- Tributes for Elizabeth Taylor - ... Barry Manilow told Us Weekly: "Elizabeth was the last great movie star. And a great human being. What I'll always remember about Elizabeth was her laugh. She would walk into a room looking like a princess and suddenly there would be this cackle that filled the room that would crack us all up. I'm so glad to have known her. It's a very sad day for me." (NZ Herald News, 3/23/2011) (MTV, 3/23/2011)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10714615&ref=rss
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660540/
elizabeth-taylor-mourned-by-celebrities.jhtml
- Raven Players to present 'Copacabana' on RHS stage - The lyrics set to an infectious Latin beat are familiar to nearly everyone on the planet: "Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl..." The glittering world of the Copa girl with the "yellow feather in her hair and the dress cut down to there" that Barry Manilow immortalized in his catchy, campy Grammy award-winning song comes to Robbinsville High School on Friday night when the Raven Players open their production of "Copacabana." There’s love, jealously and murder in this musical comedy about the star-crossed lovers Tony Forte and Lola La Mar, played by juniors Matt Delre and Karis Gallant, but be prepared for a few surprises along the way because not everything turns out the same way as in the 1978 hit song. Tickets for "Copacabana" cost $10 for students or senior citizens, and $12 for adults. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, as well as a 3 p.m. matinee performance Sunday, March 27. For more information, see the RHS website at http://www.robbinsville.k12.nj.us/robbinsvillehs. (The Messenger-Press, 3/23/2011)
http://www.centraljersey.com/articles/2011/03/23/
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- MUSIC: Barry Manilow will be in concert tonight at Royce Hall for a benefit for Reprise Theatre Company. Proceeds from the performance support the company's mission to produce high quality musical theater as well as community outreach programs. Tickets start at $40 and last we checked, a few tickets still remain. (LAist, 3/22/2011)
http://laist.com/2011/03/22/pencil_this_in_515.php#
- Sugar Factory, Chateau have become home away from Hollywood - It’s taken only three weeks for the Strip’s newest daytime and nightlife entertainment emporium to become the hottest spot for celebrities: Sugar Factory American Brasserie and Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris! There were so many stars there the past 72 hours, you could legitimately call it Celebrity Crush Hour, as the sprawling complex became a platinum party playground. Eva Longoria, Jermaine Dupri, Lo Bosworth, Brody Jenner, Paris headliner Barry Manilow, Coolio, Gordon Ramsay and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members made it their must-stop spot ... Outside on the Chateau terrace were Barry with Lorna Luft ... Barry Manilow summed it up for all the stars, "Such a great, fun place and a great, fun night. Just terrific in every possible way. We’ll be back every time we’re in town." (Las Vegas Sun, 3/21/2011)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/mar/21/photos-
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- Barry Manilow Visits Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Music star Barry Manilow recently stopped by Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical to see the show and meet the cast. Following smash hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical began previews on Broadway on February 28. Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. Featuring a score of over 20 dance-floor classics, a company of 27, and with a dazzling array of more than 500 outrageous costumes, the spectacular new stage musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous! Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical is produced by Bette Midler; James L. Nederlander; Garry McQuinn, Liz Koops; Michael Hamlyn; Allan Scott; and more. (Broadway World, 3/18/2011)
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE_TUBE_
Barry_Manilow_Visits_PRISCILLA_QUEEN_OF_THE_DESERT_20110318
- Listeners and members have the rare chance to support public radio and experience Barry Manilow’s production at the Paris for two nights of shows March 25 and 26 with specially priced tickets to benefit Nevada Public Radio. The superstar singer, pianist and songwriter is making the donation, with proceeds directly benefiting NPR. (Las Vegas Sun, 3/17/2011)
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/mar/17/strip-scribbles-
exclusive-criss-angel-memorabilia-/
- Olivier Awards 2011: 'Legally Blonde,' Stephen Sondheim Dominate - Clybourne Park, a comedy by Bruce Norris that deals with racism in Chicago over 50 years, was named best new play and Legally Blonde – The Musical, based on the movie, won as best new musical Sunday at the 35th annual Laurence Olivier Awards, the West End equivalent of Broadway’s Tony Awards. Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim received a Special Laurence Olivier Award for outstanding contribution to theatre ... Angela Lansbury, who starred on Broadway in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music in 1980 and Sweeney Todd last year, joined British theatre mogul Cameron Mackintosh to present the award to Sondheim to a prolonged standing ovation. The awards were handed out in a three-hour ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The show featured [a performance] by Barry Manilow ("Copacabana (At The Copa)"), whose musical Copacabana had a two-year run in London in the 1990s (Barry also performed "Look To The Rainbow" with Kerry Ellis). (The Hollywood Reporter, 3/13/2011)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/
olivier-awards-2011-legally-blonde-167171
- After the Dance, Legally Blonde lead UK play awards - A revival of Terence Rattigan's play "After the Dance" and an adaptation of hit movie "Legally Blonde" led the field on Sunday at the Oliver Awards, Britain's top stage accolades. After the Dance, which was staged at the National Theatre in 2010, won the best revival prize at an awards ceremony in central London where U.S. entertainer Barry Manilow was among the performers. (Reuters, 3/13/2011)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/13/us-stage-
oliviers-idUSTRE72C3SC20110313
