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VIDEO: First Look - Karen Olivo & More Perform on CBS's KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 21, 2015


CBS has shared a first look at THE 38TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, airing Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Elaine Paige, Christine Ebersole & More Set for PIAF Centennial Celebration Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2015


Producers Daniel Nardicio and Andy Brattain will honor Edith Piaf, the iconic French songstress on her actual 100th Birthday with PIAF: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION with stars from Broadway, London's West End, Jazz, Cabaret and Rock 'n' Roll.

Laura Ellis to Bring JAZZ IN THE SHADOWS - SONGS OF FILM NOIR to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2015


Born and raised in the great jazz town of Kansas City, Laura resides in Southern California and now criss-crosses the nation, starring in theater productions of musical nostalgia: Film Noir-to-stage show, Femme Fatale, the sassy Cinema Sweethearts, and early Rock and Roll romp, Kit and the Kats - Remember When? She has graced the cabaret stage from coast to coast and now makes her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno On Being Hollywood's 'House Ethnic' and Being Sexy With A Muppet
by Michael Dale - Dec 15, 2015


The recent Kennedy Center Honoree talks about her nearly 70 years in show business.

PBS to Present LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


For celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home ? especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year.

Rita Moreno, Christopher Walken, Padma Lakshmi and More Set for Lidia Bastianich Holiday PBS Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


For celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich there is no place like home -- especially at Christmas, her favorite time of year.

Morrisson Theatre Chorus Performs Holiday Concert This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2015


The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, will present its Holiday Concert: Special Songs for a Special Time of the Year this weekend, December 10, December 11 and December 12 at 8:00pm and December 13 at 2:00pm. The Holiday Concert will feature a selection of Classical Sacred works, Popular Holiday songs, Jazz and Gospel, as well as audience sing-a-long pieces.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Details on How He Came to Compose Music for STAR WARS!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2015


Last week, worlds collided as fans of musical theater and fans of STAR WARS heard the exciting news that HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda composed a song for the newest installment of the space franchise titled THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Stephen Colbert Returns as Host of 38th Annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 6, 2015


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors tonight, December 6, 2015.

Jennifer Holliday Will Take Part in BROADWAY NAMES WITH JULIE JAMES- LIVE on 1/18
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2015


Jacob Langfelder in partnership with Arts For All will present a one night only concert featuring TONY and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday on January 18th, 2016 at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street).  The evening will be the first-ever 'Broadway Names withJulie James - LIVE', where the host of SiriusXM On Broadway's popular radio show will perform and serve as MC.  Holliday and additional theater stars will be welcomed to the stage for incredible live performances.  The lineup of special guests will be announced soon. Tickets, which will benefit Arts-For-All, begin at $50 and can be purchased at www.broadwaynames.eventbrite.com.

It's Broadway Week on Network Television and Students from Dundalk, Maryland are Featured
by Charles Shubow - Nov 25, 2015


Set your DVRs and get a sneak peak at the current Broadway season.

Morrisson Theatre Chorus to Perform Holiday Concert, 12/10-13
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015


The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, will present its Holiday Concert: Special Songs for a Special Time of the Year on December 10, December 11 and December 12 at 8:00pm and December 13 at 2:00pm. The Holiday Concert will feature a selection of Classical Sacred works, Popular Holiday songs, Jazz and Gospel, as well as audience sing-a-long pieces.

Al Tulane to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in December
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 23, 2015


Both sides of this versatile performer can be seen onstage in his upcoming Act of a Lifetime - Cheaper Than Therapy at Manhattan's premier cabaret club, Don't Tell Mama. Accompanied by music director Christopher Howatt, Al will regale audiences with stories and anecdotes from his career as an actor and performer, drawing on standards from the stage and screen to tell his story.

Stephen Colbert Returns to Host 38th Annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced Stephen Colbert will return to host the 38th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 6, 2015.

The Mountain Play Association Announces Award-Winning Artistic Team For WEST SIDE STORY
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 21, 2015


The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience - is proud to present the Tony Award© winning musical West Side Story directed by Jay Manley, music directed by David Moschler and choreographed by Nicole Helfer for its 103rd season in 2016.

16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Stage to Feature 32 Performing Artists & 22 Talented Presenters
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2015


The stage for the 16th Latin GRAMMY AwardsTM will feature and international presenter lineup and talented musicians, including memorable collaborations.

Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell Co-Chair Broadway Dance Lab's 2015 Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015


Luminaries of the Great White Way Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell will serve as the co-chairs for Broadway Dance Lab (BDL)'s major fall fundraiser at the historic Judson Church, downtown Manhattan tonight, Nov. 17 at 7pm.

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for ALLEGIANCE!
by Walter McBride - Nov 9, 2015


The new American musical Allegiance officially opened last night, November 8, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) in her long-awaited return to Broadway, 'Star Trek' icon George Takei in his Broadway debut at age 78, and Broadway and 'Glee' star Telly Leung. Allegiance is the vibrant and unforgettable story of one family's resilience in the face of seemingly-insurmountable odds, inspired by Takei's real-life experience as a Japanese American during World War II. BroadwayWorld was on the star-studded red carpet before the curtain went up, and you can check out photos from the celebrity arrivals below!

DVR Alert - Oscar Winning Film WEST SIDE STORY Airs on THIRTEEN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


After Friday evening's presentation of Great Performances: Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do on PBS, Reel 13's November schedule kicks off the following night with Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' Academy Award-winning film adaptation of West Side Story.

REUNION, A MUSICAL COMEDY Opens Tonight at NoHo Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


This melodic, memorable and quirky pop score provides biting social commentary along with a little romance and an outrageously good time for all. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll cringe.

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