CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories. CMA members will soon have the opportunity to vote for Crew, Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, and Unsung Hero of the Year. Additionally, a CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement A...
Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career....
Listen: A STRANGE LOOP Tony-Nominee John Andrew Morrison Chats With BROADWAY'S BACKBONE
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2022 BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest working people on the boards a...
Discover the Untold Story of Hercules Mulligan in a New Historical Fiction Novel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2023 Discover the captivating world of Hercules Mulligan in a new historical fiction novel. Uncover the thrilling adventures of the American Revolutionary War hero as he navigates the complexities of pre-Revolutionary society and becomes a crucial spy for the Sons of Liberty. I...
Wake Up With BWW 8/12: Weezer Cancels Broadway Residency, New LEGALLY BLONDE Tour, and More!
by - August 12, 2022 Top stories include the cancellation of Weezer's Broadway residency. The band's lead singer shared that the previously announced residency has been cancelled due to 'low ticket sales' and 'high expenses'. Plus, a new production of Legally Blonde will embark on North American tour, new queens announc...
Listen: The Final Episode of Broadway's Backbone Spotlights the Late Brad Bradley
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway veteran Brad Bradley, who lost his battle to cancer earlier this month. Brad, who starred in seven Broadway shows, was also the host of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble. Listen to the final podca...
Carolyn Montgomery to Present Rosemary Clooney Tribute at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2024 54 Below will present the MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Carolyn Montgomery in the return of “girlSINGER” – her tribute to beloved entertainment legend Rosemary Clooney. Learn how to purchase tickets....
THE BIG HOO-HAA! Returns to Melbourne Fringe with a New Venue to Call Home
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2024 Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved improv comedy show. Flying by the seat of their pants there’s no script and no stopping them as The Big HOO-HAA!ensemble fuses quick-witted improvisation with live music to create an original comedy show based en...
MARIA AND ROSETTA to Begin Performances at Milwaukee Rep in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2024 Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present Marie and Rosetta, the unsung story of the Rock ‘n’ Roll’s roof-raising soul sisters. The play is wrritten by acclaimed playwright George Brant and directed E. Faye Butler. Learn how to purchase tickets....
for KING + COUNTRY to Release New Live Album to Coincide with Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - October 23, 2024 for KING + COUNTRY has announced a new live album, A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS, set for release on November 22. The album coincides with a theatrical concert event in theaters nationwide from December 5-9. Listen to a new track from the album now!...
Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas Comes to Cinemas This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2025 The documentary Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas, a co-production of the Greek National Opera and Escape Productions, will be released in cinemas on 13 February 2025 by CINOBO....
PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL Starring Cedric Neal Will Play Concert Performances
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2025 Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical in concert will be staged for two performances at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more about the show here!...
A CHORUS LINE Comes to Meridian Little Theatre Next Week
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2022 A CHORUS LINE comes to Meridian Little Theatre beginning next week. Performances run September 29 - October 2, 2022....
The Green Room 42 Presents THE UNSUNG CABARET This June
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2024 The Green Room 42 will present “The Unsung Cabaret” on June 26, 2024, 7 pm. From the heart that brought you 54 Sings Love Letters to NYC comes The Unsung Cabaret: The Songs We Sang Off-Stage (featuring musical theatre's unsung heroes)! ...
Albums from Emily Skinner, Megan Mullally & More Re-Released by Concord Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2023 Concord Theatricals Recordings has digitally re-released the second wave of albums from the former Fynsworth Alley theatrical recorded music catalog, with 21 titles that have not previously been available to stream or download....
A CHORUS LINE Begins At Theatre Arlington In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025 Theatre Arlington will present the musical classic, A Chorus Line. A Chorus Line will open Friday, June 6th at 7:30 pm and will close Sunday, June 22nd at 2 pm. ...
Cory Weeds & Champian Fulton Announced At OCL Studios, February 19
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2023 JazzYYC invites music fans to an exclusive, unique, intimate, concert event featuring two of the world's greatest jazz musicians, Cory Weeds & Champian Fulton, recording an album together in OCL Studios, to be released continent-wide by Cellar Live Records....
HIGHLAND LIGHTS is Coming to Humble Bee Hollow This April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2025 Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Processional Arts Workshop, and Hudson Highlands Land Trust will host the fourth annual Highland Lights, a community celebration of the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. Learn how to attend. ...
Video: GRANDADDY Unveils 'Derek Spears' Live Video From 2008
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023 This new collection offers fans an opportunity to hear & own a digital version before its physical release as part of the Sumday Twunny 20th Anniversary Boxed Set – which includes the remastered original album, a complete 4-track demo version titled Sumday: The Cassette Demos, and Sumday: Excess Bag...
AN UNSUNG SYMPHONY to Feature the New York Philharmonic, Nia Drummond, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024 An Unsung Symphony featuring the New York Philharmonic, singer Nia Drummond, and the Unsung Collective, will be presented this month. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets....
MARY, MARIANNA, MARIA: THE UNSUNG GREEK YEARS OF CALLAS Will Continue its Run in Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2025 The Greek National Opera’s documentary Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas continues its journey in cinemas across Athens and Heraklion, Crete for a third week, from February 27th to March 5th, distributed by CINOBO....
Live Arts Theater to Present WATERWORKS Festival This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 14, 2023 Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville will present WATERWORKS, a celebration of new theatrical writing across four weekends. This inaugural WATERWORKS festival runs May 12 through June 3, 2023. ...
Performer and Vocal Coach John A. Waddell Dies At Age 83
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of performer and mentor John A. Waddell. He passed away on January 1 at the age of 83. Based in Bloomington, IL, Waddell was a trailblazing African American vocalist with an illustrious operatic career....
New Vic 2025 Spring Season Will Stage Adaptation of A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH and More
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2024 The New Vic announced its 2025 Spring Season, featuring a new stage adaptation of the classic British film A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, promising a fresh theatrical experience for audiences....
Brian Otaño Named Recipiemt Of IAMA's Shonda Rhimes-Sponsored 'Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission'
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024 Brian Otaño has been awarded the IAMA's Shonda Rhimes-sponsored ‘Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission,’ recognizing his contributions to theater and supporting his future work.... |