Vanessa Williams Headshot

Vanessa Williams News

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

Get Vanessa Williams Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

N'Kenge to Perform with the Indianapolis Symphony, 11/20-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015


Known for her powerful and riveting vocals, Broadway's Darling N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical and Sondheim on Sondheim) will grace the stage in Classic FM's Four Decades of Radio Hits show with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor, Jack Everly for two days dedicated to the best-of-the best from the FM radio dial, Friday, November 20 (11:00am/8:00pm) and Saturday, November 21 (8:00pm), 2015.

VIDEO: WE tv's DAVID TUTERA'S CELEBRATIONS Season 3 Debuts Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


David Tutera is back for a brand new celebrity-filled third season of David Tutera's CELEBrations, premiering tonight, October 30 at 10PM ET/PT on WE tv

WAKE UP with BWW 10/29/2015 - Keira Knightley on Broadway and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 29, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Keira Knightley makes her Broadway debut in THERESE RAQUIN, opening tonight!

Vanessa Williams, Rita Moreno, Liz Callaway & More on Tap for Lincoln Center's 2016 AMERICAN SONGBOOK Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015


Returning for its 17th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook will continue to broaden its scope in celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting as interpreted by top performers and rising stars, with events at three Lincoln Center venues.

BWW Recap: THE FLASH Unleashes Fury of Firestorm
by Misha Davenport - Oct 27, 2015


As the health of Dr. Stein (Broadway vet Victor Garber) continues to worsen, Barry (Grant Gustin) and the rest of Team Flash race to find a match for Stein's other half of Firestorm. We've got our running shoes on, we'll get you caught up in a flash.

VIDEO: Keke Palmer Releases Music Video for 'I Don't Belong to You'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2015


Below, check out the new music video of Keke Palmer performing 'I Don't Belong To You.' out on Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/26/2015 - BRIDGING THE GAP, Galas All Night and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 26, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Stars help Wesley Taylor 'BRIDGE THE GAP' for The Actors Fund tonight, DGF and Abingdon host their annual galas, and more!

STAGE TUBE: Miss SHOW BOAT in Concert with Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams & More? Watch the Full Show Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2015


'Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat in Concert with the New York Philharmonic' aired just last week as part of PBS' LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER.This New York Philharmonic production features an all-star cast led by Vanessa Williams and Downton Abbey's Julian Ovenden, as well as Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander, Fred Willard, and Lauren Worsham. Mis the broadcast? No worries! You can check out the full show below!

Original Broadway Kids of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the original Broadway kids of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL in THE KIDS FROM A CHRISTMAS STORY on Monday November 2, 2015 at 7:00pm.

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!
by Walter McBride - Oct 21, 2015


Acclaimed Director James Lapine was honored with the 2015 'Mr. Abbott' Award for the outstanding artistry and creativity of his forty-year (and counting) career last night, October 19th.

Photo Coverage: James Lapine Honored at the SDCF's Mr. Abbott Awards Cocktail Reception
by Walter McBride - Oct 20, 2015


Acclaimed Director James Lapine was honored with the 2015 "Mr. Abbott" Award for the outstanding artistry and creativity of his forty-year (and counting) career on Monday October 19th.

SHOW BOAT, Starring Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis and More, Airs on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


'Kern & Hammerstein's Show Boat in Concert with the New York Philharmonic' airs tonight, October 16, 9:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. ET as part of LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER. 

WAKE UP with BWW 10/16/2015 - Angela Lansbury Turns 90 and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 16, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: Dame Angela Lansbury celebrates her 90th birthday, the cast of HAMILTON marks their album release, SHOW BOAT airs on PBS, THE BANDSTAND opens at Paper Mill and more!

STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis Sings 'Ol' Man River' from SHOW BOAT on Tonight's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
by Matt Tamanini - Oct 16, 2015


The New York Philharmonic presentation of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's SHOW BOAT in concert, airs on PBS October 1th at 9:00pm, check your local listings. Don't miss Kern and Hammerstein II's groundbreaking musical about the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi River. Check out Tony-nominee Norm Lewis singing the iconic 'Ol' Man River

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 14th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 14, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BWW Chicago Awards are taking submissions! Plus there's a CST cast album, a new 'Gypsy,' 'Show Boat' on TV, and the 'My Fair Lady' film in theaters. Davenport's has interesting shows, a new project gives us an unknown musical, CCT premieres one, Cult Camp stages an obscure one, and Broadway In Chicago announces its 2016 subscription series!

BWW Recap: Jay Garrick Gives the New FLASH a Crash Course
by Misha Davenport - Oct 13, 2015


Old Flash Jay Garrick meets THE FLASH and it's awesome!

N'Kenge, Seph Stanek and More Set for AKHENATEN: THE MUSICAL Concert at Met Museum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2015


Pop-opera-soul diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim) will be starring along with Seph Stanek and Tony LePage in the Broadway-bound musical production AKHENATEN: THE MUSICAL, set for a concert at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Temple of Dendur, 1000 5th Avenue, New York NY, tonight, October 13, 2015 at 6 p.m.

N'Kenge, Seph Stanek and More Set for AKHENATEN: THE MUSICAL Concert at Met Museum Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2015


Pop-opera-soul diva N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim) will be starring along with Seph Stanek and Tony LePage in the Broadway-bound musical production AKHENATEN: THE MUSICAL, set for a concert at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Temple of Dendur, 1000 5th Avenue, New York NY, on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6 p.m.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - WE tv's DAVID TUTERA'S CELEBRATIONS Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2015


David Tutera is back for a brand new celebrity-filled third season of David Tutera's CELEBrations, premiering Friday, October 30 at 10PM ET/PT on WE tv

  …        65       …    

Get Vanessa Williams Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos