Broadway Babysitters Officially Launches Audition Childcare Drop-Off Center in NYC, Open House on 3/15March 13, 2016Broadway Babysitters announces the opening of their first Audition Drop-off Center in Midtown Manhattan at Pearl Studios, 520 8th Avenue. Broadway Babysitters is a childcare provider created to not only meet the needs of the families in New York City, but to also serve the performing artist community and their families. The new Audition Drop-off Center will be offering an Open House on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 11am-1pm so that actor-parents can have a sneak peek of what the service will entail. The Audition Drop-off Center will be followed by the opening of the Broadway Babysitters Babysitting Agency which is set to launch in the Spring of 2016.
BWW Personality Quiz: Which Future Broadway Production Should You Spring Forward To?March 13, 2016Everyone (hopefully) turned their clocks an hour forward today in honor of Daylight Savings Time. You might still be in bed, recovering from that one last hour of sleep. While you're there, think about a Broadway hypothetical: if you had the ability to 'spring forward' to see a future Broadway production, which one should it be? Take the quiz below to find out!
Jewish Community Center Set for KINDERTRANSPORT Later This MonthMarch 13, 2016The remarkable journey of saving children, sent by the thousands, by sending them to a safe haven is the powerful story shared in the play "Kindertransport," that opens this month at The White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J). This story of attempting to save children from unspeakable horrors still resonates today with the current world refugee crisis.
VIDEO: Larry David Returns to SNL As An Apologetic Bernie SandersMarch 13, 2016Comedy legend Larry David returned once again to Saturday Night Live last night as Bernie Sanders. This time, David's Sanders was eager to apologize on behalf of his supporters, saying, 'I want to thank everyone for voting for me and apologize to everyone else for making your Facebook feeds so, so annoying. I mean, I love my supporters, but they're too much, right?' Watch the full video here!
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for March 14-20, Featuring Judy Gold, Kim Maresca, and More!March 13, 2016Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Maxine Linehan 'One -The Songs of U2'; RSO at 54: The Music of Rope & We Foxes in Concert; Kim Maresca at 54 Below; Judy Gold at 54 Below; and In Transit The Musical In Concert.
Photo Flash: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, THE KING AND I, and More Casts Take Saturday Intermission PicsMarch 12, 2016It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's edition features the cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, wishing Robbie Fairchild happy trails in his last weekend of performances, Ashley Park and Ken Watanabe at THE KING AND I, PIPPIN all the way from Amsterdam, and many more!
New Amsterdam Opera Appoints Keith Chambers as Artistic DirectorMarch 12, 2016New Amsterdam Opera is proud to announce the appointment of Keith Chambers as Artistic Director. His distinctive style, impressive talent, and unique vision make him the perfect candidate to lead this vibrant new opera company in fulfilling our mission of Opera with a Purpose... To Enchant, Enlighten, & Engage!