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THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in OTHELLO on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2024

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal will return to Broadway next season in a production of Othello directed by Kenny Leon. The production is set for an unspecified Shubert theatre.

Jim Gaffigan Comes to the Eccles in October
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

 Live at the Eccles will present JIM GAFFIGAN on October 24 & 25, 2024 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City.

Recap the Works of John Patrick Shanley
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 7, 2024

John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?

Jim Gaffigan To Return To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas With BARELY ALIVE Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

Jim Gaffigan, has revealed new dates for his 2024 Barely Alive Tour, including four additional shows at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch KUNG FU PANDA 4 Sand & Spice Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024

He who controls the spice, controls the SKADOOSH! Watch the “Sand & Spice” trailer from KUNG FU PANDA 4. The film stars Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane and Ke Huy Quan. Watch the video now!

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024

Christian Borlw, Krysta Rodrigues, and Ephraim Sykes will lead The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. With direction by Marc Bruni, the production runs from June 7th through June 15th, 2024.

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024

This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit  “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!

Video: Watch the KUNG FU PANDA 4 'Be Calm And Po On' Meditation
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024

Stressed about the upcoming long weekend? Let Po lead you on a guided meditation journey, streaming exclusively on YouTube from 9am-1pm PT on February 16th.  “Be Calm and Po” is Po's attempt to lead you to the Zen zone, but with his track record, expect more panda-monium than serenity. Watch the video!

Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play SWEAT Comes To City Theatre in March!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2024

Sacramento City College's City Theatre is producing Lynn Nottage's 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT.

Spotlight: A CONVERSATION WITH HAYDEN PANETTIERE at Keswick Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 31, 2024

A Conversation with Hayden Panettiere at Keswick Theatre

Arizona Theatre Company's INTIMATE APPAREL to Run in Tucson & Tempe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company presents Intimate Apparel, a stunning drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Follow the journey of an African American seamstress in 1905 Manhattan.

Review: Lyric Stage Company's TROUBLE IN MIND Proves Playwright Stood Her Ground for Good Reason
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2024

What did our critic think of TROUBLE IN MIND at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston?

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Elton John Achieves EGOT Status With Emmy Win
by Michael Major - Jan 15, 2024

Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Renewed For Season 3
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024

“The Jennifer Hudson Show” has been renewed for a third season. Guests this season have included Mariah Carey, “The Color Purple” cast and Producer Oprah Winfrey, Demi Lovato, Octavia Spencer, Matthew McConaughey, and Adam Sandler. Upcoming guests include Kaley Cuoco, Heidi Klum, Common, Snoop Dogg, and Chrissy Teigen.

Danielle Brooks To Receive The Breakthrough Performer Award At Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Danielle Brooks will receive the Breakthrough Performer Award at Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards. Comedian Rick Glassman will host the ceremony, which will be internationally broadcast on ABS-CBN in 247 countries and territories.

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Sets 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray And DVD Release Dates
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024

Based on the Suzanne Collins best-selling novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt, and directed by Francis Lawrence, the star-studded cast features Tom Blyth (Benediction), Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, West Side Story), and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023
by - Dec 28, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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