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Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Cephas Jones, & More Attend US Open Day 4
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2025

Day 4 of the U.S. Open took place on Wednesday, August 27, with several Broadway stars in attendance, including Hamilton cast members Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jasmine Cephas Jones, Art star James Corden, and more. Take a look at the photos here!

Photo: Chicago Shakespeare's BILLIE JEAN Welcomes Billie Jean King And Ilana Kloss
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King attended the August 5 performance of Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joined by her wife Ilana Kloss. See a photo from her visit.

Review: BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 25, 2025

In Chilina Kennedy, director Marc Bruni and Lauren M. Gunderson have found a tenacious and hard-hitting actor to play the eponymous tennis legend in BILLIE JEAN. The role of Billie Jean King, who tirelessly fought for women to have equal pay in professional tennis, necessarily centers the play. Kennedy’s boundless energy and appealing spunk really give it life.

San Francisco Opera To Present Inaugural Pride Concert In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

Coinciding with San Francisco's annual Pride Weekend, San Francisco Opera celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with a special Pride Concert featuring immersive projections and a post-show dance party on Friday, June 27 at the War Memorial Opera House. 

Video: National Geographic Releases Official Trailer for SALLY
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025

National Geographic Documentary Films has released the trailer, a new film that honors the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space. Watch it here!

All Female Tap Dance Band The Syncopated Ladies Announced At Lied Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Syncopated Ladies will be at the Lied Center on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm. Syncopated Ladies is the high-octane, high-impact female tap dance band created by Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold, protege of Debbie Allen.

Reneé Rapp to Appear in SESAME STREET Season 55 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

Renee Rapp, pop singer and star of Mean Girls, is set to appear in the 55th season premiere of Sesame Street. The season  will debut on Thursday, January 16 on  Max, with episodes released every Thursday.

TODAY's Hoda Kotb & Al Roker Return for NBC's 136th Rose Parade Coverage
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2024

Per tradition, NBC will ring in the new year with a live broadcast of the 136th Rose Parade. TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb and TODAY weather and feature anchor Al Roker will return to the broadcast booth at Orange Grove Avenue at Colorado Boulevard for the telecast.

Lilli Cooper, Krystina Alabado & More Join WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Krystina Alabado, Klea Blackhurst, Lilli Cooper, Natalie Joy Johnson and Barbara Walsh will join the star-studded company of women participating in a one-night-only benefit of Carmel Dean’s song cycle Well-Behaved Women. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a group of diverse celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Jinkx Monsoon, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, and more.

Photos: Congressional Gold Medal Honoree Billie Jean King Visits SUFFS
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 18, 2024

See photos of tennis legend Billie Jean King visiting Suffs on Broadway! See photos of the Congressional Gold Medal honoree with members of the cast and more. You can learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Barbra Streisand, Carole King, & More Join United Nations to Ignite Climate Justice Campaign
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 13, 2024

Neil Young, Barbra Streisand, Annie Lennox, Carole King, and Cyndi Lauper join the United Nations' 'Right Here, Right Now' campaign to promote global climate justice. Learn more about their involvement.

Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024

Go behind-the-scenes with the cast of Hell's Kitchen at the US Open in the video here!

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shoshana Bean, & More Attend Day 1 of the US Open Main Draw
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Day 1 of the 2024 US Open Championships kicked off yesterday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In attendance were several Broadway stars, such as Lin-Manual Miranda, Shoshana Bean, and Ashley Park. Take a look at photos from the event!

The Music of HELL'S KITCHEN Will Be Heard During the U.S. Open
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

The music of Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical Hell’s Kitchen will be heard across channels and platforms during the three weeks of the US Open, thanks to a new partnership with the USTA and ESPN.

Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.

Listen: Chilina Kennedy On THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Broadway star Chilina Kennedy joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast for an inspiring and fun interview. The Beautiful: The Carole King musical lead discussed her new musical A Sign of the Times, finding your voice as an artist and more under the kindness sun. 

Photos: Inside the Performance of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Studio 54
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

Alan Cumming brought his new one-man show Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age to Studio 54 last night, March 11.  Check out photos from the evening here!

Opera Parallèle Reveals BIRDS & BALLS Bullhorn Programs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024

Opera Parallèle will continue its 14th anniversary season with the premiere of Birds & Balls, an ingenious pairing of two witty one-act operas regarding sportsmanship, competition and gender equality.

Chilina Kennedy, Matthew Mucha, And More to Join BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

Join Chilina Kennedy, Matthew Mucha, and more in the hilarious and entertaining Between Broadway Variety Hour.