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Photos: Mariah Carey Celebrates Opening Weekend Of Her Las Vegas Engagement
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


This past weekend, Mariah Carey debuted her new exclusive engagement, Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold was greeted with several enthusiastic standing ovations from sold-out crowds on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. See the photos below!

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2024


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be handed out in the annual ceremony set to take place Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball. Learn more about who is being honored!

Andra Day Drops Her Rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' on Streaming
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024


Multi-platinum vocalist, Grammy winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day shares her soaring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” on all streaming platforms. Day's forthcoming album, Cassandra, features standout singles, 'Where Do We Go' and 'Probably.' Watch the video of the performance and listen now!

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Mariah Carey Announces Las Vegas Residency: How to Get Tickets For 'Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas'
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


Mariah Carey announces an exclusive Las Vegas engagement at Park MGM from April 12 - 27, 2024. In celebration of the anniversary of Mariah's iconic album, The Emancipation of Mimi, one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, the Las Vegas shows will feature fan favorites from that album as well as other hits from her unparalleled career.

Andra Day Bares All on New Single 'Probably'
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024


Multi-platinum chanteuse, Grammy winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day gets brutally honest on new single “Probably.” This morning Zane Lowe exclusively premiered the single on Apple Music. From the start, Day's instantly recognizable full-bodied delivery takes hold and never lets go.

Colman Domingo Appointed to the Gotham Film & Media Institute's Board of Directors
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2024


Colman Domingo will join Gotham's Board of Directors. As the newest member, the star of “Rustin” and “The Color Purple” will work with The Gotham on their mission to celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators by providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.

Shaquita Smith to Star in BET+ Original "MY VALENTINE WEDDING"
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Smith, 'My Valentine Wedding,' is now available on BET Plus. Follow the story of a woman planning her dream wedding, only to have her ex-boyfriend return and complicate things.

Andra Day Returns With Sultry Slow-Burning Single 'Where Do We Go'
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2024


Grammy winner, and Academy Award nominee Andra Day makes a triumphant return with the spine-tingling new single “Where Do We Go.” Dreamy and captivating, the slow-burning R&B love song perfectly captures the artist's powerful vocals and soulful delivery. It introduces Day's long-awaited third album Cassandra, which will arrive this spring.

An Evening With John Cusack Comes to Lincoln Center and the Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Comedy Works Entertainment welcomes AN EVENING WITH JOHN CUSACK AND SCREENING OF SAY ANYTHING for two nights.  The first show is at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, CO on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7pm.

Mariah Carey Announces New Holiday Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023


Mariah Carey has announced the return of her Christmas extravaganza – Merry Christmas One And All! The special 13-date run will kick off on November 15 in Highland, CA making stops in Los Angeles, Montreal, Chicago, and more before wrapping up on December 17th at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Find out how to get tickets!

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Conference
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023


The New Harmony Project announced that it is now accepting applications for the 37th annual conference to be held May 22-June 2, 2024.

ImageNation's 21st Annual IMAGENATION OUTDOORS Film And Music Festival Returns For An Epic Summer Of Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2023


ImageNation's 21st annual IMAGENATION OUTDOORS Film and Music Festival is happening July 7th to October 21st. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Events include an Eastside and Westside Open Streets Movie series, Drive-In Movie series, New York City Parks screenings, a Black Anime Series, a Great Day Harlem Food & Music Festival and a Soul Train Tribute to Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary.

Bishop Arts Theatre To Produce Camika Spencer's New Play, ONE YEAR IN EGYPT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2023


Bishop Arts Theatre Center has announced the world premiere production of Camika Spencer's new play, One Year In Egypt, beginning August 11 – 27, 2023, for three consecutive weekends. 

Garden State Film Festival Announces New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2023


The globally recognized Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) announces the addition of Roy Farfel and Daniel Alphonse Boulos to its board of directors.

First AILEY SPIRIT GALA To Be Held At Jazz At Lincoln Center On May 24
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023


For the first time, the Ailey organization's annual Ailey Spirit Gala will be held in the home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The special event celebrates the art and soul of dance with a unique performance featuring a piece d'occasion entitled Chasing the Spirit created by choreographer and former Ailey Company member Hope Boykin, as well as an excerpt of Alvin Ailey's uplifting Revelations, followed by a festive soirée.

Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!
by Jennifer Broski - May 8, 2023


On Thursday, the nominees met the press and BroadwayWorld's Jennifer Broski was on hand to capture portraits of each of them on their big day!

Photos: The 2023 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press!
by Bruce Glikas - May 4, 2023


See photos of the 2023 Tony Award nominees meeting the press!

2023 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Team BWW - May 2, 2023


Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights for AIN'T NO MO'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023


Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide English-language stage licensing rights to Jordan E. Cooper’s Ain’t No Mo’ for its Samuel French imprint.

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