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STAGE TUBE: Watch Tony Yazbeck & Company Forget About the Boy at BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2016

Watch below as Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck shows off impressive tapping skills in a high-spirited 'Forget About the Boy' from Thoroughly Modern Millie, joined by Eddie Korbich and the show's brilliant ensemble dancers: Stephen Carrasco, Michael Fatica, Drew Humphrey, Bryan Hunt, Drew King, Jess LeProtto, Cory Lingner, Christopher Rice, Clinton Sherwood and Jacob ben Widmar.

STAGE TUBE: Jay Armstrong Johnson Performs Swanky 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stage Tube - Mar 25, 2016

At the 2016 edition of BROADWAY BACKWARDS, Jay Armstrong Johnson let his inner Marilyn Monroe fly in a glittery rendition of 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' from GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES. Click below to watch the full performance!

STAGE TUBE: Danielle Brooks Belts Out KINKY BOOTS Hit at BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2016

Watch below as THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks brought the first act to a close with her heart-wrenching rendition of "Hold Me in Your Heart," from the Tony Award-winning smash hit Kinky Boots, the longtime resident at the Hirschfeld. 

STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Croons 'All I Care About Is Love' at BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stage Tube - Mar 24, 2016

At the 2016 edition of BROADWAY BACKWARDS, Broadway legend Chita Rivera brought her own brand of 'razzle-dazzle' to Kander and Ebb's 'All I Care About is Love' from CHICAGO. The actress delivered an unforgettable take on swarmy lawyer Billy Flynn, surrounded by a bevy of feathery beauties, many from the original 1996 CHICAGO revival cast, including Nili Bassman, Mindy Cooper, Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Gabriela Garcia, Mary Ann Lamb, Dana Moore and Solange Sandy. Click below to watch the full number!

VIDEO: It's a Miracle! OITNB Gang Parody 'Kimmy Schmidt's 'Peeno Noir'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2016

The gang at Litchfield prison have shared their first single 'Honey Jar,' and the tune sounds awfully familiar to us.

STAGE TUBE: Wayne Brady Croons 'Let's Hear It for the Boy' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2016

Below, watch as KINKY BOOTS star Wayne Brady performs FOOTLOOSE's 'Let's Hear It for the Boy,' backed up by Philippe Arroyo and Lauren Wright.

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks THE COLOR PURPLE: 'Every Moment is Exciting for Me'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2016

Danielle Brooks stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT and explained how her Broadway musical inspired her to pursue acting.

TV: Telly Leung, Chita Rivera, Tony Yazbeck, Danielle Brooks & More Switch Things Up at BROADWAY BACKWARDS!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2016

The sold-out audience at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre was dazzled Monday, March 21, 2016, by this year's stirring edition of BROADWAY BACKWARDS. The annual celebration, where men sing songs originally written for women and vice versa offering this audience the chance to see LGBT stories told through the great songs of musical theatre, set a new fundraising record. The evening raised an incredible $480,287 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. broadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and we're taking you backstage with the stars below!

STAGE TUBE: Tony Yazbeck, Chita Rivera, Danielle Brooks and More Belt for BC/EFA at BROADWAY BACKWARDS - Watch Highlights!
by Stage Tube - Mar 22, 2016

The sold-out audience at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre was dazzled Monday, March 21, 2016, by this year's stirring edition of BROADWAY BACKWARDS. The annual celebration, where men sing songs originally written for women and vice versa offering this audience the chance to see LGBT stories told through the great songs of musical theatre, set a new fundraising record. The evening raised an incredible $480,287 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City. BroadwayWorld has highlights, featuring performers Tony Yazbeck, Chita Rivera, Danielle Brooks and more, below!

TV: Push Da (Play) Button! THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Gathers to Listen to Their New Cast Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2016

THE COLOR PURPLE recently recorded its official cast album, which will be released by Broadway Records on February 19 and can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com and atwww.BroadwayRecords.com. Directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, the production stars Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks- all making their Broadway debuts. The company just got together for a listening party and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out highlights from the special night below!

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Performing In Front of Oprah Winfrey
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2016

Danielle Brooks (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) stopped by last night's THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT to talk about performing in the hit Broadway show THE COLOR PURPLE in front of Oprah Winfrey

STAGE TUBE: Whoopi Goldberg Calls THE COLOR PURPLE 'Fantastic' on THE VIEW
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 27, 2016

Whoopi Goldberg recently went to see the Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE and took some time to discuss the show with her THE VIEW co-hosts. Watch the full clip below!

VIDEO: New Trailer for THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE Has Arrived!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2016

In the 3D animated comedy, THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, we'll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The film flies into theaters on May 20, 2016. Watch the all-new trailer below!

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson Talks 'Overwhelming Audience Response' on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2016

Jennifer Hudson, star of Broadway's THE COLOR PUPLE, stopped by ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to talk about making her Broadway debut in the hit musical

VIDEO: Watch Season 4 Trailer for Netflix's ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2016

Time for some new blood. Watch all new episodes of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK worldwide, June 17, on Netflix.

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson Reveals 'I Think I Found My Inner Shug'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2016

Jennifer Hudson, star of the current Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE, appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS last night to discuss making her Broadway debut in the current revival.

VIDEO: Happy Holidays from Litchfield! OITNB Cast Shares Holiday Classic
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 23, 2015

Happy Holidays from Litchfield! The gang at ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK shares the classic holiday story “The Night Before Christmas” with their own personal spin.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks in OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: THE COLOR PURPLE
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2015

In the sneak peeks below, Oprah sat down with Danielle Brooks, as well as her castmates Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo, to discuss how the experience has affected her life and Hudson explains why she couldn't imagine three women who fit together better.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - OWN Airs OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: THE COLOR PURPLE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 19, 2015

Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated, newly imagined Broadway revival of the hit musical THE COLOR PURPLE as OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK presents the primetime television event OPRAH GOES TO BROADWAY: The Color Purple tonight, December 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Goes Behind-the-Scenes of THE COLOR PURPLE: 'I Have a Great Sense of Pride'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2015

Producer Oprah Winfrey took ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA behind the scenes of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE this morning.

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