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BWW Review: HAMILTON at Altria Theater Is Perfection
by Susan Haubenstock - Nov 21, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON is certainly one of the best touring shows going, and the company visiting Richmond through December 8 is of the greatest imaginable quality.

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Promises a Filmed Stage Version of HAMILTON is Coming
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 8, 2019


Leslie Odom Jr. was a guest on Thursday night's episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE to talk about his new album, Mr, which is out today!

Wake Up With BWW 11/8: TINA Reviews, Opening Night Red Carpet, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2019


Today's top stories: check out our opening night coverage for Tina, including the reviews, red carpet footage, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 11/7: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019


Today's top stories: Tina - The Tina Turner Musical officially opens tonight, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 11/6: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Announces Lottery and Rush Policies, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019


Today's top stories: Jagged Little Pill announces lottery and rush policies, and more!

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs 'Go Crazy' on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2019


Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. stops by the Today Show to talk about his new album, a?oeMr.a?? He also performs the song a?oeGo Crazya?? live in the TODAY studio.

Wake Up With BWW 11/5: IAN MCKELLEN ON STAGE Performs One Night Only on Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019


Today's top stories: Ian McKellen brings his one man show to Broadway for one night only, and more!

BWW Blog: SCAD Savannah Film Festival �" The Passion for Theatre
by Student Blogger: Emily Bonifacio - Nov 4, 2019


This past week I got to experience my second film festival at SCAD. Being a dramatic writing major, screenwriting and playwriting, it is hugely important to me to get to not only see these incredible films that I may not get a chance to ever see in a theater or even on DVD but to get to hear from the honored guests about their creative journeys and their advice to upcoming actors, writers, directors, and more.

Broadway on TV: Kristin Chenoweth, Renee Elise Goldsberry & More for Week of November 4, 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 4, 2019


From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of November 4, 2019!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks Her Friendship with HARRIET Co-Star Leslie Odom Jr., and Doing Her Own Stunts
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019


Cynthia Erivo was a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about starring in the upcoming film Harriet. Erivo tells host Seth Meyers about how before the film she had done all of the stunts required, except climbing a mountain! She also talks about her friendship with co-star Leslie Odom Jr., the huge responsibility of portraying Harriet Tubman, running the New York City Marathon and her showstopping red-carpet looks.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. Talk HARRIET on CBS THIS MORNING
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2019


Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. were guests on Friday morning's episode of CBS This Morning to talk about starring in the new film Harriet. Erivo discusses how she prepared physically  and mentally to play Harriet Tubman, while Odom Jr. talks about why he thinks it took so long for this story to make it to the big screen. 

Wake Up With BWW 11/1: AMERICAN SON on Netflix, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019


Today's top stories: American Son comes to Netflix today, and more!

Leslie Odom, Jr. Performs with the Baltimore Symphony Nov. 1, 2019
by Charles Shubow - Oct 29, 2019


Leslie Odom, Jr. ascended to international fame by originating the role of 'Arron Burr' in the hit musical HAMILTON and won a Tony for Best Actor in a Musical in 2016. He will be joining the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a one night only concert, Nov. 1, 2019. Coincidentally, that is also the date of the film HARRIET opens in which he has a leading role. On November 8 his newest album will be released.

TV Exclusive: Cynthia Erivo & Leslie Odom Jr. Open Up About HARRIET, Coming Back to Broadway & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2019


Stars of Harriet, Tony winners Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr., and their director Kasi Lemmons sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about their new roles, being reunited on screen, why they want to come back to Broadway, and so much more!

Wake Up With BWW 10/29: BANDSTAND Tour Begins, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019


Today's top stories: the national tour of Bandstand officially opens today, and more!

Broadway on TV: Leslie Odom Jr., the Cast of BEETLEJUICE, & More for Week of October 28, 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 28, 2019


From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of October 28, 2019!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks Playing 'Superhero' Harriet Tubman
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2019


Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo sat down with Oprah to talk about her starring role in the upcoming film, Harriet.

LISTEN: Cynthia Erivo Sings Original Song 'Stand Up' from HARRIET
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2019


Stand Up, the original song written by Joshuah Brian Campbell & Cynthia Erivo for Harriet, is now available with the full soundtrack releasing on November 1st. 

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Forgetting HAMILTON Lyrics & Performs Original Song 'Go Crazy' on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2019


On Thursday night's episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Corden welcomes guests Leslie Odom Jr. Zazie Beetz, and Edward Norton, who is a super fan of 'Hamilton.'

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