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...
Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, & More To Perform at American Theatre Wing Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2023 Experience the magic of the AMERICAN THEATRE WING 2023 Gala featuring amazing performances by Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, and other talented artists on Monday, September 11, 2023....
David Gilna's A BOLT FROM D'BLUE to Return to NYC at The Greek Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022 Following the success from David Gilna's World Premiere of his new solo play 'A Bolt From D'Blue' for the 1st Irish Festival 2022 at the New York Irish Center back in January, the award-winning Irish Playwright will return to New York for a third time this year to perform at The Greek Cultural Cente...
Shonda Rhimes and IAMA Theatre Company’s Playwriting Commission Names its 2025 Recipient
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025 IAMA Theatre Company has selected Alicia Carroll as the 2025 recipient of the Los Angeles-based theatre company’s The Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission, sponsored by IAMA Patron of the Arts Shonda Rhimes....
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...
A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Zonnehuis in November
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2024 Happily Ever After Productions has announced its latest theatrical endeavor, the iconic musical 'A Chorus Line,' set to take the stage at the Zonnehuis Theatre from November 13th to 17th, 2024....
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...
Elektra Unveils 2025–2026 Season and Welcomes New Artistic Director Cassie Luftspring
by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2025 Vancouver’s Elektra Women’s Choir has announced its 2025–2026 season, marking the start of a new chapter under incoming Artistic Director Cassie Luftspring....
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...
Winners Announced For the Theatre Roundtable Annual Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2023 The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable (DBA Theatre Roundtable) Annual Celebration took place on April 30, 2023, at 7PM at Shadowbox Live. Theatre Roundtable is a Columbus-based consortium of community, educational, and professional theatre companies that exists to further the performing arts in Ohio....
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....
ALAN TURING - A MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY Comes to Riverside Studios Next Month
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2023 Alan Turing – A Musical Biography will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from 8 – 27 January, with a press night on Tuesday 9 January....
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...
Video: Apple Drops THE BEANIE BUBBLE Film Trailer With Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Banks, & More
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated feature, “The Beanie Bubble” starring Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan. From the married directing duo Kristin Gore (“Her,” “Foxcatcher”) and Damian Kulash, Jr. (lead singer of OK Go), and w...
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....
PRE-THEATER: A New Song Cycle Comes to The Green Room 42 This June
by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2025 The Green Room 42 will present Pre-Theater: A New Song Cycle, a sharp, fast-paced evening of original musical theatre by rising composer-lyricist Paul Hardin, on Monday, June 30, 2025. ...
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!...
David Gilna's A BOLT FROM D'BLUE To Return At The Co. Kerry P&B Association Of NY
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2022 Following the success from David Gilna's (My Bedsit Window, The Unsung Hero, One For The Ditch) World Premiere of his new solo play 'A Bolt From D'Blue' for the 1st Irish Festival 2022 at the New York Irish Center back in January, the award-winning Irish Playwright will return to New York for a thir...
Interview: KIMMEL'S KRITZERLAND: YOUNG AT HEART!
by Gavin Glynn - June 23, 2025 Bruce Kimmel the preeminent LA Cabaret impresario and the most successful producer of Broadway music recordings is hosting KRITZERLAND: Young At Heart from the very start of singing Cabaret. Catalina Jazz Club will present new faces and rising stars of Broadway performers on Cabaret Tuesday 6/24/25....
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....
Carolyn Montgomery to Present Tribute to Rosemary Clooney at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2023 BIRDLAND presents Carolyn Montgomery in a tribute to Rosemary Clooney, directed by Sally Mayes. ...
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!...
Video: THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT New Trailer with Kerry Washington
by Josh Sharpe - November 25, 2024 Netflix has released a new trailer for Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington. The movie will hit the streamer on December 20, following a small theatrical release on December 6. Watch the trailer now.... |