entertainment - "music"

The Ogunquit Playhouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Levinstein to the new position of Director of Production. Robert is a good friend to all at the Playhouse; he first came on board in 2002 as the Production Stage Manager when he fell in love with the renowned theatre, its stars, staff, and stagehands, and has returned every summer since. Robert brings a solid background in all areas of first-class musical theatre production and management. His new responsibilities include leadership of over 200 technical staff and actors and hiring of seasonal staff. He will work in collaboration with designers, directors, musical directors and the entire production team, assist Executive Artistic Director in the casting of all main stage productions, and work with Education Director and staff in the production of the Children's Theatre stage productions.

The Azerbaijani composer and pianist Franghiz Ali-Zadeh has become the latest performer to be nominated to represent the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Koïchiro Matsuura, Director General of UNESCO, announced March 26 that Ms. Ali-Zadeh will be formally designated to the post of Artist for Peace for the next two years at a ceremony in Paris, headquarters of the UN agency, on 3 April. The designation will focus on Ms. Ali-Zadeh’s efforts “to raise public awareness on musical education for orphans and children in need, her contribution to spreading UNESCO’s message of peace and tolerance and her dedication to the ideals and ...

'MAMMA MIA!', the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will celebrate its 9th London birthday on 6 April. 'MAMMA MIA!' continues to break box office records at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

The walls of the Nederlander Theater, where 'Rent' is approaching its final act, are awash with a rich history of graffiti.

New york (New York), USA - Join Jamshied Sharifi with guest performers Hassan Hakmoun, Yungchen Lhamo, Mamak Khadem and Vishal Vaid for a unique concert event in celebration of his upcoming April 2008 CD release of One. One enmeshes the musical cultur...

Music News: Lollapalloza, Coachella, Bonnaroo draw crowds -- The recorded music business has been combating an eight-year funk that, on the surface, looks like a recession unto itself.

Front Page: Musical opts for run in the park over Broadway -- 'Hair' is not headed for a Broadway revival. At least, not yet. And if it does return, auds won't see exactly the same show they saw in the '60s -- a decision blessed by the creatives but decried by its original Rialto producer.

music mogul Simon Cowell has expressed surprise at the speed of Leona Lewis's rise to fame in the US.Lewis's single Bleeding Love currently tops the Billboard Hot ...

Reality TV: My TiVo seems to have something against insipid, skinny girls learning to properly have their picture taken. For two weeks running, there has been a recording problem. Last night it was a basketball overrun. But I'll do my best to fill you in.

Theatergoers who are truly passionate about the history and development of the musical will want to take advantage of the fleeting return of 'Juno' to new york.