Juli Wesley News

Broadway's top musical artists will appear on tonight's telecast of 'Maya & Marty' on NBC to perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classic Burt Bacharach/Hal David song that is helping to support the devastated LGBT community of Orlando, Fla. NBC has just released a first look at the group together - check it out below!

Broadway's top musical artists are set to appear on tonight's (June 21st) telecast of 'Maya & Marty' on NBC to perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classic Burt Bacharach/Hal David song that is helping to support the devastated LGBT community of Orlando, Fla. A slew of stage vets rehearsed the song earlier today, and Seth Rudetsky captured a sneak preview.

Broadway's top musical artists are set to appear on NBC's Tuesday, June 21 telecast of 'Maya & Marty' to perform 'What the World Needs Now Is Love,' an updated version of the classic Burt Bacharach/Hal David song that is helping to support the devastated LGBT community of Orlando, Fla.

The charitable initiative Broadway for Orlando features an all-star roster of theater artists. Below, watch their recording of the new benefit single "What the World Needs Now is Love.'

The Actors Fund recognized its 2016 Medal of Honor recipients at its annual gala, last night, April 25, 2016 (6pm) at the Marriott Marquis. Honorees included actor and producer Michael Douglas, producer and singer/songwriter Emilio and Gloria Estefan, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt, American prima ballerina Cynthia Gregory, and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw. Check out photos from the big night below!

Broadway's new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, officially opened last night, March 8, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from inside the after party below!

DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING just hosted a special celebration of the new book by Sirius XM radio host SETH RUDETSKY. The launch event for SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2, featured Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns, Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzales, Jackie Hoffman, and Christopher Sieber, who performed excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below!

To kick off the release of famed Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky new book Seth's Broadway Diary, Dress Circle Publishing (Brisa Trinchero and Roberta Pereira, founders) hosted a special book launch concert event last night at Don't Tell Mama (343 W 46th St). Broadway stars Kelli O'Hara, Judy Kuhn, Anika Larsen, Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Chip Zien and Marc Shaiman who are featured in the book performed excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. Check out photos from inside the special event below!

The generosity of theatre fans during six weeks of fundraising by 57 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies helped push the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition to another record high, raising $4,532,129 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld brings you Part 2 of our photo coverage from the celebration below! CLICK HERE for Part 1.

SiriusXM radio host and producer/performer Seth Rudetsky will host a talk back at UNBROKEN CIRCLE after its penultimate performance Off-Broadway on Thursday, October 24th at 7 PM.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis' production of James Wesley's Unbroken Circle will conclude its run at Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre on October 27th. Its first regional production was recently announced for next year at the Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis welcome Marianne Tatum to the critically acclaimed play Unbroken Circle, written by James Wesley, with direction by Jason St. Little. Ms. Tatum will take over the role of Aunt June currently played by Eve Plumb (Ms. Plumb's last performance will be September 22, 2013) beginning September 26th at St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street. Tickets are $36.50-$59.50 and can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. For more information about the show please visit www.UnbrokenCircleThePlay.com.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis have announced that Broadway alum and Drama Desk nominee Jennifer Simard will join the critically acclaimed play Unbroken Circle, written by James Wesley, with direction by Jason St. Little. Ms. Simard will take over the role of Edna (originally played by Anika Larsen) beginning tonight, August 7th, at St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis have announced that Broadway alum and Drama Desk nominee Jennifer Simard will join the critically acclaimed play Unbroken Circle, written by James Wesley, with direction by Jason St. Little. Ms. Simard will take over the role of Edna (originally played by Anika Larsen) beginning August 7that St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street. Tickets are $36.50-$59.50 and can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. For more information about the show please visit www.UnbrokenCircleThePlay.com.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed play Unbroken Circle, written by James Wesley, with direction by Jason St. Little, will be expanding its open-ended playing schedule by adding two additional performances each week. Unbroken Circle began performances on Wednesday, May 29; and celebrated its opening on Wednesday, June 19 at St. Luke's Theatre on West 46thStreet.

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis present the official Off-Broadway premiere of Unbroken Circle written by James Wesley, with original direction by Jason St. Little. Unbroken Circle began performances on Wednesday, May 29; opening Wednesday, June 19 at St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street. Tickets are $36.50-$59.50 and can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. For more information about the show please visit www.UnbrokenCircleThePlay.com. Check out photos from the show's transfer party below!

Seth Rudetsky and Mary J. Davis present the official Off-Broadway premiere of Unbroken Circle written by James Wesley, with original direction by Jason St. Little. Unbroken Circle will begin performances on Wednesday, May 29; opening Wednesday, June 19 at St. Luke's Theatre on West 46th Street. Tickets are $36.50-$59.50 and can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. For more information about the show please visit www.UnbrokenCircleThePlay.com.

Recently married couple Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are set to premiere four original plays in rep this month. 'Midtown March Medley,' as the series is called, will feature a comedy musical act, a two-hander, a caper and a family drama. There's plenty of classical music, comedy, incest, strokes and murder. As Seth and James say, 'Something for everyone!'