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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Stephen Schwartz to be Honored With Johnny Mercer Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala by Thania Garcia

The Songwriters Hall of Fame will recognize Stephen Schwartz — the arranger and composer behind the music from “Wicked,” “Godspell” and “Pippin” — as the recipient of the 202…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:23PM

Music Industry Moves: Kristin Chenoweth Signs With UTA by Thania Garcia

Kristin Chenoweth has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas. The Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer and actor is starring in and producing  ”The Queen of…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:24PM

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer Bring Back The Culps to Sing ‘Not Like Us’ and Roast Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef at ‘SNL50’: ‘Maybe You Two C by Thania Garcia

The Culps made a special appearance for Friday night’s “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” to perform another jaw-dropping medley of today’s hits. Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer reprised …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:48AM

Bill Murray Reprises ‘Nick the Lounge Singer’ With Maya Rudolph, Cecily Strong and Ana Gasteyer for ‘SNL50’ by Thania Garcia

Bill Murray’s “Nick the Lounge Singer” made a big return for Friday’s 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” or the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.” Murray introduced hi…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:48AM

Lady Gaga Sings ‘Dick in a Box’ With Andy Samberg Before Wild Lonely Island Medley at ‘SNL 50’ Concert by Thania Garcia

Audiences watching the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” were perhaps expecting Lady Gaga to sing one of her new singles for the long-anticipated occasion, or the musical kick-off for the …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:48AM

Friday, February 14, 2025

Jonas Brothers Announce ‘Jonascon: the Ultimate Jonas Brothers Fan Experience’ by Thania Garcia

In celebration of their 20th anniversary as a band, Jonas Brothers have announced “Jonascon,” a special one-day event taking place in their home state of New Jersey on March 23 at the Am…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:38AM

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Controversial Prince Netflix Documentary Will Not Be Released, Estate Is Free to Create New Project by Thania Garcia

Netflix has canceled the release of what was supposed to be a six-part Prince documentary directed by Ezra Edelman. “The Prince Estate and Netflix have come to a mutual agreement that wil…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:06PM

Friday, January 10, 2025

Live Nation Plots ‘FireAid’ Benefit Concert for Los Angeles Fire Victims by Thania Garcia

A benefit concert will take place at the Intuit Dome on Jan. 30 with the purpose of rebuilding the communities devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. FireAid is described as an “evening …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:37PM

Monday, September 16, 2024

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Musical to Open on Broadway in 2025 by Thania Garcia

A musical about the Cuban artists behind the “Buena Vista Social Club,” an internationally-recognized album of the country’s most popular musical stylings, will open on Broadway next y…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:12PM

Friday, June 9, 2023

David Byrne and Broadway Union Reach Agreement Over ‘Here Lies Love’ Production by Thania Garcia

“Here Lies Love,” the new David Byrne musical that’s set to begin previews on Broadway starting June 17, and the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 have reached an agreemen…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:24PM

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Mark L. Perthel, Ambassador Theatre Group North American VP, Dies at 62 by Thania Garcia

Mark L. Perthel, vice president of Ambassador Theatre Group’s North American music division, died on June 24 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the company has confi…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:26PM

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