Christopher Jackson News

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has awarded multi-discipline creative artist Lin-Manuel Miranda the 18th Monte Cristo Award. An alumnus of the O'Neill, Miranda's first professional production was at the O'Neill's National Music Theater Conference with In The Heights in 2005. A gala dinner featuring a conversation with the honoree was held last night, Monday, April 30, 2018. Check out photos from the event below!

A new season of The History of the World in 100 Performances with Adam Gopnik begins on Monday, April 30, with a look at the 1956 original Broadway premiere of My Fair Lady. The season continues with explorations of the scandalous 1913 premiere of The Rite of Spring and the evolution of Hamilton. With discussion led by New Yorker essayist and best-selling author Adam Gopnik, these free events include live performance alongside audio and video clips as each panel explores these landmark moments in the performing arts. 

A new season of The History of the World in 100 Performances with Adam Gopnik begins on Monday, April 30, with a look at the 1956 original Broadway premiere of My Fair Lady. The season continues with explorations of the scandalous 1913 premiere of The Rite of Spring and the evolution of Hamilton. With discussion led by New Yorker essayist and best-selling author Adam Gopnik, these free events include live performance alongside audio and video clips as each panel explores these landmark moments in the performing arts. 

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Artistic Advisor at Large Renee Fleming today announce the schedule of performances for the 2018-2019 Renee Fleming VOICES series, marking its third season celebrating the power of the voice across a wide range of genres.

Believe NYC and Educational Travel Adventures have announced details for this year's Arts for Autism concert. The concert will take place Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Gershwin Theatre, home to Broadway's production of Wicked. Dozens of Broadway actors will join young performing arts students to celebrate the power of the arts as they raise awareness and acceptance for the needs of people with autism and their families.  Tickets can be purchased at www.artsforautism.net. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.  

Music stars Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and SZA celebrate the illustrious career of Elton John on the tribute special 'Elton John: I'm Still Standing-A GRAMMY® Salute,' to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9-11 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The concert showcases musicians from multiple genres performing classic songs from Elton John's impressive music catalog with longtime co-writer Bernie Taupin and features special appearances by Jon Batiste, Neil Patrick Harris, Christopher Jackson, Anna Kendrick, Gayle King, Lucy Liu, Valerie Simpson, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Music stars Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and SZA celebrate the illustrious career of Elton John on the tribute special 'Elton John: I'm Still Standing–A GRAMMY® Salute,' to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9–11 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The concert showcases musicians from multiple genres performing classic songs from Elton John's impressive music catalog with longtime co-writer Bernie Taupin and features special appearances by Jon Batiste, Neil Patrick Harris, Christopher Jackson, Anna Kendrick, Gayle King, Lucy Liu, Valerie Simpson, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez, currently starring in Broadway's Hamilton, will bring her new solo show, Fearless, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m. In this unforgettable evening, Mandy will perform songs from her first solo album of the same name, along with old favorites and songs that have inspired and influenced who she is as an artist. Tickets for Mandy Gonzalez range in price from $41.25-$75 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.  

Broadway and TV star Mandy Gonzalez has announced a special digital re-release of Fearless - her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and R&B - with a bonus track of the Bruce Springsteen classic "Born to Run," today, Friday, January 26. The song's new masterful arrangement is by Alex Lacamoire, a Grammy and Tony winner known for his work on Hamilton, In the Heights and Dear Evan Hansen. An exclusive video clip of the new song, taped earlier this season at the legendary Cafe Carlyle, is available HERE. The full album can be ordered at Fearless.us.

Hamilton star MANDY GONZALEZ will celebrate Fearless - her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and R&B - with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble on Monday, January 22 at 7:00 PM. The seven-track album is currently available in digital and streaming formats, in addition to physical CD online and in stores. The store is located at 150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side. Priority seating will be offered to customers who purchase the CD at the B&N Upper East Side store. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details.

Below, check out photos from LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER - BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY, which aired on PBS this New Year's Eve. In the show, Broadway stars, including Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Osnes, Chris Jackson and Aaron Tveit joined the Philharmonic in tribute to the legendary composer.

In case you missed PBS's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER - BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY on New Year's Eve, you can now stream the entire broadcast here! In the show, stars from Broadway, including Annaleigh Ashford, Chris Jackson and Aaron Tveit joined the Philharmonic in tribute to the legendary composer.

Broadway and TV star Mandy Gonzalez - currently starring in Hamilton- releases Fearless, her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and R&B, on physical CD online and in stores today, December 15, from East West Records.

This New Year's Eve, Live From Lincoln Center rings in 2018 with a celebration of the legendary Leonard Bernstein on the occasion of his centennial year.

It's time to break out the champagne and let the confetti fly. As 2017 comes to a close, BWW brings you a guide to New Year's Eve coverage airing tonight on TV!

On last night's LATE SHOW, actor Christopher Jackson, with the help of Stephen Colbert, used his Broadway talent to create a musical for the television show he's currently working on. Check out BULL: The Musical below!

Broadway and TV star Mandy Gonzalez - currently starring in Hamilton- will release Fearless, her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and R&B, on physical CD online and in stores on Friday, December 15 from East West Records.

Mandy Gonzalez has been one of Broadway's favorite divas since she burst onto the scene in In the Heights. But alongside her powerful voice, she's always given off that vibe that she could be your cool big sister. In her new album Fearless, Gonzalez exudes that same kind of warmth and wisdom on upbeat, inspirational tracks.

There are just a couple days left to bid for two Broadway house seats to Hamilton and a backstage tour hosted by original cast member Christopher Jackson after the show!

During her appearance at this morning's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE on CBS, Mandy Gonzalez talked about juggling the demands of her 'Madam Secretary' filming schedule while starring in HAMILTON on Broadway.