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‘Hello Dolly’ Carol Channing Going Strong at 95: Honored in Concert By Broadway’s Best

Carol Channing recently turned 95-years-old and she is still going “still glowin'...you're still crowin'...you're still goin' strong.” The 'Hello Dolly' actress’ storied career will celebrated tonight at McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA in a special concert featuring some of Broadway’s best. The special sold out concert welcomes special guest like Kristin Chenoweth ('Wicked,' You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown') Tom Wopat ('Annie Get Your Gun,' 'A Christmas Story'), Alan Cumming ('Cabaret') and many, many more.
By James Knight

  • Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Live Theme Park Theater Experience At The Hyperion Coming “In Summer”

    If you are a parent who finally thought your child was ready let, “Let it Go,” go, think again. Disney is building on the hype of the hit film with an all new sequel film, a Broadway show and now a theme park theater experience. 'Frozen' - Live at the Hyperion is getting ready to debut this May in California. So go ahead and save up those caps and enjoy the silence while you can, but Winter is coming this Summer.
    By James Knight

  • NBC’s Robert Greenblatt Drafts ‘Hairspray’ Vet Harvey Fierstein to Write Live Event Musical

    The premiere date for NBC’s Live adaptation of 'Hairspray' was announced for December 7. However, there is even bigger news for all you hair-heads out there. (That is what Hairspray super fans are called, right?) 'Hairspray' vet Harvey Fierstein has been drafted to write the adaptation of the live musical event. Fierstein won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Edna Turnblad on Broadway. Check out the report below to see what NBC’s Robert Greenblatt had to say about Fierstein’s new role.
    By James Knight