- Theatreland prepares for Laurence Olivier awards - Many of the leading lights of the stage community are expected at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane later for the 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards. Singer Michael Ball and actress Imelda Staunton will host the ceremony, to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. Barry Manilow will sing at the event, which will feature performances from some of the nominated musicals as well as "some very special surprises." Phantom of the Opera sequel Love Never Dies leads the pack with seven nods. The Andrew Lloyd Webber show is up for best new musical, while its stars Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess and Summer Strallen are all in line for acting prizes. The National Theatre has the most nominations for its productions - 17 in all - while the Royal Court and Donmar Warehouse have nine apiece. Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Everett, Amanda Holden and Sir Patrick Stewart are among the stars set to present awards at the gala. Others include American TV stars Elisabeth Moss and Matthew Fox, both currently starring in the West End. US composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim will receive a special prize in recognition of his contribution to London theatre. Presented annually by the Society of London Theatre, the awards are decided by a panel made up of industry professionals and members of the public. (BBC, 3/13/2011)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12710921
- London's Olivier Awards Presented March 13 - Stephen Sondheim is the recipient of the Olivier Special Award at this year's Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony, which is being held March 13 at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The ceremony, to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 with additional live on-demand coverage on BBC TV, includes a tribute to the composer with a cast that features Adrian Lester, who played Bobby in the last West End revival of Company that transferred to the Albery Theatre (now the Coward) from the Donmar Warehouse. The Special Award is chosen by the board of the Society of London Theatres, and over the years there have been a total of 24 recipients, including Sir Alec Guinness, Dame Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Sir Peter Hall and Lord Olivier himself. This year's ceremony is being hosted by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, themselves both former Olivier Award winners, with performers due to appear including Barry Manilow alongside West End leading lady Kerry Ellis. Dance companies Thick Skin and Zoo Nation were commissioned to create choreography especially for the awards show, and there will be highlights from all the nominated musicals, including Sweet Charity, Into the Woods, Love Story, Fela!, Legally Blonde, Passion and Love Never Dies. All the musical tributes, including special star performances, will be accompanied by the 72-strong BBC Concert Orchestra, under the musical direction of David Charles Abell, with original music and orchestrations provided by Larry Blank. Amongst the line-up of those presenting awards are Benedict Cumberbatch, Anne-Marie Duff, Matthew Fox, Elisabeth Moss, Rupert Everett, Mark Gatiss, Amanda Holden, Jonny Lee Miller, Elaine Paige, Tamara Rojo, Patrick Stewart , Danielle Hope, Rachel Tucker and Olivia Williams. (Playbill, 3/12/2011)
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/148717-Londons-Olivier-Awards-
Presented-March-13-Stephen-Sondheim-Honored
- Composer Sondheim to receive London theatre award - U.S. composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim will receive the Olivier Special Award when top theatre honours are awarded on March 13. The 80-year-old composer of hit shows including "A Little Night Music" and "Sweeney Todd" will attend the ceremony at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End. The ceremony will conclude with a tribute to Sondheim by performers including Adrian Lester, who starred in Sondheim's "Company," and other guests. The Special Award is chosen by the board of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and there have been 24 recipients in total including Alec Guinness, Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Peter Hall and Laurence Olivier, after whom the awards are named. Among the performers on the night will be Barry Manilow, as SOLT attempts to raise the profile of the awards and compete with the more influential Tonys in the United States. Organisers are hoping a red carpet before the show will attract more stars to the event and the public can watch the awards live on digital television. They announced a new sponsorship deal with MasterCard earlier this year. (Yahoo! News [UK & Ireland], 3/4/2011)
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20110304/tot-uk-sondheim-award-4b7b872.html
- Sondheim to be recognised with Special Award at Oliviers - Stephen Sondheim is to be recognised with the Society of London Theatre’s Special Award at this year’s Oliviers. Sondheim will attend the Oliviers ceremony, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on March 13, which will conclude with a tribute to the musical theatre composer, featuring performers including Adrian Lester and others yet to be announced. Other special performances at the event will include Barry Manilow appearing with West End leading lady Kerry Ellis and dance companies Thick Skin and Zoo Nation. Meanwhile, there will also be highlights from all the nominated musicals - Sweet Charity, Into the Woods, Love Story, Fela!, Legally Blonde, Passion and Love Never Dies. The Special Award is chosen by the board of SOLT and over the years there have been a total of 24 recipients including Alec Guinness, Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Peter Hall and Laurence Olivier himself. The whole evening will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and there will be live coverage on television of the red carpet, the ceremony and all the performances from the stage, via the BBC’s Red Button. There will also be live coverage of the red carpet on BBC News and a full results and reaction programme after the ceremony presented by Jane Hill and BBC arts editor Will Gompertz. (The Stage, 3/4/2011)
http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/31461/
sondheim-to-be-recognised-with-special-award
- Barry Manilow, Elisabeth Moss, Patrick Stewart, et al. Set for Olivier Awards Ceremony - Barry Manilow will perform at the Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony to be held on March 13 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton will host the event. The ceremony will also feature performances from the musicals which have received Olivier Award nominations, including Sweet Charity, Into The Woods, Love Story, Fela!, Legally Blonde, Passion and Love Never Dies. There will also be pieces created especially for the event from the dance companies Thick Skin and ZooNation. An initial lineup of presenters for the Olivier Awards ceremony has also been announced. Among the artists scheduled to appear are Alfie Boe, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anne-Marie Duff, Rupert Everett, Matthew Fox, Mark Gatiss, Amanda Holden, Danielle Hope, Jonny Lee Miller, Elisabeth Moss, Elaine Paige, Tamara Rojo, Patrick Stewart, Rachel Tucker, and Olivia Williams. (TheaterMania, 3/4/2011)
http://www.theatermania.com/london/news/03-2011/
alfie-boe-benedict-cumberbatch-rupert-everett-barr_34794.html
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