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VIDEO: Todrick Hall Casts a Spell in All-New HOCUS POCUS Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015


Today, Todrick Hall, star of MTV's new series TODRICK, has shared a new video entitled 'Hocus Broke-Us', a re-imagined tribute to Disney's HOCUS POCUS. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Amy Poehler & Jack Black Pay Tribute to Bette Midler With Duet of 'The Rose'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015


Among the guests stopping by for the event was funny lady Amy Poehler, who joined Black in a cover of the Bette Midler classic, The Rose.

TWINTASTIC Plays El Portal Theatre Mainstage This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2015


3,000 Miles Off-Broadway Musicals and City Connection Entertainment proudly present TWINTASTIC, TWO BROTHERS 100 STARS! at the historic El Portal Mainstage Theatre, in the NOHO Arts District, North Hollywood, CA. Back by popular demand, this special 3 show only, engagement will be presented this weekend, October 9, 10, & 11, 2015.

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman to be Honored at Primary Stages' Gala; Lane, Tveit & More to Perform
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2015


Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director) has announced that their annual Gala will take place Monday, November 16, 2015 at 583 Park Avenue. The event will celebrate the company and honor Tony and Grammy-winning composer and lyricists Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The evening will feature musical numbers from Hairspray, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Catch Me If You Can, and the TV show 'Smash' and tributes and performances by Tony winner Christian Borle (Something Rotten, 'Smash'), Obie winner Bridget Everett (Rock Bottom, Jukebox Jackie), Annie Golden (Violet, 'Orange is the New Black'), Tony winner Nathan Lane (The Producers, Dedication or the Stuff of Dreams at Primary Stages), Aaron Tveit (Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal), and other surprise guests.

Alice Ripley Jeff Goldblum, Christine Ebersole, and More Bring Cabarets to The Wallis
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015


For two weeks in December, the Lovelace Studio Theatre at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will be transformed into the intimate nightclub world of Cabaret. This brand-new series will bring some of today's most heralded cabaret acts today to The Wallis for the first time including Amanda McBroom, Christine Andreas, Alice Ripley, Freda Payne, Melissa Manchester, Ute Lemper and Jeff Goldblum.

Bette Midler, AnnaSophia Robb, and More Lead Film Adaptation of FREAK SHOW
by Sally Henry - Oct 2, 2015


Good news Midler fans- Bette is back!Good news Midler fans- Bette is back!

Laura Osnes and Corey Cott to Join First SHOWBIZ AFTER HOURS WITH FRANK DILELLA Event at Birdland
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015


The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that NY1 theater journalist Frank DiLella will bring his newest creation, a talk show, to the historic Birdland stage.

MEMOIRS OF THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE MOON Shares Stories Told By Ginger Gilmour
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 2, 2015


LONDON, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Ginger Gilmourmarried on a bright sunny day in England during the recordings of 'Wish You Were Here'. This book, published by Angelscript, is a collection of stories told by Ginger Gilmour in her own words titled 'Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon'.

BWW Review: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL With the Quietly Dazzling Amanda McBroom at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Alix Cohen - Oct 2, 2015


Writer/vocalist Amanda McBroom is something of a wonder. The artist manages to be both lyrical and plain spoken, urbane and universal, polished and genuine, vulnerable and gutsy. Her sharply etched songs illuminate our hearts and minds like artful x-ray. Performance is intimate. McBroom's current show at Feinstein's/54 Below, Up Close and Personal, treats us to material exhumed in an attempt to apply feng shui to her music studio; some rarely heard, a few with the ink barely dry, and a familiar anthem.

John Travolta to Play 'Herbie' Opposite Lady Gaga as 'Louise' in Barbra Streisand's GYPSY Movie?
by Jessica Khan - Oct 1, 2015


Casting for Barbra Streisand's new GYPSY film is starting to move beyond rumors and clandestine meetings.

Kerry Butler, Phillipa Soo, Jason Danieley and More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


This October, FEINSTEIN'S/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

Ukulele Sensation Jake Shimabukuro to Perform at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre, 10/29
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015


Ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro returns to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre for another astounding performance at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Appoints Olivia Newton-John as 2016 Woman of the Year for Black & White Ball
by Matt Smith - Sep 29, 2015


LAS VEGAS, NV (September 28, 2015) Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today that it will honor the multi-talented actress, singer, philanthropist and Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John as Woman of the Year for the 32nd Annual Black & White Ball.  With more than 100 million albums sold, her successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People's Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits (including “Physical,” which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks) and more than 15 top 10 singles. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in “Grease” catapulted her into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time.  Newton-John's many contributions to the performing arts and entertainment industry as well as her tireless charitable efforts will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23 at Wynn Las Vegas.

Barb Jungr & John McDaniel to Play Feinstein's at the Nikko This November
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015


In this exciting collaboration, award winning-vocalist and performer, Barb Jungr, and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner, John McDaniel, bring their acclaimed show, Come Together, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only -- Friday, November 6 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, November 7 (7 p.m.)

Nevada Ballet Theatre Names Olivia Newton-John 2016 Woman of the Year for 32nd BLACK & WHITE BALL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2015


Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today that it will honor the multi-talented actress, singer, philanthropist and Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John as Woman of the Year for the 32nd Annual BLACK & WHITE BALL.

Jason Danieley, Ryann Redmond & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 28, 2015


This week FEINSTEIN'S/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, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/24/2015 - DAMES AT SEA, IN YOUR ARMS and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 24, 2015


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: DAMES AT SEA sails into previews, IN YOUR ARMS dances its way into San Diego, ANTIGONE arrives at BAM and more!

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