Barry Briefs - Archive 18

Touching Emmy Tribute For Dick Clark - Broadcasting legend Dick Clark was honored at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Sunday night. Ryan Seacrest kicked off the tribute with a nod to "American Bandstand," the durable musical variety show that ran from 1952 to 1989. Clark, 80, hosted from 1957 onward, and featured a who's who of celebrated musicians on the show, from Madonna to the Beach Boys to Janet Jackson. The accolades continued with kind words from Clark's celeb pals. "Without 'Bandstand,' without Dick, there would be no 'American Idol,'" Simon Cowell said. Barry Manilow joked, "The first time you and I met was when I debuted 'Mandy' on 'American Bandstand' in 1821." Donny Osmond called Clark "an inspiration" who always puts entertainment before celebrity. Osmond's sister, Marie, along with Tony Orlando, Chubby Checker, the cast of hit musical "Jersey Boys" and R&B group The Spinners, honored Clark with live performances. They followed with a group number of "Bandstand Boogie," the "Bandstand" theme which Manilow wrote. With his arm around Clark, Seacrest said, "I personally want to thank you for all that you've done for our industry, for music and for me." Clark was overcome with emotion as the crowd came to its feet. (StarPulse, 6/29/2010) http://www.starpulse.com/news/Bryan_Lufkin/2010/06/29/touching_emmy_tribute_for_dick_clark Upcoming highlights Preview: Copacabana in Colne - Music and passion are most definitely in fashion this summer at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, as performers prepare to stage the musical Copacabana. Inspired by the opening line of Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award winning song "Copacabana," the musical of the same name tells the story of struggling songwriter Tony and his love for showgirl Lola. Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company hopes to bring a taste of Las Vegas glitz and glamour to the Colne venue as they bring to life the love story, at the heart of the swinging nightclub scenes in 1940s’ New York and Havana. Young stars Gary Dowson and Sophie Lord lead the all-singing, all-dancing cast as Tony and Lola. And it’s not just fans of Manilow’s music who will enjoy the show, with hit songs "Who Needs To Dream," "Just Arrived" and "Sweet Heaven" all featuring, as well as the title song. Copacabana runs from Tuesday, September 28 until Saturday, October 2. Tickets are available online at www.phtheatre.co.uk. (Lancashire Telegraph, 6/29/2010) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/whats_on/8245109.Preview__Copacabana_in_Colne/?ref=rss Daytime Emmy Awards - The Daytime Emmy Awards are handed out in Las Vegas for the first time, and executive producer David McKenzie hopes to "tap into the energy and excitement of Vegas" to deliver "an entertainment-driven awards presentation that viewers will embrace." Among the planned highlights is a tribute to "American Bandstand" and Dick Clark that features Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, Garth Brooks, Cher, Barry Manilow, and Donny and Marie Osmond. In addition, the Vegas company of The Lion King performs, as well as Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil. Host Regis Philbin will attempt to keep everything on track. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 6/27/2010) http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/422478_tvgif27.html?source=rss 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Television's most beloved daytime actors gathered in Las Vegas for the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held this past weekend. This was the first time the award show has taken place in Sin City, which brought out some well known Vegas Strip stars such as David Copperfield and Barry Manilow; with performances by the casts of the 'Lion King', 'Jersey Boys', 'Blue Man Group' and 'KA' by Cirque du Soleil. Singer Chubby Checker sang a tribute with Susan Lucci in honor of 'All My Children's' 40th Broadcast Anniversary. (BV on Style, 6/28/2010) http://www.bvonstyle.com/2010/06/28/37th-annual-daytime-emmy-awards/ 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Dick Clark was brought to tears Sunday night by a standing ovation at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, after Ryan Seacrest led the audience through decades of memories in a tribute recognizing "American Bandstand" and Clark's influence on pop music. Chubby Checker rocked "The Twist," pulling Susan Lucci up on stage to dance and then picking her up and twirling her around as a finale. A tribute montage included recorded messages from Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks and even Simon Cowell, who made the point that without "Bandstand," there would be no "American Idol," and closed his bit by letting Clark know he is "the man." Clark, 80, attended the event with his wife, Kari Wigton, and expressed his thanks to all before his emotions got the better of him. Clark suffered a stroke in 2003; since 2005, Seacrest has been co-hosting "New Year's Rockin' Eve" with him under a variety of titles. (Los Angeles Times, 6/28/2010) http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/06/dick-clark-honored- at-the-daytime-emmy-awards-ryan-seacrest.html Daytime Emmys 2010: Dick Clark's touching tribute - Legendary host of "American Bandstand" Dick Clark was honored at the 2010 Daytime Emmys. His sort-of protege Ryan Seacrest gave a heartfelt introduction and then a plethora of stars were both on-hand to perform or had pre-taped a message. The live performances by the Spinners, Chubby Checker, Marie Osmond and the cast of "Jersey Boys" were incredibly fun. Each artist did one of their own songs -- "Jersey Boys" did a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons song -- and then after the video messages, the group performed Barry Manilow's hit and the "American Bandstand" theme song, "Bandstand Boogie." Video messages came in from Garth Brooks, Simon Cowell, Cher and Manilow himself, followed by Ryan Seacrest speaking with Dick Clark out in the audience. (Zap2It, 6/27/2010) http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/06/daytime-emmys-2010-dick-clarks-touching-tribute.html Daytime Emmys - Emmy Award winner Regis Philbin will be hosting "The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" live from Las Vegas this Sunday -- and ET catches up with the host with the most as he gets ready for the awards show. "I think the Daytime Emmys are more or less overlooked in our business," Regis tells ET. "These people are working 12, 14 hours a day every day." Presenters for this year's awards include Rachael Ray, Jonathan Jackson, Rebecca Budig, Sharon Case, Michael Easton, Jon Hensley, Kelley Menighan Hensley, Susan Lucci, Cameron Mathison, Kelly Monaco, Joshua Morrow, Ronn Moss, Peter Reckell, Trevor St. John, Louise Sorel, the cast of "The Doctors" and Montel Williams, among others. A tribute will be presented to Dick Clark and "American Bandstand" with