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THE CORN MO & LOVE SHOW HOLIDAY SHOW! is Coming to The Slipper Room in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023


Get ready for a heartwarming evening of original songs, dance performances, and burlesque at The Corn Mo & Love Show Holiday Show. Join troubadour Corn Mo and The Love Show at The Slipper Room in December for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Check out ticket details and venue information here.

Video: Diane Paulus, Kenny Ortega, Caissie Levy & More Join James Rado Celebration of Life at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Watch Diane Paulus, Kenny Ortega, Caissie Levy, and more come together at Joe's Pub for a special celebration of the life and contributions of renowned theater icon, James Rado. Get all the details and highlights from this star-studded tribute event.

The Untold History of Sony Hall - Home of BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Concert
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2023


In this special edition of Broadway Deep Dive, Tepper uncovers the untold history of Sony Hall- where BroadwayWorld will celebrate our 20th Anniversary with a star-studded concert event on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Words From The Wings: A STRANGE LOOP's Antwayn Hopper Reminisces on the Show's Tony Win and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2022


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Antwayn Hopper of A Strange Loop! Antwayn shared his memories of the show's Tony win, and more!

HAIR Star Robin McNamara Dies at Age 74
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021


It has been reported that Robin McNamara, one of the stars of the original Broadway production of Hair passed away last week, on October 21, 2021 at the age of 74.

The Secret Theatre Permanently Closed Its Doors On May 5
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2020


The Secret Theatre's owner and Artistic Director, Richard Mazda, has released a statement on the immediate permanent closure of The Secret Theatre. Read his statement and see a separate video message from Richard below.

VIDEO: HAIR Creator Jim Rado and Florence LaRue Talk the Musical's History on the Pop Charts
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018


This is the 50th anniversary of the love-rock musical Hair, which took the Broadway stage in April 1968. James Rado, co-creator of Hair as well as an original Broadway cast member, was in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y. recently to be inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. There he met up with Florence LaRue, lead singer of The 5th Dimension -- the band that blended two songs from Hair to top the pop-music charts.

James Rado Nods to Current Politics with Additions to 50th Anniversary HAIR at The Vaults
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Opening tonight 11 October is the new production of the first protest musical HAIR at The Vaults. 85-year-old Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer/lyricist of HAIR, James Rado, told young producer Katy Lipson and young director of HAIR Jonathan O'Boyle, 'I'd like this production to have the definitive script of HAIR - there's never been one in 50 years.' Scroll down to see some of the new script lines, as well as programme notes from both O'Boyle and Rado!

Betty Buckley Calls Out Donald Trump for Playing 'Memory' at Rally
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2017


The gloves are off for Betty Buckley this evening, after the star caught word that her iconic recording of the Broadway ballad, 'Memory' from the musical Cats was played at tonight's rally for Donald Trump in Phoenix, Arizona.

Beads, Flowers, Freedom, Happiness: An Aquarian Exposition Into 50 Years of HAIR
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2017


'We starve, look, at one another Short of breath. Walking proudly in our winter coats Wearing smells from labrotories Facing a dying nation Of moving paper fantasy Listening for the new-told lies With supreme visions of lonely tunes'

Jay Alan Zimmerman Brings The Holiday Songs of “Broadway's Beethoven” to Lincoln Center as Part of Broadway's Future Songbook Series
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016


Broadway's Future Songbook Series - presented by Arts and Artists of Tomorrow continues its twenty-sixth season on Saturday, December 10th in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center located at 111 Amsterdam Avenue and 65th Street.  

Fashion Musical SHOES AND BAGGAGE Begins Previews Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016


Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents the World Premiere of SHOES & BAGGAGE, a one-woman musical about the 'high of the buy.' It is written and performed by Broadway veteran Cheryl Stern (La Cage Aux Folles, The Women) with music by Drama Desk nominee Tom Kochan (Almost, Maine). Directed by Joe Barros, previews begin tonight, May 5, at the cell with opening slated for Thursday, May 12. This limited engagement is produced on an Off-Broadway contract.

Fashion Musical SHOES AND BAGGAGE Begins Previews This Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2016


Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents the World Premiere of SHOES & BAGGAGE, a one-woman musical about the "high of the buy." It is written and performed by Broadway veteran Cheryl Stern (La Cage Aux Folles, The Women) with music by Drama Desk nominee Tom Kochan (Almost, Maine). Directed by Joe Barros , previews begin May 5 at the cell with opening slated for Thursday, May 12.

New One-Woman Musical SHOES AND BAGGAGE to Open Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2016


Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents the World Premiere of SHOES & BAGGAGE, a one-woman musical about the "high of the buy." Written and performed by Broadway veteran Cheryl Stern (La Cage Aux Folles, The Women), it is directed by Joe Barros with music by Emmy Award-winning composer Tom Kochan. Previews begin May 5 at the cell with opening slated for Thursday, May 12. NOTE: this limited engagement is produced on an Off-Broadway contract.

YOUR NAME ON MY LIPS Coming to TNC's Dream Up Festival, 8/30-9/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2015


'Your Name on My Lips,' a musical written and composed by Eric Sirota and directed by Katharine Pettit, explores the way love can inspire and sustain us.

Brown, Daniele, Hunter, Knechtges, Prince & More Set for New York Theatre Barn's 'GOTTA DANCE' Choreography Panel, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2015


On May 3, 2015 at 2pm, New York Theatre Barn (Theatre Barn) presents its exclusive Spring Benefit - a one-time only presentation of Gotta Dance: A Choreography Conversation at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.

Photo Flash: James Rado and Original HAIR Cast Visit the Secret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2015


James Rado, co-creator of HAIR, celebrated his 83rd Birthday on Friday, January 23rd, by attending the Secret Theatre Musicals' production of HAIR. Scroll down for photos from his visit!

Pittsburgh CLO to Welcome Brandon Lambert & John Wascavage to Cast of MURDER FOR TWO
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2014


Pittsburgh CLO will welcome the newest members of the cast of Murder For Two to the CLO Cabaret, November 26 - January 18. Point Park University alums Brandon Lambert and John Wascavage will debut as 'Marcus' and 'The Suspects' this Wednesday evening, and continue their run through January 18. Tickets start at $34.75 and are available at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.

Photo Flash: 2014 Innovative Theatre Awards Celebrate the Best of Off-Off Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014


On Monday, September 22, 2014, The Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization who for the past 10 years has been dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2014 recipients at its annual event. Celebrating ten years and thousands of nominees, the New York Innovative Theatre awards took place at Mason Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 17 Lexington Avenue. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

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