TV: Tituss Burgess Pops the Cork to Launch His New Pinot!April 16, 2016Just last week Broadway favorite and star of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Tituss Burgess celebrated the launch of his new wine- Pinot by Tituss Burgess. Some of Broadway's finest came to support their friend and throw back a glass or two and BroadwayWorld was on hand for all of the festivities. Check out highlights from the special night below!
TV: From NINE to THE LAST FIVE YEARS- Watch Betsy Wolfe Belt It Out with the New York Pops!March 21, 2016Earlier this month, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, continued its 33rd season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with 42nd on 57th: Broadway Today. With guest artists Darren Criss (Glee) and Betsy Wolfe (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). Below, watch highlights of Wolfe as she belts out everything from NINE to THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
TV: Stacey Luftig & Daniel Goldstein Receive 2016 Kleban Prizes; Go Inside the Ceremony!February 23, 2016The Kleban Foundation recently announced the winners of its 26th annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist -- Stacey Luftig -- and its 26th annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist -- Daniel Goldstein. Since its inception, Kleban Prize winners have been selected by judging panels comprised of the theatre's most respected artists and administrators. The judges making the final determination this year were two-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey, Michael Price (Former Executive Director, Goodspeed Musicals), and Andrew Zerman (Casting Director and Vocal Coach).
TV: Original Film Star Leslie Caron Stops by AN AMERICAN IN PARIS on Broadway!February 6, 2016Leslie Caron, the star of Golden Age musical films An American in Paris and GIGI, recently took the stage at the curtain call of An American in Paris on Broadway and in a touching ceremony, received a bouquet of roses from Tony nominee Robert Fairchild. BroadwayWorld was backstage with the cast for the big event and you can check out what went down below!
TV: Celebrate Christmas with Stephanie J. Block, Brian d'Arcy James and the New York Pops!December 24, 2015Just last week, the New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, presented an evening full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with help from Tony award nominees Stephanie J. Block and Brian d'Arcy James. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and below, you can make your Christmas Eve bright with the help of Block, James and friends!
TV: Can You Pass the School of Rock? Professor Randy Rainbow Takes to the Streets!December 12, 2015School of Rock: THE MUSICAL, with music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor, made its World Premiere on Broadway on Sunday night, December 6, at the Winter Garden Theatre. In the show, lovable conman Dewey Finn trades in lesson plans for guitar jams and teaches the kids of Horace Green the ABCs of rock and roll.
In the video below, BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow takes to the streets to quiz New Yorkers on their rock knowledge!
TV Exclusive: Stephanie J. Block, Christopher Sieber, Jackie Hoffman & More Help Celebrate the Launch of SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2November 14, 2015Earlier this month, DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING hosted a special celebration of the new book by Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky. The launch event for SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2, featured Stephanie J. Block, Andrea Burns, Ana Gasteyer, Mandy Gonzalez, Jackie Hoffman, and Christopher Sieber, who performed excerpts and some of Seth's favorite songs. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out exclusive highlights below!