stars including Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, The Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell saluting the iconic show and legendary television personality. In keeping with its new Las Vegas locale, entertainment will be provided by Las Vegas-based acts including Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, the showgirls of Jubilee; along with top performers such as Wayne Newton, Cheech & Chong, Jeff Foxworthy and Carrot Top. "The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" airs live from the Las Vegas Hilton on Sunday, June 27 @ 9 p.m. on CBS. (ET Online, 6/25/2010) http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/06/88573/ Cher, Barry Manilow, David Copperfield to lead tribute to Dick Clark - Las Vegas superstar headliners are turning out in full force to ensure that the first Daytime Emmy Awards outside New York and Los Angeles become a major ratings success on CBS this Sunday. Entertainers from all over the Strip are adding to the all-new look of the 37th program and its black tie gala’s star power ... In addition to the daytime soap stars, look for other stars including Rachael Ray, Ellen DeGeneres, Judge Judy, Paula Deen, Martha Stewart, Giada De Laurentiis and Caesars Palace star chef Bobby Flay. It’s the star-studded salute to 80-year-old TV veteran Dick Clark led by his heir apparent Ryan Seacrest that will likely grab the spotlight. Dick, a longtime good friend, hosted and produced the long-running American Bandstand. He suffered a stroke in 2004 but will be at Sunday’s show, as everybody from Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Donny and Marie Osmond and the cast of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo add a Las Vegas touch to the tribute. Other stars honoring Dick include Ann-Margret, Jay Leno, Frankie Avalon, The Spinners, Tony Orlando, Chubby Checker and Simon Cowell. And there is more Las Vegas entertainment on the show, including Blue Man Group from The Venetian, Cirque du Soleil cast members, Mr. Las Vegas himself Wayne Newton, Luxor headliner Carrot Top, the Jubilee! showgirls and the cast of Disney’s The Lion King at Mandalay Bay... (Las Vegas Sun, 6/25/2010) http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jun/25/cher-barry-manilow-david-copperfield-lead-tribute-/ Daytime Emmys honor Dick Clark - Dick Clark and "American Bandstand" will be honored at Sunday's Daytime Emmy Awards. Simon Cowell, Cher, Barry Manilow, Marie Osmond, Frankie Avalon and the Spinners will be among those taking part in the tribute. It could be a trophy-filled going-away party for "As the World Turns," which is going off the air on Sept. 17. The show, which premiered in 1956, has 13 Emmy nominations. "General Hospital" leads the nominees with 18. Regis Philbin will host the show on CBS. (News 10-ABC, 6/25/2010) http://www.news10.net/life/entertainment/story.aspx?storyid=84400&catid=37 Barry Manilow's Copacabana at U.K.'s Watermill - The new summer production of Barry Manilow's musical Copacabana at The Watermill in West Berkshire will feature Edward Baker Duly as Stephen/Tony, Basienka Blake as Conchita and Laura Pitt-Pulford as Samantha/Lola. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the production will play the British theatre July 15-Sept. 4. The creative team of the award-winning Watermill productions of Spend Spend Spend!, Hot Mikado and Sunset Boulevard are behind this production of the musical inspired by Manilow's hit song. Sarah Travis is musical supervisor and created musical arrangements. In New York City, Lola Lamar is a small-town girl with big dreams of stardom, moving from one nightclub to another looking for her big break. Enter budding songwriter, Tony Star, with dreams of his own. According to Watermill, "Smitten by the lovely Lola, he arranges an audition at the Copacabana and launches her career as a Copa girl. But the path of true love never did run smoothly and the Lola is whisked away by the villainous Rico to perform in his club, the Tropicana, in Havana. Aided by the sensational Cuban star Conchita Alvarez, Tony stages a dramatic rescue..." Copacabana has music by Manilow, lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman, book by Manilow, Feldman and Sussman. Visit watermill.org.uk. (Playbill, 6/16/2010) http://www.playbill.com/news/article/140454-Duly-Blake-Pitt-Pulford-Reed-Will-Bring-Copacabana-to-Life -at-UKs-Watermill Edward Baker Duly, Laura Pitt-Pulford Set for Barry Manilow's Copacabana - Edward Baker Duly will play Stephen/Tony and Laura Pitt-Pulford will play Samantha/Lola in Copacabana, to run July 14 - September 4 at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury. Craig Revel Horwood will direct the production. The musical, by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman, focuses on a young songwriter who has got a great tune but no lyrics, so he invents the character of Lola Lamar, a woman on a quest for fame, and writes of her adventures in the swinging 1940s nightclub scene. The company will also feature Basienka Blake, Adam C. Booth, Robin Colyer, Julian Littman, Karen Mann, Neil MacDonald, Cassie Pearson, Sally Peerless, Antony Reed, and Joe West. Duly's stage credits include Gone With the Wind and South Pacific. Pitt-Pulford starred in Horwood's revival of Sunset Boulevard. The creative team will include Sarah Travis (musical supervision/arrangements) and Diego Pitarch (production design). For further information, visit: www.whatsonstage.com. (Theater Mania, 6/15/2010) http://www.theatermania.com/london/news/06-2010/edward-baker-duly-laura-pittpulford-et-al-set-for_28155.html Craig Revel Horwood to Direct COPACABANA at Watermill, 7/21-9/4 - Craig Revel Horwood will direct COPACABANA at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury, Berskhire, England, whatsonstage.com reports. The production, which will play from July 21 to September 4, will star Edward Baker Duly (Stephen/Tony) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (Samantha/Lola). COPACABANA, written by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, and Jack Feldman, is the story of a songwriter who makes up the character Lola Lamar, who has many adventures in New York while seeking recognition as a showgirl. COPACABANA, which will feature actors playing instruments, will have musical supervision and arrangements by Tony Award winner Sarah Travis (SWEENEY TODD). The production will include designs by Diego Pitarch. Director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood is a judge on the television program 'Strictly Come Dancing.' His credits include SPEND SPEND SPEND, MY ONE AND ONLY, and SUNSET BOULEVARD in London's West End. Edward Baker Duly's credits include Trevor Nunn's GONE WITH THE WIND (Ashley Wilkes), as well as SOUTH PACIFIC. Laura Pitt-Pulford's credits include Horwood's production of SUNSET BOULEVARD. Previews for COPACABANA will begin July 15. (Broadway World, 6/15/2010) http://westend.broadwayworld.com/article/Craig_Revel_Horwood_to_Direct_COPACABANA _at_Watermill_72194_20100615 Pop / Straight No Chaser - June 6th: These 10 men sang their own a cappella versions of pop tunes at Indiana University in the '90s, saying farewell to one another at graduation. But a planned reunion inspired some classmates to exchange videos of their on-campus performances from back in the day. One found its way into the e-mail of the head of Atlantic Records, and they've since released two Christmas albums and a new collection that features their takes on Oasis, Coldplay and Queen, as well as an assist from Barry Manilow. They'll raise the curtain on this summer's Minnesota Zoo concerts with an evening of unaccompanied harmonies. 