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Opened: December 26, 1927

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Interview: Red Concepcion Looks on 'Mr. Cellophane's' Bright Side
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 7, 2024


Red Concepcion, who just made his Broadway debut in “Chicago,” sprinkles a little sunshine in his character, Amos Hart, who’s often depicted as Roxie’s “scummy, crummy, dummy hubby.” In the show’s first few minutes, it’s made clear Roxie has been cheating on Amos, clinging to men who have promised her a shot at being a local celebrity.

The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
by Daniel Parris - Jan 5, 2024


Check out a full analysis of the history of movie musicals, with supporting facts from box office analysis to ratings, budgets, search traffic and more!

Photographer Xiomaro to Showcase Two New Exhibits for Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023


Xiomaro, an internationally exhibited photographer, is showcasing two new exhibits for Hispanic Heritage Month and continuing through the new year.

YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023


YOSHIKI's feature documentary film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky had its L.A. premiere at the Chinese Theatre later that evening. The film is YOSHIKI's directorial debut, and features powerful live performances by The Chainsmokers, St. Vincent, Sarah Brightman, Scorpions, Jane Zhang, Lindsey Stirling, Nicole Scherzinger, and more.

Photos: Boca Raton Historical Society Hosts GOLDEN JUBILEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022


 Olivia Hollaus, Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS), joined with Mary Csar, Executive Director of The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, to welcome 300 friends and supporters to the nonprofit organization’s 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee.  Check out photos here!

Wake Up With BWW 10/11: & JULIET Broadway Casting, and More!
by - Oct 11, 2022


Top stories include the full Broadway cast for & Juliet! Plus, check out opening night photos from Death of a Salesman, and more!

Boca Raton Historical Society Will Host GOLDEN JUBILEE: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022


Olivia Hollaus, Board Chair of the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) has announced that the nonprofit organization will be celebrating its 50th anniversary at a Golden Jubilee, an evening of dining, dancing, and more. The festive event will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the Addison, located at 2 E. Camino Real in Boca Raton.

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 50th Anniversary Season And $15 Million Endowment Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021


Des Moines Metro Opera's General and Artistic Director Michael Egel announced today the repertory for the company's 50th Anniversary Season alongside the launch of the public phase of a $15 million fundraising campaign, 50 Next: Giving Voice to the Future.

NBC Welcomes The New Year With The Rose Parade
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2020


NBC welcomes the new year in style with a star-studded two-hour special “The Rose Parade's New Year's Celebration presented by Honda,” featuring musical performances and special celebrity guests.

NBC Welcomes the Year With THE ROSE PARADE'S NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY HONDA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


NBC welcomes the new year in style with a star-studded two-hour special “The Rose Parade’s New Year’s Celebration presented by Honda,” featuring musical performances and special celebrity guests.

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

TV's Mary Hartline Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020


One of the first superstars of television, Mary Hartline, died in her hometown of Hillsboro, IL on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 92.

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Kimbra, JACK Quartet and More at National Sawdust in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020


See what's on the schedule at National Sawdust in March! Kimbra, Little Kruta, JACK Quartet, Metropolis Ensemble and more...

NBC to Air Live Telecast of 131ST ROSE PARADE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 6, 2019


NBC is proud to continue the tradition of welcoming the New Year with a live broadcast of the “131st Rose Parade,” presented by Honda, from Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday Jan. 1 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET).

Geffen Playhouse to Honor Harry Belafonte and Lily Tomlin
by Julie Musbach - Apr 22, 2019


Geffen Playhouse will honor legendary singer, songwriter, actor and activist Harry Belafonte and groundbreaking performer, comedienne and activist Lily Tomlin during its 17th annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, it was announced today.

Felonious Munk, Kemar Jewel, Gabriela Sanchez To Headline First Person Arts 17th Annual Festival!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018


First Person Arts (FPA) announces their 17th Annual First Person Arts Festival line-up with headliners:. The festival will take place from November 4-November 17 in various parts of the city, and features 11 different performances that highlight personal journeys, accounts of social activism and extreme adventure! The 2018 First Person Arts Festival is focused on overcoming. Dive into real, personal experiences that include: the challenges of life after incarceration, coming out (again and again and again), gathering the pieces and rebuilding your life after divorce, and many more stories of strength, determination, and the power of the human will. The event line up is as follows:

Photo Flash: Actress Colby Christina Receives BAM Samuel H. Scripps Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018


On Friday, May 25, 2018 - Colby Christina 16 year old Teen Sensation received the coveted Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Samuel H. Scripps Award during the Opening Night performance of the 41st year of DANCE AFRICA.

BWW Review: Joshua Henry Thrills in Jack O'Brien's Drastically Edited Version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by Michael Dale - Apr 13, 2018


During the first half of the 20th Century, there was no artist as important to the development of American musical theatre from strictly light entertainment to a legitimate dramatic art form that addressed controversial issues and exposed the country's uglier norms than bookwriter and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II.

TV One Premieres Black History Month Campaign and Programming Slate the Theme REPRESENTING THE DREAM
by Macon Prickett - Feb 7, 2018


TV One is celebrating Black History Month with a full slate of programming offerings that embody the theme, 'Represent the Dream.' The network also debuts a new short form video campaign featuring three-time Grammy Award and Academy Award winning artist, actor and social justice activist Common, which runs throughout the month of February. In the videos, Common discusses a variety of topics related to Black history and issues affecting the African American community: racism and how we can become a better nation; activism, the power of using 'our voice' and movements like Black Lives Matter; self-awareness, his heroes and what representing the dream means today, 55 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

Theatre Y to Stage New Adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca's YERMA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Theatre Y announces their production of Yerma, written by Federico Garcia Lorca and directed by Max Traux, playing at the company's new home, 4546 N. Western Ave., October 27 - December 10.

FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON to Launch 61st Season at Dallas Opera
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


Fashionistas and arts lovers alike will flock to one of the most captivating fetes this fall, FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, NorthPark Center Presenting Sponsor.

Theatre Y to Stage New Adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca's YERMA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Theatre Y announces their production of Yerma, written by Federico Garcia Lorca and directed by Max Traux, playing at the company's new home, 4546 N. Western Ave., October 27 - December 10.

FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON to Launch 61st Season at Dallas Opera
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017


Fashionistas and arts lovers alike will flock to one of the most captivating fetes this fall, FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, NorthPark Center Presenting Sponsor.

Celebrity FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Celebrity have there been?
Celebrity has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1927.

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