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New JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel Set to Open in Spring 2014

Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Pearl Hospitality, the developer of the new JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel, announced today the building is undergoing renovations and will be open for business in ... (more...)

TBS Just For Laughs Announces Digital Comedy Hub at Stage 773

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm, America's largest comedy festival, will break new boundaries by providing comedy fans around the country with an all-access pass to a digital comed... (more...)

Chuck Booth Releases PAYING IT FORWARD

There are those who say life offers second chances. There are others who say it merely offers more opportunities. Still, others would say everyone creates their own opportunities or take their own cha... (more...)

Third Man Records Enters Partnership With Sun Records

In 1952 a record label started in a bustling Tennessee town. They were fond of acoustic tile, storefronts, the color yellow, the owner producing recording sessions and music that generally moved peopl... (more...)

The Recording Industry Association of America Adds Digital Streaming to Gold & Platinum Standards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams to its historic Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic ach... (more...)

E! to Premiere Mother's Day Special HOLLY HAS A BABY, 5/12

Holly Madison just took on the biggest role of her life when she became a mommy to a baby girl she named Rainbow Aurora Rotella. (more...)

BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Will Debut in San Francisco Before Broadway Run

The SHN 2013-2014 season was announced today by Founder and President Carole Shorenstein Hays, featuring five productions at the SHN Curran, SHN Golden Gate, and SHN Orpheum Theatres in San Francisco.... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Half & Half Productions Founders M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Wright Dish on Inaugural Show PASSING STRANGE

Here's what Half and Half's founders, M. Scott Tatum and Julianna Wright, have to say about their love for theater, the challenges with starting a new company, and why they decided on PASSING STRANGE ... (more...)

Austin's SoCo Women's Chorus Performs Spring Concert, 4/27-28

The SoCo Women's Chorus will celebrate the strength of women, past and present, at its spring concert titled How Can I Keep From Singing? There will be two performances at AustinVentures Studio Theatr... (more...)

GLAAD Honors Michael Elyanow's THE CHILDREN

GLAAD honored Michael Elyanow's "The Children' (The Theatre @ Boston Court, Spring 2012) along side former President Bill Clinton, entertainment attorney Steve Warren, and the best in film and televis... (more...)

Christopher Fitzgerald Headlines Chichester Festival Theatre's Revised BARNUM

Chichester Festival Theatre will unveil its temporary state-of-the-art auditorium, Theatre in the Park, with a major new production of the musical Barnum, presented in association with Cameron Mackint... (more...)

STARK TRAINING Members Get 'STARK NAKED' for Charity

STARK TRAINING, a leader in rapid transformation of body composition, developed a creative way to motivate their clients to push their fitness goals to the next level while simultaneously promoting th... (more...)

Millennium Entertainment Officially for Sale

Millennium Entertainment, the distribution arm of Avi Lerner's Nu Image, is officially for sale with investment bank Salem Partners brought in to shop a deal. (more...)

MGM Resorts Outlines Vision For Dynamic Entertainment District in Las Vegas Featuring World-Class Arena, Dining, Bar Scene and Retail

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) unveiled details today about the experience it is creating in Las Vegas surrounding the world-class 20,000-seat arena under development in partnership with renown... (more...)

AquaClimb Sport Poolside Announces First Climbing Wall Installed At The Auburn University

Pyramide USA Inc., the designer and manufacturer of AquaClimb poolside climbing walls, announces the first installation of the AquaClimb Sport model in the United States. The Sport was installed on Ap... (more...)

Public Theater Announces 2013-14 Season; Jeanine Tesori's FUN HOME Musical, Richard Nelson's REGULAR SINGING Included in Line-Up!

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's 2013-2014 season, continuing the theater's nearly 60 year tradition... (more...)

Mark Winkler Releases New Jazz Album LAURA NYRO PROJECT Today

Jazz singer Mark Winkler has written a new album dedicated to fresh interpretations of the work of his own favorite singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, which is set to be released today, April 16. (more...)

The Philadelphia Orchestra Announces Plans for 2013 China Residency

The Philadelphia Orchestra-one of the world's most renowned ensembles and cultural emissaries-today announced the details of its Residency in the People's Republic of China, which focuses on high-leve... (more...)

MCCC Fashion Design Students to Present Runway Show in Trenton, 5/4

Mercer County Community College's Fashion Design program invites the community to an inaugural runway show as the college celebrates its first graduating class of fashion students. "Trenton Makes: An ... (more...)

United Airlines Extends Newark Agreement, Commits $150M in Further Investment at Region's Largest Hub

United Airlines and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey have signed a 20-year lease extension through which United will maintain its significant presence at Newark Liberty International Airpor... (more...)

Celebrate Ontario Donates $1 Million to 2013 Stratford Festival

The Stratford Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of the provincial government through Celebrate Ontario, which has just announced funding of more than $1 million to support the 2013 season's... (more...)

Susan Marshall & Company, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre and More Set for Dance Center's 40th Season

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago celebrates 40 years as Chicago's leading presenter of local, regional, national and international contemporary dance during its 2013-14 season. (more...)

Paramount Enters Cooperation Agreement for Upcoming TRANSFORMERS 4

Paramount Pictures, China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises announced today that they have entered into a Cooperation Agreement regarding the production of "Transformers 4" in China. The Cooperati... (more...)

BWW Blog: David Bousso - My Experence with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

One of the great things about being a musician is the opportunity one gets to perform in various places around the world and the chance one gets to meet and interact with people from different places.... (more...)

Brooklyn Cruiser Says NYC Bike Share Program Will Bring Business Boost

Commuter bike company Brooklyn Cruiser commented on New York City's forthcoming bike share program. Having launched in 2011, Brooklyn Cruiser sees this as being a big boost not only for city biking, b... (more...)