7:30 p.m.; Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley; $36; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. (Pioneer Press [Twin Cities], 6/6/2010) http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_15220987?source=rss&nclick_check=1 Barry Manilow: Your Best Bet On The Strip - Is Barry Manilow the best stripper out there? The people at Las Vegas Weekly seem to think so. Well, Las Vegas strip headliner, that is. Bruce Spotleson, the magazine's publisher, presented the legendary singer/songwriter with the awards for both the "Best Strip Headliner" and "Best Bang for your Buck." These titles came for Manilow's performances at Paris Las Vegas. The "Copacabana" singer recently began a two-year residency at the hotel/casino and the Harrah's-owned establishment, in conjunction with AEG Live, has signed Manilow on for an additional 18 performances later this year. Tickets, which range from $65 to $250, are available online now and at the Paris Theatre box office. Dates for Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas are currently scheduled into October. (RTT News, 6/5/2010) http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx?Section=2&Id=1325656&SM=1 Barry Manilow Crowned Vegas' Best Entertainer - Forget Donny and Marie. Tell Cher to hang up her sequins. Inform Elton that he has reached the end of the yellow brick road. Why? Because Barry Manilow has just been voted "Best Strip Headliner" by Las Vegas Weekly! For those who have never seen Manilow live, you are missing one of the greats. Trendy Rolling Stone magazine put it best when they called Barry, "The showman of our generation." (Pop Eater, 6/3/2010) http://www.popeater.com/2010/06/03/kate-gosselin-money/ Barry Manilow Named The Best Vegas Stripper - Barry Manilow received the "Best Strip Headliner" and "Best Bang for your Buck" awards from Las Vegas Weekly publisher Bruce Spotleson during Manilow's Saturday, May 29 performance at Paris Las Vegas. The awards were voted upon by readers of the publication. Manilow's new two year engagement at Paris Las Vegas has been wildly heralded by critics and fans alike. In celebration of the success, AEG Live and Paris Las Vegas just announced an additional 18 new performance dates from August 20th – October 24th. (AntiMusic, 6/3/2010) http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/june/03Barry_Manilow_Named_The_Best_Vegas_Stripper.shtml Barry Manilow Named Best Strip Headliner by Las Vegas Weekly - Barry Manilow received the "Best Strip Headliner" and "Best Bang for your Buck" awards from Las Vegas Weekly publisher Bruce Spotleson during Manilow's Saturday, May 29 performance at Paris Las Vegas. The awards were voted upon by readers of the publication. Also on hand at the event was Manilow's backup singer, Kye Brackett. Manilow began a two year engagement at the Paris in March of this year. His Broadway credits include his Tony Award-winning Barry Manilow on Broadway and Barry Manilow at the Gershwin. He also contributed songs to Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue and The Madwoman of Central Park West. In the West End, his music was featured in Barry Manilow's Copacabana - The Musical, which went on to tour the U.S., Australia and Asia. To date, twenty-nine albums by Barry Manilow have been certified platinum, while three -- Barry Manilow/Live, Even Now, and Greatest Hits -- are each certified triple platinum. (Theater Mania, 6/1/2010) http://www.theatermania.com/las-vegas/news/06-2010/photo-flash-barry-manilow- named-best-strip-headlin_27794.html Memorial Day Weekend Recap - Barry Manilow received "Best Strip Headliner" and "Best Bang for your Buck" awards from Bruce Spotleson of Las Vegas Weekly at the Paris Hotel and Casino Resort on May 29th. (Las Vegas Now, 5/31/2010) http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/entertainment/2010/05/memorial-day-weekend- recap-celebrities-pack-the-strip/ Barry Manilow honored by Las Vegas Weekly - Superstar entertainer Barry Manilow received Best Strip Headliner and Best Bang for Your Buck awards [presented by] Bruce Spotleson of Las Vegas Weekly May 29th. (Las Vegas Weekly, 5/30/2010) http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-life/2010/may/30/ photos-parties-continue-eva-tony-ufc-114-wsop-barr/ http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/vegas-best/2010/arts-entertainment/ 30 things we love about Las Vegas - June 2010 - Sur La Table at Planet Hollywood ... Michael's at South Point ... Defending the Caveman ... Casino Royale fun book ... Seahorse Lounge at Caesars Palace ... TPC Las Vegas ... Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden ... New York New York ... Bahama Breeze ... Bellagio Conservatory ... Barry Manilow's new show at Paris Las Vegas (With this new production, he's outdone himself) ... T&T at Luxor ... Jubilee! at Bally's ... Gambler's General Store ... Meeting people ... Palms blackjack ... Blue Martini's ... OV Springs Preserve ... Crown Theater at Rio ... Alexander Kalifano ... Vdara pool ... Aria ... Madame Tussauds at the Venetian ... Dealertainers at Imperial Palace ... Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign ... Studio 54 at MGM Grand ... Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo ... Wynn buffet ... Mandarin Oriental ... Pedestrian walkways. (Where Las Vegas, June 2010) http://www.wheretraveler.com/classic/us/nv/las-vegas/ AMERICAN BANDSTAND, Dick Clark To Be Honored At Daytime Emmy Awards 6/27 - A tribute to "American Bandstand" and Dick Clark will be one of the many captivating segments featured on THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY(R) AWARDS, to air live from the Las Vegas Hilton Sunday, June 27 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, The Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell are among the stars who will be saluting the iconic show and legendary television personality. "Since this is the first time the Daytime Emmys will be based outside New York or L.A., we're putting together a special that will tap into the energy and excitement of Las Vegas," stated David McKenzie, executive producer of the telecast. "This will be an entertainment driven awards presentation that viewers will embrace." Hosted by Regis Philbin, the Daytime Emmy Awards will feature outstanding performers from all fields of daytime television. Las Vegas based acts including Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, the showgirls of Jubilee; along with top performers such as Wayne Newton, Cheech & Chong, Jeff Foxworthy and Carrot Top are also scheduled to appear in the two-hour show. