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STAGE TUBE: Meet Broadway's Next HEDWIG- Taye Diggs!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2015


We can't wait for his big return to the Broadway stage, and to get you ready for July, we bring you some of his best performances!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Talks Foundation A BroaderWay & More
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


Star of stage and screen, Idina Menzel spoke with USA Today about A BroaderWay Foundation, created in 2010 by Menzel and Taye Diggs.

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: RENT Premieres On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 30, 2015


Today we are revisiting a seminal day in Broadway history, the premiere of RENT.

Lena Hall, Taye Diggs, Tituss Burgess & More Set for BDF's Generation: The 2015 Summer Intensive Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015


The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) will give aspiring performers across the country their "big break" when the program embarks on Generation: The 2015 Summer Intensive Tour. The national non-profit training program will present an incredible roster of Broadway directors, performers, and industry insiders who will offer highly personalized musical theatre training and mentoring through unique, week-long performing arts intensive workshops for students of all ages, skill levels, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Josh Groban Set for ABC's REPEAT AFTER ME Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 14, 2015


Wendi McLendon-Covey ('The Goldbergs') teams up with singer Josh Groban, racecar driver Jimmie Johnson, actress Lauren Graham, and T.V. show host Mario Lopez via a remote ear piece, to interact with everyday people in high-energy, comedic hidden-camera situations, on REPEAT AFTER ME

Josh Groban Set for ABC's REPEAT AFTER ME, 4/14
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2015


Wendi McLendon-Covey ("The Goldbergs") teams up with singer Josh Groban, racecar driver Jimmie Johnson, actress Lauren Graham, and T.V. show host Mario Lopez via a remote ear piece, to interact with everyday people in high-energy, comedic hidden-camera situations, on REPEAT AFTER ME

A Great Big World & VH1 Save The Music Foundation Announce Second Annual Keys + Kids Piano Program
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2015


Today, Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino, members of the songwriting duo A Great Big World, joined forces with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to announce their participation in the second annual Keys + Kids initiative

Idina Menzel Invites FROZEN Fans to Take 'Snowman Challenge' to Support A BroaderWay Foundation
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


Not only does Idina Menzel have a powerhouse voice, but also a powerhouse heart! Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs started A BroaderWay Foundation dedicated to empowering inner city girls through arts-based activities and education. For many - when they think of snowmen - they think of Idina. For that reason, Idina invites everyone to build a snowman to enable a dream!

VIDEO: Taye Diggs Sends A Message To John Travolta About This Year's OSCARS
by BWW Staff - Feb 20, 2015


Travolta will present at the Academy Awards after famously flubbing Diggs's ex-wife Idina Menzel's name last year

Kristen Bell, Justin Bieber Among First Guests Set for New ABC Show REPEAT AFTER ME
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2015


ABC's new show "Repeat After Me" has enlisted a wide variety of stars from music, film, sports and television to follow Wendi McLendon-Covey's ("The Goldberg") instructions as she asks them to "repeat after me."

SELMA, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, BLACK-ISH and More Top 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - Feb 7, 2015


The winners of the '46th NAACP Image Awards' were announced last night during the live broadcast from Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (9-11 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson. There was a one-hour live pre-show from the red carpet hosted by Kevin Frazier and Shaun Robinson. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Paul Scheer and Brian Huskey Join Musical Comedy ONE SHOT
by Movies News Desk - Jan 28, 2015


Deadline writes that Paul Scheer and Brian Huskey are featured in the upcoming musical comedy film ONE SHOT, starring Topher Grace, which just finished shooting in Mexico. Isaac Rentz directs from a script by Gerry De Leon and Greg Lisi.

BWW Interview: He's Ready for a Wild Party! Joshua Henry Talks Returning to Encores! Off-Center Series, Reuniting with Sutton Foster & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2015


Henry just chatted with BroadwayWorld about returning to the series, reuniting with Sutton Foster, preparing for rehearsals and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/2/15 - Taye Diggs
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2015


Happy Birthday, Taye Diggs! In 1996, Diggs originated the role of the landlord Benny in Jonathan Larson's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent. After Rent he appeared as Mr. Black in Andrew Lippa's off-Broadway production of The Wild Party. Diggs also played The Bandleader in the 2002 film version of the long-running Broadway revival of Chicago and filled in as Billy Flynn on Broadway.

Alan Winner's THE BOY WHO LOVED BASSEY Comes to the Met Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2014


A celebration of Dame Shirley Bassey's illustrious career, THE BOY WHO LOVED BASSEY, is an unforgettable musical tribute written by Ben Cameron and Alan Winner, with musical direction by Andy Roninson, under the direction by Cameron and starring Winner. THE BOY WHO LOVED BASSEY, returns for a one night only special engagement tonight, December 18th, at 9:30 PM at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010).

Anne Heche and Rob Riggle Join Topher Grace in Musical Comedy ONE SHOT
by Movies News Desk - Dec 15, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anne Heche and Rob Riggle have joined the upcoming musical comedy film ONE SHOT, starring Topher Grace. Isaac Rentz directs from a script by Gerry De Leon and Greg Lisi.

BLACK-ISH, GET ON UP, Jennifer Hudson Among Nominees of 46th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Movies News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One.

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