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Michelle Pfeiffer Joins Viola Davis in THE FIRST LADY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2021


SHOWTIME has announced that Oscar and Emmy® nominee and Golden Globe® winner Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) will star as Betty Ford and Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Susanne Bier (The Undoing) will direct and executive produce the anthology series.

Chicago Detours Hosts BADASS WOMEN OF HISTORY Interactive Virtual Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2021


Chicago Detours today announced the “Badass Women of History,” live and interactive virtual event, highlighting diverse historical women with Chicago ties that forged groundbreaking paths in science, business, culture and social justice that span the globe and continue to impact us today.

Joshua Radin Shares New Single 'Better Life'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 6, 2021


After 16 years, eight albums, and hundreds of shows around the globe, Joshua Radin still treats music as an antidote to any ailment.

HA­MIL­TON Comes to Germany in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2020


Lin-Manuel Mirandas HAMILTON hat das Genre Musical neu definiert. Ein Gesamtkunstwerk, das seine Zuschauer in jeder Hinsicht verblüfft und durch seine überragende künstlerische Qualität fasziniert.

Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Charley Pride Dies At 86
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020


Charley Pride, one of Country Music's most legendary hitmakers who treated the world to such classic hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” and “Just Between You and Me,” passed away today, December 12, 2020. He was 86.  

Auckland Theatre Company Launches 2021 Season With TWO LADIES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020


Three of New Zealand's most high profile and celebrated female actors will take centre stage in New Zealand's premiere of the MiNDFOOD season of Two Ladies by Nancy Harris in February 2021.

Diane Warren Donates Song To Dian Fossey Foundation & Matches Contributions For Giving Tuesday Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 1, 2020


The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is collaborating with multi award-winning songwriter and animal rights activist Diane Warren for its Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

YouTube Originals Announces Holiday Extravaganza THE GREAT GIFT EXCHANGE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020


YouTube Originals kicks off the holiday season with 'The Great Gift Exchange,' a 12-part series highlighting the art of giving.

Chicago Detours Presents Interactive VIRTUAL HOLIDAY STORIES HAPPY HOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2020


Chicago Detours, voted “Best Tour of Chicago” by the Chicago Reader in 2019, today announced a live, interactive virtual event, taking viewers to the city's most beloved holiday landmarks and hidden gems, all while telling the historical stories that celebrate Chicago's festive spirit.

VIDEO: Tayla Parx Drops 'Fixerupper'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2020


Multiple GRAMMY® Award-nominated recording artist Tayla Parx drops the third track off her forthcoming album Coping Mechanisms today. 'Fixerupper' releases alongside a beautiful companion visual featuring a 70s-inspired Tayla in her classically cactus and pastel element.

Wake Up With BWW 11/12: HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, and More to Perform on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2020


Today's top stories: The casts of Hamilton, Mean Girls, Ain't Too Proud and Jagged Little Pill will all perform as a part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, watch Keala Settle and more perform 'This Is Me' inspired by Kamala Harris, and more!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks 'Hamilton' & Friendship With Michelle Obama on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 11, 2020


Revisit three of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s appearances on TODAY as the “Hamilton” creator talks about bringing the Broadway hit to Puerto Rico, shares a behind-the-scenes look at “Hamilton: The Exhibition” and delves into his friendship with former first lady Michelle Obama.

VIDEO: Ledisi Talks About Michelle Obama's Reaction to Her Performance on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 4, 2020


Kelly recalls a moment when jazz singer Ledisi tore the house down with a performance in front of the Obamas. It was so iconic, in fact, it got a very unexpected reaction from Michelle Obama. Tune in to hear the full story.

VIDEO: Tayla Parx Unveils Music Video for 'Residue'
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 2, 2020


Multiple GRAMMY® Award-nominated recording artist Tayla Parx has released the official music video for new single 'Residue.'

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Sound/Stage Series Presents KAMASI WASHINGTON: BECOMING
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020


Jazz titan Kamasi Washington is the focus of the sixth episode of SOUND/STAGE, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's series of concert films, Friday, October 30, at 10am.

Joel Perez, Kathryn Hahn and More Join ACT OUT: VOTE2020
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020


Juliana Canfield, Kathryn Hahn, Emily Kinney, Sahr Ngaujah, and Joel Perez join the cast of the previously announced Act Out: Vote2020, a very special event to get out the vote.

SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 28, 2020


It was announced today that the Spitting Image: US Election Special, also starring Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, will be made available on the show’s official YouTube channel to US audiences.

HBO Max Offering Free Viewing of A WEST WING SPECIAL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 27, 2020


The special is available to watch for free now until the end of the year.

VIDEO: JUST ONE STEP FOR DEMOCRACY Releases New Songs for the Vote by Bobby Daye, Yvette Cason, Sylvia MacCalla & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2020


Founded by Broadway’s Arnetia Walker (Dreamgirls) with Stephen Nachamie (She Loves Me), JUST ONE STEP FOR DEMOCRACY is a coalition of creative artists from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond who create multimedia virtual work to inspire people to get informed and plan their vote. J1S4D launched on July 4th, 2020.

VIDEO: JUST ONE STEP FOR DEMOCRACY Premieres 'Stronger' by Devin Marie and Lorna Ventura
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020


STRONGER, the new song and dance-based video for JUST ONE STEP FOR DEMOCRACY is written and performed by singer / songwriter Devin Marie ('I Can't Breathe'). The video is Directed and Choreographed by Lorna Ventura (Broadway: Wicked).

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