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.emmyonline.tv. (Broadway World TV, 5/27/2010) http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/AMERICAN_BANDSTAND_Dick_Clark_To_Be_Honored _At_Daytime_Emmy_Awards_627_20010101 Dick Clark to Be Honored at Daytime Emmys - The Daytime Emmys will feature a tribute to American Bandstand and Dick Clark. Cher, Barry Manilow, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell are among the stars that will help salute Clark, who hosted Bandstand from 1957 until 1989 and also served as a producer. The 80-year-old also hosted Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve since its inception in 1972, only missing one year after he suffered a stroke in 2004. Since then, Ryan Seacrest has co-hosted the show with him. Hosted by Regis Philbin, who incidentally filled in for Clark as the clock struck 2005 in New York, the 37th annual Daytime Emmys will take place Sunday, June 27, in Las Vegas, with The Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, Wayne Newton and other notable Vegas acts scheduled to appear. It'll air on CBS. "Since this is the first time the Daytime Emmys will be based outside New York or L.A., we're putting together a special that will tap into the energy and excitement of Las Vegas," said David McKenzie, the telecast's executive producer. (TV Guide, 5/27/2010) http://www.tvguide.com/News/Dick-Clark-Emmys-1019031.aspx Daytime Emmys honoring Dick Clark - The Daytime Emmy Awards will honor "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark as part of its primetime telecast on CBS next month. Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, the Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell will salute the 80-year-old television icon during the June 27 ceremony in Las Vegas. Clark, often dubbed "America's oldest teenager," turned the Philadelphia-based dance show "American Bandstand" into one of the biggest shows in television history. (Today, 5/27/2010) (ABC News, 5/27/2010) http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37389918/ns/today-entertainment/ http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=10765466 Daytime Emmys honoring Dick Clark - The Daytime Emmy Awards will honor "American Bandstand" and Dick Clark as part of its upcoming primetime telecast on CBS. Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, the Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell will salute the iconic show and legendary television personality. "Since this is the first time the Daytime Emmys will be based outside New York or L.A., we're putting together a special that will tap into the energy and excitement of Las Vegas," said David McKenzie, executive producer of the telecast. "This will be an entertainment driven awards presentation that viewers will embrace." Hosted by Regis Philbin, the awards will air Sunday, June 27, live from Las Vegas. (, 5/27/2010) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ifeb8cbc990332c1c1747474f535092e7 Dick Clark will be feted at the 37th annual daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas on June 27 - "It was time for us to talk about Dick Clark and his influence on daytime," said the awards show's exec producer, David McKenzie. "He had a huge influence on television and was a tremendous cornerstone of the music business as well. We couldn't pass up the opportunity." Paying tribute will be Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, Garth Brooks, Cher, Simon Cowell, Jay Leno, Barry Manilow, Marie Osmond and the Spinners. The kudocast, to air on CBS, will be hosted by Regis Philbin. (L.A. Times/Gold Derby, 5/27/2010) http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2010/05/gold-derby-nuggets--3.html Daytime Emmys to Honor Dick Clark - The Daytime Emmys will feature a tribute to Hollywood icon Dick Clark and his series "American Bandstand" during next month's award telecast, Variety reports. Some of the stars lined up for the tribute include Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Simon Cowell, Jay Leno, Cher, Marie Osmond, Frankie Avalon, Ann-Margret and the Spinners. Daytime Emmys executive producer David McKenzie has promised that the award ceremony will focus on performances, and will make extensive use of its new locale in Las Vegas. The 37th Daytime Emmys will air on CBS on June 27. Regis Philbin will serve as host. (TV Week, 5/27/2010) http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/2010/05/daytime-emmys-to-honor-dick-cl.php Daytime Emmys to Honor Dick Clark, 'American Bandstand' - "American Bandstand" and Dick Clark will be honored at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on CBS on Sunday, June 27 at 9 p.m. Among the stars who will be on hand to pay tribute to the long-running show and its legendary host will be Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, the Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell. The show, to be televised June 27 on CBS, from Las Vegas -- the first time the awards have been held outside New York. Regis Philbin will host. Las Vegas-based acts schedule to appear in the two-hour telecast include Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, the showgirls of Jubilee, Wayne Newton, Cheech & Chong, Jeff Foxworthy and Carrot Top. (The Wrap, 5/27/2010) http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/daytime-emmys-honor-american-bandstand-and-dick-clark-17815 Daytime Emmys plan star-studded Dick Clark salute - The Daytime Emmy Awards show is going to feature a parade of classic stars. Just announced: As part of the show, to be hosted by Regis Philbin, there will be a special tribute to Dick Clark. Among the stars who will be saluting him are Cher, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Marie Osmond, Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, The Spinners, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell. Las Vegas-based acts including Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, the showgirls of Jubilee, Wayne Newton, Cheech & Chong, Jeff Foxworthy and Carrot Top are also scheduled to appear in the two-hour show. The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will live from the Las Vegas Hilton June 27 (9 p.m.,live ET/delayed PT) on CBS. (USA Today, 5/27/2010) http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/05/ daytime-emmys-plan-star-studded-dick-clark-salute/1 Daytime Emmys to honor Dick Clark - The producers behind Daytime Emmy Awards are putting the finishing touches on next month's kudocast -- including a tribute to Dick Clark. The Awards show, which is set for Sunday, June 27, on CBS, will salute Clark by honoring his iconic TV series "American Bandstand." On board to pay tribute will be Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Simon Cowell, Jay Leno, Cher, Marie Osmond, Frankie Avalon, Ann-Margret and the Spinners. While "Bandstand" was a daytime staple -- intitially on weekdays, and later on Saturdays -- Clark also hosted the daytime gamer "$25,000 Pyramid" for several years. "It was time for us to talk about Dick Clark and his influence on on daytime," said Daytime Emmys exec producer David McKenzie. "He had a huge influence on television, and was a tremendous cornerstone of the music business as well. We couldn't pass up the opportunity." Regis Philbin is hosting the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Las Vegas Hilton. (Variety, 5/27/2010) http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019886.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

