James Brown News

This Thursday, December 8th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from The New Group production of Sweet Charity, starring Sutton Foster.

Perfectly embodying the title of his new Triple A/Americana driven album, Brad Absher (www.bradabshermusic.com) is one 'Lucky Dog'!

Ashanti and Ja Rule will perform "Helpless," from "The Hamilton Mixtape." JoJo, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and the legendary Chaka Kahn also are set to perform. The star-studded special will air Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey will host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, a two-hour event and reimagining of the classic talent showcase series

On Today December 3, Brooklyn's favorite over the top club and performance space, House of Yes once again teams up with interactive art party crew Treetops for their 'Let Them Eat Cake!' French Revolution-themed dance party.

Emmy Award-winning personality Steve Harvey will host SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, a two-hour event and reimagining of the classic talent showcase series

Early on in Tori Scott's SEEING DOUBLE, the woman of the hour deadpanned, 'I've been in a rut since birth.' If that's the case, we should all be so lucky. But on the subject of things that could be going better, throughout Scott's performance at Joe's Pub on November 13, the unofficial theme of the night was, 'Could this year get any worse?' With the election still looming large, Scott took the stage, explaining she'd been looking forward to the show because she was in need of some attention, before adding, 'Then Tuesday happened and I needed group therapy.'

Tony Award-nominated singer MARY BRIDGET DAVIES' journey began in her hometown of Cleveland, OH in 2001 when she first started singing in local bands, and she hasn't slowed down since. 

Joseph Arthur and Nicole Atkins and Sonny Knight & the Lakers will perform at City Winery, Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph, this Thanksgiving Weekend. 

Three sixty-something retired scientists talk to one another in a remote seaside cottage for two hours. It doesn't sound like theatrical gold, but in Lucy Kirkwood's deft hands, an unassuming premise becomes transformed by a quiet dramatic alchemy. The Children isn't a play that shouts, but it's one whose whispers carry far and linger even longer - a warm, funny and devastating portrait of the end of the world as we know it.

Don't miss an unforgettable night when comedy icons Tracy Morgan, Mike Epps and Gabriel Iglesias; rappers Doug E. Fresh and Rakim; and classic musical acts Bell Biv DeVoe and En Vogue return home to the Apollo stage on SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO.

On Saturday December 3, Brooklyn's favorite over the top club and performance space, House of Yes once again teams up with interactive art party crew Treetops for their 'Let Them Eat Cake!' French Revolution-themed dance party.

Joseph Arthur and Nicole Atkins and Sonny Knight & the Lakers will perform at City Winery, Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph, this Thanksgiving Weekend. 

The New Group's SWEET CHARITY opened just last night, November 20, at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, where it plays through January 8. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos below!

The New Group's SWEET CHARITY opened tonight at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, and has been extended again through January 8, and BroadwayWorld has all the reviews!

A winning powerful tribute to James Brown from those who sang and played with him.

The New Group's SWEET CHARITY opens on Sunday, November 20, at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, and has been extended again through January 8. Below, check out highlights of the cast in action!

The New York Post has reported that producer Kevin McCollum has the rights to transfer off-Broadway's hottest ticket, Leigh Silverman's prodcution of 'Sweet Charity' led by Tony winner, Sutton Foster, to Broadway.

Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration! with Christian McBride, Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette, Lee Fields, Ryan Shaw, Terrace Martin, and James Brown Band alumni Pee Wee Ellis, Danny 'The Cape Man' Ray, Robert 'Mousey' Thompson and Fred Wesley is set for Today, November 18 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark NJ.