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Ledisi Channels & Honors Nina Simone in LEDISI: THE LEGEND OF LITTLE GIRL BLUE
by Gil Kaan - December 10, 2019

The powerhouse singer that she is, Ledisi takes on the songs of legendary Nina Simone, honors them and makes them uniquely her own in LEDISI: THE LEGEND OF LITTLE GIRL BLUE (A MUSICAL JOURNEY INTO THE LIVES OF NINA SIMONE AND LEDISI), opening at The Wallis December 13, 2019. Transcending a wide rang...

CLEOPATRA's Nya and Dusty Ray Bottoms On the Electric Cast Recording and Words to Live By
by Courtney Savoia - December 05, 2019

BroadwayWorld caught up with Nya and Dusty Ray Bottoms, who recently starred in CLEOPATRA at Chelsea Music Hall, about the cast recording; what the legendary Queen of the Nile has taught them about confidence; and their favorite show memories....

Ryan McCartan Talks SCOTLAND, PA, His New EP, and the Latest R&H Goes Pop!; Plus Watch the Premiere!
by Julie Musbach - September 25, 2019

Ryan McCartan knows his way around stage, screen, and recording studio, and now he's pulling a thread from all three starring in the latest video from the R&H Goes Pop! series! McCartan took a moment out of his artistically packed day to chat with us about the video, his current project Scotland, PA...

Vanessa Williams Shares Why Symphony Shows Make her Heart Sing
by Sally Henry - September 07, 2019

Next week, Atlanta audiences get to witness a superstar take the stage with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra....

Billy Price Makes Gulf Coast Records Debut With DOG EAT DOG
by Tory Gates - September 03, 2019

'To have that kind of power, and that kind of control, and that kind of incredible musicality, it was what I wanted to be.' -- Billy Price, on James Brown...

'Weird Al' Yankovic Talks About Broadway, Nerd Life, Jelly Donuts, and Touring with a Symphony
by Aaron Wallace - July 05, 2019

We talk about his new STRINGS ATTACHED tour - which happens to be his biggest and most extravagant ever (and for 'Weird Al,' that's saying a lot) - his Broadway bucket list, whether he's changed his mind on doing a new Star Wars song, what it was like to grow up as an uncool genius, why no one needs...

The Texas Tenors Talk Their 10th Tour & Top Times
by Gil Kaan - June 26, 2019

As part of their TENTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, the multi-lauded The Texas Tenors will perform a one-nighter at Feinstein's at Vitello's June 28, 2019. From their illustrious debut on America's Got Talent in 2009; JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen have won three Emmys for their first PBS special, re...

WordTheatre's Cedering Fox Blending Heart-Felt Prose With Beautiful Music
by Gil Kaan - May 08, 2019

The Grammy Museum will be hosting NOTES ON LIVING: ALL-STAR JAZZ WITH TALES BY BRIAN DOYLE May 14, 2019 as a joint benefit for WordTheatre in the Schools (WITS) and the Grammy Museum. WordTheatre's artistic director Cedering Fox will be producing and directing this evening of selected stories by awa...

Shaun Bengson of HUNDRED DAYS at Adrienne Arsht Center
by Cristina Pla-Guzman - April 11, 2019

HUNDRED DAYS is the uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap, and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators and stars Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how ...

Composer Guillaume Roussel Talks Composing for SYFY's HAPPY!
by Brooke Yunis - April 05, 2019

Composer, Guillaume Roussel spoke with us about his work on SYFY's Happy! and how he got into music....

Dee Dee Bridgewater Talks MEMPHIS From Her SOUL- No PHONY She!
by Gil Kaan - March 18, 2019

Lauded jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, accompanied by THE MEMPHIS SOULPHONY, will be bringing her latest show MEMPHIS: YES, I'M READY, based on her latest musical release Memphis: Yes, I'm Ready to The Wallis for one night only March 23, 2019. The most warm and delightful Ms. Bridgewater managed ...

David Archuleta Talks New Christmas Album, Broadway, and Life After 'Idol'
by Aaron Wallace - December 11, 2018

I like him right away. He listens to my questions and gives them some thought before he answers. It's the same thoughtfulness I've noticed in interviews over the years when he talks about music, the songs he likes, or the faith he follows. He's called to talk about his brand-new Christmas album, WIN...