Straight No Chaser bringing organic music to the masses - After recording "One Voice" with Barry Manilow for their third album, "With a Twist," the members of Straight No Chaser are giving some thought to who they'd like to perform with next. "Maybe someone you wouldn't expect," said Dan Ponce, Straight No Chaser's founder. Doing the unexpected is Straight No Chaser's way. They're a 10-member a cappella group on Atlantic Records that's selling out shows all over the country. Ponce said by year's end they'll sell out 150 shows. The group is performing at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan June 4 ... On "With a Twist," which was released in April, the group covers popular '80s songs "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell and "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House, popular '90s songs "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and "Wonderwall" by Oasis, as well as some more contemporary songs. But they're most excited about covering Manilow's "One Voice" with Manilow himself. Straight No Chaser opened for Manilow at a 2009 Hollywood Bowl show, and the singer became a fan. "It's humbling to have an iconic musical figure on your album," Ponce said about the collaboration. Straight No Chaser: 8 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $28.50-$45. (847) 782-2366, www.ticketmaster.com. (Pioneer Local, 5/26/2010) http://www.pioneerlocal.com/grayslake/entertainment/2297526,entertainment-lake-snchaser-052710-s1.article Straight No Chaser is touring in support of its latest release, "With a Twist" - Straight No Chaser has been known to cause a few double takes in concert when the audience hears a bass line and rhythms, but sees only singers on stage. "It’s just the 10 of us, 10 mikes, that’s it," vocalist Walter Chase said in a recent phone interview. "Even on the album, what might sound like a drum machine, that’s all vocal percussion that has been engineered." The vocally produced rhythm sounds are just one of the facets of Straight No Chaser that make the group unique. As singers, the 10-man a capella group creates a pretty special blend as well. That much is apparent on the group’s newly released CD, "With a Twist," in which Straight No Chaser plies its vocal talents to a diverse set of a dozen covers ... A highlight of the project for the vocal group was the opportunity to work, albeit by long distance, with Barry Manilow on a version of that singer’s tune, "One Voice." The group first crossed paths with the singer when Manilow had Straight No Chaser open a show at the Hollywood Bowl. "It was probably for me one of the most amazing performances that we did," Chase said. "We got to open for Barry and meet him. When he came out on stage, he had very nice things to say to his audience about us, how he enjoyed our sound. It was really a great experience." What: Straight No Chaser, in concert. When: 8 p.m. May 17-18. Where: Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Cost: $30-$35 through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or http://ticketmaster.com. The May 17 concert is sold out. Information: 503-234-9694 or http://aladdin-theater.com (The Columbian, 5/14/2010) http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/may/14/blend-of-beats-beyond-doo-wop/ Sizzling a cappella group Straight No Chaser will play the Warner Theatre on Nov. 29. Tickets ($39.50, $29.50) go on sale Friday at the Tullio Arena box office, Ticketmaster outlets, and by phone at 452-4857. This is the 10-member group that started at Indiana University in 1996, then split. A decade later, they reunited and became an unlikely YouTube sensation -- more than 11 million views -- with their version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" (with Toto's "Africa" mixed in). That led to a deal with Atlantic Records. "With a Twist," SNC's first non-holiday release, features Oasis' "Wonderwall," Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge," Coldplay's "Fix You," and "One Voice" by Barry Manilow, who appears as a guest vocalist. (GoErie.com, 5/6/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100506/ENTERTAINMENT0303/305069947/-1/ENTERTAINMENT03 Straight No Chaser "With a Twist" - On their brand new album, With a Twist (Atlantic Records), Straight No Chaser blends a wide array of a capella harmonies for downright undeniable renditions of cuts from Jason Mraz, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and many more. With a Twist possesses a classic barbershop quartet elegance with a shot of modern humor and panache, making for the ultimate 21st century a capella album. Straight No Chaser's Randy Stine (RS) sat down with ARTISTdirect.com (AD) editor Rick Florino for an exclusive interview about putting the Twist in With a Twist [and] collaborating with Barry Manilow in [an] exclusive interview ... AD: How did you go about choosing the songs for With a Twist? RS: I always have a mix of different stuff we've come up with. Sometimes, it's a song that one of the guys likes and chooses to arrange. Jerome was at the barbershop when he heard "Under the Bridge" come on the radio. He couldn't believe everybody there was rocking out to the original Red Hot Chili Peppers song and bopping their heads to it. He thought, "This could be interesting for us to do." That's how we came up with the idea of doing that. When Dan was working on the arrangement to "I'm Yours," he was trying to find something that would put a twist on things. His girlfriend at the time happened to be in the room and she said, "It sounds like you're arranging "Somewhere Over the Rainbow!" He ended up playing with it and found a way to work it into the song ... AD: It would be cool if you could get Barry Manilow out there to do "One Voice" with you guys at a show or two! RS: You never know! We're very happy to have him on the album, and that turned out to be a great little project. We're really happy with that track, and we're happy that he's happy with it. We opened for him at the Hollywood Bowl back in October of last year, and that's how that relationship started. He took a liking to us and he dug the idea of doing a track with us. "One Voice" is his original song, and he always said that