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DIANA & DEAR EVAN HANSEN Nominated for Razzie Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022


The nominees include Diana the Musical, with Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf, Erin Davie, Judy Kaye, Gareth Keegan, Christopher Ashley, Joe DiPierto, and David Bryan. Dear Evan Hansen also received four nominations, including Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Stephen Chbosky, and more. See the full list of nominations now.

PIPPIN Will Be Performed By The Adderley Conservatory and Le Petit Cirque At Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum March 11, 12, 13
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022


The show will be an amazing Spectacle with Broadway quality performances by the children of the Adderley Conservatory and Le Petit Cirque. Former students of Adderley include Ben Platt, Jack Dylan Grazer, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as industry greats like David Foster and Marc Shaiman.and many more...

UK Tour Dates Announced For FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022


After a hugely successful autumn premiere, the inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will return in 2022 for an extensive UK tour.  This empowering stage adaptation of suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst’s award-winning book is brought to life by an incredible all-female creative team. 

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Releases 'All My Ghosts' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022


Directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Sheryl Crow), the video marks McAlpine’s latest visual entry in what will culminate in a short film incorporating her previously released videos for “erase me” and “doomsday.” 'five seconds flat', the forthcoming album from rising artist Lizzy McAlpine, can be pre-ordered now.

BWW Review: No requiem for DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Adrienne Proctor - Jan 14, 2022


The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen makes its OKC stop at the Civic Center now through Jan 16th. When Evan's classmate commits suicide, his friends and family are left grappling and searching for answers. Evan constructs a friendship that never really existed between the two, and as the lie gets bigger, Evan struggles with revealing the truth.

Student Blog: From Stage to Screen: The Best Movie Musicals of 2021
by Student Blogger: Emily Pugh - Dec 28, 2021


With the new year just around the corner, many take time during the holiday season to reflect upon this past year as it comes to a close. Although 2021 has been challenging, it becomes clear that there is so much to be grateful for from vaccines to new movie musicals. While Broadway theaters began to open their doors, several streaming services opened their platforms to producing movie musicals. Unlike most years where few if any Broadway musicals were adapted into movies, 2021 was a year like no other with over ten musicals being created for the screen or being adapted from the stage to the screen. In celebration of the past year, here is a list of the best movie musicals from 2021 and where to watch them.

TOP 10 del Cine Musical de 2021
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 30, 2021


De IN THE HEIGHTS a WEST SIDE STORY repasamos todo lo que ha dado el musical en la gran pantalla.

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Relaunches; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021


The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.

Steven Sater talks SPRING AWAKENING at the Almeida Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Dec 20, 2021


As the Almeida revival of Spring Awakening opens in London, writer Steven Sater talks about his relationship with the show over the years, as well as his new Grammy-nominated concept album with Burt Bacharach.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2021


The red carpet attendees at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater included cast members Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Rita Moreno (also executive Producer), director/producer Steven Spielberg, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, producer Kevin McCollum and choreographer Justin Peck.

QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN llega a los cines en España este viernes
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 7, 2021


Ben Platt, ganador de un Tony, un Grammy y un Emmy, protagoniza la película junto con Julianne Moore, Amy Adams y Kaitlyn Denver, entre otros.

Student Blog: Making A Cabaret (Not The Musical)
by Student Blogger: Zac Denver Lee - Dec 3, 2021


We made a cabaret! No, not the musical, but the performance style of cabaret. If you are wondering what a cabaret is, according to Wikipedia, Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or drinking, does not typically dance but usually sits at tables. Think Feinstein's/54 Below.

Stephen Sondheim, Voiced By A Devoted Cabaret and Concert Community
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2021


Stephen Sondheim 1930 -2021

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Makes Late Night Debut on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2021


Last night, rising artist Lizzy McAlpine made her U.S. television debut on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a performance of “erase me.” McAlpine is also set for an extensive run of North American tour dates with Dodie. The shows kick off in early 2022. Check out her upcoming tour dates now!

VIDEO: Pixar Shares TURNING RED Trailer & Introduces New Boy Band
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021


Pixar has announced its first-ever boy band, 4*Town. Filmmakers called on GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriters Billie Eilish and FINNEAS to write the fictional band’s songs—three in total, including the song “Nobody Like U” featured in the new trailer for 'Turning Red'. Watch the trailer now!

Wake Up With BWW 11/17: ANNIE LIVE! Casting, Inside COMPANY Re-Opening, and More!
by - Nov 17, 2021


Today's top stories include full casting announced for Annie Live! Plus, we're taking you inside Company's first performance back on Broadway with photos and videos from the big night. Additionally, check out photos from the Spring Awakening reunion concert, and the New York premiere of tick, tick...BOOM!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film Sets Digital & Blu-Ray Release
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2021


The digital, Blu-rayTM and DVD releases will include over an hour of brand-new bonus content including an in-depth look at the music of the film, one-of-a-kind mini documentaries with cast, Ben Platt’s personal reflection on his character, and a never-before-seen making of featurette with cast and crew.

BWW Review: Emily Kay Shatters The Don't Tell Mama Ceiling With Solo Show Debut WHERE I AM
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 11, 2021


Duo cabaret performer Emily Kay went solo last night and the cabaret industry needs to make way for this up and comer because she is taking off.

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Releases New 'Doomsday' Video
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021


Lizzy McAlpine unveils a new song, “doomsday,” which is released alongside a Gus Black directed video for which she wrote the script. The new song is her first solo release of the year and sets the stage for more music to come soon. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out McAlpine's upcoming US tour dates.

QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN retrasa su estreno al 10 de diciembre
by Angeles Diaz - Oct 25, 2021


Después de su estreno oficial en Estados Unidos hace algo más de un mes, Universal Picture Studios ha anunciado en su página web que el estreno en España de QUERIDO EVAN HANSEN tendrá que esperar al próximo 10 de diciembre.  La adaptación cinematográfica del famoso musical de Broadway cuenta con los diálogos y las canciones dobladas al castellano.

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