Ben Fankhauser News

BroadwayWorld has just confirmed the complete casting for the upcoming North American Tour of the Tony, Grammy Award-winning musical BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING Musical. The show will premiere at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, on September 15-20, 2015, and will play single- and multi-week engagements in the 2015/16 touring season and beyond. Current schedule at www.beautifulonbroadway.com/tour.

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, welcomed Donna Vivino, Lesli Margherita, Drew Gasparini, Ben Fankhauser, and more in '54 Sings Lady Gaga' last night, July 27. BroadwayWorld has photos from the sold-out concert below!

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Donna Vivino, Lesli Margherita, Drew Gasparini, Ben Fankhauser, and more in '54 Sings Lady Gaga' tonight, July 27.

Broadway performers sure know how to have fun! On July 13, 2015, Broadway's Supper Club 54 Below celebrated the song stylings of pop-sensation Katy Perry with 'Broadway Loves Katy Perry'. 

On July 13th, over a dozen of Broadway's most distinctive voices, including Lesli Margherita, Taylor Louderman and more, celebrated larger-than-life recording artist Katy Perry at 54 Below, singing her signature party anthems and her most heartfelt hits. Check out a look inside the evening below!

'Joey Contreras In Concert' is set for tonight, July 16, 2015 at 8 PM at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).

The Grand Prize winner of the Polish Your Passion and NYMF's Joey Contreras in Concert inaugural #JoeyShine Video Contest is Amanda Lopez.

This week at 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.

On July 13th over a dozen of Broadway's most distinctive voices will celebrate larger-than-life recording artist Katy Perry at 54 Below, singing her signature party anthems and her most heartfelt hits. The team has added more voices to the night's lineup!

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras 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: Aaron Lazar in 'Look For Me In the Songs;' Broadway Loves Katy Perry; Charles Busch: That Girl/That Boy; Dan'yelle Williamson in 'All of Me;' and 54 Sings Starmites.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) recently announced its full lineup of productions, readings, and concerts for NYMF 2015. From today, July 7, to July 27, NYMF 2015 will present almost two dozen productions of new musicals, including the newly announced Passing By and Summer Valley Fair. In addition, NYMF 2015 will also feature staged readings and the debut of brand new concerts.

GLEE's Alex Newell Joins Broadway Line-Up In 'Joey Contreras In Concert' Thursday July 16, 2015 at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

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

'Big River' at Sacramento Music Circus is the show to see this summer. Director Michael Heitzman makes optimal use of the company's round stage, working with choreographer AC Ciulla to balance an amusing first act with a heavier second half. 

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Bernadette Peters signs her new kids book in NYC, HAIRSPRAY dances into The Muny and more!

The 65th Music Circus season continues with the dynamic musical Big River, Mark Twain's masterwork 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' brought to toe-tapping musical life by the genius behind 'King of the Road,' Roger Miller. Performances are tonight, June 23 through Sunday, June 28.

On June 9, cast members from the Broadway and touring companies of Spring Awakening reunited on the stage of 54 Below for SPRING & SUMMER. Below, check out performance videos from the three concerts held that evening, captured by FamousInNY!

On July 13th over a dozen of Broadway's most distinctive voices will celebrate larger-than-life recording artist Katy Perry at 54 Below, singing her signature party anthems and her most heartfelt hits.

The 65th Music Circus season continues with the dynamic musical Big River, Mark Twain's masterwork "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" brought to toe-tapping musical life by the genius behind "King of the Road," Roger Miller. Performances are Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 28.

Additional Broadway performers, Zak Resnick and Lilli Cooper, join 'Joey Contreras In Concert' Thursday, July 16, 2015  at 8 PM at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).