he wanted to have a new recording of it. So everything worked out perfectly. (ArtistDirect.com, 4/21/2010) http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-straight-no-chaser- coldplay-red-hot-chili-peppers-oasis-and-jason-mraz-with-a-twist/6667283 Straight shot to the top: Popular a cappella group to perform in Chicago - Chicago area and Northwest Indiana fans will find out what the hoopla over Straight No Chaser is all about when the group performs Saturday at Chicago's Park West and Sunday at The Chicago Theatre. Straight No Chaser was formed by Dan Ponce in 1996 when he was a sophomore at Indiana University in Bloomington. Ponce, 33, said he and the other group members were taken by surprise when they attracted so much attention originally online. "Most people first learned about us on the Internet. We're lucky that the head of Atlantic Records was one of the viewers because he liked it enough to take a risk in signing an a cappella group to a major label," he said. So far, the group has released two holiday-themed albums. But next week, that changes. Straight No Chaser's first pop album, "With a Twist," will be released Tuesday. "Barry Manilow is making a guest appearance on this album. So that was real exciting," he said. (Northwest Indiana Times, 4/9/2010) http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/music/article_c2329ebf-5537-5441-b6ab-4256d1cde36f.html Straight No Chaser, the a cappella group sensation whose members include Forks Township native Walter Chase and Allentown native Jerome Collins [has] scheduled a news conference at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City to announce an exclusive eight-week summer concert series at Harrah’s Entertainment in Atlantic City. The 10-member, all-male group, which burst onto the national scene in December 2008 when an Internet video of it performing "The 12 Days of Christmas" intermixed with Toto's "Africa" went viral, also will release a new album, “With A Twist,” on April 13. The album will have the group performing a cappella on a range of pop favorites, including Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under The Bridge," Coldplay's "Fix You," Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" and Oasis' "Wonderwall." “With A Twist” also features Barry Manilow's "One Voice," with a guest appearance by Manilow. The group on April 5 will start a 42-date tour that will bring them to a sold-out show at Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater on April 23. (The Morning Call, 3/26/2010) http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2010/03/straight-no-chaser-secret-revealed-atlantic-city-resort-concert-series.html 30 things we love about Las Vegas - May 2010 - TJ's Steakhouse ... The Cup ... Zumanity ... Boulder City ... Walking the Strip ... Bellagio Conservatory ... Risotto of the Day at Trevi .. Gambler's General Store ... Bronzed ... Zeffirino ... Blush at Wynn ... Barry Manilow's new show at Paris Las Vegas (With this new production, he's outdone himself) ... Palms ... Borders at Town Square ... Pure at Caesar's ... Spiral elevator at Caesar's ... Bahama Breeze ... Gaylord India at Rio ... Big Shot ... Peppermill ... Neon downtown ... Viva Vision at Fremont Street Experience ... DJ Skribble ... TPC Las Vegas ... Chocolate fountain at Bellagio ... Indoor skydiving ... Secret Garden ... Jubilee! ... Lagasse's Stadium ... Cinco de Mayo. (Where Las Vegas, May 2010) http://www.wheretraveler.com/classic/us/nv/las-vegas/tp/wm/current/F-Pages/F-0064/F-CCCCC/image.jpg http://www.wheretraveler.com/classic/us/nv/las-vegas/

Tempo Wins CODiE Award - Tempo announced today that its affinity debit card platform is the winner of the CODiE Award for Best Open Source Solution from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries. Tempo's cards are unique because they can be provided by any business or non-profit, connect to a consumer's existing bank account and run on a major payment network ... Organizations offering Tempo-powered affinity debit card programs include the Breast Cancer Fund, Greenpeace, In Defense of Animals, the Manilow Fund for Health and Hope, Surfrider Foundation and World Emergency Relief... (Yahoo! Finance, 5/12/2010) http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Tempo-Wins-CODiE-iw-1272396540.html?x=0&.v=1 Star Surveillance - Last night (May 9), the 2010 Miss USA Pageant contestants all went to superstar entertainer Barry Manilow’s show at the Paris ... Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in New York City, enjoyed Barry Manilow’s 7:30 p.m. performance yesterday at Paris, where seats away were 50 Miss USA Pageant beauties. (Las Vegas Sun, 5/10/2010) http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may/10/miss-usa-photos-boudoir-shots-pajama-brunch-simon-/ http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may/10/strip-scribbles-marisa-miller-heats-pool-party-wet/ Dancing with the Stars 2010 cast week 7 - Erin Andrews and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy finished the individual dances tied for second ... Of their quickstep to Barry Manilow's "Dancin' Fool," Len Goodman christened this routine the best dance for Andrews. He thought the hold was beautiful and it was her best performance to date. Andrews and Chmerkovskiy received straight nines for 27 points. (The Examiner, 5/4/2010) http://www.examiner.com/x-10507-LA-Dance-Examiners~y2010m5d4-Dancing-with-the-Stars-2010- cast-week-7-Erin-Andrews-tied-for-second-before-the-cha-cha-cha-VIDEO The Magic of Manilow - Performing arts students are bringing the work of a modern musical genius to life. Pupils at Macleans College have been rehearsing for weeks in preparation for opening night of their production of Barry Manilow’s musical, Copacabana. The 50-member cast has been rehearsing their lines and dance steps for the show, which is described by one performer as a musical "antidepressant". Copacabana presents the story of Lola as told through the eyes of Tony, an aspiring songwriter. Chris Symon, who plays Tony, says the main thing he loves about the show is the huge number of songs – 32 in total. Year 11 student Tyra Wilson, who plays Lola, says people can expect to leave the show in a much happier mood than when they arrived. Jacqui Hood, who is the head of dance and drama at the Bucklands Beach school, says people can look forward to some great singing and dancing in this family show. Copacabana is being staged at Macleans College from May 3-8 at 7pm, with a matinee on May 4 at 1pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students. To book, call the school’s accounts department on (09) 535-2620. (The Times (New Zealand), 5/3/2010) http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2010/05/the_magic_of_manilow.php Dancing with the Stars - Maksim Chmerkovskiy: "Our quickstep is going well. We have a cool idea in the beginning. It should be fun. We're dancing to Barry Manilow's 'Dancin' Fool,' which is kind of fitting. It's back to frame, so she's too