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Five New Members Join Hennepin Theatre Trust's Board Of Directors
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2019

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. The accomplished business and community leaders bring to the board of this nonprofit organization a wide array of experience in corporate business, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, law, and the arts.

Roland White And Friends: A Tribute To The Kentucky Colonels Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2018

A living legend recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, master mandolin player and singer Roland White is celebrating a trailblazing period of his storied career with new recordings of songs he helped make classic. Roland White and Friends: A Tribute to the Kentucky Colonels is a collection of hand-picked favorites that comprise an ultimate tribute to a groundbreaking era in the genre. The album is available now HERE.

Roland White And Friends Bring New Life To An Honored Legacy
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018

A living legend recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, master mandolin player and singer Roland White is celebrating a trailblazing period of his storied career with new recordings of songs he helped make classic a half century ago.

Broadway Kids Jam Releases A 'Candy Store' Jam From HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 26, 2018

Broadway Kids Jam has released their latest jam, 'Candy Store' from the Off Broadway and soon to be West End musical, Heathers. The 'Candy Store' jam features Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical), Molly Richardson (Matilda), Mckayla Twiggs (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Once), and Sami Bray (1984, How the Grinch Stole Christmas).

Mountain Home Artists React To 2018 Society for the Preservation Of Bluegrass Music Of America Awards
by Macon Prickett - Feb 6, 2018

Mountain Home Music Company recording artists topped the list of winners in the 2018 SPBGMA Awards. The fan-voted awards were presented Sunday, Feb. 4 during the annual convention held in Nashville by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America, (SPBGMA).

IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award Winner Louisa Branscomb to Release New Album This Spring
by Macon Prickett - Jan 31, 2018

In 2017, she received an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award. This year, she will be inducted into the Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. With such accolades, it would be understandable if Louisa Branscomb chose to rest on her laurels at the comfort of her Alabama farm. Instead, the multi-award winning artist and songwriter has been busy in the studio for months, working on a new recording of songs she has written or co-written.

Ann Simonds Named Interim President/CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017

The Hennepin Theatre Trust Board of Directors announces today that Ann Simonds, incoming board chair, will serve as interim president and CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust.

Tom Hoch, President/CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, to Step Down in 2017
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2016

Tom Hoch, who is the founder of Hennepin Theatre Trust as well as the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District known as WeDo announced today that he will step down from the role he created after more than two decades of leadership.

First NYC Banjo Bash to be Held 10/11
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2015

Celebrated banjoist Cynthia Sayer has confirmed the 1st NYC Banjo Bash for Oct 11 at City Winery NY, bringing together the worlds of banjo music to intermingle and share the same stage for a day.  New York City's first ever Banjo Bash is a family-friendly daytime event where people of varied musical interests can spend time immersed in the music, history, and popular culture of the banjo, America's only indigenous instrument.

Gloria Freeman Joins Hennepin Theatre Trust's Board
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Gloria Freeman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Minneapolis-based Olu's Home, Inc. and Olu's Center, to its Board of Trustees. Freeman joins a board with extensive experience in the arts, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, corporate business, law and finance. Trustees serve staggered three-year terms and help move forward the Trust's mission.

Russell Simmons Bringing Hip-Hop Musical THE SCENARIO to New York Next Fall?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015

Hip-hop pioneer, Tony Award-winning producer and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Russell Simmons has announced the development of THE SCENARIO, a new stage musical that will be driven by the music that defined a generation: the greatest hits from a two-decade span of hip-hop - from the 'golden age' of the mid-80s to mid-90s 'when it seemed that every new single reinvented the genre' (Rolling Stone), to the chart-topping artists at the turn of the millennium.

Kathleen Gullickson of Best Buy Joins Hennepin Theatre Trust Board
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2015

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Kathleen Gullickson, Director of Talent Acquisition for Best Buy, to its Board. The Trustees bring to the organization skills and experiences that include those in the arts, philanthropy, retail, politics, communications, real estate, business, law and finance.

New Musical ONE DAY Begins Tonight at 3LD Art & Technology Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2015

Producers Big Block Entertainment/Scott Prisand & Jamie Bendell (Heathers: The Musical) and Carl Levin (Rock of Ages) present the new pop-rock musical One Day in its New York premiere this spring, for a limited engagement at the innovative downtown performance space 3LD Art & Technology Center. The musical begins previews tonight, February 7, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, February 19, 2015 and is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 1, 2015.

New Musical ONE DAY to Premiere at 3LD Art & Technology Center
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2014

Producers Big Block Entertainment/Scott Prisand & Jamie Bendell (Heathers: The Musical) and Carl Levin (Rock of Ages) announced today that the new pop-rock musical ONE DAY will have its New York premiere this spring, for a limited engagement at the innovative downtown performance space 3LD Art & Technology Center. The musical will begin previews Saturday, February 7, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, February 19, 2015 and is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 1, 2015.

A FAMILY THING, by ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK's Gary Lennon Sets 2015 Broadway Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2014

BIG BLOCK ENTERTAINMENT (Heathers: The Musical), a television, film, live entertainment and design production company led by Scott Benson, Tony Award-winning producer Jamie Bendell (A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder) and Tony Award-nominated producer Scott Prisand (Rock of Ages), announced today they have optioned the play A FAMILY THING, written by Peabody Award nominee and Emmy Award nominee Gary Lennon ("Orange Is The New Black"), for a Broadway run in 2015. Complete team, dates and cast to be announced at a later date.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Closes Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will play its final performance of its limited engagement at New World Stages tonight, August 4, 2014 after 17 previews and 145 regular performances.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Welcomes Judy Joseph to Staff, Travis Barkve to Board
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2014

Hennepin Theatre Trust is pleased to announce that Judy Joseph has joined the organization as Vice President of Programming. Joseph brings nearly 30 years of experience working at various sized venues including large performing arts centers such as the Straz Center and the Broward Center in Florida. She adds her expertise to an existing Trust team that successfully programs hundreds of events ranging from tours of Tony winning Broadway shows, concerts and comedy to local collaborations presented in the prestigious Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres.

HEATHERS Sets Early August Closing Date Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2014

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the critically acclaimed musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will play its final performance of its limited engagement at New World Stages on Monday, August 4, 2014 after 17 previews and 145 regular performances.

A VERY HEATHERS PROM Celebrates Cast Album Release Tonight at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2014

Producers of Heathers: The Musical, the new smash-hit musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will host A VERY HEATHERS PROM immediately following the performance tonight, June 18, from 10:30PM-2:00AM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City. The Prom celebrates the release of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording on Yellow Sound Label, available now for digital download on iTunes, and in stores as of yesterday, June 17.

Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2014

The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Defiance", "Desperate Housewives"), HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL opened on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City.

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