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PRIDE & PREJUDICE, Judy Gold, Laura Osnes and More Set for This March at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Feb 29, 2016


This March, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for details!

Disney Names Writers for IT'S A SMALL WORLD Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2016


Disney has tapped Tim Rasmussen and Vince Di Meglio to pen their previously announced IT'S A SMALL WORLD film, based on the iconic theme park attraction.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Frank Wood and Forest Whitaker in HUGHIE
by Ken Fallin - Feb 26, 2016


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration of Frank Wood and Forest Whitaker in HUGHIE.

National Children's Chorus Receives $1 Million Anonymous Gift
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2016


 In a dramatic and generous gesture today, a philanthropist wishing to remain anonymous contributed $1 million to the National Children's Chorus (NCC), a unique performing arts program for students between the ages of 5 - 18, soon to be making its debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The gift, payable over the next four years, will help provide vital, college-level musical education for youth in New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Already Part of the 'Disney Family'; All We Know About MOANA & More
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2016


The casting would not be the first time Miranda collaborates with Walt Disney Studios. The Grammy-winning composer penned the original music for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS iconic Cantina scene and composed music for MOANA.

OSTC's Piano Bar Series Will Continue in March
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their post-performance Piano Bar Series. "Bring on the Men…in Wigs" will be held following select Friday and Saturday evening performances of the company's production of 1776.

VIDEO: Watch Dick Van Dyke & Derek Hough 'Step In Time' on DISNEYLAND 60 Special!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016


One of the highlights of last night's THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60 was a performance of 'Step In Time', the lively dance number from Disney's iconic film MARY POPPINS.

VIDEO: Harrison Ford Shares First Look at Disney's STARS WARS Land
by - Feb 22, 2016


On last night's THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WALT DISNEY special on ABC, Harrison Ford shared a first look at Star Wars Land, coming to both Disneyland and Disney World.

Full Cast Announced for Curve's LEGALLY BLONDE
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2016


Nikolai Foster, Artistic Director at Curve, today announces the full company for his new production of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde, including Tupele Dorgu who joins the cast as Paulette. 

VIDEO: Pentatonix, Fall Out Boy Perform on ABC's DISNEYLAND 60 Special
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016


Below, watch performances of 'I Wanna Be Like You' from Fall Out Boy and 'Be Our Guest' from Pentatonix from last night's "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60' special!

Jaunt Announces Production of Six-Part Series from Legendary Director Doug Liman
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016


Jaunt Inc., Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE), the 30 Ninjas team of Director Doug Liman (Live, Die, Repeat, Bourne Identity) and Producer Julina Tatlock

VIDEO: First Trailer for Disney's PETE'S DRAGON Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016


Below, check out a first look at “Pete's Dragon,” a reimagining of Disney's cherished family film starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley and Robert Redford, which flies into U.S. theaters on August 12, 2016.

Cinema Audio Society Award Winners Announced
by Louisa Brady - Feb 21, 2016


The Cinema Audio Society Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing Motion Picture - Live Action was presented to the sound mixing team of Chris Duesterdiek, Jon Taylor, CAS, Frank Montaño. Randy Thom, CAS, Conrad Hensel, Michael Miller, CAS and Geordy Sincavage for "The Revenant".

Idina Menzel Performs 'Let It Go' on ABC's DISNEYLAND 60 Celebration Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 21, 2016


Tony Award-winning star of stage, film, television and music Idina Menzel to perform on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60.

Music Legend Sir Elton John Performs on WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60 on ABC Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 21, 2016


One of the most successful solo artists of all time, Sir Elton John will perform two sensational songs on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60.

Cinema Audio Society Honors Disney Sound Mixer Doc Kane with Career Achievement Award Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 20, 2016


Cinema Audio Society will honor longtime Disney sound mixer Doc Kane with CAS's highest accolate, the CAS Career Achievement Award, tonight, February 20, 2016.

BWW Feature: The Cast of SPOTLIGHT, Stage & Screen Stars of the Best Picture Nominee!
by Alexa Spiegel - Feb 22, 2016


In anticipation of the live 88th Annual Academy Award broadcast on ABC on Sunday, February 28th, BWW will be spotlighting the Oscar nominated movie performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look back at the incredible careers, both stage and screen, of the cast of SPOTLIGHT, nominated for Best Picture. SPOTLIGHT is the story of how four Pulitzer Prize-winning columnists broke the story of the Boston archdiocese priest sex-abuse scandal in 2001. We are profiling three members of it's amazing cast, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Len Cariou.

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