happy about that, but it's something that she's done already, so she feels more confident since she doesn't have to learn a new way of doing something." (TV Guide, 4/30/2010) http://www.tvguide.com/Celebrity-Blogs/Dancings-Maks-Stripping-1017956.aspx LCHS Musical Theatre Class to present Manilow’s Copacabana - The Lincoln County High School (LCHS) Musical Theatre Class will present Barry Manilow’s "Copacabana" tonight (Thursday) through Saturday, May 1, in the school auditorium. Performances are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The production is being directed by drama teacher Randy Smith, with choral music teacher Carolee Hobbins serving as the musical director. Admission is $8. (The Lincoln Journal (Lincolnton, Georgia), 4/29/2010) http://www.lincolnjournalonline.com/news/2010-04-29/Front_Page/ LCHS_Musical_Theatre_Class_to_present_Manilows_Cop.html http://www.lincolnjournalonline.com/node/20384 Barry Manilow, Monica Mancini and Dave Koz rocked the roof off the Ahmanson Theatre during LACHSA gala - "I can take care of that," offered Barry Manilow when the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts that serves our talented youths in Los Angeles was without much-needed musical instruments for its classes. He immediately donated half a million dollars for new instruments that now accommodate thousands of students. We discovered this during the jubilant evening of the Arts High Foundation’s gala at the sold-out Ahmanson Theatre when the LACHSA celebrated its 25th anniversary to a rapt audience, raising more than $600,000. From the prologue of the LACHSA students harmonizing and high-stepping to the Jellicle number from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running Broadway musical, Cats, we anticipated a pumped-up show. Right on we were, with celebrated artists performing, and cloudbursts of applause following Barry’s blow-out finale, after he sang his signature songs, "It’s a Miracle," and "One Voice." Our BH Courier’s Marcia Wilson Hobbs, who presides over the fundraising Arts High Foundation, informed that Barry also entertained during LACHSA’s first graduation class – "he’s incredibly loyal and supportive." The evening’s first Champion of Arts Education honored philanthropist Flora Thornton, who was introduced by opera star Marilyn Horne in a personal musical tribute. Video accolades followed, with tenor Dominic Domingo and soprano Julie Adams performing in Flora’s honor. "That piccolo-playing pixie from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania" was composer John Williams’ nod to the prolific composer Henry "Hank" Mancini, whose film and TV music embraces generations, and whose legacy, thanks to wife Ginny Mancini, has enriched the arts in our town. John and architect Frank Gehry acknowledged donor Ginny with her Champion of Arts Education tribute, followed by saxophonist Dave Koz interpreting Hank’s catchy Pink Panther theme. Daughter Monica Mancini performed two of her dad’s favorites, "Charade," from the witty and suspenseful film starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, and the immortal "Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany’s... (Beverly Hills Courier, 4/23/2010) http://www.bhcourier.com/article/George_Christy_Archive/George_Christy_Archive/George_Christy_04232010/67127 Barry Manilow's Copacabana in Manchester, England - South Manchester Amateur Operatic Society presents Copacabana by Barry Manilow, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road, April 27-May 1 at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk. (Chester Chronicle, 4/20/2010) http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/entertainment-chester/whats-on-chester/ 2010/04/20/shows-april-22-onwards-59067-26282006/ Manilow Fund and MasterCard - Saving public school music programs "one swipe at a time" anywhere Debit MasterCard cards are accepted, the Manilow Fund has made available its Health and Hope Tempo affinity debit platform. Providing donors with debit cards that support the Barry Manilow-created nonprofit organization's campaign, the Manilow Fund for Health and Hope debit card is used to help meet the needs of severely depleted public school music programs thanks to your debit card purchases. The Project has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of instruments and materials to school music programs across the country. The card links your existing checking accounts to save music programs "one swipe at a time" and with no additional out-of-pocket cost for each use. Also offering cash-back and ATM withdrawal access, you can customize your Health and Hope Tempo affinity debit card with your own artwork. (CardTrak.com, 4/19/2010) http://www.cardtrak.com/news/2010/04/19/manilow_fund_and_mastercard L.A. County High School for the Arts celebrates 25 years - The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts opened in 1985 as a training ground to transform talented teens into artists. Twenty-five years later, more than 3,000 students from across Los Angeles County, including more than a third from the San Fernando Valley, have graduated from the program. Of those, hundreds have managed to move on to professional careers in the performing arts thanks in large part to the school, which celebrates its 25th anniversary with a big gala event Saturday. Current students and alumni of LACHSA are expected to fill the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Saturday for the event that also will raise funds for the school and include appearances by celebrity grads, such as singers Josh Groban and Fergie of Black Eyed Peas fame, actress Jenna Elfman, and playwright Josefina Lopez. The night also will include performances from talented LACHSA students, who will dance jazz numbers and perform everything from gospel to big band and will honor the school's long list of supporters, including singer Barry Manilow. Tickets for the event are still available. For more information contact The Todd Group at 310-649-6040 or via e-mail at todd@thetoddgroup.net or contact the Arts High Foundation at 213-225-7584. (Los Angeles Daily News, 4/15/2010) http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14893564?source=rss Arts High celebrates its 25th anniversary in style - On Saturday, April 17th, the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts (known as "Arts High") is holding a gala celebration to commemorate its 25th anniversary as one of the country's leading training ground in the performing and visual arts. LA notables like Natalie Cole, Arts High alumnus Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, Marilyn Horne, Bob Newhart, composer John Williams, architect/designer Frank Gehry will gather at the Ahmanson Theatre to pay tribute to the school's accomplishments and raise funds to continue the delivery of excellent arts education in Los Angeles, despite the looming threat of budget cutbacks at both the state and local level. Founded in 1985, the tuition-free public school is run by the Los Angeles