Chester Gregory to Join MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Tour as Berry Gordy
by Christina Mancuso
- Jan 5, 2016
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are thrilled to announce that Broadway veteran Chester Gregory will join the First National Tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL in the leading role of Berry Gordy. Mr. Gregory's first performance will be tonight in Richmond, VA.
Pop Star Carly Rae Jepsen Rings in 2016 at the Venetian Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 30, 2015
Multi-platinum GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will ring in the New Year at Venetian Las Vegas during three concert performances: Dec. 30, and 31, 2015 and Jan. 2, 2016. Jepsen will perform her headline shows inside The Venetian Theatre.
THE AMAZING MAX to Bring Magic to NYC Over the Holidays
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 26, 2015
THE AMAZING MAX, the 'awesome and hilarious live magic show for the whole family' (PBS Kids) starring magician Max Darwin (aka 'THE AMAZING MAX') will return this holiday season for 8 performances only at the Theater at Blessed Sacrament (248 West 71st Street - just East of Broadway). Performances begin today, December 26 and continue through Wednesday, December 30.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 12/26/15 - Stephanie Mills
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 26, 2015
Today in 1989, original THE WIZ star Stephanie Mills brought her solo show to Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre- 'Stephanie Mills Comes 'Home' to Broadway.' In honor of this special day, we celebrate the show with Mill's signature song- THE WIZ's 'Home.' Click below to check it out!
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 18, 2015
Now that NBC's live production of THE WIZ has aired, the show keeps on leading fans down the yellow brick road to Oz. Broadway Records and Masterworks release THE WIZ LIVE! Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event physically today, December 18, 2015. Order the album now!
Shaina Taub, Mark Nadler and More Join THE MEETING's Holiday Spectacular, 12/20-21 at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 16, 2015
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater for two shows -- Sunday, December 20 at 9:30 PM and Monday, December 21 at 7:00 PM -- for the Seventh Annual Holiday Spectacular. Sunday's 9:30 PM show will feature Cole Escola, Molly Pope, Aaron Jackson, Liam Forde and Dane Terry. The Monday 7:00 PM show will feature Shaina Taub, Aaron Weinstein, Mark Nadler, Molly Pope, Dane Terry, and Rob Maitner. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director.
Bugsy Malone Returning to the Lyric Hammersmith in Summer 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 11, 2015
Bugsy Malone re-opened the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2015 following a multi-million pound redevelopment and the creation of the Reuben Foundation Wing. It was the UK's first professional stage production of Bugsy Malone in over a decade.
Photo Flash: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 8, 2015
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Broadway at the National present the Washington premiere of Motown the Musical, playing the National Theatre now through January 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities, featuring Berry Gordy himself, below!
Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday to Celebrate Coney Island
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 5, 2015
Today, December 5, Target First Today will explore the history, culture, and fantasy of Coney Island, with music, dance, and performances from the famed amusement park. The evening's highlights include a pin-up mermaid costume contest, a screening of The Wiz, entertainment by Brown Girls Burlesque and sideshow acts,and musical performances by Amour Obscur, Fright Barker and Sons, and Raya Brass Band.
NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Coming to DVD Later This Month!
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 4, 2015
NBC's musical television production of The Wiz Live! stars world-class performers and recording artists including Queen Latifah (Chicago), Mary J. Blige (Empire), Ne-Yo (Red Tails), and David Alan Grier (In Living Color). Staying true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz, this fresh new trip down the yellow brick road also stars Common (Being Charlie), Elijah Kelley (Hairspray), Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), Amber Riley (Glee), Stephanie Mills (The Love Boat), and newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy. Also included on the DVD will be the NBC special, The Making of The Wiz Live, featuring the behind-the-scenes story of producing this live television event!
BWW Review: MOTOWN Moves and Grooves at the National Theatre
by Benjamin Tomchik
- Dec 4, 2015
The ultimate question with Motown the Musical is not whether you'll like it, but how many songs it takes before you're moving and grooving in your seat at the National Theatre. With an abundance of classic hits, the answer is not too long.
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