct to consumers via the Yerka player. The film will debut on DVD on December 10th.

Full Cast Announced for PAPER DOLLS at the Tricycle Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 16, 2013


Full casting is announced for the World Premiere of Paper Dolls, the second production directed by Indhu Rubasingham as Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre.

Full Casting Announced for World Premiere of PAPER DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2013


Full casting is announced for the World Premiere of Paper Dolls, the second production directed by Indhu Rubasingham as Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Returns to Roxy Theatre to Support Trevor Project, Now thru 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012


The critically acclaimed rock & roll musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH starring Donovan Leitch returns to The Roxy Theatre on Sunset for a week-long residency tonight, November 1-7. The show first premiered at The Roxy in 2006 and is back by popular demand. Tickets are on sale now here with a portion of the proceeds going to The Trevor Project, the leading national organization for crisis intervention and suicide prevention amongst LGBTQ youth.

Gwyneth Paltrow at Work on Musical Based on The Go-Go's
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2012


According to the Hollywood Reporter, actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow is in talks to collaborate with producers Donovan Leitch and Rick Ferrari on a theatrical production based on The Go-Go's, the all-female rock band whose early 80s hits include 'We Got the Beat' and 'Vacation.'

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Returns to Roxy Theatre to Support Trevor Project, 11/1-7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2012


The critically acclaimed rock & roll musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH starring Donovan Leitch returns to The Roxy Theatre on Sunset for a week-long residency November 1-7. The show first premiered at The Roxy in 2006 and is back by popular demand. Tickets are on sale now here with a portion of the proceeds going to The Trevor Project, the leading national organization for crisis intervention and suicide prevention amongst LGBTQ youth.

Bio Channel's Original Ghost Story Series Return, 10/29
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2011


BIO Channel brings two of it's original hit series back, starting with 'My Ghost Story,' showcasing real people who captured their paranormal experience on camera, returning with new episodes on Saturday, October 15 at 10PM ET/9PM CT/11PM PT and BIO's #1 original series 'Celebrity Ghost Stories' premieres season four on Saturday, October 29 at 9PM ET/8PM CT/10PM PT.

LAND Raises Over $250,000 in First Annual Art Auction and Benefit Party
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2011


LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division) hosted its First Annual Art Auction & Benefit Party in the beautiful lobby and courtyard of the tailored, Palihouse in West Hollywood.

Photo Coverage: amfAR Inspiration Gala Celebrating Men's Style With Piaget and DSquared 2 - Cocktail
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2010


A general view at the amfAR Inspiration Gala celebrating men's style with Piaget and DSquared 2 at Chateau Marmont on October 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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