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Ben E. King and STAND BY ME to Receive Towering Song Award, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2012


"Stand By Me," the song written by Leiber & Stoller and Ben E. King will receive the Towering Song Award at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) Gala Event to be held at the Marriott Marquee Hotel in New York City on Thursday, June 14, 2012, Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman, Jimmy Webb, announced today. Mike Stoller will accept the award along with Ben E. King, who will also be honored with the Towering Performance Award for his performance on the Leiber & Stoller produced recording of "Stand By Me."

Valencia/Rollins Produce Spring Dance Concert Featuring Alvin Ailey Dancer, March 23-24, Orlando
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2012


Valencia College will hold its Annual Spring Dance Concert on March 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. in Valencia's East Campus Performing Arts Center.

Valencia/Rollins Produce Spring Dance Concert Featuring Alvin Ailey Dancer, March 23-24, Orlando
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2012


Valencia College will hold its Annual Spring Dance Concert on March 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. in Valencia's East Campus Performing Arts Center.

Valencia/Rollins Produce Spring Dance Concert Featuring Alvin Ailey Dancer, March 23-24, Orlando
by James T Harding - Mar 13, 2012


Valencia College will hold its Annual Spring Dance Concert on March 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. in Valencia's East Campus Performing Arts Center.

Disney to Dim Broadway Lights in Memory of Robert Sherman
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2012


The marquees of Disney's New Amsterdam Theatre, home of the musical Mary Poppins, along with the Minskoff and Nederlander Theatres, which house Disney Theatrical Productions' The Lion King and Newsies, will dim this evening at 7:01 in memory of legendary songwriter Robert Sherman, who died yesterday in London at 86.

HOW TO SUCCEED to Release EP Featuring Nick Jonas!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Nick Jonas will soon be featured in an EP of music from HOW TO SUCCEED in which he is currently starring as J. Pierrepont Finch. The EP is due out this spring, and will be produced by six-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher who produced the Grammy nominated cast album featuring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette.

Mike Schlitt and Son of Semele Theater Present JESUS RIDE, 3/9-4/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2012


Award-winning solo artist Mike Schlitt, in association with Son of Semele, will present Jesus Ride from March 9 through April 8. The production, which garnered "Outstanding Solo Show" at the New York Fringe in 2009, was presented at Son of Semele Theater last year and will return there this spring for a 5-week run that will culminate in an Easter Sunday performance and celebration.

Wiles & Askergard's Ballet Next To Debut at The Joyce 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011


Michele Wiles, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, and Charles Askegard, former Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet, announce the premiere performance of Ballet Next at The Joyce Theater on November 21, 2011.

BWW Interviews: Sahr Ngaujah talks about bringing FELA! to Toronto
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 25, 2011


Tony nominated for his performance in FELA! Sahr Ngaujah stars in the touring production, which will play at the Canon Theatre October 25 to November 6.

STAGE TUBE: HOW TO SUCCEED Records Cast Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2011


The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, just got a new cast recording from Decca Broadway. The album, produced by five-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, was recorded by the cast and orchestra on Monday, April 11 at the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City and was released on iTunes Tuesday, May 24 and in stores on Tuesday, June 7. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), where it officially opened March 27, 2011. In the video below, go behind the scenes of the recording session wit hthe cast!

HOW TO SUCCEED Cast Album Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2011


The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, will get a new cast recording from Decca Broadway. The album, produced by five-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, was recorded by the cast and orchestra on Monday, April 11 at the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City and will be released on iTunes Tuesday, May 24 and in stores on Tuesday, June 7. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), where it officially opened March 27, 2011.

HOW TO SUCCEED Cast Album Gets June 7 Release
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2011


The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, will get a new cast recording from Decca Broadway. The album, produced by five-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, was recorded by the cast and orchestra on Monday, April 11 at the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City and will be released on iTunes Tuesday, May 24 and in stores on Tuesday, June 7. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), where it officially opened March 27, 2011.

It's GRAMMY Day! Who Will Win Best Musical Show Album?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2011


The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Awards such as Best Musical Show album however will be revealed during the afternoon, and streamed online here.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Comes To Orlando Shakespeare Theater 2/9-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with Jane Austen's witty romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 9 through March 20, 2011.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Comes To Orlando Shakespeare Theater 2/9-3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Season with Jane Austen's witty romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from February 9 through March 20, 2011.

GRAMMY Nominations Announced - SONDHEIM, AMERICAN IDIOT, NIGHT MUSIC, PROMISES, FELA!, GLEE & More
by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2010


The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

FELA! Original Cast Recording To Be Released 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010


Knitting Factory Records is excited to announce the June 8th release of Fela! - Original Broadway Cast Recording. The record documents the magic of the hit Broadway musical that Ben Brantley of the New York Times called 'hot (and seriously cool).'

New FELA! Streams Now Available, The Na Poi Releases Set For 5/11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010


On May 11, 2010 Knitting Factory Records continues its re-release campaign of Fela's entire catalog with the 'Na Poi' releases. The newest collection, The Na Poi releases, includes 7 CDs, containing 14 albums total. Most of these albums are from the mid-70s and represent Fela and Africa '70 in their prime

New FELA! Streams Now Available, The Na Poi Releases Set For 5/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


On May 11, 2010 Knitting Factory Records continues its re-release campaign of Fela's entire catalog with the 'Na Poi' releases. The newest collection, The Na Poi releases, includes 7 CDs, containing 14 albums total. Most of these albums are from the mid-70s and represent Fela and Africa '70 in their prime

FELA! Original Cast Recording To Be Released 6/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


Knitting Factory Records is excited to announce the June 8th release of Fela! - Original Broadway Cast Recording. The record documents the magic of the hit Broadway musical that Ben Brantley of the New York Times called 'hot (and seriously cool).'

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