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Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2019 theater season.

On this day in 2013, the new musical Hands On A Hardbody opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Six years ago today, the uplifting musical Hands on a Hardbody, based on a documentary of the same name, opened on Broadway featuring Broadway favorites like Keala Settle, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Alison Case! To celebrate the occasion, we're throwing it back to the show's opening night with the show's cast and their real life counterparts! Check out the footage below!

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Coltrane Revisited, Nellie Mckay, Tom Tallitsch Quartet, and more!

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Stephanie Klemons, Associate Choreographer of Hamilton and Founder of Katie's Art Project, brings a unique one-night-only art galleryto Town Stages.   Curated by David Korins Design, featuring livemusical performances by Recording Artist Casey Jamerson andABC's Dancing with the Stars' Marinda Davis.  

Annie, based on the popular 1920s Harold Gray comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, is a seven-time Tony Award-winner and considered one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. It features unforgettable hits like 'It's the Hard Knock Life,' 'Easy Street' and the iconic Broadway standard 'Tomorrow.' You can bet your bottom dollar this is one beloved, multigenerational Muny favorite guaranteed to entertain the entire family.

You'd better gussy yourself up and get over to The Muny this week for the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, Annie. This family show has it all - hope, heart, and a heaping helping of humanity, and Peyton Ella shines in the title role like the superstar she is.

Annie, based on the popular 1920s Harold Gray comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, is a seven-time Tony Award-winner and considered one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. It features unforgettable hits like "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street" and the iconic Broadway standard "Tomorrow." You can bet your bottom dollar this is one beloved, multigenerational Muny favorite guaranteed to entertain the entire family.

The sun's on its way out at the Muny with the approaching opening of Annie, get a sneak peek below!

[the art project] is a one-night-only pop-up museum event that will be held at Town Stages on July 23rd, 2018 from 6- 9 pm. Tickets are on sale now. The evening includes a VIP reception at 6 pm featuring live music from the renowned Luminous Sounds String Ensemble. VIP Ticket holders will enjoy two free drink tickets, a meet and greet with artists and performers, early entry to exhibit, prime access to silent auction and art for sale, and the VIP area for Keynote and Performances.

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's centennial season production of Annie, July 18 -25. 

Need a new obsession? There's never bene a better time to binge! BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you our latest series- Rachel Unraveled. Created by, written by, and starring Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero, Rachel Unraveled is a musical comedy web series following the real-life Ravel's outlandish alter-ego, a self-proclaimed star with a lot of heart and no talent, as she strives to make it big in the Big Apple. Whether she's dazzling casting directors (Maria-Christina Oliveras, Amelie) with audition songs written by her neighborhood homeless man (Jon Rua, Hamilton, Spongebob), re-enacting Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals shot-by-shot on the streets of Harlem, or taking her food delivery guy hostage, Rachel's blind ambition and (well-intentioned) narcissistic tendencies may not book her Broadway, but they will land her in countless song-filled misadventures scattered across the city.

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In the season finale, Rachel's dad visits for the weekend to convince Rachel to quit show business once and for all. Meanwhile, Jaclyn enlists Spatterman on a special mission. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, William Youmans, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce.

On this day in 2013, the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody opened at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In this episode, Marie Claire stages an intervention after Rachel's addiction to a food delivery app spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Spatterman must brave Times Square on a journey to obtain his Equity card in order to land a new agent. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi. Special guest stars Chad Kimball and Lindsay Nicole Chambers. Also starring Tina Benko and Chessa Metz. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Austin Spero, and Rachel Ravel. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce.

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In this episode, Rachel channels Fraulein Maria when she is asked to babysit for Jaclyn, the casting director.cStarring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce.

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the premiere episode of Rachel Unraveled. In this episode Rachel auditions for an anti-bullying PSA in hopes of launching her career as a successful actress, but her dad gives her an ultimatum. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, William Youmans, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Ryan Harrington and Isaac Himmelman. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce. Watch 'Audition' below and be sure to check back next Wednesday for Episode 2!

It's a beautiful Bikini Bottom day! Spongebob Squarepants the Musical celebrated 100 performances on Broadway on March 2. Check out photos from the celebrations below!