Barbra Streisand News

Legendary performer Liza Minnelli is fully recovered from her recent back surgery and even gave a surprise performance in Hollywood last night.

This holiday season is a great time to be a fan of musical theatre, even if you don't live in the New York tri-state area. Everyone knows that there is nothing like Christmastime in The Big Apple, and that there's nothing more magical to do in NYC than to see a Broadway show. However, this year, you don't have to brave Times Square to get your share of the magic, because with the release of musical movies, television events, and TV series, it's all coming to you. And as always, BroadwayWorld has everything you need to know about these special holiday treats in our brand-new Stage to Screen Guide.

In honor of INTO THE WOODS release in just two days (!!!) Masterworks Broadway Tweeted a Spotify playlist with songs recorded by the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS, as well as covers of his tunes by Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin and more.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This holiday weekend's news: INTO THE WOODS! Should there be any other news?! We don't think so.

This January and February 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

Ami il Natale, i dolci e le Christmas carols ma ti sei già rotto del bambino che canta che 'a Natale a Natale si può dare di più' a ripetizione su qualsiasi canale? Hai l'album 'A Christmas Album' (1967) di Barbra Streisand a ripetizione ormai da un mese e non riesci più a cantare 'Jingle Bells' senza sembrare asmatico e/o indemoniato? Piangi leggendo i tweets di Andy Mientus su quanto sia più bella Broadway durante le feste? Insomma, vuoi festeggiare il Natale da bravo musical geek quale sei ma non sai come farlo? Bene, sei nel posto giusto! Abbiamo collezionato per te 10 canzoni natalizie tratte da musical (ed occasionalmente da film) che potrai mettere a tutto volume, in ripetizione, durante il cenone di Natale (per la gioia di vicini e parenti).

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Now you can sing a duet with Idina Menzel!

While Rob and I were talking, we started chatting about the year in theatre and in life and BroadwayWorld.com's 10th Year in business and how it all began with his Dad taking him to see THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and how it led him down the path of becoming a fan of Michael Crawford. There's a story in there, that you may or may not know, but, it's a pretty safe bet that if that 'theatrical moment' hadn't occurred, this website might not be in existence. So ... today, I offer you MICHAEL CRAWFORD singing one of the most beloved traditional and holy songs of the season.

Stage, television and film chaunteuse Nita Whitaker brings a very special holiday show to the COPA Palm Springs for one night only - December 20 at 8:00 pm. The former Miss Louisiana and Hall of Fame Star Search Grand Champion Winner has shared the stage with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bolton, Patti Austin, Broadway legend Ben Vereen, Josh Groban, Michael Buble' and Chris Botti, to name a few. She recently penned her first award winning memoir titled, 'Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace' and produced her newest CD release just in time for the holidays. I had the chance to chat with Ms. Whitaker as she was preparing for her holiday concert at The Copa. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:

Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns to the Skokie Theatre in Highly Seasoned, tonight, December 20 at 8 p.m. with a holiday reception featuring food and drink from Skokie eateries at 7 p.m. at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave.

Go behind the scenes of Idina Menzel's hit holiday album!

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Liz Callaway's Celebrate!, A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert, Christine Pedi: Snow Bizness, An Evening of Garland, and Sondheim Unplugged 2014.

Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

Nicole Scherzinger just made her West End stage debut as 'Grizabella' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical Cats, returning to the West End for a strictly limited run at the London Palladium. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a new look at the cast in action!

Since Idina Menzel is having a whirlwind month of both performing on Broadway and releasing a chart-reaching (and wonderful) holiday album, we decided to follow this 'Broadway stars goes big' as she travels the world's stages, the small screen and beyond with all sorts of wonderful appearances this season. For a look at what she's been up to this week, read on!

Ariana Grande teamed up with with Michael Buble on his annual holdiay special MICHAEL BUBLE'S CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK, which aired Wednesday, December 17th on NBC.

The Houston Symphony welcomes Broadway legends, iconic conductors, and programs for the whole family in February 2015.

Today we are revisiting the very best theatre-related items released in 2014 in honor of the holiday shopping season being upon us.