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Sneak Peek - Sharon Stone Featured on Tonight's OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS on OWN
by TV News Desk - Jul 27, 2014


An all-new episode of the Emmy nominated series 'Oprah's Master Class' with award-winning actress Sharon Stone airs tonight, July 27 at 10:00pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Sneak Peek - Sharon Stone Featured on Next OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS on OWN
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2014


An all-new episode of the Emmy nominated series “Oprah's Master Class” with award-winning actress Sharon Stone airs Sunday, July 27 at 10:00pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, 8/15-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

The New York Philharmonic Adds Changes and Updates to It's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014


Following is an updated chronological listing incorporating changes to the New York Philharmonic's 2014–15 season since the artists and programs for the season were announced on January 22, 2014. Highlights include:

N'Kenge Joins Indianapolis Symphony for CLASSIC FM: RADIO HITS FROM THE DECADES Concert Tonight
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 16, 2014


N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim), reunites with Pops Conductor Jack Everly to perform as a soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony in a new concert CLASSIC FM: RADIO HITS FROM THE DECADES. The Orchestra will take audiences on a musical journey through four decades of hits up and down the FM dial - from Elton John and Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, Chicago and more! The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents its 33rd annual Marsh Symphony on the Prairie summer season at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park.

Sneak Peek - Vanessa Williams Featured on Tonight's OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS
by TV News Desk - Jul 13, 2014


An all-new episode of the Emmy nominated series 'Oprah's Master Class' with multiple award-winning singer and actress Vanessa Williams airs tonight, July 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Sneak Peek - Vanessa Williams Featured on Next OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS, 7/13
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014


An all-new episode of the Emmy nominated series "Oprah's Master Class" with multiple award-winning singer and actress Vanessa Williams airs Sunday, July 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

WAKE UP with BWW 7/3/14 - FROM HERE TO ETERNITY on the Big Screen, 54 BELOW SINGS 1776 and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 3, 2014


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: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY goes from stage to screen in the UK, and 54 Below hosts some 'BITCHING & BELTING' and revives 1776 tonight!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Christopher Jackson
by BWW Staff - Jul 4, 2014


In this week's edition, we caught up with Christopher Jackson, who is starring as 'Vertus' in Holler If Ya Hear Me- currently playing at the Palace Theatre.

Breaking News: Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden and More to Lead New York Philharmonic's SHOW BOAT This November!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014


The New York Philharmonic will present a semi-staged production of Kern & Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning musical Show Boat, November 5 - 8, 2014. Vanessa Williams will star as Julie, Julian Ovenden will star as Gaylord Ravenal, and Lauren Worsham will star as Magnolia, all in their Philharmonic debuts. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

BWW Flashback: AFTER MIDNIGHT Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 29, 2014


Producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis brought us After Midnight, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle and featuring the big-band sounds of nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars. After 273 performances, After Midnight is closing today. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through After Midnight's beginnings on Broadway!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Legendary Journalist Barbara Walters on Next OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS
by - Jun 27, 2014


On the next episode of OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS, Legendary journalist Barbara Walters career is unrivaled. In this rare glimpse into her personal journey

Photo Coverage: The Red Carpet Fashions of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!
by Walter McBride - Jun 25, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century's most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today. The show opened just last week, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), and BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet to capture all of the opening night fashions! Check out full photo coverage below!

BWW Reviews: BUYER & CELLAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company Stars Michael Urie
by Charles Shubow - Jun 23, 2014


New play by Jonathan Tolins is a big bundle of joy.

THE HAUNTING OF Season 3 Premieres Tonight on LMN
by TV News Desk - Jun 21, 2014


LMN's original series, 'The Haunting Of,' returns for a third season tonight, June 21 at 10pm ET. The 13 episode series follows world-renowned psychic-medium, Kim Russo, as she shares the experiences of celebrities who have had their lives changed by paranormal events.

Photo Coverage: Inside HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 20, 2014


HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century's most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today. The show opened last night, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities. Check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

THE HAUNTING OF Season 3 to Premiere 6/21 on LMN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2014


LMN's original series, 'The Haunting Of,' returns for a third season on Saturday, June 21 at 10pm ET. The 13 episode series follows world-renowned psychic-medium, Kim Russo, as she shares the experiences of celebrities who have had their lives changed by paranormal events.

AFTER MIDNIGHT's Patti LaBelle Set for Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' 6/17
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2014


Bravo has announced that Grammy Award-winning legend Patti LaBelle, who just joined the cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical After Midnight, will be a guest on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, on Tuesday, June 17th.

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