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VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Chat the Success of the Event on TODAY
by Macon Prickett - Jun 19, 2018


TODAY's Hoda Kotb sat down with John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to talk about their live performance of "Jesus Christ Supertar Live in Concert," which attracted more than 10 million viewers. Webber says he's "never been so proud of 'Superstar' in his life," which Legend calls "the best compliment we could get' on TODAY. Watch the clip below!

Gallant Teams Up with A$AP Ferg for New DOESN'T MATTER Remix
by Macon Prickett - Jun 18, 2018


Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated critically acclaimed singer and songwriter GALLANT shares the Official Remix of his latest single “Doesn't Matter” featuring A$AP Ferg. Get it HERE via Mind of A Genius/Warner Bros. Records. Watch the video HERE.

Broadway on TV: Josh Gad, Billy Porter, Sara Bareilles & More for Week of June 18, 2018
by Macon Prickett - Jun 18, 2018


From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of June 18, 2018!

Dramatists Guild Criticizes Marginalization of Writers at the 2018 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2018


Dough Wright, president of the Dramatists Guild of America, has issued an open letter to the CEO of the CBS Network, Les Moonves, criticizing the omission of categories honoring playwrights and composers from Sunday's Tony Awards telecast.

The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2018


Students hailing from several areas in and around Massachusetts will participate in The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Art's 2018 Youth Summer Program (YSP). The first teen session of YSP will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 at 2 and 7 p.m., and the second session will present the show Friday, August 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. YSP Pre-Teen will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. on Saturday August 11 at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.

St. Charles Singers To Premiere New Work By Choral Music Legend John Rutter
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2018


The St. Charles Singers, conducted by founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt, will present the world premiere of a new work written for them by revered English composer and choirmaster John Rutter when the professional chamber choir performs June 21, 2018, in a concert hosted by Chorus America, a choral music association, during its national conference in Chicago.

Josh Groban Releases New Single GRANTED From His Forthcoming 8th Studio Album Out this Fall
by Macon Prickett - Jun 8, 2018


Today, multi-platinum award-winning singer/songwriter and global superstar Josh Groban releases 'Granted,' the first single from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, slated for release this fall via Warner Bros. Records. Groban wrote 'Granted' with Toby Gad (Beyonce, Madonna, John Legend) and Bernie Herms (Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Barbra Streisand). 'Granted' available now, HERE.

TONY AWARDS: THE BAND'S VISIT Leads with 10 Wins & CURSED CHILD Leads Plays with 6 Wins
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2018


This is the moment! The American Theatre Wing's 72nd Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles, air live from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS Television Network tonight, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway.

Tonight's the Night! BroadwayWorld's Complete Guide to Tonys Coverage - All You Need to Know About the Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


It's only a day away! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tomorrow night, June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!Today is the day! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight (...tonight, won't be just any night), June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!

The Results Are In! ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS & More Win BroadwayWorld's Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2018


Now in our 16th year, BroadwayWorld's Theater Fans' Choice Awards are, by FAR, the largest fan based awards of their kind. Open to anyone to vote, we gave you a full slate of eligible nominees in categories that both mirror the popular critical awards, as well as fan favorite categories for Best Tour, Ensemble and Off Broadway shows.  Voting is now closed and this year's winners are...

Last Chance! Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

Brief 6/1: Stars in the Alley, LOG CABIN Begins Previews and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the Stars in the Alley concert is held today, Log Cabin starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson begins previews tonight, and more!

BWW CLOSE UP: Premios Tony 2018
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 1, 2018


Solo quedan diez dias para la septuagesima segunda edicion de los Premios Tony, el maximo galardon estadounidense al teatro, en una gala que se celebrara en el Radio City Music Hall presentada por Sara Bareilles y Josh Groban. Vivimos un año en que la television y el cine estaran muy presentes, ya que de los cuatro nominados a mejor musical, tres adaptan peliculas y uno una serie de television. MEAN GIRLS y SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS se han llevado la friolera de 12 nominaciones cada una, mientras que THE BANDS VISIT tiene 11. FROZEN, en cambio, tan solo tiene 3, pero aun asi ha conseguido entrar en la categoria mas codiciada.

Exclusive: Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, and John Legend on JESUS CHRIST SUPTERSTAR And More!
by Maeve Riley - May 31, 2018


BroadwayWorld correspondent Maeve Riley caught up with the cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at their FYC Event in Los Angeles, CA! Let's see what the cast had to say!

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Just 5 Days Left!
by Alan Henry - May 29, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

ASCAP Award Winner Kari Kimmel Releases New Album 'Gold & Glitter' Today
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2018


Today Glow Music Group announces the sixth solo release from singer-songwriter Kari Kimmel. Gold & Glitter is a powerful pop album that embodies the singer/songwriter's unabashed emotion and unwavering do-it-yourself independence that has driven her career since day one. Kari recently shared 'High,' her second single, via Keyboard and kicked off the project with Blackbook. In an interview with Billboard Magazine, Kari told the story behind the making of her album. Another highlight of this release week, Kari was honored at the 33rd Annual ASCAP Screen Music Awards for her work on THE FOSTERS.

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Just One Week Remains!
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2018


Watch below as they tell us all about want this nomination means to them, how they are preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

They're Already Winners... Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2018 Nominees!
by Danielle Gutierrez - Jun 9, 2018


The 2018 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or nine) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 88 awards!

Broadway By Design: David Zinn, Walter Trarbach & Mike Dobson Bring SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2018


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with David Zinn, who acted as both scenic and costume designer for Broadway's new under the sea adventure, SpongeBob Squarepants.

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