NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Wins Cablefax Program Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Taking home the prize for Best Ensemble Cast was NBC's holiday production of THE WIZ LIVE! which aired Thursday, Dec. 3....
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Zia Joins 'DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition' at Birdland
Zia, who was last seen as Joanne in RENT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, will join DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition', at Birdland Jazz on August 8th....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with KINKY BOOTS' Nathan Peck
Kinky Boots' Nathan Peck gives an honest take on the reality of aging as a dancer, the toll injuries take on the mind (not just the body), and the sadness one feels when one just cant do what he used to. That being said, Nathan is embracing becoming a character man, loves choreography as just acting...
HOLLOWAY AT Feinstein's/54 Below SUNDAY AUGUST 14th
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Holloway: In Concert on Sunday, August 14th at 9:30PM. Holloway is a new, contemporary pop based musical inspired by events of the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway. With a score and book by new writer Joseph Alan Smith, t...
Ryan Andes Joins DUETS with thewriteteachers.com: LGBTQ+ Edition
Ryan Andes, (Encores' Wild Party, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!, Big Fish) joins the Broadway at Birdland concert series presentation of DUETS with thewriteteachers.com Volume 4, the LGBTQ+ Edition. This one-night-only event will benefit the One Orlando Fund....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with ON YOUR FEET's David Baida
In this episode: On Your Feet's David Baida- If you were to combine phrases like: 'Slow and steady wins the race,' 'Don't give up on your dreams,' 'Perseverance is the key,' you'd find the career of David Baida. His story spans 20 years of not giving up, finding his creativity outside NYC and ...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Susann Fletcher
In this episode: Susann Fletcher- a whore for Tommy Tune, a Stripper for Jerome Robbins, and a damsel in distress in Bloodsucking Pharoahs in Pittsburgh. She has enough career stories to fill a novel. At her emotional core she is just grateful to still be in this business with her tribe. She plans t...
TV: ALLEGIANCE's Darren Lee Accepts Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Award!
Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld announced the results for our first annual Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Award, which went to the company of Allegiance. Darren Lee accepted the award on behalf of his cast, with the help of Broadway favorite Sean Palmer and you can check out how it all...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Elma Linz Kanefield
In this episode: Elma Linz Kanefield is the only exclusive psychotherapist dealing specifically with the performing artist in New York City. She created the counseling services at Juilliard 30 years ago by herself and now it thrives with ten social workers. She discusses getting unstuck, getting o...
Broadway Director Scott Ellis to Helm NBC's A FEW GOOD MEN LIVE
At today's Variety's annual TV Summit held at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, playwright Aaron Sorkin revealed the news that Scott Ellis will direct NBC's upcoming live adaptation of A FEW GOOD MEN....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Gregg Barnes
In this episode: Broadway Costume Designer Gregg Barnes- In order for the ensemble to finish the storytelling, they need certain tools, and costumes are one of them. Two-time Tony-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes treats designing the ensemble as if each member is the star of the show. His ...
Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Tripp Hanson
In this episode: Tripp Hanson is currently in Act 2 of his career, and he sees the possibility of there being four. Tripp started as a street performer, landed on Broadway, toured with Tommy Tune, and now is an acupuncturist with his own practice. Few people are given the arts of healing and musical...
STAGE TUBE: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Reunites for Performance & Panel Discussion!
The cast and crew of NBC's acclaimed production of THE WIZ LIVE! reunited yesterday, Wednesday, June 1 at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles for a panel discussion and live musical performances. Check out clips from the day below!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Scott Barnhardt
In this episode: Broadways Scott Barnhardt- Scott was saying "Hello" years before Adele. As a self-proclaimed theatre nerd, this Book of Mormon original cast member discusses the differences between a workshop and a lab, how to survive a bad review and dares to ask the questions, "What else is out...
Daniel Plimpton Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' Concert Lineup at Feinstein's/54 Below
Daniel Plimpton will be collaborating with Alicia Krakauer in NEXT Concert Series : Bridge the Gap (fun fact - they're cousins!) He is currently playing Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Engeman Theatre in Long Island, and was previously seen in the national tours of Book of Mormon and Spring...
British Composers Line Up for 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
Now, in the next phase of this concert series, writers from both sides of the pond will unite to share their work-featuring brilliant talent from the New York theatre community....
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Susan Stroman
In this episode: Susan Stroman maybe the most awarded female director/choreographer in history, but it is her truth as an artist that has made her work ever-evolving. She deservedly has received legendary status and her contributions to the theatre are far from over. In this podcast, "Stro" shares i...
Photo Flash: NBC Reveals Artwork for Live Production of Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN!
At today's upfront presentation, NBC debuted the artwork for its upcoming live presentation of Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN, set to air in early 2017. Check it out below!...
F. Michael Haynie Joins 'BRIDGE THE GAP' at Feinstein's/54 Below
F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight, NBC's Peter Pan LIVE!) has joined NEXT Concert Series: Bridge the Gap at Feinstein's/54 Below. ...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Sean Palmer
In this episode: Sean Palmer- Before he was Prince Eric he was swinging and dancing Fosse, Cilento, and Blankenbuehler. Sean shares how to survive a face plant, find your magic, and come to terms with when your insides don't match your outside. At the heart of the interview is a shy leading man fi...
JUST IN: NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Now Accepting Tracy Turnblad Video Auditions!
Today it was announced that video auditions will now be accepted for the role. Check out all the details HERE!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with WAITRESS' Lorin Latarro
In this episode: Waitress' Lorin Latarro- as choreographer of Broadway's "Waitress', Lorin is serving as her main course storytelling through movement that is organic and inventive. As an artist, her menu has included: Swing, Understudy, Ensemble, Dance Captain, and Associate Choreographer. For d...
Photo Flash: Hundreds of Tracy Turnblad Hopefuls Attend Open Call for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the open call for the role of Tracy Turnblad in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! is being held today, April 24th, from 10am-2pm. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at photos from the event; check them out below!...
Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Mary Ann Lamb
In this episode: Broadway's Mary Ann Lamb. If you look up the word 'powerhouse' in the dictionary, you will find a picture of Mary Ann Lamb. She lives her life fully onstage and off, and is a prime example of how you do one thing influences how you do another. She talks about the legends she's ...