For The Record Music Man Jesse Vargas LOVEs Making Music ACTUALLY
by Gil Kaan - November 08, 2018

For The Record returns to The Wallis with their holiday show LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE December 4th through 31st. Headliners for this multi-media concert (backed by a 15-piece orchestra) include Rumer Willis, Steve Kazee, Kelley Jakle, Rex Smith and B. Slade. LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE's music supervisor and arran...

Greg Kanaga - A Drummer For All Times
by Gil Kaan - November 01, 2018

With drumming chops more lethal than most drummers one-third of his age, Greg Kanaga holds court with his bandmates Matthew Loren Cohen and Larry Treadwell making kick-ass music for The Groundlings Friday/Saturday night shows (Next Friday/Saturday night show GROUNDLINGS MIX TAPE opens November 2, 20...

Composer David Majzlin Talks Musical Tale BEL CANTO
by Julie Musbach - October 09, 2018

David Majzlin is a highly accomplished composer writing for entertainment projects such as Mozart in the Jungle, Sunshine Cleaning, Ugly Betty, and The Tony Awards. He recently wrapped on the new film Bel Canto and took a moment to chat about his contribution to the film....

SPRING AWAKENING Alum, Emily Kinney, Talks New Album 'Oh, Jonathan'- Out Aug. 24!
by Courtney Savoia - August 20, 2018

Spring Awakening alum, singer-songwriter, and actress, Emily Kinney, (The Walking Dead, Masters of Sex) has been hard at work on her new album, 'Oh, Jonathan" out this August. This soulful and authentic artist has poured life experiences relating to love, loss, and growth, into her music that takes ...

Honoring the Greats in the Modern-Day: Ultra-Talented Jazz Musicians, Peter and Will Anderson, Weave Music & Storytelling In Songbook Summit
by Courtney Savoia - August 01, 2018

Identical twin brothers, Peter and Will Anderson, have kept a pure love of music and discovery from their childhood at the forefront, as they've built successful careers and found their place in the jazz community. Playing the clarinet and saxophone since grade school, this duo went on to study at T...

From Metamorphosis to a GROUNDLINGS' ROAD TRIP, Larry Treadwell's Ever Making Music to Rock the House
by Gil Kaan - July 05, 2018

Attending The Groundlings shows on a Friday or Saturday night, you will sure to hear one of the most rocking bands in Los Angeles or anywhere smoking music is appreciated. The Groundlings Band consists of Larry Treadwell on guitar, Greg Kanaga on drums and musical director Matthew Loren Cohen on key...

Dan Edwards of THE RAYFORD BROTHERS
by Lee Cooley - May 30, 2018

The Rayford Brothers took rockabilly and tiki clubs by storm in So-Cal and now they're starting to rock the Western U.S. including Chopper John's in Phoenix on June 14....

Dalis Allen - Producer of the Kerrville Folk Festival
by Kathy Strain - May 24, 2018

Every year, Quiet Valley Ranch just outside the small town of Kerrville, Texas is transformed into a musical wonderland as the Kerrville Folk Festival is presented for 18 days. It showcases singer/songwriters who show passion and joy for the art of folk music. People come from all over the world to ...

Singer/Songwriter Mary McBride on her Music, Humanitarianism, and Upcoming Appearance for Arena Stage's 2018 Gala
by Elliot Lanes - April 27, 2018

As many of you know, Arena Stage's Artistic Director Molly Smith has been very active on a number of national social issues, including LGBT rights and gun control in addition to her exemplary artistic work. In this way, perhaps it's only natural that the headliner at this year's Arena Stage Gala on ...

HEDWIG Alum, Hannah Corneau, Shares Her Truth, Life Lessons, and Light in New Visual EP
by Courtney Savoia - April 16, 2018

The incredibly talented and inspirational Hannah Corneau, most recently seen playing Yitzhak in the national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is getting ready to release the first of three videos with her new visual EP, ??? this April! Reflecting on her experiences on stage (Evita at the Marriott ...

Maestro Keith Lockhart Talks the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and this Sunday's Concert at Strathmore
by Elliot Lanes - April 05, 2018

It's getting to that time of year when we think about things that are truly American. We might think about baseball games and hot dogs.  There's also,  of course, the annual Fourth of July concert on PBS featuring Maestro Keith Lockhart and the world famous Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. If you ca...

