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KINKY BOOTS Hits 1,000 - 10 High-Stepping Moments to Say 'Yeah!' About
by Jessica Khan - Aug 26, 2015


With Kinky Boots celebrating 1,000 performances tonight, gaining a new 'Lola' this fall (we're ready for you Wayne Brady!), kicking it on tour and abroad, plus Tony winner Cyndi Lauper's secret new project for Broadway, we've got a lot to say 'Yeah!' about. To mark the hit musical's milestone today, we're bringing you 10 of our favorite moments from high-kicking sensation's run!

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Talks KINKY BOOTS; Gives Musical Improv Lesson
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2015


How does Wayne feel about playing a drag queen on Broadway? In this exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Emmy winner shares his thoughts on his upcoming role in KINKY BOOTS

Jennifer Malenke Joins Lineup for Tim Realbuto's Final WUNDERKIND Show
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 25, 2015


Jennifer Malenke is the latest Broadway performer to join Tim Realbuto's starry line-up for the final stop of his 'Wunderkind' tour.

Breaking News: Emmy Winner Wayne Brady Will Succeed Billy Porter in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will take over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award®-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on November 21, 2015. Brady will succeed Broadway's original (and current) award-winning 'Lola,' Billy Porter. Porter has played over 800 performances in the role and won both a Tony Award and a Grammy Award for his work in the production. His final historic performance in Kinky Boots will be November 20, 2015.

The CW Renews 'WHOSE LINE', PENN & TELLER: FOOL US; New Seasons to Debut in 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2015


The CW has ordered new cycles of the hit improvisational comedy series WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? and the hit comedy magic series PENN & TELLER: FOOL US, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

The CW Renews 'WHOSE LINE' & PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2015


The CW has ordered new cycles of the hit improvisational comedy series WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? and the hit comedy magic series PENN & TELLER: FOOL US, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.  The new episodes will debut in 2016.

On One Year Anniversary of His Passing, BWW Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Memorable Performances
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2015


BWW pays tribute to the multi-talented star with video of some of his most memorable performances!

WAKE UP with BWW 8/14/2015 - FringeNYC Kicks Off and More!
by Jessica Khan - Aug 14, 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: FringeNYC kicks off today, William Finn's new song cycle debuts in MA, queen 'PRISCILLA' heads out on tour in the UK and more!

Wanda Sykes to Headline Treasure Island This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


One of Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes brings her uproarious stand up comedy to the Treasure Island Theatre, September 25 at 9 p.m.

TWIST'D, REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD” and PUNK'D Return to BET This August
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2015


Tuesdays are TWIST'D on BET beginning August 18 with the return of the Network's hit series "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD" and the premiere of fan favorite "PUNK'D."

SPAMALOT, Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christian Slater, Warwick Davis, Merle Dandridge & More, Starts Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2015


The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the parody of the Arthurian Legend which won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, begins tonight, July 31.

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