http://broadwayworld.com Latest BWW Music News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2013 BWWMusicWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:27 PST 10 http://images.bwwstatic.com/bww-world.png http://broadwayworld.com The songs from the final episode of NBC's musical drama series SMASH are now available, including the Marc Shaiman/Scott Wittman showstopper 'Big Finish', performed by Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/SMASH-Finale-Songs-Now-Available-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DD8C5F42-0B6A-BA32-9FF839206C42667B.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/SMASH-Finale-Songs-Now-Available-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:18 PST Flaming Lips has been pushing the envelope with their lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements since their inception in 1983. To put it tamely, the group's live shows are a spectacle. A typical performance may include balloons, confetti, puppets, giant hands and lead guitarist Wayne Coyne surfing the crowd in a man-sized plastic bubble. Performing with Flaming Lips in Wallingford will be special guest Spiritualized. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Flaming-Lips-Come-to-Wallingford-615-Tickets-on-Sale-522-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DD2F0954-0B32-4939-5CBEEF983B955729.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Flaming-Lips-Come-to-Wallingford-615-Tickets-on-Sale-522-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:59:35 PST N.A.S.A.'s The Spirit of Apollo film is out today on DVD and available for purchase HERE. The documentary film chronicles Sam Spiegel and DJ Zegon's worldwide travels and collaborations that led to 2009's groundbreaking LP on the same name. In addition to DVD, the film is available across various cable and broadband platforms, including iTunes, PlayStation, Amazon, Vudu, YouTube, Xbox, Roxio, Blinkbox, and more. To purchase the film on iTunes, click HERE. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/NASAs-THE-SPIRIT-OF-APOLLO-Now-Available-on-DVD-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DB957B46-9A5D-883D-E3579068B7E159BC.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/NASAs-THE-SPIRIT-OF-APOLLO-Now-Available-on-DVD-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:08 PST Tickets go on sale for Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing starting Wednesday, May 22. Individual tickets are $17, which includes a dance lesson with a professional instructor followed by two sets of dancing under the stars to a live orchestra. This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing, and to celebrate, tickets will be sold at a special '2 for $25' price on May 22 only. There are also Midsummer Night Passes priced at $84 for six admissions, and $170 for the full season. Four-admission passes are available for $60. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-Go-on-Sale-522-for-Lincoln-Centers-MIDSUMMER-NIGHT-SWING-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DB0C9FF9-0AEF-AA94-7A4C48BDE7E93095.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-Go-on-Sale-522-for-Lincoln-Centers-MIDSUMMER-NIGHT-SWING-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:05 PST Back Lot Music will release the soundtrack for The Purge, Universal Pictures' upcoming speculative thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, on June 4, 2013, it was announced today. The Purge Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features new music by Nathan Whitehead. The film opens across the country on June 7, 2013. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PURGE-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Set-for-64-Release-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DA441AFB-CFE3-7F3D-1B028D297E880B4F.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-PURGE-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Set-for-64-Release-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:38:55 PST Crowd-pleasing taiko songs and Arabic-Japanese musical fusion converge to create a bass-pounding drum spectacular when TAIKOPROJECT brings Rhythmic Relations 2013 to the Ford Theatres on Saturday, June 29. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/TAIKOPROJECT-to-Bring-RHYTHMIC-RELATIONS-2013-to-Ford-Theatres-629-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200DA0A23A9-F496-8F01-49F941A3F21C2519.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/TAIKOPROJECT-to-Bring-RHYTHMIC-RELATIONS-2013-to-Ford-Theatres-629-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:09 PST Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey presents The Zombies, featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent with special guests Et Tu Bruce, on Thursday June 13, 2013 at 8pm. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/bergenPAC-to-Welcome-The-Zombies-613-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200D96786BE-FF1C-CD9D-0320FFB74F5EEF0A.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/bergenPAC-to-Welcome-The-Zombies-613-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:51 PST Internationally celebrated performer and the world's best-selling soprano herself, Sarah Brightman, will be filming her new DREAMCHASER concert stop in the UK on June 6 and she has extended a very special invitation to fans to enter to win the chance to be in the audience for the sure-to-be spectacular new show. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Sarah-Brightman-Invites-Fans-To-June-6-PBS-Concert-Filming-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200D8A64047-0F7B-20C2-D650A78C85D1F60D.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Sarah-Brightman-Invites-Fans-To-June-6-PBS-Concert-Filming-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:28 PST Le Poisson Rouge celebrates its fifth anniversary June 7-16 with LPR X 5, a series of specially curated concerts that exemplify the venue's commitment to diverse musical programming. LPR has grown and evolved over the last five years, while staying true to the philosophy that inspired co-founders Justin Kantor and David Handler to open the venue. LPR is dedicated 'to the fusion of popular and art cultures in music, dance, literature, and visual art. The venue's mission is to revive the symbiotic relationship between art and revelry, to establish a creative asylum for both artists and audiences.' http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Le-Poisson-Rouge-to-Celebrate-5th-Anniversary-67-16-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200D73A8284-9256-DC77-DF30152810E590D9.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Le-Poisson-Rouge-to-Celebrate-5th-Anniversary-67-16-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:56 PST The Voice? coach Blake Shelton, as well as advisor Sheryl Crow, are set to perform on the hit NBC musical competition series next week. http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Blake-Shelton-Sheryl-Crow-to-Perform-on-THE-VOICE-Next-Week-20130521 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200D68010AD-AD2F-7DA2-D1F271CC14C19892.jpg http://music.broadwayworld.com/article/Blake-Shelton-Sheryl-Crow-to-Perform-on-THE-VOICE-Next-Week-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:19 PST