Shoshana Bean Uses Her Big Voice & Big Heart Always For Good
by Gil Kaan - January 30, 2018

WICKED! alumni Shoshana Bean will be celebrating her latest musical project release Spectrum with a one-night concert at The Ace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the powerhouse songstress before prepping for her L.A. engagement....

The Benjamin Vo Blues Band, Pennsylvania's Unsigned Secret
by Tory Gates - January 24, 2018

'I think the most important element I like to keep in the music is the blues feeling, regardless of different chord or what we do with the notes, it's just the blues feeling has to be there....

Lori & Don Chaffer of Nashville-Based Duo Waterdeep Discuss New Musical 'The Unusual Tale of Mary & Joseph'
by Kevin Pollack - December 28, 2017

Nashville based duo, Don & Lori Chaffer have been making music together for a long time. With over 15 full-length albums under their belt, they continue to write and record music and, as of the last 10 years, musicals. Yep musicals....

Pia Douwes Talks Debut Solo Album and International Career
by Julie Musbach - December 21, 2017

Pia Douwes has spent the last three decades building an illustrious international career. Now she has released her first solo album, aptly titled 'After All This Time'. Pia took a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about this exciting recording as well as her career thus far....

Che'Nelle Unveils Calm Before the Storm EP
by Tory Gates - December 19, 2017

'My aim is to get them to start getting used to the different sounds that I'm bringing to Japan and rest of Asia. The way I see it, somebody's gotta start doing it, and why not me?...

Jeff Russo and the Music of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY
by Tory Gates - December 13, 2017

'The original idea for the show has this common thread in the universe that everybody is connected--how do you experience that with music?'...

Singer Seth Glier's Newest Album BIRDS
by Kathy Strain - September 12, 2017

Seth Glier's latest album is called BIRDS and is a true reflection of some difficult moments in Glier's life over the past two years including the loss of his brother, as well as watching all of the life-changing events occurring throughout the world. BWW sat down with Seth Glier to discuss with him...

Broadway's Bart Shatto Talks Upcoming Concerts and Singing with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
by Kevin Pollack - August 21, 2017

For those of you who don't know who Bart Shatto is, you will soon. From the stages of Broadway, where he played the pivotal role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, to packed arenas on tour with the Gold/Platinum selling rock-symphonic band, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bart has delighted audiences ...

The 'New' Mr. Las Vegas, Frankie Moreno Talks 'New Las Vegas' & Songwriting Career
by Kevin Pollack - August 15, 2017

If you go to Las Vegas, there is one act you definitely need to catch and his name is Frankie Moreno.  As a child prodigy on the piano and a gifted multi-instrumentalist, Frankie was first introduced to American audiences at the age of ten with his debut on CBS's “Star Search”. Since then, named ...

Nathan Sharp: YouTube Star and his New Album, SANDCASTLE KINGDOMS
by Kathy Strain - June 15, 2017

Nathan Sharp started his career desiring to pursue Top 40 music. Along the way, he took some detours that lead him to create his own YouTube channel, natewantstobattle. As his popularity soared, so did his creativity and originality. His YouTube channel has over 1.1 million subscribers who enjoy his...

Dom Kelly of A Fragile Tomorrow Talks New Solo Album
by Kathy Strain - April 03, 2017

Dom Kelly grew up around music. As part of the group, A Fragile Tomorrow, Dom along with brothers Sean, Brendan and friend Shaun Rhodes, Dom has travelled all over the world performing and entertaining. From the time he was 11 years old, Dom enjoyed the opportunity to make music with his band. With ...

Theatre Life with Terence Blanchard
by Elliot Lanes - January 11, 2017

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Singer and Songwriter Dev11n
by Mark C. Lloyd - January 09, 2017

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Theatre Life with Lindsay Mendez
by Elliot Lanes - January 05, 2017

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Jose Feliciano at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - December 13, 2016

Jose Feliciano comes to NJPAC for two shows on Dec. 18....

BWW Interview - Megan Hilty Talks BOMBSHELL, New Album & Baby on the Way!
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2016

Today BWW caught up with Tony nominee Megan Hilty to chat about her past roles, her current projects and what's ahead for the future!...

Squeeze at NJPAC
by Sean Quinn - October 11, 2016

Squeeze comes to NJPAC on Oct. 13....



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