County Office of Education in partnership with and on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The program offers a specialized program combining college-preparatory academic instruction and conservatory-style training in the visual and performing arts. Tickets are still available for the anniversary gala, which will honor Dr. Edward Kantor, Ginny Mancini, Barry Manilow and Flora Thornton. The school's current Principal, George Simpson, an arts educator with bachelor and Masters degrees in music, gave LAObserved a quick Q&A in time for the upcoming fundraiser. Why is LACHSA honoring Barry Manilow at the anniversary celebration? "Barry Manilow has been a friend of LACHSA since the early days of LACHSA. He made repeated visits to the school, he donated instruments. We thought it only fitting that, at our 25th anniversary, we recognize and honor him for all that he has done over the years" - George Simpson, LACHSA Principal. (LAObserved, 4/13/2010) http://www.laobserved.com/intell/2010/04/arts_high_celebrates_its_25th.php L.A. County High School for the Arts has celebrity lineup to celebrate its 25th anniversary - These may be tough times for maintaining excellence in public education, given the condition of the California state government that's primarily responsible for funding it, but that's not stopping the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts from celebrating its past and present in a rare high-profile event. The specialized public high school, housed in borrowed quarters at Cal State Los Angeles, will take over some prime downtown arts real estate on April 17 -- the Ahmanson Theatre -- to celebrate its 25th anniversary in elite company, and to boost the private fundraising it counts on even in the best of times. The headliner is Barry Manilow -- who got his own schooling in Brooklyn but was one of the earliest supporters of L.A.'s answer to the kind of arts high school chronicled in the film and television series "Fame." At the school, students audition for spots, and those who succeed are accepted into a regimen that includes a daily menu of academic courses, followed by studio work in visual art, music, dance or theater. Also on the Ahmanson bill are Natalie Cole, Bob Newhart and Monica Mancini (the singing daughter of composer Henry Mancini), with the arts high school's jazz ensemble and chorus providing backup. Among the non-performing stars expected to be on hand making presentations are Marilyn Horne, Frank Gehry and John Williams. Video greetings will be extended by Plácido Domingo, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson and Michael Feinstein, among others. Singer Josh Groban, a 1999 graduate of the arts high school, will be among the presenters; other well-known alumni include actress Jenna Elfman, longtime Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater member Matthew Rushing, visual artist Kehinde Wiley and "High School Musical" cast member Corbin Bleu. The evening's honorees, for contributions to the school and to the arts, are Manilow, who has been a supporter from nearly the beginning, having appeared at the first graduation ceremony in 1987; Dr. Ed Kantor, a Beverly Hills ear, nose and throat specialist known for treating performers; Ginny Mancini, widow of the late film composer; and philanthropist Flora Thornton, naming donor to USC's Thornton School of Music. Tickets are $100 to $2,500, and available through the Ahmanson box office, (213) 628-2772. John Jackson, executive director of the private nonprofit foundation that raises money to augment the school's public funding, said the hope is to net $400,000 for its programs in what figures to be a difficult year for state funding of education. (Los Angeles Times, 4/6/2010) http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/04/county-arts-high-school.html Copacabana in Hobart - In the theatre, they say "the show must go on". And that was the case yesterday after an accident threatened to derail the upcoming Hobart Repertory Theatre Society production of Copacabana. Actor Richard Kowaluk, who plays Copacabana club owner Sam Silver, had emergency plastic surgery yesterday afternoon after nearly losing an ear in a construction accident ... Mr. Kowaluk said the operation was unpleasant but he was determined to be ready for the dress rehearsal. Mr. Kowaluk's bandages should be off by opening night on Friday (April 16) but some of the stage direction has had to be changed. "At one point in the play they're supposed to grab me by the ear, so it's now going to be the cheek instead," he said. The all-Tasmanian production of the Barry Manilow musical is on at the Playhouse Theatre in Bathurst St from Friday to May 1. (The Mercury (Australia), 4/13/2010) http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2010/04/13/139525_entertainment.html "Copacabana" dances into Henry tonight - The Henry Players are putting the finishing touches on their latest production, which directors and cast members hope will put a spring in the steps of viewers. The acting group will present "Copacabana" tonight (April 9), through Sunday (April 11), at the Henry County Performing Arts Center in McDonough. "Copacabana" is a musical based on a 1978 Barry Manilow hit by the same name. The production tells the love story of Tony Forte, who works at the Copacabana club in New York City, and Lola, an aspiring showgirl who comes to the club, according to Co-Director Renee Yawn. "Back in the day — it's set in 1945 — if you played the Copa, you arrived," said Yawn, 42. "You were really something. So Lola arrives in New York City with two suitcases and a dream, and from there she meets folks that work at the Copacabana. They take her in, and she feels like they’re family." Lola begins performing at the club, until she is whisked away to Havana, Cuba, by Rico Castelli, who owns a rival club there. "There's a big escape attempt and a rescue ... for her," Yawn said. Yawn and fellow Co-Director Adriana Beckner, both Manilow fans, jumped at the chance to direct the production after learning about the musical. "We looked at each other, and we said, 'Oh my gosh, that would be so fabulous to direct,' and we'd love to bring it to the Henry Players with all the glitz and the glamour," said Yawn. "It's boy-meets-girl, boy-falls-in-love-with-girl, showgirls, intrigue, drama and all this beautiful music set behind it. We just got really excited about it." Yawn added that although the Henry Players have addressed serious subjects in past productions, her goal with "Copacabana" is simply to entertain audiences. "Copacabana" will be presented today through Saturday, at 7:30 p.m., each night, with a matinee showing Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance for adults, $10 for children and seniors, and $1 more at the door. For ticket outlets and more details, visit www.henryplayers.com. (Henry Daily Herald, 4/9/2010) http://www.mycountypaper.com/henrynews/headlines/90175407.html

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